Kyle Meredith With...

Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe on Genius, Rivalry, and Reframing Amadeus

Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:03 +0000

Paul Bettany says he believes in genius “the same way I believe in libraries,” and that pretty much sets the tone as he and Will Sharpe talk Amadeus with Kyle Meredith, digging into why this story still hits and what a longer series lets them explore beyond the film. Bettany leans into Salieri’s perspective but says this version finally gives Mozart equal weight, especially the toll genius takes at home and not just in the spotlight. Sharpe, meanwhile, talks about using Mozart’s music as a way into the character, chasing the mix of playfulness, ego, and eventual darkness that builds across the series. And somewhere in there, you get a reminder that genius might be real, even if no one quite understands it.

Listen to Paul Bettany and Will Sharpe chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jena Malone on Flowers for Men, Sci-Fi Folk, and The Boroughs

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:03 +0000

Jena Malone catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her first album under her own name, Flowers for Men, which pulls together a decade of voice memos, poems, and late-night recordings into something she calls “sci-fi folk.” She gets into how becoming a parent reshaped her creativity, why she’s more interested in building new myths about love and the future than following traditional songwriting rules, and how tracks like “You’ve Been on My Mind” and “F*** Boys” came from flipping perspective and owning projection. There’s also talk of her new Netflix series The Boroughs, the Duffer Brothers’ follow-up to Stranger Things, which trades kid heroes for older characters facing aliens and mortality.

Listen to Jena Malone chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Shawn Colvin on A Few Small Repairs, “Sunny Came Home,” and Turning a Childhood Lullaby Book into The Starlight

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:00:44 +0000

Shawn Colvin tells Kyle Meredith how A Few Small Repairs accidentally became her breakthrough, powered by "Sunny Came Home" and that unforgettable Grammy moment, but also the pressure that hit right after when success finally showed up on album four. She talks about letting go of chasing hits, the weird reality of being labeled a “divorce record,” and how that freedom is exactly what made it connect. Then the conversation shifts into her later work with The Starlighter, pulling from a childhood book of lullabies that stuck with her for decades, which turns into this full-circle moment between her early musical life and raising her daughter. It’s about instinct, timing, and the strange way the songs you don’t aim at radio sometimes end up everywhere.

Show your support for Kyle Meredith With by making sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Capaldi & Cush Jumbo Return for Criminal Record Season 2

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:17 +0000

Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about stepping back into the world of Criminal Record for its second season, digging into the evolving dynamic between their characters while the story tackles timely themes like extremism, morality, and power. Capaldi discusses the challenge of playing things closer to the chest this time around, dialing back his usual expressive instincts to keep his character more guarded, while Jumbo leans into June’s growing confidence and the cost of sticking to her moral compass as the stakes rise. They also get into how much of the story they actually want to know ahead of time, the spontaneity that comes from minimal rehearsal, and how the show manages to pull off big, cinematic moments on a tight budget, including that explosive opening riot scene.

Listen to Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Audacity Cast on Power, Tech Culture, and the People Caught in the Middle

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:08 +0000

The cast of The Audacity, including Billy Magnuson, Jonathan Glatzer, Paul Adelstein, Simon Helberg, Rob Corddry, Meaghan Rath, Everett Blunck, Thailey Roberge, and Ava Marie Telek, all sit down with Kyle Meredith to unpack a Silicon Valley satire that feels a little too close to reality, from ego-driven CEOs and “wild god” founder worship to the quieter damage done behind the scenes. Across the conversations, they dig into characters who think they’re doing good while chasing power and influence, the irony of building technology meant to connect people while becoming more isolated, and how money and ambition tend to expose rather than create corruption. Adelstein talks about playing emotional disconnection, Helberg leans into the contradiction of a man obsessed with connection who can’t achieve it, and Corddry admits to borrowing from great performances like Succession, while Rath points out that even the most well-meaning players are still playing the same game. Meanwhile, the younger cast frames the show’s real question: whether the next generation can break the cycle or is doomed to repeat it, offering a bit of hope in a world where the adults are mostly lost, all wrapped in a series that balances unsettling truths with absurd moments like karaoke curveballs and perfectly aimed truffles.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, and Chandler Levack Break Down the Messy Indie Rock World of Mile End Kicks

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:44 +0000

Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, and Chandler Levack all sit down with Kyle Meredith to unpack Mile End Kicks, starting with Ferreira on playing a version of Levack and how stepping into a character rooted in real life meant leaning into the awkward, chaotic reality of your early 20s while also producing the film and bringing her own mix of influences from One Direction to Alanis Morissette; Bostick follows, talking about learning guitar from scratch to play a convincing indie band member, finding himself in the character, and helping capture that specific moment where nobody has it together but everyone’s pretending they might; and Levack ties it all together, explaining how her time as a SPIN critic during the blog rock era turned into a decade-long process of shaping the story, making the lead character more flawed and active, pulling inspiration from Almost Famous and Jagged Little Pill, and recreating a now-vanished music journalism world with the right mix of real songs and original tracks.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jason Mewes on Five Things, Jay And Silent Bob, and Staying Scrappy in Hollywood

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:43 +0000

Jason Mewes sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about building a career that’s lasted more than three decades, from his start in Kevin Smith’s Clerks to the ever-expanding Jay And Silent Bob universe, and now into new territory with his YouTube series Five Things. The show, set inside a convenience store, uses everyday items as a jumping-off point for conversations that go way off the usual press-tour script, pulling out stories even longtime collaborators haven’t heard before. Mewes also gets into the evolution of his stand-up "Diary Of A Manchild," how sobriety still shapes the way he approaches the stage, and why he’s shifted away from the heavier material toward something looser and more personal. Along the way, he talks about directing Madness In The Method, revisiting earlier films like Drawing Flies, launching a Murdoch Mysteries podcast, and the reality that staying in the business often means creating your own opportunities. It’s a conversation about longevity, luck, and figuring out how to keep doing what you love, all while still finding time to circle back for another run in the View Askewniverse.

Listen to Jason Mewes chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Bonamassa & George Benson Talk Blues and the Legacy of B.B. King

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:28 +0000

Joe Bonamassa and George Benson join Kyle Meredith to talk about the massive tribute album B.B. King Blues Summit 100, a 40-artist, 32-song celebration of B.B. King that pulls in everyone from Eric Clapton to Sheryl Crow, Marcus King, and more. The two guitar greats trade stories about their personal history with B.B., from Benson being called his favorite guitarist to Bonamassa touring with him at just 12 years old, while digging into what made B.B.’s playing, songwriting, and stage presence so singular. Along the way, they get into the overlap between blues and jazz, Benson’s breakthrough with “This Masquerade,” and the challenge of honoring a legend without trying to outdo him. And as they start joking and interviewing each other mid-conversation, it turns into exactly the kind of moment you hope for when two icons sit down.

Listen to Joe Bnamassa and George Benson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keeley Karsten Steps Into Malcolm in the Middle Revival as Malcolm’s Daughter, and the Chaos Feels Familiar

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:23 +0000

Keeley Karsten joins Kyle Meredith to talk about stepping into the long-awaited Malcolm in the Middle revival, Life’s Still Unfair, playing Leah, Malcolm’s sharp, impulsive daughter who mirrors him without trying. Karsten admits she hadn’t even seen the original series before landing the role, leading to a crash-course binge ahead of filming, which helped her understand the family dynamics she was about to walk into. The Fablemans actress gets into the pressure of joining a cast that already has decades of chemistry, how quickly Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, and the rest made her feel like part of the family, and the challenge of mastering the show’s signature fourth-wall breaks. She also highlights how the reboot balances absurd comedy with heavier ideas like generational baggage, all while keeping things fast and funny across just four episodes that leave the door open for more. And if there’s talk of a Leah-focused future, she’s not confirming anything, but she’s definitely not saying no either.

Listen to Keeley Karsten chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, James Marsden, and Jonathan Tropper on Season 2 of Your Friends And Neighbors

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:12 +0000

Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, James Marsden, and creator Jonathan Tropper all join Kyle Meredith to unpack Season 2 of Your Friends And Neighbors, which shifts away from the first season’s heist-of-the-week setup into something darker and more character-driven, with Tropper calling it the show’s The Empire Strikes Back moment as the story pivots toward consequences and the bigger question of why Andrew Cooper keeps doing this at all; Hamm talks about slipping back into Coop’s rhythm and trusting that long-term arc, Peet gets into Mel’s storyline and how the show folds in menopause, identity, and midlife upheaval, while Munn returns as Sam to face the fallout of her choices and Marsden arrives as Owen Ash, a magnetic disruptor who feels somewhere between James Bond and Jay Gatsby, and across the board they dig into the push and pull of characters who are constantly working against themselves, the balance of humor and tension, and the details like Coop’s movie tastes.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Derek Trucks on Future Soul, Pushing the Tedeschi Trucks Band Forward, and Opening for the Eagles

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Derek Trucks joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album Future Soul, a record he says captures the group feeling “present and current” while also hitting a new creative stride. He gets into working with producer Mike Elizondo to shape a more aggressive, forward-leaning sound, how songs like “Hero” tap into the band’s punk and grunge instincts, and why the title track demanded a guitar tone that felt like it might fall apart mid-take. Trucks also talks about writing after years back on the road post-pandemic, trimming down from a potential double album, and learning to serve the song even within a 12-piece lineup. Along the way, he reflects on rediscovering the joy of recording, surprising himself in the studio, and the full-circle moment of opening for the Eagles decades after first crossing paths with Joe Walsh.

Listen to Derek Trucks chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, & Lulu Wilson on the Chaos of Pizza Movie

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:02 +0000

Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, and Lulu Wilson sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the absolutely unhinged ride that is Pizza Movie, a Hulu comedy that turns a simple late-night food run into a full-blown, multi-level hallucination adventure. The trio get into how the script first landed, why they skipped any “method research” when it came to the drug-fueled premise, and how the film plays like a video game with different phases—including body swaps, puppet worlds, and even a butterfly POV. They also break down the “Switcheroo” sequence and how they avoided tired body-swap tropes in favor of something sharper and more character-driven, plus the reality of shooting most of the movie inside a transformed middle school that somehow feels like a dozen different locations. It’s a fast, funny conversation about a movie that’s aiming straight for cult classic status.

Listen to Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, and Lulu Wilson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Zahn & Audrey Zahn Turn Real Life Into Reel Emotion with She Dances

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:24 +0000

Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about turning their real-life father-daughter dynamic—and years spent in the competitive dance world—into the heartfelt indie film She Dances. Drawing from Audrey’s upbringing in dance competitions and layering in a quiet but powerful story of grief, the two discuss how the film became a deeply personal family affair, even featuring cameos from their own relatives. They get into the chaos and camaraderie of dance culture, the decision to avoid broad comedy in favor of something more honest, and how their new production company is helping champion this kind of storytelling. It’s also a look at indie filmmaking finding its footing again, with Kentucky as the backdrop, and how sometimes the most intimate stories hit the hardest.

Listen to Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, Ciara Bravo & Marco Pigossi on You’re Dating A Narcissist

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:37 +0000

Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, Ciara Bravo, and Marco Pigossi all sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about You’re Dating A Narcissist, a rom-com that keeps twisting the knife as it asks who’s actually the problem in modern relationships. Tomei gets into playing a psychology professor obsessed with spotting narcissists—while maybe missing her own tendencies—while Cola talks about the rare chance to play in a story where every woman gets a full arc and no one’s entirely right. Bravo brings the emotional center, caught between her mother and fiancé, while Pigossi leans into the ambiguity of a character who might be charming… or something else entirely. Along the way, they talk about reuniting after High Tide, the film’s three-year journey to release, Cola’s turn in Shrinking with Jessica Williams, and how this story plays like a mystery where your instincts keep flipping right up to the end.

Listen to Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, Ciara Bravo and Marco Pigossi chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Felicia Day on The Lost Daughter of Sparta, The Guild Movie Plans, and Finding Power Outside Hollywood

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:08 +0000

Felicia Day sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new graphic novel, The Daughter Of Sparta, a feminist reimagining of Greek mythology inspired by a nearly forgotten figure with just one line in ancient texts. She traces the project back to pandemic-era insomnia, deep dives into mythology, and a desire to tell a story that Hollywood wouldn’t necessarily greenlight—leading her to embrace independence in a big way. Along the way, she opens up about identity, creative control, and the dangers of chasing approval over authenticity, themes that echo from her early work like The Guild to her Audible series Third Eye. Day also teases a Kickstarter-backed The Guild reunion movie for its 20th anniversary, plus new creative habits—from oil painting to learning Polish—that are shaping her next chapter.

Listen to Felicia Day chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Outlander Season 8: Cast & Creators Reflect on Growth, Goodbyes, and Sticking the Landing

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:00:28 +0000

The cast and creators of Outlander come together to talk with Kyle Meredith about Season 8 as the long-running series heads toward what might be its final chapter, with Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin reflecting on Brianna and Roger’s evolution—her finally coming into her own, him still searching for purpose—while admitting every new script came with that familiar “what are they going to do to us now?” feeling. Meanwhile, John Bell and Izzy Meikle Small discuss Young Ian stepping into fatherhood and Rachel becoming fully part of the Fraser’s Ridge family, along with the emotional weight of filming a season everyone knew could be the end. On the creative side, Matthew B Roberts and Maril Davis break down how to close out a decade-plus story without turning it into a “very special episode,” keeping things true to the show’s roots while still delivering payoff—and even upping the ante with Annie Lennox on the theme. And while there’s talk of closure, time travel rules still apply, meaning in the world of Outlander, the story might never really be finished.

Listen to Tim Roth, Steven Knight and Tom Harper chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ed O’Brien on Blue Morpho, Radiohead, and Finding Light in the Dark

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:32 +0000

Ed O’Brien catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his second solo album, Blue Morpho, a record born out of the isolation and emotional weight of the pandemic. Reflecting on how a “dark night of the soul” led to a daily practice of playing guitar without expectation, O’Brien explains how those raw moments became the foundation of the album’s songs, shaped further through collaboration with producer Paul Epworth. He also discusses the record’s deep connection to nature, the influence of writers like Wendell Berry, and how embracing rather than avoiding darkness led to something unexpectedly beautiful. Along the way, O’Brien looks back at Radiohead’s recent reunion tour, shares a story about the band’s very first gig in 1985, and considers how his solo work now sits alongside the “mothership” of the band, with both worlds continuing to evolve side by side.

Listen to Ed O'Brien chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim Roth, Steven Knight & Tom Harper on Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:00:42 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with Tim Roth, creator Steven Knight, and director Tom Harper to talk about Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the film that brings Tommy Shelby’s story to its long-planned conclusion. Knight reveals that the idea of ending Peaky Blinders with a movie set during World War II was part of the plan from the very beginning, while Harper discusses translating the series into a more focused cinematic finale—complete with intense practical sequences like the brutal mud fight between Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan and a collapsing tunnel scene filmed largely for real. Roth also talks about joining the universe after a personal invitation from Murphy, reshaping his character into a deceptively calm Nazi sympathizer, and how his own family’s World War II history gave the role emotional weight. Along the way, the conversation touches on real historical inspirations—from the bombing of Birmingham’s BSA factory to wartime spiritualists claiming to speak with the dead—as well as Roth’s friendships with icons like David Bowie and Patti Smith, all while reflecting on the legacy and final chapter of one of television’s most beloved crime stories.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe on Into Oblivion, Election Night Inspiration, and the Collapse of the Social Contract

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:50 +0000

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s 10th album Into Oblivion, tracing its origins back to election night 2024 and a solitary drive listening to The Cure, which sparked the first lyrics to the song “Sepsis.” Blythe discusses how the record became a reflection on modern collapse—technology’s false promise of connection, the breakdown of social contracts, and the role protest has historically played in shaping change—while also pointing to influences ranging from Nick Cave to writers like Douglas Rushkoff. Along the way, he and Kyle get into the Cold War anxieties that shaped Blythe’s worldview, the challenge of keeping a ferocious vocal style intact after decades in metal, and how songs from Into Oblivion might translate to the stage as Lamb of God pressure-tests them live.

Listen to Randy Blythe chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lily Rabe on Shrinking, Acting Opposite Harrison Ford, and Finding Comedy After American Horror Story

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:00:25 +0000

Lily Rabe sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the third season of Shrinking, where her character Meg — the daughter of Harrison Ford’s Paul — finally steps further into the spotlight and into a complicated dynamic with Jason Segel’s Jimmy. Rabe discusses how the storyline grew organically from the chemistry between characters rather than long-planned “breadcrumbs,” what it’s like bouncing between the show’s emotional therapy-driven world and heavier stage work like Ibsen’s Ghosts at Lincoln Center, and why comedy actually isn’t that far from tragedy in her approach to acting. Along the way, she reflects on working with a stacked cast, going toe-to-toe with Segel’s improvisational instincts, her years in American Horror Story, and other projects including Downtown Owl, and Presumed Innocent — all while explaining why Meg remains one of the easiest characters for her to slip back into each season.

Listen to Lily Rabe chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Juno Temple on Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, AI Anxiety, and Finding Heart in the Apocalypse

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:21 +0000

Juno Temple joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the wild, funny, and unexpectedly emotional new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, directed by Gore Verbinski and co-starring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, and Zazie Beetz. Known to many as Keeley from Ted Lasso, Temple tells Kyle how the script landed in her inbox while she was shooting Venom: The Last Dance and immediately pulled her in with its bonkers dark-comedy take on AI, social media addiction, and even school tragedy. She talks about filming in Cape Town, balancing Viking helmets with grounded emotion, exploring motherhood in the middle of an apocalypse, and why Rockwell is exactly the guy you’d follow to save the future.

Listen to Juno Temple chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Evan Mascagni & Joe Keith Bickett on the Myth, Injustice, and Legacy of The Cornbread Mafia

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:01 +0000

Louisville filmmaker Evan Mascagni and author Joe Keith Bickett sit down with Kyle Meredith to dig into the wild, complicated true story behind the Cornbread Mafia — the so-called “unorganized” group of Kentucky farm boys who became one of the biggest marijuana operations in the country. Bickett, who served more than 20 years in prison and later wrote three memoirs reclaiming the narrative, talks about the myths, the media frenzy, and the draconian sentences handed down during the height of the War on Drugs — including how nonviolent marijuana charges landed him and others decades behind bars. Mascagni, whose new documentary on the Cornbread Mafia premieres at SXSW, explains why the story feels especially urgent now in an era of legalization, and how the film balances outlaw legend with real human cost. It’s a conversation about injustice, reinvention, Southern storytelling, and what happens when the “Godfather of Grass” era collides with modern cannabis culture.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Goldberg on Childhood Memory, Mortality, and Making Music Alone

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:00:47 +0000

Actor and multi-hyphenate Adam Goldberg sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest album as The Goldberg Sisters, When The Ships Of My Dreams Return, a sweeping, interconnected record that finds him revisiting childhood, fatherhood, and the passage of time. Known for roles in Dazed And Confused, Saving Private Ryan, Fargo, and five seasons of The Equalizer, Goldberg discusses how growing up in a home marked by his parents’ split — and a stained-glass window reading “When the Ships of My Dreams Return” — became the emotional anchor for the new songs. He and Kyle get into the record’s fluid, almost symphonic structure, writing about death on tracks like “Everybody Is Dying,” processing memory from the perspective of a parent, and why this album — made entirely on his own — became both isolating and cathartic. They also touch on leaving Los Angeles, the changing landscape of acting post-pandemic and strikes, and why directing films remains as daunting as ever.

Listen to Adam Goldberg chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Joan Armatrading & Mike Scott on Love, Longevity, and Keeping the Songs Honest

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:33 +0000

Two legendary songwriters, two very different approaches, and both talking with Kyle Meredith about what keeps the creative spark alive decades in. Joan Armatrading joins Kyle to discuss her 21st album, Not Too Far Away, why writing about love never runs out of angles, and her decision to write all the lyrics first so the emotion would lead the music. She also talks about keeping songs gender-neutral so more people can see themselves inside them, programming her own drums, and fully embracing the solo process. Then The Waterboys’ Mike Scott calls in to break down the ambition behind the double album Out Of All This Blue, his “no filler” rule inspired by classics like Exile On Main St, and how new love, fatherhood, and even making up songs for his daughter fueled a flood of creativity. He also dives into bringing funk and hip-hop textures into the mix and expanding The Waterboys into a nine-piece live band with two drummers.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Patton on Teaming with The Avett Brothers, Finding a “Third Animal,” and Closing Faith No More

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:05 +0000

Mike Patton joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the unexpected collaboration with The Avett Brothers on their 2025 release AVTT/PTTN, a record that started as a remote experiment and quickly became what Patton calls a “third personality” with its own DNA. He dives into learning how to fit his voice into the brothers’ blood-bound harmonies, discovering Scott Avett’s lyrics felt eerily personal, and how most of the writing felt “frighteningly organic.” Patton also teases the 2026 tour kicking off in Louisville, promising a sprawling set that includes the full album, Avett staples, selections from Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, and some unexpected covers, all while reflecting on the idea that none of his projects are “side” gigs—they’re all the main event.

Listen to Mike Patton chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato on Murder, Ghost Stories, and Louisville

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:12 +0000

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato stop by to talk with Kyle Meredith about their latest HBO Max documentary Murder In Glitterball City, a true-crime story that hits especially close to home since it was shot in Louisville, just blocks from where Kyle’s sitting. The World of Wonder founders (the same duo behind The Eyes Of Tammy Faye and Party Monster) dig into why this case — involving a body found in a Victorian mansion basement and two lovers blaming each other — demanded a different kind of true-crime approach, one that looks beyond the crime itself and into community, queer history, addiction, mythmaking, and the ghosts a city carries with it. Bailey and Barbato also talk about expanding beyond the source book, finding unforgettable local characters, navigating the responsibility of telling difficult LGBTQ stories honestly, and why this case still haunts them long after filming wrapped.

Listen to Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maia Mitchell & Susie Porter on The Artful Dodger Season 2 and That Bellybutton Scene

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:25 +0000

Maia Mitchell and Susie Porter join Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 2 of The Artful Dodger, the Hulu and Disney+ series that finds Lady Bell and Lady Jane in much heavier territory. Mitchell discusses Belle’s six-month offscreen transformation — surviving surgery, fighting to save Jack from the noose, and losing some of her innocence along the way — while Porter shares what it’s like stepping back into Lady Jane’s privileged but evolving perspective, especially as the show tackles poverty, sexism, and class in 1850s Australia. They also get into the ultra-realistic medical scenes (complete with prosthetic torsos and live “artery” blood pumps), including the now-infamous belly button moment that Mitchell calls the worst thing the show has ever made her do.

Listen to Maia Mitchell and Susie Porter chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Haley Lu Richardson on Bonkers Scripts, Princess Dresses, and White Lotus Side Quests

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:55 +0000

Actress Haley Lu Richardson sits down with Kyle Meredith to unpack the brilliantly bonkers ride that is Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, the first film in a decade from director Gore Verbinski, and one she admits she devoured in a single sitting. Richardson gets into how the script landed in her lap, why Ingrid instantly clicked as a character, and what it’s like anchoring a movie she calls everything-but-the-kitchen-sink genre-wise (Verbinski’s own term: “psychotic opera”). She also shares stories from set with Sam Rockwell, including helping him prep his now-iconic scene for The White Lotus, plus the realities of living in a handmade princess dress for an entire shoot.

Listen to Haley Lu Richardson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Thewlis & Thomas Brodie-Sangster on The Artful Dodger, Beard Diaries, and Medical Jargon

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:58 +0000

Kyle Meredith catches up with David Thewlis and Thomas Brodie-Sangster to talk Season 2 of Hulu’s The Artful Dodger. Thewlis points to Fagin’s new status (wealthier, unhingier, and no longer Dodger’s underling) and the arrival of Inspector Boxer — a “bad guy” who’s inconveniently ethical, educated, and annoyingly handsome. Brodie-Sangster says they’re basically done worrying about Dickens now (“our source material becomes season one”), talks about having to “find the voice again” after the break, and admits the medical jargon goes in one ear and out the other. Also: Brodie-Sangster wants more running and action; Thewlis wants less running, more head-shaving (which he calls “liberating”). He also reveals that he kept an actual beard diary to time his facial hair around other gigs.

Listen to David Thewlis and Thomas Brodie-Sangster chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Desmond Child and David Foster on Writing the Hits, Owning the Catalog, and What Comes After the Charts

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:00:15 +0000

Two of the most influential hitmakers of the last half-century sit down with Kyle Meredith for a wide-ranging conversation about what it means to write songs that outlive their moment. Desmond Child talks about finally stepping center stage with his first live release, Desmond Child Live, revisiting decades of world-dominating songs, and how writing his autobiography, Livin On A Prayer: Big Songs Big Life, pushed him to reflect on legacy, mentorship, and the emotional weight songs like “Livin’ on a Prayer” still carry. Alongside him, David Foster digs into his own retrospective project, breaking down the theatrical instincts behind his biggest productions, the famous studio moments with Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, and how he’s shifted his creative focus toward Broadway and long-form storytelling, including the Betty Boop musical. Together, the two songwriters reflect on adapting to changing eras, choosing when to step back from chasing radio, and why the stories behind the songs may ultimately matter as much as the hits themselves.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maynard James Keenan on Normal Isn’t, Puscifer’s Bigger Picture, and Ignoring the Voices

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:07 +0000

Maynard James Keenan digs into the fifth Puscifer album Normal Isn't, unpacking how the record functions as a kind of cultural status report—part political frustration, part tech anxiety, part dark humor. Keenan explains why the band feels like it’s finally being “discovered” years after the fact, how this album leans harder and hits sharper than its predecessors, and why observation—not preaching—is the real job here. The conversation also gets into the creation of the new character Bellendia Black, the expanding world of videos and graphic novels, the uneasy usefulness of AI, and why being the underdog still matters. Along the way, there’s talk of Bowie, language as satire, and why Normal Isn’t feels less like rebellion for rebellion’s sake and more like an inevitable reckoning.

Listen to Maynard James Keenan chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gill Holland on Indie Film, Louisville, and Making the Impossible Happen

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:34 +0000

Film producer Gill Holland joins Kyle Meredith to trace his nearly 30-year career that adds up to around 150 films, from early Sundance breakthroughs like Hurricane Streets to documentaries such as Flow: For Love Of Water and the beloved Big Star doc, plus cult favorites like Greg The Bunny. Holland digs into what a producer actually does, why rejection is basically part of the job description, how the ’90s indie boom cracked Hollywood open, and why that spirit might be poised for a comeback in the age of streaming and AI. Along the way, he explains why Louisville became home, how Kentucky keeps finding its way into his work, and what’s next, including new projects with Sarah Silverman and Bonnie “Prince” Billy.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of Shrinking on Season 3, Character Growth, and Balancing Comedy With Grief

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:14 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley, and Michael Urie to unpack how Shrinking season 3 on Apple TV might be the show’s richest chapter yet. The cast talks about how the series keeps deepening its characters without losing the jokes, from Gabby’s emotionally loaded monologues and Brian realizing he doesn’t have life figured out, to Derek finally stepping out from behind the zen-smile and Liz living at full-throttle anxiety year-round. Miller dives into the show’s carefully chosen needle drops and long-gestating music moments, Urie breaks down that unforgettable Les Misérables singalong watched silently by Harrison Ford, McGinley reflects on playing Derek as an “iceberg,” and Williams explains how she ramps up for scenes that hit hard right out of the gate.

Listen to Jessica Williams, Christa Miller, Ted McGinley, and Michael Urie chat about all this and more or watch the videos on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Petula Clark & Don McLean on Songwriting, Legacy, and the Long Life of a Good Idea

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:00:48 +0000

Talking with Kyle Meredith, Petula Clark and Don McLean both reflect on what it means to keep creating decades into a career, each from their own corner of the musical universe. Clark walks through the making of Living For Today, from recording in a tiny garden studio in London to shaping the title track’s light-to-serious turn, reconnecting with Tony Hatch, and navigating the nerves (and respect) that come with reinterpreting classics—from Peggy Lee’s “Fever” to the Beatles’ “Blackbird”—while embracing songs like “Downtown” as lifelong companions rather than burdens. McLean, meanwhile, digs into the long road behind Botanical Gardens, rejecting the idea that he lives solely in the shadow of “American Pie” or “Vincent,” and instead framing the album as a mix of styles, metaphors, and ideas that took years—sometimes decades—to finally surface. From songwriting as a visual, almost cinematic act to letting songs wait until they’re ready, both artists land on the same truth: the work doesn’t give up on you, it just keeps knocking until you let it back in.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carnie Wilson on Legacy, Mental Health, and the Lost Classics of Wilson Phillips

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:28 +0000

Platinum-selling singer Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips sits down with Kyle Meredith ahead of her 2026 She Rocks Awards honor to talk about the full arc of her career — from the monster success of Wilson Phillips and the harmonies that defined a generation to the overlooked gems like Shadows And Light and the criminally underrated The Wilsons, which reunited her with her father Brian Wilson and let the band rock harder than anyone expected. Wilson opens up about mental health advocacy, sobriety, grief, OCD, motherhood, and why being honest has always mattered more than being polished. There’s also plenty of love for studio life, unreleased vault material, Christmas records, and the idea that history might finally catch up with the albums that slipped through the cracks the first time.

Listen to Carnie Wilson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sasha Calle & Catalina Sandino Moreno on Trust, Temptation, and Ensemble Tension of The Rip

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:05 +0000

In a pair of conversations tied together by one very uneasy stash house, Kyle Meredith talks with Catalina Sandino Moreno and Sasha Calle about Netflix’s The Rip, a crime thriller that’s less about shootouts than the slow psychological squeeze of not knowing who to trust. Moreno reflects on returning to morally complex material after Maria Full of Grace, what it’s like sharing scenes with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, and why this run of action-heavy roles marks a surprisingly fun new chapter in her career. Calle digs into playing Desi, the film’s human wildcard, balancing stillness with intensity, delivering a pivotal monologue, and how her soap-opera background prepared her for pressure-cooker moments. Along the way, both talk about Joe Carnahan’s high-energy set, the film’s ensemble chemistry, and why The Rip works best when it slows down and lets the paranoia breathe.

Listen to Catalina Sandino Moreno and Sasha Calle chat about all this and more or watch both interviews on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Knight and Malachi Kirby on A Thousand Blows’ Broken Men, Brutal London, and Cost of Survival

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:34 +0000

Steven Knight and Malachi Kirby dig into the darker second chapter of A Thousand Blows, where the optimism of the first season has been beaten down by reality in 1880s East End London. Knight talks about shooting both seasons back-to-back, building an immersive, walkable version of Victorian London, and grounding the story in real history without sanding off its chaos, while Kirby breaks down Hezekiah’s transformation from hopeful newcomer to a man fueled by pain, rage, and survival instinct. They get into how that massive physical and emotional shift shaped the performances, the toll of a year-long boxing regimen, and why the show’s bleakness is still rooted in resilience and forward motion. It’s a conversation about destiny versus choice, history crashing into personal lives, and how A Thousand Blows uses real people and real places to tell a story that keeps finding new ways to hit harder.

Listen to Steven Knight and Malachi Kirby chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neko Case on Neon Grey Midnight Green, Spiders, and the Joy of Music

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:26 +0000

Neko Case is back with Neon Grey Midnight Green, her first new album in years, and she’s catching up with Kyle Meredith to talk about why this record feels like a celebration of music itself — the people who make it, the people who listen, and the strange, communal magic that happens when everyone meets in the same room. Case digs into how the album stands apart from her recent autobiography, why trusting herself as a producer matters more than ever, and how recording with real musicians shaped the sound. Along the way, the conversation wanders into dream logic, songwriting perspectives, live performance energy, Indigenous ways of thinking, and her lifelong love of spiders — and how paying attention to the small, overlooked things might just make us better listeners, better humans, and maybe even better roommates to the creatures in our basements.

Listen to Neko Case chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Aimee Mann, Joe Henry & Karin Bergquist on Pleased to Meet Me, Chasing Fame, and Commercial Validation

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:12 +0000

Taped back in 2012, as Aimee Mann, Joe Henry, and Over the Rhine’s Karin Bergquist were deep in Louisville filming what would become Pleased to Meet Me, the indie music-film directed by Archie Borders and released in 2013. Talking with Kyle Meredith, the trio breaks down the strange thrill of musicians stepping into acting roles, how the movie’s story about forced collaboration mirrored their real-life creative chaos, and why chasing fame had already lost its appeal. Along the way, they got candid about the fear of embarrassing themselves, the freedom that came after the music industry’s collapse, and why discovery — not commercial validation — is the only thing worth showing up for.

Listen to Aimee Mann, Joe Henry & Karin Bergquist chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Walker Scobell on Growing Up as Percy Jackson, Season 2’s Physical Turn, and Teasing Kate McKinnon in Season 3

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:00:44 +0000

Walker Scobell sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about jumping back into the role that changed everything as Percy Jackson and the Olympians heads into its bigger, more physical second season on Disney+, opening up about how stepping away between seasons actually made him a better actor, why Season 2 demanded more stunt work and endurance, and how growing up in real time messes with audience perception on a long-gestating effects-heavy show. Along the way he reflects on working opposite Michael Douglas in Looking Through Water, learning on the fly fight choreography scenes that took weeks to shoot only to end up on the cutting room floor, and why improvisation can suddenly become canon. Plus, he teases Season 3 moments with Kate McKinnon that nearly broke him on set, talks about sharing scenes with comedy heavyweights, and explains why sometimes the best prep is just going back to school and being a normal kid for a while.

Listen to Walker Scobell chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Morgan Neville on Why 1975 Still Feels Uncomfortably Familiar

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:00:29 +0000

Filmmaker Morgan Neville sits down with Kyle Meredith to unpack his Netflix documentary Breakdown 1975, a deep dive into a year when America seemed to collectively lose its footing and still made some of its greatest movies in the process. Neville explains why you can’t tell the story of 1975 without the years around it, how post-Watergate anxiety, cultural whiplash, and political exhaustion bled directly into films like Chinatown, Dog Day Afternoon, Taxi Driver, Jaws, and Star Wars, and why that moment eerily mirrors where we find ourselves 50 years later. The conversation also touches on New Hollywood’s last great gasp, the rise of Reagan-era thinking before Reagan ever took office, how movies functioned as a national therapy session, and why the shared theatrical experience itself now feels endangered.

Listen to Morgan Neville chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Emmylou Harris & Lorrie Morgan on Christmas Traditions, Country History, and Meaning Beyond the Songs

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:00:34 +0000

In this special holiday-themed conversation, Emmylou Harris and Lorrie Morgan sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk Christmas music, lifelong friendships, and the long arcs of their careers. Harris reflects on her quietly beloved album Light of the Stable, singing alongside Dolly Parton, and why songs like “Coat of Many Colors” carry the spirit of Christmas even without the tinsel. She also opens up about her deep commitment to animal rescue through Bonaparte’s Retreat and the push toward no-kill shelters, plus an upcoming expanded reissue of The Ballad of Sally Rose and work on her memoir. Morgan shares stories from Nashville Christmas specials, explains her connection to modern classics like “Grown-Up Christmas List,” and talks about teaming up with Pam Tillis on their album Come See Me and Come Lonely, built from deep-cut country favorites and a friendship that grew later in life.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aiyana-Lee on Spike Lee, Finding Her Voice, and a Breakout Year

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:41 +0000

Aiyana-Lee sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about a truly surreal 2025 — from grinding it out as an independent artist to getting a life-changing DM from Spike Lee that led to her starring role in Highest 2 Lowest. She opens up about how Lee discovered her music, writing and performing the film’s title track and end-credit song, and what it was like working alongside Denzel Washington. The conversation also digs into her songwriting roots, growing up around legendary music history, surviving rough label experiences, reclaiming her voice on singles like “City of Lies,” and figuring out where music and acting go next now that the spotlight’s officially on.

Listen to Aiyana-Lee chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul Feig on the Twists, Tones, and Signature Martinis in The Housemaid

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:00:36 +0000

Director Paul Feig talks with Kyle Meredith about adapting The Housemaid from Freda McFadden’s bestseller, shaping its sly tonal shift from “fun unsettling” to full-on psychological thriller, and why he ultimately added entire pieces to the story that aren’t in the book. Feig digs into the dual-POV structure, explains his aversion to lazy voiceover, and breaks down how the film balances an hour of questions with an hour of answers. He also gets into building nuanced female-led stories (from Bridesmaids to Ghostbusters to A Simple Favor), collaborating with a wildly good-looking cast, and letting actors define their characters through wardrobe and posture. And Kyle gets him talking about a perfectly framed martini shot and the hidden gin bottles that have become Feig trademarks.

Listen to Paul Feig chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zende Murdoch on Turning The Runarounds From TV Band to Real Band

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:10 +0000

Zende Murdoch of The Runarounds jumps on with Kyle Meredith to dig into how a “fake” TV band on The Runarounds (now streaming on Prime Video) turned into a very real, very busy rock band. He talks about answering that mysterious Instagram casting call tied to Outer Banks, the long secret stretch of years where the group was quietly writing, finding their sound, and cutting an EP with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads before anyone even knew the show existed. Zende gets into the proggy drum flex of “Funny How the Universe Works,” what it was like building the season one soundtrack in a sort of songwriting boot camp, and how the crew splits writing between songs for the characters and songs for the actual band. He also takes us into the new single “Chasing the Good Times,” born in a Nashville session with Brad Schultz of Cage The Elephant, the surreal rush of watching sold-out dates roll in, and why, TV renewal or not, The Runarounds are now a full-on touring band with plenty more music on the way.

Listen to Zende Murdoch chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

D'Arcy Carden on Loot, Accents, & Maya Rudolph Extended Kissing Scenes

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:38 +0000

D’Arcy Carden talks with Kyle Meredith about dropping into the latest season of Loot on Apple TV+ as Adam Scott’s extremely extra “Italian” girlfriend Lutiana/Ashley-Kate, and how much of that bananas character (and those Italian/Delaware accents) came from the page vs. her own improv. We get into working with director Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney, shooting in Australia with Will Forte, and how she balances all of this with her other work in The Good Place, A League Of Their Own, and Barry. Darcy also digs into her very real music-nerd side — birthday shows at Largo with the Crutchfield sisters’ Snocaps and Waxahatchee band, surprise moments with Lenny Kravitz, Jeff Tweedy, Courtney Barnett, Aidy Bryant, and more — before we wrap it up with who she wants to see in the Rock Hall next.

Listen to Lou Gramm chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Juliana Hatfield on Lightning Might Strike, Grief, Moving Out of the City

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:00:21 +0000

Juliana Hatfield stops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about her 20th album, Lightning Might Strike, a pop-rock gem born from a rough couple of years that included loss, depression, and uprooting her longtime city life for a house in the woods. She digs into writing through a “long, slow, nervous breakdown,” finding narrative threads in songs like “Falls Apart,” the unexpected heaviness behind “Popsicle,” and how working alone at home slowed the process but sharpened the focus. Hatfield also reflects on her early days with the Blake Babies, why some of that catalog is hard to revisit, her recurring lyric motifs, and the possibility of returning to her acclaimed cover-album series—this time with a full R.E.M. tribute.

Listen to Juliana Hatfield chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lou Gramm on Foreigner’s Vault Tracks, New Album, and Hitting the Stage Again

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:00:51 +0000

Kyle Meredith talks with Lou Gramm — the original voice of Foreigner — about returning to the stage for select 50th-anniversary shows and revisiting the unheard cuts tied to the 40th anniversary of Foreigner 4. Lou digs into finishing those long-lost vault tracks, matching his classic vocal grit decades later, and the surprising emotional spark that came from hearing those old tapes again. He also gets into sobriety, balance, and how touring culture has shifted since the early days. Plus, he tells Kyle about his first new solo album in years — arriving in March — blending newly written material with songs he started decades ago.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fraggle Rock Holiday Magic with Gobo Fraggle & John Tartaglia

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:38 +0000

Kyle Meredith dives into the world of Fraggle Rock with both the eternal explorer and the man who brings him to life. First up, Gobo Fraggle stops by to talk about the new holiday special "The First Snow of Fraggle Rock," breaking down his very first real snowfall, the panic of hitting “rock block,” and the unexpected outer-space songwriting session with Lele Pons that helped him find the season’s big song. Gobo also chats about his musical heroes, holiday traditions shared between Fraggles and silly creatures, and what it’s like braving the bright, noisy surface world. Then Kyle talks with John Tartaglia — showrunner, puppeteer, and the voice behind Gobo — about taking on a character with decades of mythology, pulling inspiration from classic specials like "The Bells of Fraggle Rock," and weaving in new characters and subtle callbacks for longtime fans. John gets into the surreal moment of meeting Gobo on camera, the influence of original performer Jerry Nelson, and why Gobo’s stubborn optimism makes him braver than he is in real life. It’s a two-part trip through Fraggle lore, holiday spirit, and childhood-dream territory.

Listen to Gobo Fraggle and John Tartaglia chat about all this and more or watch Gobo and John on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Bareilles on Come See Me In The Good Light, Andrea Gibson, and Finding Her Way Back to Music

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:09 +0000

Kyle Meredith talks with Sarah Bareilles about executive-producing the new Apple TV documentary Come See Me In The Good Light, which follows poet laureate Andrea Gibson and their wife Megan Falley as they navigate an incurable cancer diagnosis with humor, honesty, and love. Sarah shares how discovering Andrea’s work during her own period of grief pulled her toward the project at exactly the right moment, how she and Brandi Carlile turned one of Andrea’s poems into the film’s original song “Salt and Sour and Sweet,” and why collaborating on Andrea’s words was unlike any songwriting she’s done before. She also chats with Kyle about her upcoming album—her first since "Amidst The Chaos"—including how grief shaped the writing and how Andrea’s voice even appears on one of the new tracks. Plus, Sarah reflects on the healing power of comedy while revisiting Girls5Eva and hints at hopes for more stories with the group down the road.

Listen to Sarah Bareilles chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaten Matarazzo on Stranger Things, Star Wars, and Saying Goodbye

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:30 +0000

Gaten Matarazzo sits down with Kyle Meredith to dig into the final season of "Stranger Things," the long, weird, years-long goodbye that comes with it, and what it’s like to step off the biggest show on the planet and straight into the unknown. We get into how he’s handling the “out of work the second the job ends” actor life, his growing love for voice work, and what drew him to Andy Serkis’s new "Animal Farm" adaptation — where he plays a brand-new character created for the film. Gaten also talks fandom from the inside with "Lego Star Wars," his dreams of diving deeper into theater, and why he’s waiting to make music until he has something real to say.

Listen to Gaten Matarazzo chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Felicity Jones & Kerry Condon on Train Dreams, Surreal Storytelling, and Learning to Skin a Goat

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:44 +0000

In this episode, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon talk with Kyle Meredith about the stunning new Netflix film Train Dreams, a dreamlike adaptation of Denis Johnson’s beloved novella. The actresses get into how the movie’s surreal, memory-drift style changed the way they approached the work, the balance between tight scripting and spontaneous “go feed the chickens” moments, and what it was like shooting in the Pacific Northwest with Joel Edgerton. Felicity digs into learning unexpected frontier skills (including shooting a rifle and skinning a goat), while Kerry talks about bonding with director Clint Bentley over horses and the film’s quiet emotional power. They also touch on Bryce Dessner’s gorgeous score, Nick Cave’s closing song, and why stories like this still matter in the increasingly cutthroat film world.

Listen to Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Abe Sylvia on Palm Royale, Feminism, and Female Relationships in the 60s

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:02 +0000

Abe Sylvia joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 2 of Palm Royale on AppleTV. The producer and showrunner digs into the show’s evolution from a satire of American exceptionalism to a sharp look at sisterhood, ambition, and feminism in 1969 Palm Beach. Sylvia talks about crafting the bigger, flashier second season without audience influence, building emotional mirroring into every outrageous twist, and how women “committing the crime of having a feeling” inspired the story’s darker undercurrents. He also shares how choreography, scandal, and a few “occasional felonies” make this season the most dazzling yet.

Listen to Abe Sylvia chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pierson Fodé on A Merry Little Ex-Mas, Shirtless Slow-Mo Fame, and Working With Robert Zemeckis

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:17 +0000

Actor Pierson Fodé joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Netflix holiday rom-com A Merry Little Ex-Mas, where he stars alongside Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, and Melissa Joan Hart. Fodé dives into embracing his “shirtless slow-mo guy” reputation, the art of balancing humor and self-awareness in Christmas movies, and what makes Netflix’s seasonal films so addictive. He also talks about his breakout year — juggling multiple projects, activism work, his Washington family farm roots, and shooting The Last Mrs. Parrish with Robert Zemeckis and Jennifer Lopez. They also get into Back To The Future, The Wrong Paris, and the rules every Christmas movie must obey.

Listen to Pierson Fodé chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Audrey Nuna on KPop Demon Hunters, Trench, and Simulation Theory

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:09 +0000

Audrey Nuna joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the wild ride from her sophomore album Trench to becoming part of the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters. She digs into how the film changed her career overnight, the surprise of watching a Korean-American project go worldwide, and why recording for HUNTR/X helped her reconnect with the raw, human side of music. Audrey also teases her next album — one focused on imperfection, restraint, and real emotion — and opens up about simulation theory, creative evolution, and maybe not staying independent for long.

Listen to Audrey Nuna chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erika Christensen & Penelope Ann Miller on After All, Will Trent, and the Power of Quiet Stories

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:00:25 +0000

Erika Christensen and Penelope Ann Miller join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new indie film After All, a moving three-generation story about family, forgiveness, and generational trauma. Christensen, who also executive produced, digs into why she was drawn to Ellen—a woman finally forced to grow up—and how the film’s stillness and honesty set it apart from today’s flashier fare. Miller discusses playing a mother facing dementia, channeling her Texas roots, and embracing the discomfort of shooting in a sweltering Austin house to create something authentic. The two reflect on finding hope without sentimentality, the art of silence, and the human stories that still matter.

Listen to Erika Christensen and Penelope Ann Miller chat about all this and more or watch their conversations on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Florence Welch on Everybody Scream, Witchcraft, and the Power of Imperfection

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:00:40 +0000

Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Everybody Scream, her gothiest record yet and a sister to Dance Fever. Florence opens up about insecurity, imperfection, and how a near-death experience reshaped her connection to witchcraft and creativity. She discusses recording raw, unpolished takes with Aaron Dessner, lyrical callbacks to “Daffodil” and “Cassandra,” and how this record explores the line between prophecy and catastrophe. Florence also dives into her striking visuals with Autumn de Wilde, the Western influence on the artwork, and finding peace after chaos.

Listen to Florence Welch chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Famke Janssen on Amsterdam Empire, Pop Stardom, and Revenge

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:00:21 +0000

Famke Janssen joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new Netflix series Amsterdam Empire, where she plays Betty, a former pop star out for revenge after her husband’s very public affair. Janssen dives into developing Betty as both actor and executive producer, working in her native Dutch for the first time, and creating the character’s colorful, childlike fashion herself as co-designer. She also tells Kyle about shooting a full music video as Betty, performing her own vocals and choreography, and what it was like to rediscover her roots back home in the Netherlands.

Listen to Famke Janssen chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Kaiser Chiefs & Teenage Fanclub on the Long Game of Britpop Survival

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:03 +0000

Ricky Wilson and Simon Rix of Kaiser Chiefs talk with Kyle Meredith about their comeback moment on Education, Education, Education & War—finding purpose again after lineup changes, learning not to play it safe, and rediscovering the joy of being a band that still has something to say. Cut to three years later, and Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub joins Kyle just as Brexit breaks, reflecting on optimism, aging gracefully in rock, and crafting Here, an album about love and contentment in uncertain times. Two bands from the same Britpop class proving there’s life—and wisdom—on the other side of the hype.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Moby on Insomnia, Apocalypse, and Why Humanity Can’t Stop Screwing Itself Up

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:00:58 +0000

In two conversations spanning seven years, Moby tells Kyle Meredith about creating beauty in chaos — first at SXSW 2011, where he previewed Destroyed, an album and photo book born from sleepless nights in hotel rooms, filled with “broken-down electronics” and midnight-highway moods. Flash forward to 2018, he’s promoting Everything Was Beautiful & Nothing Hurt and unpacking the emotional weight of songs like “Motherless Child,” connecting their grief and longing to his own life and the world’s unraveling. From playing bass with OMD on an upside-down guitar to comparing humanity to “scared little monkeys at a watering hole,” Moby weaves the personal and political, the sacred and absurd.

lease take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez & Ron Funches on Loot Season 3, Henry Winkler, and Magical Collaborations

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:46 +0000

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Ron Funches join Kyle Meredith to talk all about Season 3 of Loot on Apple TV+. The pair get into what it’s like returning to their characters for a third time, how much of their real lives influence the writing, and the magic of collaborating with the show’s team. They also share what it was like filming the instantly-infamous Nude Beach episode with Henry Winkler (it was freezing), how their off-screen friendships fuel the on-screen chemistry, and what’s next — from Funches’ comedy tour to Michaela Jaé’s upcoming music following her single “Two To Tango.”

Listen to Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Ron Funches chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Broken Social Scene & Speedy Ortiz on Friendship, Frustration, and Finding Purpose

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:00:48 +0000

Kyle Meredith talks with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene about reuniting the sprawling collective for Hug Of Thunder, rediscovering friendship as the heart of creation, and the emotional night they played Manchester just after the attacks—with Johnny Marr joining onstage.

Then, Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz joins twice: first in 2015, when she discussed using Foil Deer to push feminism and social awareness into rock’s conversation (“I’d rather be a social justice warrior than a rich kid with a drug problem”), and again in 2018 to unpack Twerp Verse, scrapping an entire album post-election to write songs that mattered, navigating “lyrical mystery,” and how horror films inspired her monster metaphors. Both artists reflect on turning chaos into connection—and the power of art to speak when the world gets too loud.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mary Chapin Carpenter and Trampled By Turtles on Coffee, Dogs, and Collaborations

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:06 +0000

Backstage at Bourbon And Beyond, Kyle Meredith caught up with Mary Chapin Carpenter to talk about her new album Personal History, a record she says she’s been working on for nearly five years and one that truly earns its title. She digs into songs like “Paint + Turpentine” and “Girl and Her Dog,” and how the more personal her stories get, the more universal they become.

Then, Kyle talks with Trampled By Turtles’ Erik Berry about Alan Sparkhawk with Trampled By Turtles — their new collaboration with the Low frontman. Berry recalls the Duluth roots that connected them, the influence Low had on their early years, and how their friendship led to an album and a handful of rare live shows. It’s one of those projects that’s special precisely because it can’t happen too often. And stick around afterward for a bonus interview with Trampled’s Dave Simonet from 2017.

Listen to Mary Chapin Carpenter and Trampled By Turtles chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Marty Stuart & Justin Townes Earle on Cowboy Psychedelia and Surviving the Storm

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:00:40 +0000

Here’s a double feature: Marty Stuart joined Kyle Meredith in 2017 to talk about his album Way Out West, a record that drifts between cowboy songs, desert psychedelia, surf rock, and even flying saucers, all captured with help from Heartbreaker Mike Campbell. Stuart also opened up about his deep ties with Native communities, his lifelong love of California’s mythology, and how Western folklore still fuels his songwriting. And going back to 2012, the late Justin Townes Earle sat down with Kyle to talk about Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now. Fresh off Harlem River Blues, he spoke about wearing a reputation like armor, barely surviving his 20s, finding clarity at 30, and writing songs that doubled as studies of American roots music. Two different visions of Americana, both with their eyes on the horizon.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ian Astbury on The Cult, Death Cult, and the Fire That Still Burns

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:40 +0000

Ian Astbury of The Cult catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about touring both The Cult and their short-lived precursor #DeathCult on the new Paradise Now tour. Astbury digs into the Orwellian echoes of 1983, why revisiting Death Cult feels like a “zero point” reset, and how it recharges his artistic DNA. He also reflects on being an outlier in the mainstream, the contradictions of fame, and his frustrations with the loss of danger in modern rock. Along the way, he touches on performing with Tool, his martial arts discipline, memories of Live Aid, and the enduring mission of “gathering the tribes.”

Listen to Ian Astbury chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Colin Hay & Bruce Cockburn on Longevity, Loss, and Still Finding the Songs

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:00:44 +0000

Kyle Meredith sat down with Colin Hay at both Bonnaroo 2012 and again in 2017, and with Bruce Cockburn that same year, to talk about the strange gifts of staying power. Hay reflected on turning his between-song stories into a comedy tent set, losing Men at Work bandmate Greg Ham while hitting the 30th anniversary of their debut, and how songs can always be reborn if you bring fresh energy. By 2017, he was releasing a new album alongside the documentary Waiting for My Real Life, talking about “songs from being a certain age,” dodging the idea of retirement, and why his past never really feels like the past. Cockburn, meanwhile, was celebrating his Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame induction and the release of Bone On Bone, sparked back into writing after a tribute to poet Al Purdy. He spoke on spirituality as the foundation of his politics, compassion as the throughline, and how even after 25 albums, he’s still chasing that next inspired idea. Together, the conversations capture two icons who refuse to coast on nostalgia—choosing instead to keep creating, keep touring, and keep searching for the next great song.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cassandra Peterson on Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell, Jack White, and Living the Goth Lifestyle

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:00:50 +0000

The one and only Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, drops in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new book Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell. Cassandra Peterson digs into why it took decades to convince publishers this was more than a Halloween gag, but rather a year-round goth lifestyle guide, complete with stories from her childhood, her time in Italy (where she learned to cook and, oh yeah, got kidnapped), and even recipes tied to the 1988 Elvira: Mistress of the Dark film. She also talks about putting the book fully in Elvira’s voice, her friendship with Jack White (thanks to Pee-wee Herman), the possibility of future music releases, and why Halloween should last 365 days a year.

Listen to Cassandra Peterson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alyvia Alyn Lind Unpacks the Cults, Trauma, and Tunes of Wayward

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:39 +0000

Alyvia Alyn Lind joins Kyle Meredith to talk all about the Netflix series Wayward, where she plays a teen trapped in a so-called therapeutic school with cult vibes and a whole lot of buried trauma. The Chucky and Spiderwick Chronicles star digs into the psychological layers of the show, the early-2000s setting (and killer soundtrack featuring Third Eye Blind and Pink Floyd), and what it was like collaborating with creator/co-star Mae Martin. She also touches on her horror fandom, her love of Halloween, her scenes with the legendary Toni Collette, and how the cast went from crying on camera to shooting parody musicals at lunch.

Listen to Alyvia Alyn Lind chat about all this and more or watch the interview on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Tweedy on Twilight Override, Making a Triple Album, and Radical Hope

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:52:24 +0000

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy joins Kyle Meredith to dive into his ambitious new triple solo album, Twilight Override. Clocking in at 30 songs across three discs, the project explores the past, present, and future—not as a rigid concept record, but as a flowing arc of memory, meaning, and hope. Tweedy shares how the record was inspired by the voices of his touring band, and how writing for their harmonies pushed the songs into new emotional territory. He also reflects on post-pandemic generational trauma, the ongoing challenge of maintaining empathy in a fractured world, and the creative power in resisting doomscroll culture.

From the autobiographical storytelling of “parking lots” to the messy guitar solos and meditative closing track “Enough,” it’s a generous and unguarded collection—released, hilariously, on the 30th anniversary of Wilco’s debut. No nostalgia tours here, just a big-hearted flood of new music. Get tickets to Tweedy's upcoming tour dates here: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/kVkPdWg/

Listen to Jeff Tweedy chat about all this or watch the interview on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael Chiklis, Mary Stuart Masterson & Rob Corddry on The Senior and Redefining Second Chances

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:50:21 +0000

The cast of The Senior -- Michael Chiklis, Rob Corddry, and Mary Stuart Masterson -- along with the actual former football player the movie is based upon, Mike Flynt, join Kyle Meredith to talk about the film's wild-but-true story. The Senior follows Flynt as he becomes the older player to ever suit up for a college football team -- at the age of 59.

Chiklis, who was also 59 when filming, talks about the physical toll of hitting the field, how he approached portraying a living person, and why this became one of the most meaningful projects of his career. Corddry and Masterson, who play Flynt's coach and wife, respectively, discuss finding unexpected emotional depth in their characters, navigating the real people behind the roles (including Eileen Flynt watching on set), and how the film explores masculinity, redemption, faith, and the long game of unfinished business. It’s a sports movie, sure — but one that trades cliché locker room speeches for something a lot more human.

Listen to the cast of The Senior discuss the new movie or watch the interviews via YouTube: Michael Chiklis and Mike Flynt here, and Rob Corddry and Mary Stuart Masterson here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hannah Stocking, Madison Pettis & Yvonne Orji on The Wrong Paris, Reality TV, and Playing Big Characters

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:01:55 +0000

Hannah Stocking, Madison Pettis, and Yvonne Orji talk with Kyle Meredith about The Wrong Paris on Netflix — where a contestant (played by Miranda Cosgrove) signs up for a Parisian dating show and lands in Paris, Texas instead, plotting an early exit until feelings complicate the plan. We get into audition choices (including a full-throttle Southern accent), improv on set, playing “ambitiously passionate” reality-show personas, and how Yvonne’s hosting on real-life dating shows informed her in-film emcee. It’s backstage chaos, bull-riding bruises, and a surprisingly sweet heart under the satire—all in a fast, funny hang with Kyle Meredith.

Listen to the cast of The Wrong Paris discuss the new film or watch the interview on YouTube here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Willem Dafoe, Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop & Nadia Latif on The Man in My Basement

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:06:27 +0000

Kyle Meredith talks with Willem Dafoe, Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop, and director Nadia Latif about turning Walter Mosley’s novel The Man in My Basement into a psychological thriller where race, trauma, and grief haunt every frame. The story follows Charles Blakey (Corey Hawkins), a man on the verge of losing his ancestral Sag Harbor home, who agrees to rent his basement to the mysterious Aniston Bennett (Willem Dafoe) for the summer—only to find himself pulled into a chilling reckoning with history, family ghosts, and the root of all evil.

Dafoe digs into acting as “pretend” courage, why first days on set still terrify him, and how genre lets hard truths sneak up on an audience. Latif reflects on making her feature debut and weaving her own story of loss into Mosley’s text, while Hawkins details playing Charles’ transformation opposite Dafoe in a basement where time itself bends. Diop speaks to how horror and thriller connect with Black history in ways straight drama can’t. From prosaic lines that ring like bells (“People die every day”) to lighting tricks, skewed timelines, and even maggot wrangling, the team unpacks how The Man in My Basement becomes a story you can’t shake.

Listen to Willem Dafoe, Corey Hawkins, and more of the cast of The Man in My Basement discuss the new film or watch the interviews on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Soft Cell’s Marc Almond & OMD’s Paul Humphreys: Orchestras, Glitch, and Making the Past Feel New

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 14:02:54 +0000

It's a Rewind double feature today on Kyle Meredith With, as we bring you a pair of episodes from 2017. First, Soft Cell’s Marc Almond talks with Kyle Meredith about shaping his 2017 solo album, Shadows and Reflections, as a '60s-steeped, orchestral “torch and baroque” set—curating lesser-known gems, keeping the original arrangements’ DNA, and slipping in two new cuts (including the filmic “No One to Say Goodnight To” and the Walker Brothers-sized “Embers”).

Then on the second half of the episode, OMD’s Paul Humphreys talks about the band's own album from that year, The Punishment of Luxury, balancing four decades of signature melody with modern minimalism and glitch textures, limiting the synth palette to dodge the “tyranny of choice,” and turning a WWI painting into a rhythmic teaser with gunfire as percussion—while still embracing the hits.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sabrina Impacciatore on The Paper, Carrying the Weight of The Office, and Doing the Worm

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:53 +0000

Sabrina Impacciatore showed up to The Paper — the long-awaited return to the world birthed by The Office — like a heat-seeking comet, all glamour, sharp elbows, and survival instinct. She spoke with Kyle Meredith about stepping into a franchise with generations of fans and finding the funny even when the stakes feel like a barbell on your shoulders. She calls the weight a motivator, not a burden, and her character of Esmeralda arrives fully charged: vintage-star hair, weaponized nails, and a don’t-look-down ambition that keeps the newsroom whirring. Listen now.

Impacciatore laughs now about the terror of those early table reads, admitting “My legs under the table were shaking." She adds that she "didn’t understand what was going on” through the language haze -- but the nerves didn’t dull the commitment. Case in point: the soon-to-be infamous “worm” moment. “Why don’t we shoot me doing the worm?” she pitched, only to discover the worm is an ’80s break-dance move that she absolutely didn't know how to do. A midnight YouTube cram session later, she arrived on set, launched into it, and swears she delivered “the best worm in the history of worms,” just as the director tells her that it was only a rehearsal take. We get to see the bloody knees version.

Listen to Sabrina Impacciatore or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lzzy Hale on Halestorm’s Everest, 30 Years of Rock, and the Brilliance of Nick Cave

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:03 +0000

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm spoke with Kyle Meredith about Everest, the band’s roaring new record born from a “desert island” headspace in Savannah with Dave Cobb. Nearly three decades into their run, Hale framed the album as a live-wire snapshot instead of a genre exercise: big melodies, bigger punches, and zero interest in coloring inside the lines. It’s the sound of a band refusing to calcify. Listen now.

“We were writing and recording in real time,” Hale says, describing how the band ditched old riffs and notebooks to chase whatever felt electric that day. That gamble paid off on “Watch Out,” where a 4:00 a.m. voice-note flipped the entire track: “Dave’s like, ‘That’s the chorus — screw the other part.’”

She also lit up at the mention of Nick Cave, praising the way he can drop a single word — like sin — and suddenly the song carries a new kind of gravity. “He’s one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime artists who can be otherworldly and still completely genuine," she says. "There’s this balance he mastered long ago that I really admire.”

Listen to Lzzy Hale of Halestorm or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. You can also grab tickets to Halestorm's upcoming tour here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Wayne Coyne on King’s Mouth, Miley Cyrus and Kesha, and the Dark Side of The Flaming Lips

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:00:35 +0000

For this edition of Kyle Meredith with..., listen to Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips across three interviews that span their albums King’s Mouth and The Terror, collaborations with Miley Cyrus and Kesha, and covers of The Beatles.

Coyne also digs into concept records, becoming a new father, the perception of songs like “Giant Baby,” and why useful music — like “Happy Birthday" — matters. He also reflects on the band’s legacy, staying curious, the balance between pop culture chaos and charity work, and why Flaming Lips fans embrace constant change.

Listen to Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips or watch it on chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Rysdahl on Alien Earth, Big Monsters, and Working with Noah Hawley

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:00:13 +0000

David Rysdahl sat down with Kyle Meredith to dig into FX’s Alien: Earth, the latest installment of the Alien franchise. Known for roles in Fargo and Oppenheimer, Rysdahl steps into a story that uses sci-fi horror as a Trojan horse for bigger questions — AI, environmental collapse, corporate greed, even the messy question of whether humanity deserves to stick around. Listen to the conversation now.

For Rysdahl, working again with creator Noah Hawley after Fargo meant playing more than just a scientist — he was embodying a piece of Hawley himself. “I do feel like I’m playing a part of Noah,” he tells Meredith. “Arthur is the conscience and the heart of Alien: Earth. Wayne in Fargo was that for his family, and Arthur is that in this story. Both are idealists who have their faith and their world shaken.” He laughed about Hawley sending him a one-line email — “You want to come to Thailand?” — and knew right then he was back in the deep end.

That deep end, of course, comes with the Alien franchise’s weight and a modern spin on terror. Rysdahl admitted the show made him rethink the present just as much as the fictional future.

Listen to David Rysdahl or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DEVO on Netflix Doc, Neil Young, and Cosmic De-evolution with The B-52s

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:18 +0000

DEVO’s story has finally been distilled into a new documentary, and it’s landed on Netflix thanks to director Chris Smith. Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale joined Kyle Meredith to talk about the film, which charts the band’s path from Kent State to post-punk pioneers to MTV oddities to cultural prophets who survived long enough to tour with The B-52's(get tickets here!). It’s been a long time coming, but in true DEVO fashion, the doc doesn’t offer an “ultimate truth” — just one version of their truth filtered through another outsider’s lens. Listen now.

The pair also reflect on the path from their hippie-era influences to creating a soundtrack for the paranoia of the 1970s. Mothersbaugh remembers wanting to be “a pioneer” with sound the way Hendrix was for the ’60s, while Casale points out that DEVO’s obsession with futurist art and media helped them break rock’s formula. Along the way, they found themselves jamming with Neil Young — years after his song “Ohio” haunted them as Kent State survivors — an unlikely crossover that redefined Young in their eyes. And now, as they gear up for the Cosmic De-Evolution tour with The B-52's, they joke that their “farewell” might last long enough to include Mars colonies.

Listen to Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale of DEVO or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: DJ Shadow & Black Eyed Peas on Reinvention, Activism, and New Worlds

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:49 +0000

For this special Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith talks with DJ Shadow, as well as Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and apl.de.ap, about pushing their artistry into bold new directions. Revisit the conversations now.

DJ Shadow takes us inside The Mountain Will Fall, which at the time was his first “artist show” in four years. Plus, he chats about the rediscovery of long-lost multi-tracks and how staying forward-thinking keeps his music vital.

Taboo and apl.de.ap discuss their song “Street Livin'” as a raw diagnosis of America’s social and political climate and their continued activism from Standing Rock to schools in the Philippines. Then, they touch on Masters of the Sun, a Marvel-published graphic novel expanded into augmented and virtual reality that boasts an all-star voice cast and a Hans Zimmer-assisted soundtrack.

Listen to DJ Shadow and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and apl.de.ap chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Genndy Tartakovsky on Comedic Boundaries, Pushing Adult Animation Forward, and Netflix's Fixed

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:00:04 +0000

Genndy Tartakovsky has spent decades shaping the animation landscape with everything from Dexter’s Laboratory to Samurai Jack, but when he sat down with Kyle Meredith, the talk was all about his first leap into unapologetically adult animation. His new Netflix film Fixed follows a good-natured dog named Bull on the last wild night before his scheduled neutering, a premise Tartakovsky says came to him in a single lightning-strike moment. Seventeen years, multiple pitches, and one truly committed cast later, the result is a raunchy-but-heartfelt comedy that pushes cartoons beyond TV-safe snark. Listen now.

As Tartakovsky explains, the road to Fixed began with a character-driven buddy movie idea loosely inspired by his childhood friends, which studio execs insisted needed a hook. “They said maybe even an adult concept,” he recalls. “And instantly I said, ‘What if they’re dogs, and one finds out he’s getting neutered in the morning?’ Everyone laughed, and that was it.”

Idris Elba, voicing Rocco, got the lion’s share of euphemism-filled dialogue, which the actor embraced wholeheartedly despite being in the conversation for James Bond at the time. “He loved it,” Tartakovsky says. “One speech had five different ways to say balls, and he was cracking up.”

After a 17-year fight to get the movie made, Tartakovsky’s hope is that Fixed helps pry open the door for more full-length, adult-oriented animation in the US. Listen to Genndy Tartakovsky talk about Fixed and more in the new episode above or by watching the video below.

Listen to Genndy Tartakovsky chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alien: Earth Cast on AI Anxiety, Dead-Eye Acting, and the Humanity Beneath the Horror

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:22 +0000

The Alien franchise has never been short on xenomorphs, but FX’s Alien: Earth proves there’s plenty more to fear than acid blood and chestbursters. In a conversation with Kyle Meredith, showrunner Noah Hawley, producer David W. Zucker, and cast members Timothy Olyphant, Sydney Chandler, Samuel Blenkin, Alex Lawther, and Babou Ceesay unpacked the series’ deeper bite: AI ethics, corporate dystopias, and what happens when humanity hardwires itself into machines. Listen to all of the conversations now.

Hawley says his entry point wasn’t just the monster, but “the moment Sigourney Weaver leans back and Ian Holm is revealed to be an android,” sparking a story about “being trapped between the primordial past and an AI future you created that’s now turning on you.” Chandler adds that Alien: Earth doesn’t “feed the audience answers,” but leaves space for viewers to chew on questions long after the credits roll. And while the genre demands a little running-and-screaming, the cast was just as invested in the subtler moments. “I’m rooting for us,” Olyphant quips about his stance on AI, “but yeah, I’m a little iffy on it all.”

Even in a universe built on corporate greed and hybrid consciousness, the performers resisted the urge to play cyborgs and synthetics as soulless automatons. Ceesay framed his character’s dead-eyed determination as a coping mechanism for trauma, while Blenkin relished his Peter Pan–inspired villain’s warped morality: “He’s completely misread the book… He sees himself as a superhero.” Lawther sums up the on-set energy as being “like a magpie, collecting things” about AI, even if none of them could actually explain how it works. All agreed the humanity—flawed, obsessive, or childlike—is what makes the terror hit harder.

Listen to cast of Alien Earth chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Documentarian Amy Berg on Capturing the Myth and Humanity of Jeff Buckley in It’s Never Over

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:00:14 +0000

Documentarian Amy Berg has tackled powerful subjects before — from clergy abuse to the West Memphis Three — but this time, she's turned her lens on one of music’s most luminous and elusive figures: Jeff Buckley. In a conversation with Kyle Meredith, Berg opens up about It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, a documentary that traces the short, brilliant life of the Grace singer through rare archival footage, intimate interviews, and a narrative woven with personal depth. It’s a project that took over a decade to come together, and one that goes beyond the myth to reveal a complicated, driven, and beautifully human artist. Listen now.

“There’s only going to be one time this is going to happen,” Berg explains, referencing the trust it took for Buckley’s mother Mary Guibert to allow the project to move forward. “I’ve wanted final cut since 2009, and she just finally felt ready.” The result is a film shaped just as much by vulnerability as by sound. Buckley’s infamous self-doubt, perfectionism, and emotional openness are front and center. “He knew he was great, but he didn’t really accept that he was great,” Berg says. “He was hard on himself because it had to be perfect.” The documentary dives deep into his relationships — not just with family or lovers, but with his gift, which Berg calls his greatest challenge.

The conversation also touched on Buckley’s kindred connection with Chris Cornell — another powerhouse vocalist who blurred the lines between vulnerability and intensity. “Some singers become method actors when they perform,” Berg notes, recalling a recent interview she did with Euphoria Morning producer Alain Johannes. “That’s what Jeff did, and that’s what Chris did, too.” She also reveals that her next documentary will focus on Cornell, making It’s Never Over feel like the first part of a larger conversation.

Bonus footage and even a possible Buckley biopic may follow, but for now, this film stands as a haunting, graceful tribute to an artist who never stopped feeling.

Listen to Amy Berg chat about all this and more our watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: They Might Be Giants on Doom, Decrepitude, and the Enduring Art of the Absurd

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 08:00:20 +0000

Revisit the time Kyle Meredith sat down with John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants on this special Rewind episode. The crew chats about the albums Nanobots and I Like Fun, digging into how the band continues to find new ways to be weird 20 albums in. Listen to their insights now.

The Johns discuss the strange comfort fans find in their music during chaotic times, how short songs and dark characters let them explore new creative corners, and why they’ve never subscribed to the cliché rock lifestyle. Flansburgh shares how Jack Bruce’s homemade Mellotron choir helped shape “I Like Fun,” and both Johns reflect on writing about death, dread, and Peter Pan syndrome with equal parts humor and sincerity. Plus: opinions about James K. Polk, writing beats by email, and the eternal mystery of Louisville’s incredible junk stores.

Listen to John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Luciane Buchanan on Chief of War, Polynesian Identity, and Her Spiritual Journey

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:52 +0000

Luciane Buchanan joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about her powerful role in Chief of War, the new Apple TV+ series created by and starring Jason Momoa. Set during the late 18th century, the show tells the story of the unification of the Hawaiian Islands—told through an Indigenous lens—and Buchanan plays Queen Ka'ahumanu whose political savvy and presence made the unification possible. It’s an expansive, lushly shot series about resistance, legacy, and the long shadow of colonization. Listen now.

“I had no idea about Hawaiian history at all,” Buchanan admitted. “I had heard of King Kamehameha, but that was about it.” Once cast, she took a deep dive into archives and oral histories, even tracking down the Queen’s birthplace in a cave on Maui. “I just kind of let her spirit know that I might not be the right person to do so… but I wanted to honor her in the best way I could,” she said of a solo pilgrimage that turned unexpectedly spiritual. “The trees started to shake. The wind picked up. And then it all went quiet.”

Beyond the emotional weight of the role, Buchanan had to tackle practical challenges—like learning the Hawaiian language and holding her own opposite 6’4” Momoa. “I required a lot of apple boxes because of our height difference,” she laughed. But the bigger challenge was mastering a language she didn’t grow up speaking: “There was a lot of pressure. You can’t ad-lib in another language. You can’t just get the gist of it.”

Listen to Luciane Buchanan chat about all this and more our watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutkosky, and Maxwell Jacob Friedman on Legacy, Wrestling, and Happy Gilmore 2

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:00:44 +0000

The wait is over, and the most chaotic family reunion of the year has arrived. Happy Gilmore 2 sees Adam Sandler reprising his legendary golf-club-swinging man-child — only this time, he's got backup. Kyle Meredith caught up with the new generation of Gilmore lunacy: Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutkosky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and newcomer Philip Fine Schneider, who play Happy’s four sons in a long-awaited sequel that’s more absurd, more heartwarming, and somehow even more Sandler. Listen to the episode now.

“It just flowed into the movie,” said Sherry about the group’s chemistry, crediting the “banter and camaraderie” that emerged both on and off the set. “We kind of have that cartoonistic aspect,” Cutkosky added, describing the high-energy tone as something that “literally just flows through you.”

Friedman—better known as All Elite Wrestling's MJF—is also a classically trained actor who saw this as a homecoming of sorts: “Being able to go back to my roots here… it was really something else.” Schneider, meanwhile, had just come off performing Hamlet in college before getting cast as Bobby Gilmore, and while the jump sounds wild, he swears “the process was really quite similar.”

Listen to the cast of Happy Gilmore 2 chat about all this and more on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Newacheck on Bringing Happy Gilmore 2 to Life

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:00:07 +0000

Kyle Newacheck sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the long-awaited Happy Gilmore 2, which brings Adam Sandler’s hockey-stick-wielding everyman back to the green nearly 30 years after the original. The Workaholics alum and Murder Mystery director had the unenviable task of balancing nostalgia for one of the most quoted comedies of the ’90s with a modern polish. “It’s a comedy-first movie,” Newacheck explains. “There’s no genre overlay. It’s a family, fun, heartfelt comedy.” Listen to the episode now.

Newacheck calls the original Happy Gilmore “a fantastic building” and compares the sequel to being asked to construct a new wing on an iconic house. “There’s already so much love baked in,” he says, but he knew he had a winner when he read the screenplay: “You can’t improv a good story -- this script had it. It made me feel something — not just the laughs, but the heart.” He also speaks about striking the balance between the '90s and now: “We’re smoother at filmmaking, sure. But I didn’t want to lose that looseness, that joy. I wanted people quoting this the same way they quoted Anchorman and Billy Madison.”

Of course, part of the magic was bringing in new blood, including a surprisingly sharp performance from Bad Bunny. “Take one, I’m watching him thinking, ‘Wait — I believe this guy. Am I really feeling this much on take one?’” Newacheck recalls. “Bad Bunny is that good.”

Listen to Kyle Newacheck chat about all this and more our watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5SOS’s Michael Clifford on Fatherhood, Fourth-Walling, and His New SIDEQUEST

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:29 +0000

Michael Clifford is no stranger to arenas full of screaming fans as a member of 5 Seconds of Summer, but he’s now venturing into the uncharted territory of solo artistry with his debut album SIDEQUEST. The guitarist-turned-frontman caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about how the record came to be, the joy and anxiety that came with doing it alone, and how becoming a father restructured his creative compass. Listen now.

While SIDEQUEST is certainly a departure from 5SOS’s collective sound, Clifford doesn’t go full scorched earth. “My DNA is always going to be in there as this kid who grew up listening to emo,” he admits. But instead of banking on nostalgia, he chased something more elusive: the sensation of hearing something for the first time. “Watching my daughter discover things kind of unjaded me,” he says. “It made me want to inject that into my music.”

That childlike unpredictability permeates SIDEQUEST, especially in songs like “Eclipse,” a chaotic but emotional finale that Clifford says is structured to mimic the rollercoaster of parenthood. “You don’t know the structure of the song,” he explains. He also breaks the fourth wall lyrically throughout the album, referencing his own fame and band history in ways that only he could: “Nobody else is gonna be able to say, ‘I’m the guy who caught fire with the colored hair in the band about underwear.’” No arguments there.

Listen to Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds of Summer chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Caroline Polachek & Alison Goldfrapp on Ghostly Falsettos, Heartbreak Pop, and Disco Dreams

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:15 +0000

On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With.., hear from Caroline Polachek and Alison Goldfrapp — two vocalists who could probably sing a grocery list and still make it sound like avant-garde pop bliss.

Polachek, formerly of Chairlift, has turned heartbreak and hyperpop into an art form, floating somewhere between baroque synths and Enya-core. Goldfrapp, meanwhile, has spent decades wrapping disco, glam, and electroclash into one shimmering Goldfrapp package. Lately, she’s stepped out solo just to remind us she can still make the dance floor melt.

Expect stories of sonic reinvention, ghostly falsettos, and why "ethereal" is sometimes just another word for unstoppable.

Listen to Caroline Polachek and Alison Goldfrapp chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Folds on Orchestral Album, the Kennedy Center, and Artistic Freedom

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:00:47 +0000

Ben Folds recently sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the complicated year that saw him record a stunning live album with the National Symphony Orchestra just before stepping down as Artistic Advisor for the Kennedy Center. Folds opens up about the importance of the Kennedy Center’s mission, how it connects communities beyond the stage, and why that made his exit during the Trump administration’s takeover so necessary. Listen now.

Reflecting on the album, Folds calls it “an absolute honor” to record with the NSO, praising the room’s natural magic and the delicate work of mixer David Boucher. The album arrives like an act of resistance, beginning with “But Wait, There’s More,” which Folds says was born out of the absurdity of the Four Seasons Total Landscaping press conference. “It felt so cynical at first, but I do still believe there’s more good than not,” he says.

The conversation also dives deep into the vital role of public funding and arts institutions, and how Folds’ Kennedy Center series aimed to break down barriers and build trust between artists and audiences. “When you bring in people with something to say, the orchestra becomes part of telling that story,” he explains. “That mission — that trust — that’s what makes it special. When the mission’s broken, it all falls apart.” Folds remains hopeful that the simple act of gathering to experience art together is itself a form of resistance. “Maybe this wakes us up,” he says. “We’re all capable of anything — don’t do the bad stuff.”

Listen to Ben Folds chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zombies 4 Cast on Vampires, Daywalkers, and Disney Channel Nostalgia

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:00:50 +0000

For the fourth time around, Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Malachi Barton, and Freya Skye sat down with Kyle Meredith to sink their teeth into Zombies 4, the latest chapter of Disney’s monster-mash musical saga. This time, Zed and Addison find themselves caught in the middle of a new supernatural rivalry — Daywalkers vs. Vampires — as they play camp counselors to Seabrook’s most fang-tastic new recruits. Listen to the episode now.

Both Manheim and Donnelly have leveled up as executive producers on the film, and they’re more hands-on than ever. Meanwhile, newcomers Malachi Barton and Freya Skye came prepared for the monster mayhem, with Barton embracing a different kind of bloodsucker. “The whole writing team did such an amazing job of turning vampires into this fun-loving, friendly type of monster,” he said. Meanwhile, Skye studied up on the franchise’s style: “My way of studying was just watching the movies over and over… Zombies has such a distinctive feel to it.” Off-set, the cast bonded over music, game nights, and even boba-filled “blood fruits.”

Listen to Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Malachi Barton, and Freya Sky chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale on the Making of moisturizer, Queer Love, and DIY Boundaries

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:28 +0000

Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s wildly anticipated sophomore album, moisturizer. After riding the wave of their self-titled debut — and the indie smash “Chaise Longue” — the CoSigned band doubled down on what made them so joyously chaotic in the first place. Now a five-piece, they holed up in the countryside, turned off their phones, and let their oddball impulses thrive. Listen now.

“A lot of it just came out of GarageBand bedroom demos the first time,” Teasdale says, reflecting on the shift from a duo to a collaborative project. “So it was the most natural thing to write the second record together. We just wanted to shut the world out and jam — the romantic version of a band you read about in music mags.” Those late-night jam sessions were fueled by repeat viewings of Aliens, Braveheart (“six times, but never the full movie!”) and cult fave Jennifer’s Body — which even inspired a song of its own.

Teasdale gets real about the lyrical layers too, exploring love from a queer perspective for the first time. “Music is a self-indulgent beast, so I needed to write about being this deeply in love,” she explains. But that openness doesn’t mean she’s dropped the punk punchlines. “We still wanted songs that feel good to play live — that’s always the point.”

Listen to Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Then, snag yourself tickets to Wet Leg's upcoming tour dates by heading here.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks Debut Album Who I Really Am, Hamilton, and Girls5Eva

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 08:00:42 +0000

Renée Elise Goldsberry sat down with Kyle Meredith to dive deep into her vibrant debut album, Who I Really Am. The Tony-winning powerhouse, best known for her role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton, is proving she’s just as compelling behind a mic as she is on stage. Blending pop with the theatrical soul of Broadway, she's crafted a record that defies genre while still feeling timeless. Listen now.

Of course, Hamilton remains a cherished chapter. She revisited “Satisfied” for the album and recently reunited with the original cast for the Tony Awards. “We’re ridiculously silly when we’re together,” she admits. “It’s love all over the room.” Meanwhile, her other family, the Girls5eva crew, might still have more stories to tell. “I dream we’ll be back in 10 years, dressing alike, singing harmony, taking over malls that probably won’t exist,” she jokes.

Listen to Renée Elise Goldsberry chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lucy Dacus on Forever Is A Feeling, Church Shows, and the Poetry of Time

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:34 +0000

Lucy Dacus sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her latests solo record, Forever Is a Feeling. The singer-songwriter unpacks the new album’s lush poetry, the angelic iconography behind its cover, and the raw intimacy of performing in churches and museums. Listen now.

Touring behind the new record (get tickets here!), Dacus found herself gravitating towards sanctuaries both literal and spiritual. “Places like that always feel super reverent whether or not you’re religious,” she says of the cathedrals and churches she’s played in. “They inspire a quietness and an introspection that I really like.” That same thoughtful hush permeates Forever is a Feeling, an album that glides between dreamlike atmospheres and confessional clarity.

Of course, she didn’t go it alone. The record brings together a who’s who of kindred spirits, from Hozier to Madison Cunningham to Bartees Strange, along with her boygenius bandmates Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker (also her romantic partner), appearances that feel like a tight-knit mixtape of indie rock’s most emotionally articulate voices.

Listen to Lucy Dacus chat about all this and more or watch on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips Reunite, Reflect, and Redefine

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:22 +0000

Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips sat down with Kyle Meredith for three conversations across a handful of years to talk about solo albums, Luna reunions, and songwriting. Sometimes, these chats even double as emotional excavation. Listen to the archived interviews now.

Wareham, known for his iconic turns in Galaxie 500 and Luna, talked in 2014 about finally releasing his first solo album and what it meant to step out from the comfort of collaboration. He also chats about working with My Morning Jacket’s Jim James as producer, as well as the funny backlash from his memoir, navigating identity beyond legacy bands, and why a lyric like “what have I done with my life?” doesn’t always need a worried reading.

In her own chat in 2016, Phillips walked Kyle through Luck Or Magic, a stunning debut that toggles between torch songs and simmering synth-pop, and how tracks like “Do It Last” playfully (and darkly) flip gendered expectations of obsession in love songs. She also opened up about the nerves of writing about Dean… and then playing those songs for him.

Then, a 2017 conversation sees Luna officially back with A Sentimental Education, a covers-heavy return that mined overlooked corners of Dylan, the Stones, and even Velvet Underground’s Doug Yule era. Dean explained why a reformation only made sense without pressure, and why sometimes the easiest way forward is an instrumental EP with cheeky titles like “March of the Trolls.”

Three interviews. Two solo albums. One band that still knows how to play the long game—with style.

Listen to Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan Walker on 10 Years of “Faded,” Cinematic Ambition, and His New Era

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Alan Walker dropped in to talk with Kyle Meredith about the evolution of Walker World — a decade-long transformation that’s turned a teenage bedroom producer into a globe-touring architect of immersive EDM. With the WalkerWorld 2.0 album, the brand-new single “Me, Myself & the Night,” and a multimedia blitz that includes a mobile app and cinematic film experience, the 27-year-old artist is engineering something more expansive than just chart hits. Listen now.

Written during a writing camp in the Bahamas, “Me, Myself & the Night” became a template for a new era: “It gives the core Alan Walker sound and vibe... happy, jumpy, melancholic.” As for why he’s revisiting that era: “That’s the golden era of Alan Walker... we’ve been chasing trends, but now I want to make music that sounds like me again.”

The world-building doesn’t stop at the music. With WalkerWorld: The Last Ride on the horizon and a fan-centric app that bypasses traditional streaming algorithms, Walker is pioneering a kind of EDM Extended Universe. “We’re not just doing music videos anymore—we’re building a cinematic story,” he explained. “And for the fans who can’t see me live, the app becomes a digital hub where everything connects.” Not bad for a kid who once hid his songs from friends and family out of fear of being judged. Ten years later, he’s still chasing connection — just now with thousands of screaming fans and a global team.

Listen to Alan Walker chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Randy Bachman and the Late Gary Brooker on Legacy, Reinvention, and the Shadows of Rock History

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with two legends, Randy Bachman and the late Gary Brooker to talk about legacy and how you live with — and sometimes rewrite — the ghosts of greatness. Listen to these archive interviews now.

Hear Brooker of Procol Harum speak just before his passing about the band’s 50-year retrospective Still There’ll Be More, the timeless power of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” and why Procol never quite fit in anyone’s box (except maybe their own).

Then, it’s Randy Bachman (The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive) discussing By George, his inventive reimagining of George Harrison classics that's filled with rearranged melodies, sly tributes, and a surreal phone call from Winnipeg to Friar Park. From Lennon birthday parties in Liverpool to dodged opportunities with Clapton, it’s a masterclass in reverence and reinvention from two legends.

Listen to Randy Bachman and Gary Brooker chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zara Larsson on Midnight Sun, Embracing Pop Chaos, and Building Her Dream Team

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Zara Larsson caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Midnight Sun, her second LP in just over a year. Powered by creative momentum and a self-described “dream team” of collaborators, Larsson is embracing a more spontaneous workflow that channels her current energy into a confident, cohesive record. Listen now.

The record's namesake track, “Midnight Sun,” is a tribute to summer nights in her native Sweden, where the sun never fully sets and life feels mythically endless. “I wanted to be this little nymph that goes to the city,” she says, explaining the vibe that shaped both the sound and spirit of the album. The song itself is a swirl of joy and presence and the kind of spiritual clarity that only appears in duskless Scandinavian landscapes. It also helped unlock the album’s carefree tone: “I don’t give a fuck, but I do care a lot, and I hope and I pray and I manifest,” she says, summing up the paradox at the heart of Midnight Sun.

Larsson will bring that energy to her upcoming tour with Tate McRae, a pairing she’s calling the “perfect combination of two girls who love to put on a show.” Larsson hints at debuting unreleased material on the road, something she’s done before, but with mixed results. “It’s almost like a curse,” she laughs. “All the songs I used to try out live never ended up getting released — but this album is done and sealed.” Expect choreography, singalongs, and a little pop mischief: “I can’t wait to steal her stage for a few minutes.”

Listen to Zara Larsson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Seth MacFarlane on Lost Sinatra Songs, the Return of Ted, and Adult Animation's Future

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Seth MacFarlane has long lived at the intersection of irreverence and reverence. As the creator of Family Guy, he built an empire of absurdist animation, but his latest creative projects deepens his musical streak. He caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements, a collection of unearthed and previously unrecorded Frank Sinatra charts. From there, the conversation swings through his revival of The Naked Gun, a reimagining of The ’Burbs, and the success of Ted’s leap to television. Listen now.

When Tina Sinatra called to offer MacFarlane access to her father’s archived arrangements, he jumped at the chance to revive what had been sitting in boxes for decades. “There were a good hundred charts or so in there that Frank had never recorded,” he says, citing a Nelson Riddle arrangement of “How Did She Look” and the infamous abandoned 1958 session for “Lush Life.” MacFarlane and his team not only finished the track, but aimed to deliver each song with the fidelity and flair of the original era.

On the film and television side, MacFarlane stays just as busy. He’s producing a new Naked Gun movie starring Liam Neeson, who he calls “the last of a breed” of actors who can play it completely straight while delivering massive laughs. He’s also helping adapt The ’Burbs, calling Tom Hanks’ original turn “one of the most brilliant comedic performances ever.” And then there’s Ted, now a breakout hit on Peacock: “It was the most-watched comedy across all platforms for two months straight,” he says. “People loved it. They were all over it.”

For someone straddling high art and high chaos, MacFarlane seems right at home on both sides of the spectrum. Listen to Seth MacFarlane chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shirley Manson on New Garbage, Recovery, and Raging Against the Dying of the Light

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Shirley Manson has never been one to shy away from big feelings, big statements, or big synths. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, the Garbage frontwoman dives into Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, a record that flickers with vulnerability, political outrage, and, surprisingly, hope. The follow-up to 2021’s No Gods No Masters, the new LP serves as a spiritual twin — but this one stares down the chaos with resilience rather than just rage. Listen now.

“I realized that if I didn’t change my tack, I was going to lose my mind,” Manson says of her shift in perspective after the last album. “I wanted to project love, even though I was feeling physically broken and emotionally spent.” That brokenness included two hip surgeries and the loss of her dog — yet she funneled it all into a more nuanced lyricism.

She also reflects on her refusal to stay silent about world events, especially the humanitarian crises in Gaza and Ukraine. That same spirit fuels the band’s creativity; even with new recording methods during her recovery, she embraced the challenge: “I’d get these musical sketches from the guys and I’d say to my husband, ‘What the hell am I supposed to do with this?’ But eventually, they sparked my imagination.”

Listen to Shirley Manson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Hamill on Stephen King, Mike Flanagan, and the Healing Power of The Life Of Chuck

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Mark Hamill has played a Jedi, a clown prince of crime, and just about everything in between — but it’s The Life of Chuck that he says might be one of the most special experiences of his entire career. The pop culture icon sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Mike Flanagan film, a surreal, poetic meditation on existence based on a Stephen King novella. Listen to the episode now.

For Hamill, the film’s emotional core hit hard — both as a performer and as someone reflecting on a long life onscreen. He credits Flanagan’s adaptation for retaining the novella’s time-shifting structure and praised the cast, including a scene-stealing Tom Hiddleston and an emotionally rich performance from young newcomer Benjamin Pajak.

The actor even relates the new film to the messaging behind his most famous role. "I told George [Lucas] I loved the idea of the Force so much because it’s spiritual in a way that doesn’t make people feel uncomfortable,” he explains. “When Yoda came on the scene, it wasn’t about religion — it was something everyone could accept on their own terms.” That same spirit, he says, flows through The Life of Chuck. “This movie, it reassures you everything’s going to be okay. You’ve got to believe in the inherent goodness of people, or what’s the point?”

Listen to Mark Hamill chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Finn Wolfhard on Songwriting Experiments, Stranger Things, and Finally Going Solo

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Finn Wolfhard has officially gone solo. After fronting Calpurnia and The Aubreys, the Stranger Things star is stepping out under his own name with Happy Birthday, an album of tape-saturated indie rock that pulls from Elliott Smith, Ben Lee, Daniel Johnston, and some garage-punk loudness for good measure. The actor spoke with Kyle Meredith all about it, listen now.

Wolfhard wrote 50 songs in a single year, then cherry-picked the most personal ones to record alone — initially planning to hide behind a band name. “But then I kind of decided to just go fully in and just do it under my name,” he says. “Because, you know, it’s a personal record.” It’s also a deeply nostalgic one. On tracks like “Crown,” he finds himself longing for simpler times: “When you’re a kid, everything’s done for you/ Looking back, that was actually such a luxury.”

Now that Stranger Things has wrapped, Wolfhard’s looking back on nearly a decade spent growing up inside one of the biggest shows of the 21st century. “I got to experience a once-in-a-lifetime thing while also just figuring out who I was,” he says. “It was weird. And beautiful. And very, very public.” The show may be over, but its influence lingers — not leastwise because of the relationships he made with the cast members.

Listen to Finn Wolfhard chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria on Reunions, Resilience, and Indie Rock’s Evolution

Wed, 28 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

In this two-part Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith catches up with Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria — two cornerstone indie bands that helped shape the lo-fi-to-mainstream arc of alternative music. Listen to their insights now.

Taped at different moments in their respective comebacks, both interviews dive into the complexities of making new music after years away. Imperial Teen reflect on their 2012 album Feel the Sound, the logistics of long-distance collaboration, and why they never intentionally chase hooks.

Meanwhile, Rainer Maria discuss the serendipity of proximity that led to their self-titled reunion album, pulling forgotten ideas from old MiniDiscs, navigating the streaming era, and writing lyrics with more personal depth than ever before. Both bands prove that time apart hasn’t dulled their creative spark. Really, it’s only sharpened their purpose.

Listen to Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Auliʻi Cravalho on Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, Cabaret, and Life After Moana

Mon, 26 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Auliʻi Cravalho (best known as the voice of Moana) returns to the mic in Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, a new Apple TV+animated musical that asks, “What if identity was more than skin — or fur — deep?” Voicing a dog who sees a rhinoceros when they look in the mirror, Cravalho uses this children’s story to navigate themes of gender identity, kindness, and self-acceptance, and talks with Kyle Meredith all about it. Listen now.

Cravalho is also coming off a run in Cabaret starring alongside Adam Lambert, because apparently it’s not enough to voice a Disney icon — you’ve also got to tackle fascism eight shows a week. She talks about her love for roles that challenge her, her not-so-secret desire to play a villain, and how Lulu offers a chance to speak directly to the younger version of herself. Spoiler: she’s also plotting to take over behind the camera as a producer, director, and general artistic overlord.

Listen to Auliʻi Cravalho chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lenny Waronker on Signing Prince, Tom Petty’s Wildflowers, and Nearly Passing on “Wicked Games"

Wed, 21 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

In this long-lost 2016 conversation, legendary Warner Bros. Records president Lenny Waronker walks Kyle Meredith through the iconic Burbank offices (now shuttered), sharing candid stories about signing Prince, nearly passing on “Wicked Game,” quietly acquiring Tom Petty, and what made the label — and its artists — so visionary. Listen now.

Waronker reflects on his early studio days, the genius of Prince’s bassless “When Doves Cry,” the Black Album saga, and how letting artists lead was always the secret sauce. From Randy Newman to Chris Isaak to Bat-era Kim Basinger moans, it’s a masterclass in music history told from one of its most influential behind-the-scenes architects.

Listen to Lenny Waronke chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Legacy, and the Genius of Jim Morrison

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

John Densmore has spent 60 years drumming in the shadow of both jazz greats and one very poetic lizard king, and has lived to talk about it. In this chat, he joins Kyle to dig into The Doors’ ongoing live album series, the hypnotic pulse of “Riders on the Storm,” and having a front row seat to Ray Manzarek’s insane two-handed abilities. Listen now.

He also shares how the band’s improvisational wizardry worked in real time — like jamming out "The End" while Jim Morrison free-associated poetry about familial homicide — and reflects on playing “WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)” live at a recent Whiskey a Go Go gig, which ended with his thumb staging a minor protest. There’s talk of Coltrane outtakes, Miles Davis, and even a Chuck D collaboration.

And if you’re one of those fans who think the magic died in a Paris bathtub, Densmore kindly reminds you there were twopost-Jim albums. Not that they’ll be staging a reunion tour, but Robby Krieger is currently playing entire Doors albums live, and Densmore occasionally drops in when his joints allow.

Listen to John Densmore chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hannah John-Kamen on Thunderbolts, Playing Ghost Again, and Why This Might Be Marvel’s Most Personal Film Yet

Wed, 14 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Hannah John-Kamen returns to the MCU in Thunderbolts*, reprising her role as Ghost — a character who’s now less flickery rage-machine, more emotionally self-aware loner with sarcasm issues. The film trades in the usual spandex-and-quips formula for something darker: guilt, depression, shame, and what happens when the Avengers forget your name. It’s a Marvel movie by way of group therapy, and she’s here for it. The actress spoke with Kyle Meredith all about it, and you can listen to the conversation now.

John-Kamen breaks down how Ghost has evolved — more control, a cooler suit, and a lot less murder-y panic. She didn’t bother rewatching 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp, choosing instead to reenter the role like a totally different person, because, well, Ghost is a totally different person now. There’s also some talk about finding British sarcasm in the middle of emotional trauma, improv sessions with Wyatt Russell and Florence Pugh, and the existential experience of filming a Marvel movie that isn’t just a CGI fireworks display.

In case playing a tortured ex-villain wasn’t enough, turns out John-Kamen also writes songs, plays piano, and is maybe about to collaborate with a Brit Award winner. So, you know, in her downtime between blockbusters and inevitable crossover appearances, she might also casually launch a music career. Some people just walk through walls; others do that and book studio time.

Listen to Hannah John-Kamen chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gene Simmons on the Death of Rock, Vegas Plans, and 50 Years of Dressed To Kill

Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Gene Simmons returns to Kyle Meredith With… to celebrate the 50th anniversary of KISS’s Dressed to Kill, the album that gave us the studio version of “Rock and Roll All Nite”—which, according to Gene, may or may not qualify as a hit depending on your definition of the word. Listen now.

Simmons reflects on the bands origins as four “unqualified” New Yorkers in makeup and heels who somehow ended up headlining stadiums. He also talks about life after the “final” KISS tour, which includes his new film production company (including working on a new movie with Bella Thorne and Mel Gibson), restaurants, vodka brand, and whatever else you can slap a Moneybag™ on. He’ll also return to Vegas with KISS later this year — not in makeup — for a KISS Army celebration.

As always, Gene has opinions. On streaming: it ruined music ("Where's the new Beatles? Where's Elvis?"). On critics: they’re talentless ("...They don't really wanna work for a living, but they can't play instruments and have no talent."). On opera: pure agony. On the Ramones: “a failed band.” And on you? Well, if you’re still buying tickets or spinning the records, he loves you. Either way, Gene’s still here, still loud, and still allergic to subtlety.

Listen to Gene Simmons chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kevin Bacon & Jennifer Nettles on The Bondsman, Writing From a Character’s Soul, and That Helluva Soundtrack

Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles join Kyle Meredith to talk about The Bondsman, Prime Video’s new supernatural dramedy where Bacon plays a dead bounty hunter who gets resurrected to do the devil's bidding. It’s a Blumhouse show, so expect a dash of horror, a dollop of weird, and a good amount of twang. Nettles, best known as half of Sugarland and her role in The Righteous Gemstones, finally plays a musician on-screen — something she’s avoided until now for fear of being accused of, well, playing herself. Listen now.

Bacon and Nettles talk about the awkward charm of writing songs via voice memo ping-pong, the joys of channeling trauma into duets, and how most actors aren’t writing character-based albums because, frankly, they can’t. Bacon credits Nettles’ songwriting chops. Nettles calls Bacon a great lyricist. Somewhere in the middle, they form a spooky Americana dream team you didn’t know you needed.

Listen to Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Read less

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on Butter Miracle, Lost Songs, and Live Favorites

Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Adam Duritz joins Kyle Meredith to dive deep into Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets!, the long-awaited completion of Counting Crows’ two-part album project. The singer opens up about the two-year pause he took due to a crisis of confidence, and how a record by Gang of Youths inspired a complete rewrite where he scrapped and reworked an entire batch of songs for the first time in his career. Listen now.

During the in depth conversation, Duritz reflects on Counting Crows’ early days, including why B-side “Einstein on the Beach” was released against his wishes, how fears of backlash shaped their post-August and Everything After strategy, and what really happened to the lost master tapes from Recovering the Satellites. He also touches on fan-favorite deep and unreleased cuts like "Baby I'm A Big Star Now," “Margery Dreams of Horses,” and “Shallow Days,” and why the band still hasn’t made a rarities compilation.

Listen to Adam Duritz chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: David Byrne & Jerry Harrison on Brian Eno, Jonathan Demme, and the Talking Heads Reunion

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This time on Kyle Meredith With…, it’s a double bill of the most cerebral funk you’ve ever danced to, featuring none other than Talking Heads’ David Byrne & Jerry Harrison. Listen to these archival interviews now.

Byrne is the platonic ideal of the quirky frontmen, the king of the oversized suit, and the only guy who can make anxiety sound like a party trick. Whether he’s turning nervous tics into chart-topping hits with Talking Heads, penning essays on music theory, or staging Broadway shows about joy, he’s always had one foot in genius and the other in 'what even is this?'

And then there’s Jerry Harrison – the Harvard-educated keyboardist/guitarist who somehow managed to be the coolest nerd in one of the coolest bands of the ’70s and ’80s. Before Talking Heads, he was in The Modern Lovers with Jonathan Richman, which is like indie rock’s version of being in a garage band with Zeus. Together, they helped turn new wave into an art form you could groove to.

Listen to Talking Heads’ David Byrne & Jerry Harrison. Byrne chat about all this and more and please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Don Felder on 50 Years of Music, Eagles Deep Cuts, and That "Hotel California" Intro

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Don Felder has spent the last five decades shaping the sound of classic rock — most famously as the guitar maestro behind The Eagles’ “Hotel California.” Now, he’s cracking open The Vault: 50 Years of Music, a new album that pulls from demos and song ideas dating back to 1974, when Felder first joined the Eagles. Listen now.

In this interview with Kyle Meredith, Felder discusses how he unearthed forgotten gems from a long-abandoned storage unit, reworking early sketches like “Move On” and giving old favorites like “Heavy Metal” a modern punch. He reflects on his Florida roots, learning slide guitar from Duane Allman, and how those early influences still shape his playing today.

Elsewhere, Felder discusses his commitment to keeping his voice and guitar chops sharp (“I will never let myself be disappointing”), and fronting most of Toto on this new record. Plus, with a summer tour alongside Styx and Kevin Cronin on the horizon (get tickets here), Felder is showing no signs of slowing down.

Listen to Don Felder chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Deep Purple’s Ian Paice & Dan Fogelberg’s Widow on Legacy, Lyrics, and Long Goodbyes

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

This archive episode from Kyle Meredith With… features two guests with wildly different claims to rock legacy. One helped define it, and one is currently protecting it: Ian Paice of Deep Purple and Jean

Fogelberg. Listen to their interviews now.

First up is Ian Paice, the last original member still keeping Deep Purple in the game over 50 years later. As the drummer behind “Smoke on the Water,” he’s one of the few humans whose tom fills have been played in every Guitar Center across America. But don’t let the legacy trap fool you, Paice is still bashing away with precision, fire, and probably a little tinnitus.

Then, there’s Jean Fogelberg, widow of Dan Fogelberg who’s now taken on the role of curator, historian, and gentle myth-buster for one of soft rock’s most earnest voices. Jean’s been instrumental in keeping Dan’s memory alive through reissues, tributes, and some welcome reminders that sincerity isn’t a crime. One’s still writing the story, the other’s preserving the footnotes — and both have something to say about what it means to last in music.

Listen to Deep Purple’s Ian Paice and Jean Fogelberg chat about all this and more and please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lizzy Greene on Texas Roots, Cowboy Camp, and the Emo Side of Ransom Canyon

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

You know Lizzy Greene from her Nickelodeon days (Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn), or more recently from A Million Little Things. Now, she’s stepping into a pair of dusty boots for Netflix’s Ransom Canyon, a Western drama where she plays Lauren Brigman, the small-town Texas sheriff’s daughter with big dreams of escape.

The role is something of a full-circle moment for the Dallas native, who brought her own background in horseback riding and cheerleading to the role (with a detour to the ER after a Looney Tunes-style knee fracture during rehearsals). Greene opens up to Kyle Meredith about how growing up in Texas helped her find her way into Lauren’s world — even if it meant freezing in the Albuquerque snow and bonding with castmates over cow manure during “cowboy camp.”

Greene also discusses her emo-punk side (she’s a huge fan of The Cure and The Smiths), her reunion with co-star Garrett Wareing in the upcoming Sweating the Small Stuff, and why Jose Gonzalez’s "Teardrop" cover in the show nearly made her lose it.

Listen to Lizzy Greene chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Read less

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Daryl Hall & John Oates on Solo Albums, Collaborations, and Their Legendary Run of Singles

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On this pair of archive interviews from Kyle Meredith With…, dive into the world of one of the most successful duos in music history: Daryl Hall and John Oates.

One’s a blue-eyed soul pioneer with a voice built to cut through FM static. The other’s a mustachioed master of melodic restraint. Together, they blurred the lines between rock, R&B, and pop — then turned that blur into decades-long chart domination. We look back at a two interviews, one with Oates in 2018 regarding a solo album and the final Hall & Oates single, and another with Hall from 2022 in which he discusses teaming up with Robert Fripp, Todd Rundgren, and Eurythmics' Dave Stewart.

Listen to Daryl Hall and John Oates chat about all this and more and please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bon Iver on SABLE, fABLE's "Visual Story," Collaborating with Taylor Swift and Danielle Haim

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Justin Vernon joins Kyle Meredith With… to dive into SABLE, fABLE, Bon Iver’s latest and most rootsy record in years. But don’t call it a pivot — Vernon says it’s more about clarity than change. “Less mystery, more humanity,” he explains, crediting the song “Everything Is Peaceful Love” as the emotional and sonic compass for an album that tracks a "Man in black in a cabin, making the choice to change his life.” Listen now.

Vernon discusses the cinematic quality and "visual story" of the songs, the subconscious as his favorite collaborator, and how the album helped stitch him back together after a tough chapter. We also hear about the influence of Rickie Lee Jones (“The Horses” is his second favorite song of all time), why the band hasn’t played “Exile” without Taylor Swift (“It’s her song”), and what it was like getting snowed in with Danielle Haim ("She's one of my favorite people ever") during recording.

We also dig back into Bon Iver lore to reflect on that cover of The Outfield's "Your Love." Vernon still considers it some of Bon Iver’s best cover work: “It was a big moment for us,” he says.

Listen to Bon Iver's Justin Vernon chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Sarah McLachlan & Tracey Thorn on the Intersection of Songwriting, Politics, and Nostalgia

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear from Sarah McLachlan and Tracey Thorn: two voices that not only helped define the emotional landscape of the ’90s, but did so on their own terms.

McLachlan, with her soaring melodies and introspective songwriting, built a legacy of haunting beauty, activism, and defiance. Thorn, as half of Everything But the Girl and a solo artist in her own right, turned quiet vulnerability into pop brilliance with a voice that could break your heart with one line. Different sounds, same fearless spirit. Kyle Meredith talks with both artists about their music, impact, and what keeps them at the center of the conversation decades later.

Listen to Sarah McLachlan and Tracey Thorn chat about all this and more, and please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Bridges on Lost Tapes, Iconic Roles, and the Long, Strange Jam of Life

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Jeff Bridges joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Slow Magic: 1977–1978, a long-lost batch of recordings from his late '70s jam sessions that’s finally getting its debut on Record Store Day via Light in the Attic. Listen now.

Bridges also reflects on working with legends like Burgess Meredith — who contributes a spoken word piece to the album — and how songwriting often intersects with his acting career. He recalls writing music inspired by Crazy Heart, fantasizing about a King Kong sequel, and even jamming with Bob Dylan on the set of Masked and Anonymous. “He knocked on my trailer and said, ‘You wanna pick?’” Bridges grins. “My hands were shaking.”

Looking ahead, the Oscar winner teases new projects with Terry Gilliam and the upcoming Tron: Ares, while leaving the door open for future music. “I don’t know what’s next,” he says, guitar next to him. “I just pick it up, see what happens.”

Listen to Jeff Bridges t chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Finn Cole on Diving into Last Breath, Peaky Blinders, and a John Martyn Biopic

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Finn Cole catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Last Breath, the true-life deep-sea survival thriller that finds him playing a saturation diver stranded at the bottom of the North Sea. The Peaky Blinders alum gets into the intense training he and Simu Liu underwent to shoot underwater with real gear, how they learned to stay calm in a literal pressure cooker, and how scuba diving actually overlaps with acting when it comes to breathing, focus, and presence. Listen now.

Cole also reflects on his Peaky Blinders character arc, saying it was tough to watch Michael Gray shift from fan favorite to divisive villain — but ultimately, a gift as an actor. He adds that working alongside talents like Cillian Murphy and Helen McCrory taught him how to be the kind of scene partner who can be relied on completely.

Elsewhere, he gets into his blues guitar obsession, his dream of playing John Martyn in a biopic, and that moment on set when the dive crew blasted Underworld’s “Born Slippy” through underwater speakers and turned on the disco lights at 4AM. “There’s a video of me doing full dad dancing,” he laughs.

Listen to Finn Cole chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael McDonald on Reuniting with the Doobie Brothers, Yacht Rock and Walk This Road

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Michael McDonald joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Walk This Road, the first Doobie Brothers album to feature him as a full member since 1980. What started as a 50th anniversary tour quietly evolved into something more permanent, with McDonald, Tom Johnston, and Pat Simmons writing and singing together again for the first time in decades. He shares stories about rediscovered demos, recording new songs in real time, and finally living out his dream of playing accordion on a New Orleans-inspired track. Listen now.

The album is full of surprises — gospel grooves, blues shuffles, and even social commentary — but it’s also a reminder of The Doobies’ musical range and chemistry. McDonald says playing with the band pushes him in ways his solo work never has, like taking on new instruments or singing alongside voices as distinct as Johnston’s and Simmons’s.

He also weighs in on the HBO Yacht Rock documentary, how Mavis Staples stole the show on their title track, and how touring in your seventies can still make you feel 20 when you hit the stage.

Listen to Michael McDonald chat about all this and more or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen & Sebastian de Souza on The Life List, Sonic Youth T-Shirts, and Challenging Patrick Ewing

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sat down with Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, and Sebastian De Souza to talk about their new Netflix film The Life List. Listen now.

The trio discusses filming in New York, how the city itself became a character in the movie, and how Brooks curated a soundtrack that brought the story to life. Carson even took piano lessons to master "Clair de Lune" for a pivotal scene. Meanwhile, Allen talks about his longboarding commute and how his character’s Labrador energy comes naturally, and De Souza reveals his unexpected double life as a novelist, much to the surprise of his co-stars.

Patrick Ewing even makes a memorable appearance in the film, with Carson recalling the surreal experience of shooting basketball with the legendary player: “He was so sweet and patient with me — even though it took about nine tries to make that basket!”

Listen to Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, & Sebastian de Souza chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Barnes on His New Album, Stephen King's The Institute, and His Villainous Image

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Ben Barnes chats with Kyle Meredith about his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, and the whirlwind experience of his first major tour on this episode of Kyle Meredith with... Inspired by classic soul and rock influences like Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Barnes wanted the record to reflect all stages of a relationship, from infatuation to heartbreak. Listen now.

As for his acting career, Barnes is shifting gears back to the screen with the upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Institute, where he plays a morally grounded character — a refreshing change after a string of villainous roles. He describes the project as a thrilling departure and even used music to get into character, curating a playlist to capture the vibe. “I’m excited for people to see this one,” he says, hinting that fans can expect something unexpected from the series.

Listen to Ben Barnes chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Talib Kweli & Peaches on the Art of Protest Music, Disrupting, and Punk Attitudes

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., listen to throwback interviews with Talib Kweli and Peaches -- two artists who couldn’t be more different on paper, yet both built careers on defying expectations.

Kweli, one of hip-hop’s sharpest lyricists, has spent decades balancing conscious rap with undeniable flow, both in Black Star and with his great solo catalog. Meanwhile, Peaches took electroclash, punk attitude, and pure sexual liberation and turned it into a movement, proving that provocation and poetry can be closely related.

Both are innovators, disruptors, and fiercely independent voices. Kyle Meredith takes us back to his interviews with the pair of legendary artists in this special Rewind episode.

Listen to Talib Kweli and Peaches chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hamilton Leithauser on This Side of the Island, The Walkmen Reunion, and Pop Music’s Influence

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sat down with Hamilton Leithauser to talk about his first solo album in five years, This Side of the Island, a record that took a full decade to finish. Listen now.

The album leans into a more danceable, groove-heavy sound — something Leithauser credits to years of listening to his daughters’ pop playlists, including Chappell Roan and Charlie XCX. “Maybe I just wanted to make something they’d actually listen to," he says.

Of course, This Side of the Island comes on the heels of The Walkmen’s reunion tour, which he says was never about a full comeback. “It was supposed to be five shows, then we kept saying yes. But as for a new record? Not happening.” Now, Leithauser is taking his own rock 'n' roll cabaret-style show on the road, including his seventh residency at New York’s Carlyle Hotel (currently ongoing) and a summer tour with Father John Misty and Lucinda Williams. Get tickets here.

Listen to Hamilton Leithauser chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Damon Albarn on Gorillaz, Blur, Solo Music, and Collaborations

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With.., hear from Damon Albarn: the restless architect of Britpop legends Blur and the animated band Gorillaz.

From leading Blur through the highs and weirdness of the ‘90s to reinventing the game with Gorillaz, Albarn has never been content sitting still. Whether he’s crafting melancholic ballads, Afrobeat-infused bangers, or experimental operas, Albarn’s genius lies in his ability to shapeshift while still sounding unmistakably like himself. Kyle Meredith dives into the ever-evolving world of Damon Albarn in this special Rewind episode, looking back at a trio of their conversations.

Listen to Damon Albarn chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Adrian Belew & Daniel Ash on Odd Sounds, Innovative Writing, and Legendary Collaborations

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +0000

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear from Adrian Belew and Daniel Ash: two sonic architects who helped redefine the boundaries of rock.

Belew -- the guitar wizard behind King Crimson, Talking Heads, and David Bowie -- turned the six-string into a playground of sonic weirdness. He bended, looped, and warped notes into something entirely his own. Meanwhile, Ash helped shape goth, post-punk, and alternative rock with his hypnotic, reverb-drenched riffs in acts like Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets.

Both are innovators united by an endless curiosity for pushing sound forward. Kyle Meredith takes us back to his 2017 interviews with both Adrian Belew and Daniel Ash in this special Rewind episode.

Listen to Adrian Belew and Daniel Ash chat about all this and more. Please also take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Bett Rickards & Ash Avildsen on Bringing Wrestling Pioneer Mildred Burke to Life in Queen of the Ring

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with actor Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow) and director/screenwriter Ash Avildsen (Paradise City, American Satan) to talk about their new movie Queen of the Ring. Listen now.

Taking place from the 1930s to the 1950s, the movie tells the story of how professional wrestler Mildred Burke became the first million-dollar female athlete, breaking barriers in a sport where women weren’t even allowed to compete.

Filmed in Louisville, the production leaned on Ohio Valley Wrestling for training, making sure the in-ring action looked just as authentic as Burke’s real-life battles. The movie aims to introduce Burke to a new generation while driving home the reality of women’s ongoing fight for equality in sports.

For wrestling fans, Queen of the Ring also makes a point about Burke’s legacy: “People always ask if this is about the [prominent early female wrestler] Fabulous Moolah,” Avildsen says. “But Moolah never drew the real moolah — Millie did.”

Listen to Emily Bett Rickards and ash Avildsen chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Denise Richards on Her Wild Things, Reality TV, and Revisiting Drop Dead Gorgeous

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith caught up with Denise Richards, who’s inviting audiences into her world once again with Bravo's Denise Richards and Her Wild Things. The actress -- known for roles in Wild Things, Starship Troopers, and The World Is Not Enough -- shares why she and her daughters were ready to open their lives for reality TV. Listen now.

The new show balances family drama, humor, and plenty of Hollywood nostalgia, with appearances from longtime friends like Tori Spelling and Patrick Muldoon.

Richards also reflects on her comedy chops and says she’d love to revive the 1999 cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous, bringing the characters in a sequel about their daughters competing in pageants. As for the next James Bond now that AmazonMGM owns the franchise? Richards admits she hasn’t given it much thought, but says she’s grateful to still be working: “They used to say once you hit 40, you’re done. I’m so happy that’s not true.”

Listen to Denise Richards chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr on Post-Punk Beginnings, '80s Anthems, and Future Music

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear from Simple Minds: the Scottish rock giants who went from post-punk outsiders to stadium-filling anthem makers.

With "Don’t You (Forget About Me)," the band became forever tied to the ‘80s, but their catalog runs way deeper — sweeping synths, soaring choruses, and a knack for reinvention that’s kept them going for decades. Whether they’re embracing their new wave roots or pushing into fresh territory, Jim Kerr and company are still proving they’re more than just a John Hughes soundtrack staple. Join us for this retrospective as Jim Kerry talks with Kyle Meredith about the legacy, the music, and the future of Simple Minds.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Hornsby & Charlotte Nicdao Talk Mythic Quest Season 4, Absurd Chaos, and Side Quests

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with David Hornsby and Charlotte Nicdao to break down Season 4 of Apple TV’s Mythic Quest, the chaos of game development, and what’s next for the characters. Listen now.

Nicdao reveals that Poppy is in a new place this season — happier, in a relationship, and almost balanced — which, of course, is bound to implode. “She’s always waiting to get out,” Nicdao says, describing how naturally the character comes to her. Hornsby, who also writes for the show, admits that when scripting for himself, he goes all in on humiliating David Brittlesbee

The conversation also dives into Episode 4’s Villains’ Feast, a costumed, chaotic, and hilarious moment that let the full cast interact in a way they rarely get to. Outside of Mythic Quest, Nicdao is making her directorial debut with Asian Male, 60s, Lead, while Hornsby is bringing The Lost Boys to the stage in a new musical adaptation. “They sing about their inner thoughts,” he teases.

Listen to David Hornsby and Charlotte Nicdao chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Jason Isbell on Sobriety, Storytelling, and Killers of the Flower Moon

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this archive interview of Kyle Meredith With..., revisit a conversation with Jason Isbell, the poet laureate of modern Americana who is armed with a sharp pen, a soulful voice, and the ability to break your heart in three verses or less.

From his Drive-By Truckers days to his successful solo career that’s helped redefine southern songwriting, he’s crafted countless songs that cut deep. Whether he’s singing about love, addiction, or the ghosts of the past, it's going to be an emotional affair. With a sound that blends rock, country, and folk, as well as a knack for storytelling that rivals the greats, Isbell has become one of the most respected songwriters of his generation — and for good reason.

Listen to Jason Isbell chat his music, acting, and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taj Mahal on Grammy Noms, Generational Blues, and Swinging Live in Tulsa

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith caught up with the legendary Taj Mahal to discuss his Grammy-winning live album Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa and the deep-rooted history that fuels his music. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.

Mahal’s signature style — deeply informed by blues, jazz, folk, and world music — stems from a lifetime of self-taught exploration, starting with a childhood discovery of his stepfather’s abandoned guitar. “I figured out how to play with an old comb,” he recalls. He later met a neighbor from North Carolina who introduced him to Jimmy Reed and Blind Blake, and the story of a future blues legend began to grow.

The new live album captures that same spirit, recorded at Tulsa’s historic Church Studio, originally founded by Leon Russell. The setlist includes classics like “Queen Bee” and a fiery jam on “Mean Old World,” proving his music is as vibrant as ever.

Listen to Taj Mahal chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett on Collaborations, Queen, and Dave Grohl

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., revisit a conversation with foundational Foo Fighters members Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett.

Foo Fighters are a band that rose from the ashes of grunge to become rock’s most reliable hit-makers and festival headliners. But beyond Dave Grohl’s frontman glow, it’s guys like Shiflett and the late, great Hawkins who gave the band its heartbeat and bite.

Shiflett’s slick guitar work brought a sharp edge to their sound, while Hawkins’ explosive drumming and larger-than-life personality made him the band’s not-so-secret weapon. Together, they helped shape the Foo Fighters into more than just Grohl’s post-Nirvana project — they became a rock institution.

Listen to Foo Fighters chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Natti Natasha Talks en Amargue, Bachata Roots, and Romeo Santos Collaboration

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sat down with Natti Natasha to dive into her latest album, Natti Natasha en Amargue, which marks a return to her roots and a deep embrace of Bachata. Listen now.

Produced and written by none other than Romeo Santos, the king of Bachata himself, the album is a passionate exploration of love, heartbreak, and cultural pride. “This is definitely a moment of just being very close to the fans, embracing the Dominican Republic, embracing Latinos,” Natasha shared.

Collaborating with Santos was a dream come true. “I used to listen to Romeo while growing up in the Dominican Republic,” she recalled. “To now sit in the studio with him, watching him create — it’s surreal.” But despite the big names and genre shifts throughout her career, Natasha insists on one constant: “No matter the style — whether it’s Bachata, R&B, or reggaeton — you’ll always get Natti Natasha. That’s my stamp.”

Listen to Natti Natasha chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Creedence Clearwater Revival on Their Past, Present, and Lasting Impact

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook muse over the iconic band's legacy.

Their swampy sound, blue-collar storytelling, and unshakable hooks made CCR legends, churning out hit after hit in just a few short years. But behind the music was a history of tension, lawsuits, and one of rock’s most infamous breakups. Now, decades later, the music still endures, and so do the stories.

Listen to Creedence Clearwater Revival chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peyton List on School Spirits, Cobra Kai’s Finale, and Girl Haunts Boy

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Listen to Peyton List chat with Kyle Meredith about how her career has taken her from Disney Channel’s Jessie to kicking ass in Cobra Kai. Now, she's headed back to the afterlife with School Spirits Season 2. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts.

Of course, this isn’t List’s only recent spectral role, as she starred in Netflix's Girl Haunts Boy, making her something of Hollywood’s go-to ghost. The challenge of playing two different spirits was worth it, though, as School Spirits continues to build an original, practical-effects-driven ghost world.

And then there’s Cobra Kai, which wraps up its six-season run this year. List reflected on her journey with Tori, a character she’s seen evolve in ways she never expected. “I thought I was just guest-starring,” she said. “Now, I care so much that I actually went to the writers about her ending.” With the show coming to a close, she’s got big plans — including an upcoming, still-under-wraps movie she calls a dream project. “I wing everything and hope it works out,” she said. So far, it definitely has.

Listen to Peyton List chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Josh Homme on Queens of the Stone Age, Iggy Pop & Kicking Down the Doors of Rock

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

On this Rewind of Kyle Meredith With..., hear a conversation with the one and only Josh Homme -- the desert rock king, the riff master, and the man who’s somehow made being a swaggering badass look effortless for decades on end.

From Kyuss to Queens of the Stone Age to Them Crooked Vultures, Homme has built an empire on fuzz-drenched guitars, hypnotic grooves, and a voice that oozes coolness. Whether he’s redefining rock or collaborating with legends, he’s always got one foot in the dust and the other kicking down doors. Let’s dive into the world of Josh Homme and the unstoppable force that is his music.

Listen to Josh Homme chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam Jaeger on Handmaid’s Tale, Wolf Man, and Chasing Stories

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith caught up with Sam Jaeger to talk about his standout year, balancing roles in Blumhouse’s Wolf Man and the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale. Listen now.

Known for his versatility across comedy (Parenthood, Take Me Home) and intense drama (The Handmaid’s Tale), Jaeger said he’s always focused on finding the humanity in his roles. In Wolf Man, he plays a man grappling with isolation and transformation, themes he noted were inspired by the pandemic. “It’s really a story about a family trying to stay connected,” Jaeger explained. “[Screenwriter and director] Leigh Whannell wrote this during quarantine, and you can feel the weight of that experience."

Jaeger also touched on wrapping The Handmaid’s Tale, which he praised for tackling heavy, relevant themes. While fans may crave resolution, Jaeger assured viewers the finale will stay true to Margaret Atwood’s cautionary tale, resisting the temptation of a neatly tied-up ending. “This isn’t a ‘happily ever after’ kind of story,” he emphasized.

Listen to Sam Jaeger chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Genesis Revisited: Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, and Steve Hackett Look Back and Ahead

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

For this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., revisit conversations with Genesis alumni Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, and Steve Hackett.

From Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics project to Banks' orchestral ambitions and Hackett's prog pilgrimages, these discussions dive into a sonic odyssey of reinvention, nostalgia, and reunion chatter. Turns out, “I wouldn’t rule it out” was prog-rock code for “See you in 2020!” Still, there’s plenty to unpack — like Rutherford's cheerful reflections on Let Me Fly, Banks finding inspiration in Renaissance painters, and Hackett globe-trotting with a sitar under one arm and a message of musical unity in the other.

Listen to Genesis chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Thurston Moore Reflect on Sonic Youth and Life After Noise

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., take a listen through five interviews featuring Sonic Youth royalty — Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Thurston Moore — because noise rock never ages, it just gets louder.

Gordon dissects Airbnb décor and Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk, Ranaldo explains that the way to keep a band together is by not asking too many questions, and Moore doubles down on mixing avant-garde riffs and classic rock solos. All told, it's collection of nostalgic, messy, and brilliant look back at one of music’s most uncompromising bands.

Listen to members of Sonic Youth chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Ann and Nancy Wilson on Solo Projects, Band Dynamics, and the Future of Heart

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What’s better than one Wilson sister blazing her own path? Two Wilson sisters redefining the rock ‘n’ roll family drama! On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Ann Wilson touches on her introspective solo album and Nancy Wilson reflects on Roadcase Royale. Listen now.

In addition to her solo work, Ann also discusses having a killer band lineup and why Heart took something of a hiatus. Meanwhile, Nancy converses about going through a honeymoon phase with her new band and explains what it's like to downshift from legendary arena rock to pizza on the tour bus. The Wilson sisters also touch on the future of Heart.

Listen to Ann and Nancy Wilson chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson of The B-52s on Solo Projects, Anniversaries, and the Perpetual Party

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +0000

What happens when two legends of camp and cosmic rock step out from the mothership? In this special Rewind episode, The B-52s' Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson talk with Kyle Meredith about life outside iconic band — because after nearly 50 years of party-starting, who wouldn’t need some “me” time?

Wilson waxes poetic about her “not-so-solo” solo project, armed with art installations and something she calls “turbo chill.” Meanwhile, Pierson revisits the band’s formative years, shouts out Georgia’s music scene (despite its initial indifference to their lobster-themed antics), and reveals why there may never be another B-52s album.

Listen to Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson of The B-52s chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Pavement’s Stephen Malkmus and Spiral Stairs on Solo Albums, Reunions, and Led Zeppelin

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Is there a more quintessentially ‘90s band than Pavement? The lo-fi legends practically invented the sound of slacker indie rock, blending sharp wit with just the right amount of musical chaos. On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., frontman Stephen Malkmus and guitarist Scott Kannberg/Spiral Stairs reflect on the band's legacy and ultimate reunion.

From Slanted and Enchanted to Wowee Zowee, Pavement became indie darlings and reluctant icons of a generation that pretended not to care. But with their recent reunion, they’ve proven that apathy can age like a well-loved cassette. Malkmus and Kannberg dig into the brilliance of Pavement, exploring how and why their work has remained a staple of influence in the indie landscape.

Listen to this Pavement interview and please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Troian Bellisario Talks On Call, Real-Life Ride-Alongs, and Pretty Little Liars

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In a recent conversation with Kyle Meredith, Troian Bellisario opened up about her latest role in On Call, the gripping new police drama coming to Prime Video. Listen now.

Known for her breakout role in Pretty Little Liars, Bellisario takes on a completely new challenge, with On Call diving deep into the moral complexities of modern policing. The series blends body cam, dash cam, and cell phone footage to deliver an unflinching, immersive experience.

On Call pairs Bellisario’s jaded veteran officer with Brandon Larracuente’s idealistic rookie, creating a tension-filled dynamic that mirrors real-world generational divides. To prepare, Bellisario joined police ride-alongs, where she quickly realized the emotional weight of the role.

Listen to Troian Bellisario chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Chris Robinson on Rock’s Romantic Dark Side & The Black Crowes' Reunion Album

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

For this special Rewind episode, Chris Robinson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Happiness Bastards, the first album of new material from The Black Crowes since 2009.

The frontman tells us how he sees this record as a love letter to rock 'n' roll, how touring Shake Your Money Maker for its 30th anniversary influenced their latest set of tunes, and why he thinks rock lyrics should have a romantic dark side.

Robinson goes on to discuss the nature of celebrity before diving into finding new ways to channel anger through song, putting his side project to bed, and the band's future plans.

Listen to Chris Robinson chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic on the Presidential Election, '90s SNL, and Jason Isbell

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Kyle speaks with The Daily Show's Desi Lydic about the comedy news program and its coverage of the 2024 United States Presidential election.

The comedian discusses her journey from being obsessed with late '90s Saturday Night Live to finding her own comedy path after moving to Los Angeles. She touches on her roles in Not Another Teen Movie, Legally Blonde 2, and MTV’s Awkward.

Lydic goes on to talk about auditioning three times for The Daily Show before getting the nod just as Trevor Noah became the host. She also chats about what it was like during 2023’s celebrity-hosted rotating desk era, as well as the where the show stands now. The two then touch on Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he’s stepping back, women’s reproductive rights, and her recent interview with Jason Isbell.

Listen to The Daily Shows' Desi Lydic chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kim Deal on Nobody Loves You More, Solo Adventures, and Long-Running Creativity

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

With her work with the Pixies and The Breeders, Kim Deal is no stranger to iconic records. But her latest, Nobody Loves You More, marks a true milestone: her first true solo album. During her chat with Kyle Meredith, Deal shares insights into the album's decade-long journey, explaining, “I’ve been working on this since around 2011, releasing 7-inch singles here and there, but this record started feeling like an album around 2016.”

The album, recorded across multiple locations from Kentucky to Chicago, brings a distinctive sound. “This isn’t a Breeders album,” Deal emphasizes. With lush string arrangements, the songs explore new sonic territory.

Deal also touches on performing with The Breeders on Olivia Rodrigo’s recent tour and the excitement of stepping onto stages like Madison Square Garden.

With Nobody Loves You More landing on numerous year-end best-of lists (including Consequence’s own!), Kim Deal’s solo chapter has clearly struck a chord. As she puts it, “It’s been a long road, but this is exactly where I want to be.”

Listen to Kim Deal, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on His Photography, Nick Cave, and Radiohead’s Reunion

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

On this week's Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith speaks with Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood, who opens up about his new photography book How To Disappear: A Photographic Portrait of Radiohead.

The book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Radiohead, a band known for its mystique, and includes personal photos interspersed with words of reflection on the band’s middle years. Greenwood credits Nick Cave for helping him frame the concept of the book, finding beauty in the “middle years” of a band’s career.

The bassist jokes about the band’s reluctance to be photographed, though ultimately reflects on how supportive his bandmates were of his passion for photography. The interview delves into the band’s creative process, particularly how the environments they recorded in influenced their sound, from haunted 15th-century manor houses during OK Computer to derelict country estates for In Rainbows.

The bassist also mentions his recent work with Nick Cave, having played bass on Cave’s new album, and how the band’s hiatus allowed him to explore other creative avenues. As Radiohead approaches its 40th anniversary, Greenwood hints that the band recently reunited for a jam session and is excited about what’s next, though he’s careful not to reveal too much about their future plans.

Listen to Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Maynard James Keenan & Les Claypool on Thwarting Criminals, Performing in Costume, and Drinking Wine

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

For this Rewind of our 1000th episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle sits down with two icons of rock — Primus frontman Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan. Revisit the collision of giants.

The two rockers chat about their ongoing collaboration and friendship, highlighted by the “Sessanta Tour.” The conversation quickly turns hilarious, with the two bantering about everything from thwarting bank robberies and wrestling bears to recalling their first meeting during the 1993 Lollapalooza.

Claypool also teases the idea of finally finishing his long-awaited projects with Sean Lennon and Billy Strings. Les then goes on to liken his approach to performing to Halloween — a celebration that allows him to become different personas while entertaining the audience.

Maynard, for his part, opens up about his initial insecurities that led him to take on different characters during his performances, noting that doing so still serves as a buffer between himself and the audience. The conversation also takes a fun detour as Claypool recounts a surreal acoustic jam session he had with Eric Idle, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and Puddles the Clown.

Listen to Primus' Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Patrick Gibson on Dexter: Original Sin, the Art of Playing a Young Dexter, and Closure for The OA

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Stepping into the iconic Dexter universe was no small task for Patrick Gibson, who takes on the role of young Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Original Sin. In a new chat with Kyle Meredith, Gibson reveals the deep dive he took into Michael C. Hall’s legendary portrayal. Listen to his insights.

The new series not only leans into the darkness fans love, but also finds moments of levity. Gibson notes, “There’s an absurdity to the show’s extremes that naturally brings out comedic moments. My mom even asked, ‘Am I supposed to be laughing at this?’"

He also can't help but gush over working alongside '80s and '90s icons like Christian Slater and Sarah Michelle Gellar, describing their enthusiasm and mentorship as “legendary.” Additionally, the actor finds time to reflect on The OA.

Listen to Patrick Gibson, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Best of 2024: Dave Navarro

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As 2024 comes to a close, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look the best interviews from the last 12 months. In this Rewind episode, listen back to the chat with Dave Navarro where he talks about this year's Jane’s Addiction reunion.

The guitarist begins the conversation by talking about his interests in WWII documentaries, archeology, and alien civilizations before buckling down to discuss the band’s tour with Love & Rockets. He also touches on how big of an influence Daniel Ash was for him, as well as the process of recording the new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love” and why they’re only playing songs from their first three albums (“Chris Chaney is playing with AC/DC, poor guy”).

Navarro goes on to talk about his distaste for seeing fans holding up phones during concerts, taking a break from guitar after Taylor Hawkins’ death, and why never wrote a second solo record. He then details getting to be more experimental with his playing as of late, The Velvet Underground’s influence on the band, and the distractions that kept Jane's Addiction unfocused for the past 20 years.

Listen to Dave Navarro, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Best of 2024: Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As 2024 wraps up, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look at some of the best interviews from the past year. In this Rewind, revisit an interview with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard where he talks about the band’s latest album, Dark Matter.

The guitarist gives insight on the joy and abandonment that went into the process of making the LP with producer Andrew Watt, as well as how it came together so much quicker than Gigaton. He relates the experience to that of their earliest years. Interestingly, Gossard also reveals that The Cure and U2 served as primary influences on the new set of songs.

With U2 in mind, Gossard tells us why he doesn’t want Pearl Jam to play The Sphere. He then gives his thoughts on The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins deconstruction of “Dark Matter” and, excitingly, says that he’d love to start on a follow up with Watt right away.

Listen to Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kayla Wallace Talks Landman, When Calls the Heart, and Facing Off with Billy Bob Thornton

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Taylor Sheridan is a well-oiled storytelling machine, and his latest drama, Landman, set in the unforgiving boom towns of West Texas, promises high-stakes drama and a masterclass in grit. Kayla Wallace steps into the chaos as Rebecca, a fierce attorney who’s unafraid to shake up the old boys’ club — and maybe survive a snake or two along the way. The actress talks with Kyle Meredith about the series, as well as her return to When Calls the Heart.

Wallace relishes the role, bringing a fire that holds its own against powerhouse Billy Bob Thornton, whose rugged cynicism fuels the series’ combustible energy. From courtroom showdowns to tense standoffs in oil fields and wind farms, Wallace’s Rebecca is a woman who’s done her homework and isn’t afraid to use it.

The behind-the-scenes details are as riveting as the plot. When Wallace talks about acting alongside real snakes — plexiglass shields or not — it’s clear Landman doesn’t just flirt with danger; it marries it. “I was absolutely terrified,” she admits. “I thought the snake would somehow learn how to jump and get me.” Add in Wallace’s commitment to exploring the environmental and human costs of oil, and you’ve got a drama that’s as thought-provoking as it is pulse-pounding.

And for those who know Wallace best from When Calls the Heart, there’s more to look forward to. While her character Fiona took a detour to Nashville, Wallace hints that we might not have seen the last of her in Hope Valley.

Listen to Kayla Wallace, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Best of 2024: Maya Hawke

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

To celebrate 2024, Kyle Meredith with.. is taking a look back at some of the best episodes from the past year. On this Rewind episode, Maya Hawke catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Chaos Angel, her third album, and more.

The Stranger Things actress tells us how some of the songs were written while making the movie Wildcat, a film about the life of Francis O’Connrey, and how the life of the writer drifted into the lyrics. She also talks about how the opening dialog was taken from a psychic session she had with a pair of witches when she was 11 years old who wanted to put her inside a golden bubble. Hawke goes on to consider the mantras that are threaded throughout the record, her bouts of insomnia, and how an Allen Ginsberg quote reflects our separation of good and bad. She then gives an update on filming the final season of Stranger Things.

Listen to Maya Hawke chat about all this and more in the new episode, or watch it on YouTube. Hawke is also set to play a handful of shows in celebration of the release of Chaos Angel. Grab tickets here.

Make sure to follow Kyle Meredith With… on your favorite podcast platform to keep abreast of all the new episodes; plus, stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Best of 2024: Joe Keery

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

As 2024 wraps up, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look at some of the best interviews from the past year. In this Rewind, Joe Keery joins talks about the viral success of his 2022 album Decide, under his Djo moniker, as well as what he’s been up to in Fargo, Stranger Things, and the Marmalade film.

The actor/musician tells us what it’s been like seeing the song “End of the Beginning” take off on TikTok two years after its release, looking back at who he was during the writing of the album, and how the song puts his past into perspective. Keery then dissects the character-within-a-character he played in the Keir O'Donnell directed Marmalade, getting to play a different type of character in the most recent season of Fargo, and breaking away from Stranger Things.

Listen to Joe Keery chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Daniels on Moments of Inspiration and Ending the Detroit Lions’ Curse

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In the second season of Alive and Well Enough (known as Alive and Well Enough Continues), Jeff Daniels and his son Ben continue crafting a genre-defying experience on Audible. It’s not just a memoir — it’s a masterclass in acting, a showcase of original songs, and a series of one-man plays. Listen to him chat about it and more with Kyle Meredith.

For Jeff, the series stems from a desire to blend storytelling mediums, taking his 25 years of acoustic stage shows and his decades of acting experience and molding them into something wholly unique. “I didn’t want to interview friends on a podcast,” Daniels says. “I wanted complete creative freedom.”

That freedom results in a vibrant, unpredictable journey. Jeff plays all the characters in his theatrical segments, meticulously nailing the timing in scenes with only himself as a scene partner. The structure leaps from reflections on his acting career to folk-infused songs like "Across the Way," where Jeff’s playwright roots show in his knack for beginning-middle-end storytelling.

Ben Daniels, who handles production and contributes musically, brings cohesion to this whirlwind of ideas. The result is a seamless blend of humor, poignancy, and behind-the-scenes wisdom — from Jeff’s reflections on The Newsroom to his offbeat Dumb and Dumber skits.

The cherry on top? Jeff’s recent claim to fame as the man who broke the Detroit Lions’ infamous “Bobby Layne curse.” Ever since a comedy bit with Peyton Manning, the Lions have been on a tear, and fans credit Jeff for lifting the decades-old hex. Now, Daniels is ready to immortalize it with "The Curse of Bobby Layne," a new song he’ll record with Ben and his band.

Listen to Jeff Daniels, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Best of 2024: McKenna Grace

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

To celebrate the end of 2024, we're taking a look at the best interviews from the past year of Kyle Meredith with... Today, Mckenna Grace joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, “Natalie,” as well as reprising her role as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

The artist discusses how she wrote the new song as a tribute to her friend Xochitl Gomez, her recent EPs each exploring different genres (pop punk for Bittersweet 16 and folk for Autumn Leaves), and wanting to make a metal album. In fact, Grace namechecks System of a Down as one of her current favorite bands. Not to be boxed in, she also names Taylor Swift’s Folklore as one of her all-time favorite albums, along with Blondeshell’s 2023 release (hard agree) and Alanis Morrisette’s Under Rug Swept.

Grace goes on to talk about what it’s like returning to the Ghostbusters franchise and how her character has grown, as well as the jam sessions she had with co-stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Logan Kim during downtime on the shoot.

Listen to Mckenna Grace chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Best of 2024: Russell Crowe

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

To celebrate the year in Kyle Meredith with... we're taking a look back at some of the best interviews from 2024. Today, Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons.

The actor and musician explains how he reconnected with the members of his previous bands 30 Odd Foot of Grunt and The Ordinary Fear of God to form his new act, The Gentlemen Barbers. He dives into how the resulting sound drifts between genres, as well as how such a loose approach challenged him to continue to find new ways to use his voice.

Elsewhere, Crowe talks about the time RZA joined him on stage; walking away from a record deal with Tommy Mottola; and covering the likes of Nick Cave, Dire Straits, and Leonard Cohen. The Gladiator star also touches on the irony of playing The Colosseum and why the new sequel to the classic flick makes him a little uneasy.

Listen to Russell Crowe, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Travis Fimmel on Dune: Prophecy, Brewing Beer, and Life Beyond the Screen

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Travis Fimmel is back in the spotlight with Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s sprawling new series set 10,000 years before the blockbuster films. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Fimmel delves into his role as Desmond Hart, a battle-hardened soldier wielding mysterious mental powers, as well as his own beer brand, Travla. Listen now.

The show’s shadowy intrigue and willingness to push boundaries are what drew Fimmel to the project. He credits the world-building of Dune: Prophecy to the immersive sets and costumes, though he insists his job as an actor is universal. Still, he’s not above cutting lines to maintain a character’s mystery.

Outside of Hollywood, Fimmel’s passion project is as rugged as his roles. His beer brand, Travla, is a scrappy venture rooted in his Australian farming roots. “We’ve got no budget,” he laughed, recounting his DIY marketing escapades that include wrangling snakes and shooting promo videos on his phone. For Fimmel, the endeavor is as much about representing hardworking country folks as it is about brewing: “Farmers are forgotten. We wanted a beer that gives city people a taste of the country.”

Listen to Travis Fimmel, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Diamantopoulos Talks “The Sticky,” Voicing Mickey Mouse, and a Tortoise That Will Outlive Us All

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Chris Diamantopoulos is as animated in conversation as he is on screen, riffing on everything from his latest project, The Sticky — a darkly comedic take on Canada’s infamous maple syrup heist the premieres December 6th on Prime Video — to his unexpectedly costly adoption of a 130-pound tortoise. Listen to the chat now.

Based on a real 2011 heist involving millions of dollars’ worth of maple syrup, The Sticky is a quirky, Coen-esque series where Diamantopoulos plays a bumbling Bostonian trying to outwit fate. Co-starring Margot Martindale and a pitch-perfect Jamie Lee Curtis, the show’s oddball ensemble and sepia-toned vibe make it a must-watch holiday binge.

Beyond The Sticky, Diamantopoulos reflects on a career spanning 40 years, from his turn as Robin Williams in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork & Mindy to voicing Mickey Mouse.

Listen to Chris Diamantopoulos chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and Pentatonix on the Magic of Meet Me Next Christmas

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with the stars and music-makers behind Netflix’s new holiday hit, Meet Me Next Christmas. Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and the vocal phenoms of Pentatonix dish on the film, which merges romance, holiday spirit, and of course, unforgettable music. From flirty airport lounges to magical concerts, the movie puts an imaginative spin on seasonal clichés, and audiences around the globe have taken notice — it’s already topping charts in 43 countries. Listen to the chat now.

For Milian, the project felt like a homecoming. Her character Leila’s pursuit of a fairy-tale romance — and a ticket to Pentatonix’s sold-out Christmas Eve concert (get tickets to their very real Christmas tour here!) — blends charm with just the right amount of chaos.

Devale Ellis, who plays the film’s lovable underdog, Teddy, relished his chance to flip the script. But even with all the rom-com beats, the stars say the movie’s deeper message is about fate and faith, delivered with humor and heart.

At the film’s musical core are Pentatonix, who light up the screen with their harmonies and holiday cheer. Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee shared how the group’s real-life quirks made their way into the script. The group also penned the movie’s title track, “Meet Me Next Christmas,” a swoon-worthy addition to their growing holiday catalog. “It’s got that nostalgic Christmas movie vibe, but with a modern twist,” says Olusola.

Listen to Danny O’Donoghue chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue on Touring with Pink, Zero Gravity, and Guerilla Gigs

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Danny O’Donoghue is in good spirits as he catches up with Kyle Meredith, juggling tea, talk of Irish bars, and tales from the road. The Script frontman has spent much of 2024 playing to stadium-sized crowds while opening for Pink, squeezing in intimate guerrilla gigs at small pubs and diving into urban exploration on days off. He joins the podcast to talk Satellites, the band’s first record in five years and their first since the tragic loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan in 2022.

Touring has provided serves as both a source of escape and inspiration. While opening for Pink, The Script has been turning stadium nights into three-part marathons: the main gig, a follow-up show at a local bar, and sometimes even a radio set in between. On days off, O’Donoghue finds creative outlets in places like Detroit’s urban ruins or a science center’s planetarium, where they filmed a makeshift music video under simulated starlight. “You’ve got to keep busy, or the road will occupy you,” he explains. You can catch more of The Script on the road next year in the EU, UK, Australia, and beyond by getting tickets here.

As Satellites signals a new chapter, O’Donoghue acknowledges the weight of time. “Most of the bands we came up with aren’t around anymore,” he says. But rather than feeling like a survivor, he sees it as a testament to hard work. “Music can unlock the deepest of feelings,” O’Donoghue says. “It’s the best way I know to keep going.”

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: R.E.M. on Their Classic Hits, Album Anniversaries, Deep Cuts, and Future

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

For this week’s bonus Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith takes us through four interviews recorded over the past thirteen years with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe. Join them in the corner, in the spotlight, as they lose their religion.

Beginning in 2011, just after the band had broken up and in the midst of releasing a career retrospective, Mike Mills talks about the band’s decision to split. He also touches on the string of albums that led up to Collapse Into Now.

From there, we head to 2018 to talk with Mills about the 20th anniversary of the 1998 album Up, as well as the 10th anniversary of Accelerate. After that, head to 2021, when Michael Stipe joined Mills to reflect on the 25th anniversary of New Adventures In Hi-Fi, along with having folks like Eddie Vedder and Jason Isbell covering them.

And finally, we visit 2023, when Mills returned once again to talk about Up (now five years older) and having the group’s music in the television show The Bear.

Listen to R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judith Light, Courtney Taylor & Richard Curtis on the Empathy and Magic of Out Of My Mind & That Christmas

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What do you get when you pair an animated holiday tale with a heartfelt story about overcoming barriers? Two wildly different but deeply resonant films that remind us of the power of connection. This holiday season, Richard Curtis (Love Actually, About Time) brings us That Christmas on Netflix, while Judith Light (Who's the Boss?, The Menu) and Courtney Taylor (Abbott Elementary, Insecure) star in Disney+’s Out of My Mind. Both projects dive into themes of love, understanding, and the occasional mistake — be it Santa’s or our own — and all three filmmakers talk with Kyle Meredith about them.

Curtis says That Christmas started as bedtime stories for his kids. Starring Brian Cox as a slightly flawed but lovable Santa Claus, the film is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious, with intertwined narratives reminiscent of Curtis's Love Actually.

Meanwhile, Out of My Mind tackles a different kind of connection. Based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper, the film follows Melody Brooks, a sixth-grader with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair and is nonverbal. Light and Taylor play crucial roles in Melody’s life, offering advocacy and understanding as Melody challenges societal limitations.

Listen to the cast of Out of My Mind chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cruel Intentions Is Back, and Claire Forlani and John Tenney Have All the Secrets

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

It’s been 25 years since Cruel Intentions turned manipulation into an art form, and now the series adaptation on Prime Video is ready to twist the knife even further. Claire Forlani (Meet Joe Black, Mallrats) and Jon Tenney (Scandal, The Closer) step into this world of privilege and deceit, bringing their own sharp edges to characters who thrive on power games. The pair spoke with Kyle Meredith about their roles, their inspirations, and the ongoing allure of a story that just won’t let go.

Forlani, who hadn’t seen the original 1999 film, leaned on 1988's Dangerous Liaisons for her take on Claudia, a mother whose icy ambition extends beyond her daughter’s life to her stepson’s. Tenney, as Congressman Russell, added a layer of humanity to the narrative, exploring the fraught father-son relationship central to his character’s arc.

Forlani also shares her thoughts on Mallrats 2, Kevin Smith’s long-teased sequel. As for Tenney, his recent stint on And Just Like That… left us wondering if his character might pop back up.

Listen to the cast of Cruel Intentions chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Waters on "Punk Rock Christmas," Serial Mom, and Liarmouth

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Pope of Trash himself John Waters joins Kyle Meredith to dive into his enduring holiday-themed spoken word tours, his provocative take on Christmas traditions, 1994's Serial Mom, the unmade Liarmouth adaptation, and the irreverent artistry that's defined his career.

Waters, who has been delighting (and shocking) audiences with his Christmas tours for over a decade, promises fresh material every year. (Get tickets to this December's run of shows here!) His approach combines biting social commentary with festive absurdity — this year’s show reportedly includes advice on "how to talk dirty using only Christmas words." Ever irreverent, Waters embraces the traditional in his own subversive way: "I don’t have a tree. I decorate the electric chair from Female Trouble."

Waters continues to break boundaries with his work, most recently releasing a delightfully bizarre holiday single on Sub Pop Records. The B-side, "Punk Rock Christmas," is a spoken word piece blending his trademark wit with biting cultural critique, while the A-side, a cover of The Singing Dogs’ "Jingle Bells," takes holiday kitsch to an absurd, joyful extreme.

Despite his many creative endeavors, Waters has faced roadblocks with his long-awaited film adaptation of his novel Liarmouth. "Aubrey Plaza was ready to star, I wrote the script, and they loved it," he explains, but securing a budget has proved elusive. Waters, ever pragmatic, acknowledges that studio leadership changes quickly, leaving room for hope that the project might still see the light of day.

Listen to John Waters chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tori Amos on Hope, Change, Courage, Little Earthquakes, and Her Unmistakable Creations

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

This week’s Rewind looks back at a trio of interviews with Tori Amos. Listen to the selections, which span from 2017 to 2021, now.

The first interview runs it back to 2017, when Amos had just released her fifteenth LP, Native Invader. It's an album that was written in the wake of Trump’s 2016 presidential inauguration and the conversation spotlights environmental concerns, her Native American ancestry, and the political landscape backed with sweeping piano runs and slicing guitar solos.

From there, travel to 2020, when the icon delivered her memoir, Resistance: A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change, and Courage. Amos discusses the responsibility to speak out, how call-to-action songs find their way, and the difference in how her lyrics can be interpreted in reading and speaking versus within a finished song.

We then arrive in 2021 for a conversation about Amos' album Ocean to Ocean. The Artist also talks about fan expectations and connecting back to 1992’s Little Earthquakes as a way to heal.

Listen to Tori Amos chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Martin Kove on Cobra Kai, Karate Kid, Comics, and Westerns

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Martin Kove joins Kyle Meredith to reflect on an extraordinary career that spans over 50 years in Hollywood, from memorable guest spots on Gunsmoke, Kojak, and Charlie's Angels to his definitive role as the unrelenting John Kreese in The Karate Kid franchise and its Netflix sequel series, Cobra Kai.

Kove describes the evolution of Kreese as a character who began as the ultimate antagonist but has grown into a nuanced figure with layers of vulnerability. "I'd rather cry on camera than beat someone up," Kove says of his approach to playing the tough-guy roles that made him famous. With Cobra Kai’s upcoming final episodes, Kove teases moments of redemption for Kreese, a man forced to reconcile his rigid worldviews with the lessons life has thrown at him.

As for his involvement in the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends movie starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, Kove remains in the dark. "Very few of us were privy to anything of what this movie's even about," he says, before recalling how he was invited to the set of the Will Smith-produced 2010 remake starring Chan and Jaden Smith.

But Kove has other passions as well; as a lifelong Western aficionado, he's interested in reviving the genre for modern audiences. "Kids today don't have heroes like Eastwood or Wayne," he laments, discussing his upcoming projects, including a comic book and potential series centered on old-school values and morality.

Listen to Martin Cove chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maren Morris on the Intermission EP, Women Dominating Pop, and Dolly Parton

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Maren Morris sat down with Kyle Meredith backstage at Bourbon and Beyond to talk about her Intermission EP, a stunning reflection of life in flux. It’s been a whirlwind since Morris released Humble Quest, with the singer-songwriter making bold changes to her career and life. As she told Meredith, “You’re going to have to sacrifice your old life to get to your new one.”

Morris describes Intermission as an appetizer of what’s to come, though its emotional weight packs a full-course punch. The standout “I Hope I Never Fall in Love” channels raw heartbreak, with Morris pushing her vocals to a gritty, soul-baring edge. “It needed that desperation and anger,” she said.

The EP’s title speaks to the moment: a pause, but hardly a stop. Morris is deep in the creative process, balancing new writing trips with festival performances. “At the end of the day, I’m still an album girl,” she said, clearly inspired by the wave of powerhouse women dominating the charts. But she’s not rushing — this new chapter is unfolding on her terms.

Listen to Maren Morris chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Susanna Hoffs on The Lost Record, Super-Grouping with The Go-Go’s, and a Forgotten Prince Song

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs dives into her personal archive of unreleased gems with The Lost Record, a collection of tracks from the late '90s that are only now seeing the light of day. Chatting with Kyle Meredith, Hoffs recounts how this “lost” album came to be, from its serendipitous origins in her garage to collaborating with the likes of the Tuesday Night Music Club crew, the same musical collective that brought Sheryl Crow's debut album to life.

Reflecting on the project’s sound and era, Hoffs talks about her fascination with the ‘90s zeitgeist, Nirvana's influence, and how the garage band feel led to songs like "Under a Cloud," later re-recorded by The Bangles.

Among the album's nostalgic gems is a subtle nod to Prince, who famously gifted The Bangles their hit "Manic Monday" in the ‘80s. Recently, Hoffs posted a photo of the original cassette tape from Prince, which bore not only "Manic Monday," but also a second track named "Jealous Girl." Hoffs, who hadn’t heard the song until recently, expressed genuine excitement about finally getting to hear the track that “might have been” in The Bangles' catalog.

Hoffs also reveals her ongoing passion for storytelling, both in music and writing. With her debut novel The Bird Has Flown optioned for film, she’s deep in a second draft and working on a follow-up.

Listen to Susanna Hoffs chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Adele on 21, Devastating Breakups, and Covering The Cure

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this 2010 Rewind interview, Adele chats with Kyle Meredith about the growth that took place between her debut album, 19, and her second album, 21. Listen to the conversation now.

Adele discusses the emotional inspiration behind 21, which emerged from a devastating breakup that led her to create some of her most powerful music of her career. She reveals that she initially struggled to find direction, waiting for life to hit her with the emotional experiences she draws upon for songwriting.

Such raw vulnerability is clear in hits like "Rolling in the Deep," which, contrary to her expectations, skyrocketed as a viral hit worldwide. Adele also shares her experience covering The Cure's "Lovesong," a choice suggested by producer Rick Rubin, and her deep appreciation for reinterpretations of her music, like Jamie xx's remix of "Rolling in the Deep."

Listen to Adele chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hank Azaria on His Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band, Friends, and The Simpsons

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Hank Azaria steps into the spotlight in a new role as the frontman of Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, channeling his inner Bruce Springsteen for the tribute act that started as a 60th birthday celebration and quickly turned into a regular gig. He's even taking it on the road (get tickets here)! Listen to his conversation with Kyle Meredith, where Azaria delves into his journey from comedic acting to rock 'n' roll, tackling Bruce’s iconic voice, and the emotional thrill of performing Springsteen’s classics on stage.

Known for his wide-ranging roles in The Simpsons, Friends, and Brockmire, Azaria reflects on his journey from a being Bruce fan in 1976 to fronting a band that performs regularly. He explains how his fandom grew through bootleg live recordings and endless spins of Springsteen’s first five albums.

For Azaria, singing Springsteen’s songs is not only about nailing the impression; it’s an emotional outlet and a way to channel Springsteen's expressive storytelling. Azaria’s new setlist covers Springsteen classics from Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. to Wrecking Ball. Between songs, he uses Springsteen’s classic "talks" style, weaving in personal stories that connect him even further to Bruce’s themes of resilience, creativity, and struggle. Each show also serves as a benefit for his charity, bringing an extra layer of purpose to every performance.

Listen to Hank Azaria chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matilda De Angelis, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Raj & DK on Citadel’s Diana and Honey Bunny

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In a groundbreaking move to expand the Citadel universe globally, two new series, Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny, take espionage fans from the tech-driven streets of Milan to a retro India filled with unexpected twists. Kyle Meredith sits down with the cast and creatives behind each international adaptation to explore how these stories reinvent the spy genre and connect to the original Prime Video series.

For Citadel: Diana, Matilda De Angelis brings a layered portrayal of the title spy, a character with a haunted past navigating the treacherous Manticore syndicate. Set in 2030 Milan but flashing back nearly a decade, Diana’s journey becomes a tale of vengeance and self-discovery.

On the other side of the world, Citadel: Honey Bunny rewinds the clock to explore the origin story of Nadia’s parents in India. Directed by Raj and DK and starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Honey Bunny crafts a uniquely Indian twist on the Citadel universe. As Prabhu explains, she had fun playing the dual roles of actress and spy, with Raj and DK joking about the extra challenge of making Samantha act like a “bad actress” at times. The team strived to create a distinct look that reflects the story’s setting in the ‘90s, yet with a modern, high-octane spin.

For Raj and DK, the magic of Honey Bunny lies in using localized hacks to achieve Hollywood-caliber stunts, including a high-stakes car fight that pushes creative boundaries. Raj describes the experience as “subverting the system,” aiming to give viewers blockbuster thrills while staying rooted in India’s unique cinematic techniques.

Listen to the casts and crews of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Suzanne Vega on NYC Rats, Fontaines DC, and Her First LP in Nearly a Decade

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Catching up with Suzanne Vega backstage at Bourbon and Beyond, Kyle Meredith dove into the timeless artist's latest ventures, including her new single “Rats.” Listen now.

“Rats" is a gritty homage to New York City's darker corners, inspired by punk mainstays like The Ramones and newer post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C. The timing couldn’t be better: the song dropped alongside the first-ever National Rat Summit in NYC, giving Vega’s track a fitting place among the urban grit it romanticizes.

The real news? Vega’s first album since 2016 is set for spring, coincidentally (or not) landing on the 40th anniversary of her iconic self-titled debut. Vega hints that this new record veers between genres; expect everything from folk rock to a Motown-inspired track, and even a song with a California ‘70s vibe. For fans, it’s a return to the kind of thematic storytelling that’s always marked her work, with fresh twists on familiar urban motifs. “Life gets in the way,” she laughs, referring to her longer album hiatus, “but there’s always something in New York to write about.”

Listen to Suzanne Vega chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Billy Corgan on The Smashing Pumpkins, Solo Music, and Fighting for Alternative Music

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this special Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins joins the conversation for two interviews, one from 2015 and another from 2017. Hear them both now.

In the first interview, Corgan discusses the band's album Monuments to an Elegy, which arrived as part of the ambitious Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project. He reflects on the album's concise pop sound, his competition with modern pop stars, and the state of modern alternative rock. He also shares insights into his creative process and the drive that has kept him continuously writing new music, addressing the legacy of his past work and how it compares to his current projects. The interview also touches on collaborations with legendary drummers like Tommy Lee and explores how rock culture has shifted over the decades.

Then, in the 2017 interview, Corgan delves into his solo work and the creation of his album Ogilala. He explains the stripped-down nature of the record, attributing much of the sparse production to Rick Rubin, and talks about the creative freedom it provided him. He also addresses the ongoing speculation about the future of the Smashing Pumpkins, his evolving relationship with his past records, and his desire to re-contextualize some of his older solo work.

Listen to Billy Corgan chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sting on the Trio That’s Not The Police, Covering Neil Young, and a Dr. Dre/Snoop Collaboration

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Backstage at this year's Bourbon and Beyond Festival in Louisville, Sting chats with Kyle Meredith about the thrill of touring with his new “3.0” setup — a three-piece band that echoes his Police days but with a twist. Listen now.

Sting discusses how being in a different three-piece allows him to reinvent his sound while revisiting his iconic hits. “It’s not the Police, but it’s a three-piece that brings a lot of clarity and freedom,” he explains, emphasizing that the stripped-down configuration allows him and his bandmates to explore songs in ways that big ensembles wouldn’t.

Sting also teased his now-confirmed collaboration with Dr. Dre and Snopp Dogg, saying, “If Dre says I’m on his album, that must be true.” Though he played coy about details, the excitement was unmistakable. As he continues his 3.0 tour (get tickets here), Sting proves that his drive to experiment and evolve is as fierce as ever, showing fans a fresh take on the music that made him a legend.

Listen to Sting chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kate Siegel on V/H/S Beyond, Damned If You Do, Stephen King, and The Life of Chuck

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Kate Siegel, known for her striking performances in horror in things like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, dives into new territory with her directorial debut in the latest V/H/S anthology, V/H/S/Beyond. The filmmaker/actor talks with Kyle Meredith about her part in the movie, as well as her new animated series Dark Corners, working with Stephen King, and Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation of The Life of Chuck.

Though Siegel initially declined the offer to direct V/H/S/Beyond, Flanagan, her husband and frequent collaborator, encouraged her to seize the opportunity. With her segment playing with themes of time, Siegel describes it as “both scientific and spiritual,” something she's also exploring in her upcoming project The Life of Chuck, her upcoming adaptation of the Stephen King story.

King also serves as Siegel's screenwriting collaborator on the upcoming Dark Corners, an animated horror anthology aimed at young audiences. Inspired by her children’s growing curiosity about the genre, Siegel launched the project to provide age-appropriate chills without diluting the scare factor.

Looking ahead, Siegel’s directing ambitions extend to complex, female-centered narratives that blend horror, fantasy, and philosophical exploration. “Weird, feminist, adult stories — that’s where I’m headed,” she explains, inspired by a mix of Guillermo del Toro, Terrence Malick, and Ridley Scott.

Curious about what’s next for Kate Siegel as a director? Hit play to hear all about her debut and exciting future projects and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock on Playing Paralyzed and a Psychopath in Don’t Move

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In the new Netflix thriller Don’t Move, Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock throw themselves into a brutal cat-and-mouse game of survival. The two actors talks with Kyle Meredith about the movie, as well as Asbille saying goodbye to Yellowstone and Wittock's upcoming roles. Listen now.

Known for exploring sinister roles in shows like American Horror Story, Wittrock digs deep into the psyche of his character, crafting a villain who, he notes, believes he’s offering Iris a bizarre kind of release.

Asbille and Wittrock also credit horror legend and producer Sam Raimi, who brought his distinct expertise to the set, particularly in capturing the stark isolation of the wilderness. Raimi, known for his iconic work in The Evil Dead, even traveled to Bulgaria to set the tone in the initial days of shooting, guiding the crew on how to turn their remote surroundings into an oppressive, almost otherworldly environment.

For Asbille, the role marks a departure from her work on Yellowstone, pushing her to new extremes both emotionally and physically. For Wittrock, the film became a playground to explore his penchant for “evil eyes,” which, he laughs, he perfected during his training at Juilliard.

Listen to Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: John Cleese on Cats, Comedy, Monty Python, and BBC Cowards

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this archive episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Meredith rewinds to his conversation with John Cleese. The iconic comedian discusses his 2017 tour, various projects, and how he reflects on his life. Listen to the talk from the vault.

Speaking about his then-upcoming Louisville appearance, he expressed appreciation for his American fans, who he finds kind and receptive — contrasting that with the treatment he often receives from the British press. Cleese also discussed his love for cats and his comedic journey, attributing his fascination with human psychology as a major influence in his work.

The conversation also touched on Hold the Sunset, originally titled "Edith," which marked Cleese’s return to television after a long hiatus. He had some pointed words for BBC executives, lamenting their cautious approach in commissioning the show’s future despite positive feedback. The frustration he shared seemed to reflect his broader views on the evolving landscape of television, where executives, unlike those from his Monty Python days, often lack hands-on creative experience.

Listen to John Cleese chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Black Francis on Pixies' The Night the Zombies Came and Teenager of the Year's 30th Anniversary

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith catches up with Black Francis of Pixies to discuss their latest release, The Night the Zombies Came. The frontman also touches on the current touring landscape (they're on the road with Pearl Jam in Australia and New Zealand, and launch their EU/UK headlining tour next spring; get tickets here) and his 1994 solo album, Teenager of the Year. Listen now.

Discussing the creative process behind The Night the Zombies Came, Black Francis dives into how certain themes, like the undead, seem to manifest organically in the studio. Rather than forcing a concept album or rock opera, he believes in allowing themes to arise naturally, creating a mood that’s more impressionistic than narrative-driven.

Looking ahead, fans of his solo work have reason to celebrate as Francis is gearing up to tour for the 30th anniversary of Teenager of the Year under his Frank Black moniker. (The trek kicks off in January, and you can get tickets here.) Reflecting on that album, he recalls its chaotic, joyful recording process, marred by natural disasters and relocations but ultimately fueled by creative freedom.

Listen to the Pixies' Black Francis chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of Shrinking on Improv, Personal Growth, and the Music That Picks Them Up

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The cast of Shrinking is back on Apple TV+ for Season 2, and Kyle Meredith sat down with several key members to discuss the evolution of their characters and the importance of the show’s themes. The cast, including Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Lukita Maxwell, Ted McGinley and Michael Urie, brings a balance of humor and heart to their performances. Listen to their chat.

With Bill Lawrence (creator of Scrubs, Cougar Town, Ted Lasso) leading the charge, Season 2 dives deeper into grief and forgiveness, while still maintaining its sharp comedic edge.

Music plays a crucial role in setting the tone for Shrinking, with Christa Miller at the helm of selecting many tracks. Miller cites Angie McMahon’s "Letting Go" and The Strokes’ "Bad Decisions" as highlights that struck an emotional chord throughout pivotal moments. Bill Lawrence also adds, “The music needs to be cerebral and reflect the human condition, especially considering the show’s focus on therapy.” The cast also delves into how music plays a part in their own lives. From Jessica Williams’ love for Rilo Kiley to Tennie's appreciation of Vulfpeck, it’s clear that music helps them connect with the roles they play.

Williams, who plays Gabby, talks about the blend of scripted lines and improv that makes the show’s comedic timing so effortless. Similarly, Luke Tennie (Shaun) shares how his character adds weight to the show, often grounding the more comedic moments with emotional intensity.

Listen to the cast of Shrinking chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tony Hale on Woman of the Hour, Arrested Development, and Veep

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Tony Hale has made a name for himself as a comedy heavyweight with unforgettable roles in Arrested Development and Veep, but his latest project, Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman of the Hour, takes a dramatic turn. Listen to the actor speak with Kyle Meredith about the film, as well as Arrested Development and wanting to do more with his Veep character.

Hale also praises Kendrick’s work behind the camera, noting the unique dynamic of working with someone who has an actor’s sensibility. “It’s always a gift to work with an actor-director because they know the questions you’re going to ask,” Hale says, emphasizing the trust and vision Kendrick brought to the project.

While Hale is excited to show his versatility with this dark role, he also has a willingness to revisit beloved characters like Buster Bluth and Gary Walsh. Speaking about his work on Arrested Development, Hale recalls how easily he slipped back into character for the show’s Season 4 and Season 5 revivals. Similarly, Hale speaks fondly of his time on Veep, where he says he’d love the chance to return.

Listen to Tony Hale chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Depeche Mode on Sci-fi Soundscapes, Covers, and a Spirit of Experimentation

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week’s Rewind looks back at three separate interviews with the members of Depeche Mode. Listen to host Kyle Meredith chat with the new wave legends.

In 2021, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore sat down separately to discuss their respective projects, offering a glimpse into Depeche Mode’s sonic evolution during an ever-changing world. Gahan’s collaboration with Soulsavers, Imposter, was an introspective dive into reinterpretation, exploring the deep connection between himself and songs from icons like Bob Dylan, Cat Power, and Elvis Presley. Gore’s solo effort, The Third Chimpanzee, took an entirely different path — an instrumental journey inspired by primal themes, sci-fi soundscapes, and a contemplative pandemic solitude.

Then, in a 2017 interview, Andy Fletcher shared his thoughts on Depeche Mode’s album Spirit, a politically charged statement recorded at a moment when the world seemed especially polarized. Speaking candidly, Fletcher acknowledged that Trump’s election and Brexit had provided unexpected relevance to the record’s lyrics, even though the songs were written well before those events fully unfolded.

Listen to Depeche Mode chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jerry Cantrell on I Want Blood, Working with Duff McKagan, and the Alice in Chains Songs He Doesn’t Play

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:53:36 +0000

To mark the release of his latest solo record, I Want Blood, Jerry Cantrell joins Kyle Meredith for a discussion on the nuances of balancing legacy and innovation within a long, storied career. Listen to their conversation.

Cantrell, who’s best known as the driving force behind Alice in Chains, opens up about the creative process behind his newest album and how the pressure to deliver something fresh remains ever-present, even after decades of success.

As Cantrell explains, the solo label can be a bit misleading, as he's anything but alone on I Want Blood. With long-time collaborators like Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and Robert Trujillo (Metallica) joining him on the record, the spirit of collaboration runs deep: “You might be the captain, but you need a crew to sail the ship.”

Then,Cantrell reflects on maintaining creative momentum in the later stages of his career. He points to other veteran bands still going strong, including Pearl Jam.

Listen to Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maynard James Keenan & Les Claypool Celebrate 1,000 Episodes of Kyle Meredith With...

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Kyle Meredith With... is celebrating its milestone 1,000th episode (!!) with an incredible two-guest episode. Host Kyle Meredith sits down with two of rock’s most unique minds, Les Claypool of Primus and Maynard James Keenan of Tool/Puscifer, for a conversation that quickly veers off into the kind of absurdity you might expect. The two rockers talk about thwarting crimes, performing in costumes, and sticky note "message boards" from the early Lollapalooza days. Listen now.

Les and Maynard don't hold back on their shared history, recounting how their friendship began in the chaos of the '90s alternative rock scene, where bands like Primus, Tool, and Soundgarden rose as the "alternative" to the mainstream hair metal acts that dominated the airwaves. Their latest collaboration, the "Sessanta Tour" (get tickets to 2025's "Sessanta V2.0 Tour" here!), sees Primus, Puscifer, and Keenan's other band A Perfect Circle sharing the stage all at once. The frontmen joke that playing each other's songs sometimes feels like covering another band — one that comes with a steep learning curve. “It’s like we’re playing each other’s cover songs,” Maynard laughs, adding that the challenge of integrating into someone else’s music keeps them on their toes.

As for what’s next, both musicians hint at new projects on the horizon. Claypool is still working with Sean Lennon on another Claypool Lennon Delirium album and has a half-finished project with bluegrass phenom Billy Strings. Keenan, ever elusive, mentions that he’s juggling multiple ideas, but as usual, it’s a matter of timing.

Listen to Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Sean on His New Album, His New Book, and Watching Anime with Thundercat

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Big Sean delves into the creative process behind his latest album Better Me Than You and his upcoming book Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace in a new interview with Kyle Meredith. Listen now.

The Detroit rapper opens up about balancing both major projects simultaneously, expressing his excitement at being able to contribute to the culture of hip-hop with music that reflects his personal growth. He notes that while the album and the book are separate projects, they share a common theme of self-reflection, growth, and the importance of purpose.

Reflecting on fatherhood, Big Sean highlights how becoming a dad has changed his perspective on time and life’s fleeting nature. In the heartfelt track “On Up,” he addresses his son directly, capturing the joy and responsibility of raising a child, emphasizing how important it is for him to document these moments not only for himself but for his son, to ensure that he understands the love and care his family has for him.

Listen to Big Sean chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Lindsey Buckingham on Fleetwood Mac, Christine McVie, and the Future

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this special Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Lindsey Buckingham discusses reuniting with the late Christine McVie, which evolved into a duet album that also featured Fleetwood Mac members Mick Fleetwood and John McVie. Listen to the archived conversation now.

Lindsey reflects on reconnecting with McVie after her 15-year hiatus, describing how their chemistry in the studio was unexpectedly stronger than ever. Such a chemistry led them to embrace the project as a unique collaboration rather than view it as another Fleetwood Mac record. He shares insights into the creative process and hints at (what at the time were potential) future projects.

Listen to Lindsey Buckingham chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heather Graham, Julia Stiles, and Thomas Lennon on Chosen Family, Independent Filmmaking, and Music

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In Chosen Family, Heather Graham takes on the triple role of writer, director, and star, crafting a heartfelt comedy about the challenges of family dynamics, relationships, and personal growth. Graham, along with co-stars Julia Stiles and Thomas Lennon, speaks with Kyle Meredith about their roles and the process of making the film. Listen now.

Stiles, who plays Anne’s troubled sister, delivers a powerful performance as a recovering addict with deep anger issues. The 10 Things I Hate About You actor expressed how much she enjoyed the catharsis of playing such a volatile character. Stiles also reflected on working with Graham, especially as both women have recently ventured into directing (Stiles' Wish You Were Here is currently in post production), and how they supported each other through the challenges of independent filmmaking.

Reno 9-1-1 alum Lennon, who portrays one of Ann’s best friends in Chosen Family, offered insight into his own philosophy on creating opportunities in Hollywood. “Waiting for permission from somebody is not something I’m big on,” he said, echoing Graham’s approach to forging her own path in the industry.

Listen to the cast Chosen Family chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here, here, and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Colin Greenwood on His Photography, Nick Cave, and Radiohead’s Reunion

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood opens up about his new photography book, How To Disappear: A Photographic Portrait of Radiohead, which captures the band’s journey from 2003’s Hail to the Thief to 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool. The book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Radiohead, a band known for its mystique, and includes personal photos interspersed with words of reflection on the band’s middle years—years when they were neither in their initial rocket to fame nor at a point of nostalgia. Greenwood credits Nick Cave for helping him frame the concept of the book, finding beauty in the “middle years” of a band’s career, when they’re just getting on with business, far from the sensationalism of early success or later decline. The bassist jokes about the band’s reluctance to be photographed but reflects on how supportive his bandmates were of his passion for photography. The book’s influences include famed photographers like Gary Winogrand and Robert Frank, and Greenwood talks about how he tried to emulate their documentary style in his own work, capturing the candid moments of band life. The interview delves into the band’s creative process, particularly how the environments they recorded in influenced their sound, from haunted 15th-century manor houses during OK Computer to derelict country estates for In Rainbows. Greenwood recounts how the physical spaces became part of the album’s DNA, lending atmosphere and reverb to their iconic sound. Greenwood also reflects on his bass-playing origins, his love for classic soul music, and the powerful influence of American culture on the band’s music. He mentions his recent work with Nick Cave, playing bass on Cave’s new album, and how the band’s hiatus allowed him to explore other creative avenues. As Radiohead approaches its 40th anniversary, Greenwood hints that the band recently reunited for a jam session and is excited about what’s next, though he’s careful not to reveal too much about their future plans.

Listen to Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Offspring on Supercharged, 30 Years of Smash, and Jamming with Brian May, Ed Sheeran, and YUNGBLUD

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Offspring are back with a brand new album, Supercharged, arriving October 11th, just three years after their previous effort, Let the Bad Times Roll. That's quite an upgrade from the nine-year gap between 2012's Days Go By and Bad Times, and the band's Dexter Holland and Noodles tell Kyle Meredith about the momentum they’ve found and why Supercharged feels like their most energetic release in years. Listen now.

With Supercharged arriving just as the band hits their 40th anniversary and their classic Smash marks its 30th, Dexter and Noodles acknowledge the incredible longevity of their career. They’ve even dusted off the entirety of Smash for live shows this year. “It’s always fun to bring those old songs back to life,” says Noodles. Dexter agrees while reflecting on the band's continuation. “This isn’t just a means to get back on tour — this is a serious album for us.”

The band has also had the opportunity to collaborate with legends and fresh faces alike. Dexter speaks enthusiastically about their recent performance with Brian May of Queen. Noodle, meanwhile, shares what it was like to share the stage with Ed Sheeran and Yungblud recently.

Listen to The Offspring chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bryan Ferry on Roxy Music’s Beginnings, Punk Rock, and Reuniting with Brian Eno

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

This week's Rewind takes listeners back to 2018, when Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry joined Kyle Meredith to reflect on the band’s self-titled debut album, revisiting the demos, vaulted outtakes, and the youthful energy that shaped the iconic record. Listen to the archival interview now.

Ferry fondly recalls the excitement of being in the studio for the first time, experimenting with various musical styles and the collage-like approach that defined Roxy Music's early sound. He discusses how the punk rock movement, which followed just a few years later, echoed the wild abandon of Roxy Music’s early days, as well as how it felt like a generational shift.

Ferry also touches on his desire to re-record some of his older songs, inspired by his love for jazz greats like Charlie Parker, who would often revisit the same material throughout their careers. He explains how reworking tracks from different angles — whether acoustically, with an orchestra, or with a fresh perspective — can been a rewarding way to explore his catalog.

Ferry expresses a continued interest in collaborating with former Roxy Music bandmate Brian Eno, citing their brief yet impactful work on For Your Pleasure as a high point. Though their busy schedules haven’t aligned yet, Ferry remains hopeful for a future collaboration. He also shares a personal moment of loss, reflecting on the passing of peers like David Bowie and his own beloved dog, Bobby, which has heightened his sense of urgency to continue creating as much as possible.

Listen to Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alycia Debnam-Carey, Gavin Leatherwood, and Brittany O’Grady on It’s What’s Inside, Body Swapping, and Chaos

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

When it comes to genre twists, It’s What’s Inside doesn’t disappoint. The new Netflix film presents a dark take on the body-swap formula, turning a pre-wedding celebration into a spiraling existential nightmare. The film's stars Brittany O’Grady, Gavin Leatherwood, and Alycia Debnam-Carey join Kyle Meredith to untangle the identity-based chaos of the flick. Listen to the cast talk about That's What's Inside now.

The actors share how they managed to ground their characters amidst all the chaos. O’Grady turned to music for inspiration, citing artist Jensen McRae as a key influence for her portrayal of Shelby. “Jensen’s music is hauntingly beautiful. It felt like reading a diary out loud, which really helped me tap into Shelby’s emotions,” she explains. Debnam-Carey mentions how she leaned into social media influences to shape her character, Nikki, who was steeped in the superficiality of influencer culture. “It was almost disturbingly easy to tap into that world,” she admits with a smile.

Leatherwood, for his part, found himself drawing inspiration from a very real-life source for his role, though he declined to name names out of respect. “I followed this person’s Instagram to understand their personality, and it even changed my daily routine,” he says.

Listen to Alycia Debnam-Carey, Gavin Leatherwood, and Brittany O’Grady chat about all of this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mastodon’s Troy Sanders on Crack The Skye, Lamb of God, and Their Next Album

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Troy Sanders of Mastodon (someone Consequence dubbed one of the Best Bassists of All Time!) sits down with Kyle Meredithto reflect on celebrating the 20th anniversary of Leviathan on their recent co-headlining tour with Lamb of God — a tour that felt like a reunion of old friends. Listen now.

Boldness is something Mastodon knows well. When they dropped Leviathan, a conceptual metal album built around Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, it was an all-in risk that could have sunk them. Instead, it blew open the doors. “It was a leap, but we truly believed in it,” Sanders says. The reward for that leap? Crack the Skye — a sprawling, astral concept album that took things even further. The record, which is getting a 15th anniversary edition, brought in a mix of astral projection, Rasputin, and personal heartbreak to create something that straddled the line between concept and catharsis.

Now that the Leviathan tour is behind them, Sanders is looking ahead to new material, including the recently released collaboration with Lamb of God, "Floods of Triton." “We’ve got a lot of loose demos, and we’re ready to dive in. Nothing is off-limits,” he adds, smiling at the thought of what’s next. For Mastodon, there’s no formula — just the thrill of finding the next creative edge and jumping in headfirst.

Listen to Mastodon's Troy Sanders chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vernon Reid on MC5, Wayne Kramer, and Living Colour’s Next Album

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Vernon Reid of Living Colour joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his feature on the final MC5 album, Heavy Lifting, as well as his side projects and what's next for Living Colour. Listen now.

Reid has always been a guitar powerhouse, and his contribution to MC5's “Can’t Be Found” channels exactly what you’d expect: energy, intensity, and thoughtfulness. Reid describes his connection to Wayne Kramer, the MC5 frontman who passed away earlier this year, as deeper than just rock music.

For Heavy Lifting, Reid says, “Wayne told me to just do me. And that’s what I did.” His guitar parts, full of high-octane tones and a few “high octave overtone madness” moments, are Reid at his most raw, creative, and unapologetically honest. He admits that the initial takes were the ones used, a common tale among great artists: sometimes the magic happens early, before overthinking sets in.

Living Colour, meanwhile, is celebrating their 40th anniversary, and even starting on new music. Reid talks about their evolving comfort as a band: “We’ve learned to get out of the way of what we create together. It still means something to each of us, and I think our audiences feel that.”

Listen to Vernon Reid of Living Colour chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: St. Vincent on Celebrity, Nostalgia, Ant Culture, and Getting as Heavy as Tool

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

For this week's rewind episode, Kyle Meredith with... looks back at four interviews with St. Vincent. Listen to all of them now.

Starting in 2012 while she was touring Strange Mercy, Meredith catches up with songwriter Annie Clark backstage at Bonnaroo to discuss her then-upcoming collaboration with the Talking Heads’ David Byrne, punk rock, and dancing. The next stop finds us backstage in Nashville in 2015, while she was touring her self-titled LP, where she discusses the Grammys, being "weird," and mythology.

From there, we head to 2017 to dig into Masseduction, her activities between LPs, and being the subject of tabloid culture. For the final stop, Clack chats about Daddy’s Home, '70s nostalgia, '90s alternative, and wanting to make a Tool-esque album.

Listen to St. Vincent chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Bay Wants to Start a Supergroup with The Lumineers and Noah Kahan

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

James Bay is four albums deep into a career that could’ve seen him settle into the comfortable realm of “indie-darling-goes-commercial.” But, as he tells Kyle Meredith, instead of coasting along, he’s hitting the gas pedal. His latest release, Changes All the Time, might be his most vulnerable and revealing yet. The album’s title says it all — it’s about embracing change, for better or worse. The folk-rock icon dives deep on the new album, so listen now.

Bay knows the balancing act well: How far can you push your sound without alienating your fans? “I’ve learned to keep testing boundaries,” he admits. “Sometimes I push them more for me, but this time it’s about connecting with what my fans love.” For Bay, it’s about finding the sweet spot between what excites him and what resonates with the people who have stuck by him.

As for being part of the scene with artists like The Lumineers and Noah Kahan? He couldn't be happier. In fact, he's ready to join forces. “I’d love to do something like a supergroup tour,” Bay grins. “If they ever get bored of their massive success, I’m ready.”

Bay also has several tour dates lined up in Europe and you can get tickets here.

Listen to James Bay chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Natasha Rothwell on How To Die Alone, Radiohead Karaoke, and White Lotus Season 3

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Natasha Rothwell isn’t afraid to get real. The actor, writer, and producer has been creating nuanced, relatable characters for years, from Insecure to The White Lotus, and her new Hulu series How to Die Alone offers another deep dive into human emotion and comedy. Rothwell sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss the show’s development, its themes of loneliness, and the cathartic power of karaoke. Listen now.

How to Die Alone follows the story of Melissa, a JFK Airport employee who’s never been in love and has forgotten how to dream — until a brush with death sets her on a life-changing journey. Rothwell, who both stars in and co-created the series, wanted to explore the distinction between loneliness and being alone, themes that hit close to home for her. “I think being preoccupied with romantic love prevents us from seeing platonic love and familial love and valuing it as much,” she explains. “I felt like that was a story worth telling.”

In addition to How to Die Alone, Rothwell will return to The White Lotus for its third season, reprising her role as Belinda. While she remained tight-lipped about the new season’s details, she teased that it would “blow your socks off.”

Listen to Natasha Rothwell chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner on Slowly But Shirley, Drag Racing, and Love of Roller Coasters

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Dave Pirner is still running at full throttle with Soul Asylum, and their latest record, Slowly But Shirley, proves that their musical engine has plenty of mileage left. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Pirner discusses the band’s new album, their upcoming tour with The Juliana Hatfield Three (get tickets here!), and what it takes to keep the creative fire burning 40 years into a career. Listen now.

Slowly But Shirley sees Pirner reunite with producer Steve Jordan, who last worked with the band on 1990’s And the Horse They Rode In On. Jordan, who's been drumming for The Rolling Stones since 2021, helped the band strip back their sound to its raw essence.

Slowly But Shirley also draws inspiration from an unexpected source: Shirley “Cha Cha” Muldowney, a pioneering female drag racer who defied a male-dominated sport in the 1970s. Pirner explains his admiration for her audacity and determination, saying, “She’s always been kind of an idol of mine." Noting that as an avid Hot Wheels collector, he adds, “I finally got a Shirley Muldowney Hot Wheels, and that was a very special day for me.”

Listen to Soul Asylum’s Dave Pirner chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Scarborough on Exploring Music, Politics, and Morning Joe

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this archived episode from 2017, Joe Scarborough stops by to talk about launching his career in music. Listen here.

The Morning Joe host and former congressman, who was once named by Time as one of the most influential people in the world, discusses his songwriting, the decision to finally release his work publicly, and (of course) how politics makes its way into his music.

Listen to Joe Scarborough chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

H. Jon Benjamin on Bad Jazz, Unproduced Jazz Daredevil Films, and Crying In the Mirror

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

H. Jon Benjamin, known for voicing iconic animated characters like Bob from Bob’s Burgers and Archer from Archer, is back with his most unexpected passion project: the Jazz Daredevil. In an interview with Kyle Meredith, Benjamin talks about his latest release, The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of the (Unproduced) Film: The Jazz Daredevil. Listen to it now.

Of the new soundtrack, Benjamin reveals that it is indeed the soundtrack to an unproduced Jazz Daredevil film; there’s even a full script, rejected by countless studios, but Benjamin isn’t deterred. “We made an entire soundtrack to a movie that doesn’t exist, but maybe someday will,” he quips. “We made the soundtrack first… maybe there’s a chance we’ll make the movie."

With tracks like “Limo Ride” and “Murder Plot,” the new album is filled with cinematic moments and chaotic, offbeat humor. Benjamin even ropes in collaborators like Brendan Small (of Metalocalypse) to create a metal track, adding yet another layer of absurdity. Despite its chaotic nature, the soundtrack offers a unique glimpse into Benjamin’s world — a mix of jazz, metal, and twisted comedy.

Elsewhere in the episode, Benjamin discusses dipping his toes into dramatic territory over the years, such as his role in Master of None and a new indie film called Familiar Touch, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival. “I had to cry for that one, and I was terrified I’d ruin the movie," he says

Listen to H. Jon Benjamin chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keith Urban on New Album High, ELO’s Influence, and Covering Ariana Grande

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Keith Urban joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest album, High. The country superstar tells us how the new collection started with a scrapped album that he started in 2022, and how ultimately he was unhappy with the limitations that the record faced, as well as breaking past his own songwriting comfort zones. Urban also details working with Mike Elazondo on “Laughing All The Way To The Drank,” fleshing out his songs live, the influence that ELO and Robert Palmer have had on him, and recently covering Ariana Grande.

Listen to Keith Urban chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tim Heidecker on Slipping Away, Ironic Humor, A24’s Y2K, and Frank Black’s Crocs

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Comedian Tim Heidecker joins Kyle Meredith to delve into the creative processes behind his latest album, Slipping Away. Listen to the interview now.

Known for his comedy projects like Tim and Eric, Heidecker’s new record showcases his personal and musical evolution, which deepened during the pandemic. “I was hesitant to get sincere because my comedy was so drenched in irony. But this record taps into deeper fears and anxieties,” Heidecker explains.

Outside of the album, we also get to hear about Heidecker's role in the upcoming A24 film Y2K, which is directed and co-written by Saturday Night Live alum Kyle Mooney. Heidecker also shares the fun story of the time he drove Pixies frontman Frank Black around in a minivan.

Listen to Tim Heidecker chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Les Claypool on Primus, Tool, Billy Strings, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this special rewind episode, revisit five interviews with Les Claypool of Primus and more. Listen to the trip through time and bass here.

Starting in 2011, Claypool and his band dropped into the WFPK studio to dig into their just-released Green Naugahyde. From there, the musician talks about Americana music (and his Duo de Twang project), the Primus biography, and their tribute to Willy Wonka. The 2019 interview is with both Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon, with the two discussing the Claypool Lennon Delirium, environmental issues, black holes, and Julian Assange.

The next stop is in 2022, where we hear about covering Rush and his thoughts on Maynard James Keenan’s wine. Finally, we arrive in 2023, when he touches on covering Tool and Pink Floyd.

Listen to Les Claypool chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Jesus Lizard’s David Yow on Rack, Explicit Lyrics, and OFF’s Free LSD

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Jesus Lizard’s David Yow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Rack, the band’s first release in 26 years. The rock icon dives deep on the record as well as his acting career, so listen now.

Yow discusses how the record came to be, mentioning how band members Dwayne Denison and Mac McNeilly had been working on new ideas without his knowledge. Despite years apart, Yow explained that the band didn’t consciously try to replicate their old sound, but rather let things naturally evolve: “It’s going to sound like The Jesus Lizard no matter what we do.”

The frontman also reveals the backstory of the song “Hide and Seek,” inspired by Lars von Trier’s film The House That Jack Built. The conversation also covers the track “Lord Gadiva,” a 27-year-old song that the band never released until now.

Listen to The Jesus Lizard’s David Yow chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos on Uglies, Fan Expectations, and Freedom of Choice

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos join Kyle Meredith to talk about Uglies, the new Joey King-starring movie that adapts Scott Westerfeld’s iconic book series. Listen to the interview now.

Launching into a discussion about the film, which explores a futuristic world where everyone is conventionally attractive, both actors laugh at the idea that anyone in the movie could be considered "ugly." They then get serious, touching on the many important themes baked into the story, from questions regarding free will to the pitfalls of technological dependence.

Powers, whose previous work includes Straight Outta Compton and The Perfect Find, goes on to discuss the red pill/blue pill situation the narrative presents, the nature of adapting a novel for the big screen, and what signing up for a trilogy means to him. Castellanos, who's known for properties like 13 Reasons Why, then jumps in to chat about working with director McG, his upcoming projects, and fan expectations.

Listen to Sugarray Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Early on Covering Britney Spears and Neil Young and Starring in Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Comedian John Early joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new album version of his hit HBO stand-up special Now More Than Ever. Listen to the interview now.

Early tells us about modeling the special after The Last Waltz, the iconic concert film centered on The Band. He reveals the stories behind the songs that he and his band cover in the special, including Britney Spears’ “Overprotected” and Neil Young’s “After the Goldrush,” and teases the new covers and materials he's taking on the road for his upcoming tour (get tickets here). The comedian also discuss coming up with the persona he portrays in Now More Than Ever, and how growing up gay in Nashville with minister parents led to a comedic style that turns the mirror on performative behavior and liberal posturing.

Elsewhere, Early dishes on the attention he’s be getting since being featured in Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” video.

Listen to John Early talk about Now More Than Ever. Keep up on all the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith With… on your favorite podcast platform; plus, check out all the series on the Consequence Podcast Network. You can also watch Now More Than Ever on Max, or sign up for the Hulu/Max/Disney+ bundle and save 38% on the price of all three services separately.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Father John Misty on Hollywood, Drug Trips, and Taylor Swift

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this collection of four (!!) archival interviews, Father John Misty’s Josh Tillman talks about everything from drumming with Fleet Foxes to releases like Fear Fun and I Love You Honeybear. Listen to it all now.

First, Tillman touches on his debut album under the (at the time) new moniker, having just come from a drumming stint with Fleet Foxes. We then pick up in backstage at Bonnaroo 2013, where Tillman speaks about celebrity, love, and how he has his finger on the pulse of what a teenage girl wants. From there, we jump to 2015 where, backstage at Hangout Fest, he explores I Love You Honeybear. Finally, we wrap up in 2016 with a viral interview discussing success, originality, and Taylor Swift.

Listen to Father John Misty’s Josh Tillman chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sugaray Rayford on New Album Human Decency and Tributes to Bill Withers & Little Feat

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sugaray Rayford joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his album Human Decency. The Grammy-nominated blues titan discusses his growing up in severe poverty in Texas before making his way to California and finding his voice in R&B and Blues (and meeting a pre-famous Vanilla Ice), as well as how his time in the Marines influenced his style of social justice lyrics, while also taking a page from Prince’s book about how to distill all of it into upbeat party music. Rayford goes on to dig into the backstory behind songs like “Failing Upwards” and the sexy sway of “Hanky Panky,” and also tells us about his contributions to upcoming tribute albums for Bill Withers and Little Feat’s Lowell George.

Listen to Sugaray Rayford chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyanna Simone on the Stories, Friendships, and Boxing of The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Kyanna Simone joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Hulu movie The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat. Listen to Kyanna Simone discuss the film.

Based off Edward Kelsey Moore’s bestselling novel, The Supremes follows the trio of women as they navigate life's joys and challenges across two generations. Simone talks about working in a period piece set in the 1960s, the importance of platonic friendships that the film portrays, and why she trained to be a boxer.

The actress also touches on playing the younger version of the character Odette as Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor played the adult version, a type of role sharing Simone is familiar with after having played younger versions of Oprah and Octavia Spencer's respective characters in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Ma.

Watch The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat on Hulu, where new subscribers can get a 30-day trial by signing up here, or bundle Hulu with Disney+ and Max to save up to 38%.

Listen to Kyanna Simone chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Akon on 20 Years of Trouble, a Superfan Festival, and His Next Album

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Akon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble. The "Lonely" singer also previews his upcoming LP, so listen to the episode now.

Akon takes us back to his 2004 mindset, in which his then-recent release from jail made up the bulk of inspiration for the songs on the record. He talks about breaking out of that persona after becoming so well known for it, as well as how he was musically looking towards Michael Jackson and Bob Marley. He also dives into the story of how he landed on the sped up Bobby Vinton sample in "Lonely," and helping popularize auto-tune with T-Pain.

Elsewhere, Akon teases his upcoming album, noting that some of the new material arrives as a counterpoint to his lack of interest in the messages of today’s music scene. "I have to come back, only because the direction of where music is going I don't think is helpful," he says. "I just believe that it's a lot of misguidance, misinformation. I think that the direction of where we're steering kids at with music today is not helpful."

Listen to Akon chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Meshell Ndegeocello on Plantation Lullabies, Covering Prince, and the Power of Memory

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this archival interview from 2018, Meshell Ndegeocello dives into her covers albumVentriloquism, the 25th anniversary of Plantation Lullabies, and more. Listen to the conversation now.

The artist chats about the struggles of being a woman in the music industry, how things have changed behind the scenes, and the lasting cultural significance of music from the '90s. She also touches on positive change, environmental concerns, and using her platform for good.

Listen to Meshell Ndegeocello chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Los Lonely Boys’ JoJo Garza on Their Resurrection & 20 Years of "Heaven"

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Los Lonely Boys’ JoJo Garza joins the show to dive into Resurrection, the band’s first album in a decade.

The bassist retraces the band's steps over the past 11 years, from taking a hiatus prior to 2020, to returning to the stage after The Who asked them to open a line of shows. Garza also discusses picking up the producer reigns for the first time on Resurrection.

Elsewhere, he gives us the backstory on the darkness of closing track “Blood Water” and reveals that lead single “Wish You Would" is an outright tribute to The Beatles. Resurrection arrives on the 20th anniversary of Los Lonely Boys' breakthrough debut album and their classic single “Heaven,” so Garza explores how they'll go about working old and new songs into the setlist for their upcoming tour (get tickets here).

Listen to Los Lonely Boys’ JoJo Garza chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Edie Brickell & Trever Hagen on the Improv, Malfunctions, and Magic of Heavy MakeUp’s Here It Comes

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Edie Brickell and Trever Hagen of Heavy MakeUp join Kyle Meredith to talk about the group's sophomore album, Here It Comes. Listen to the conversation now.

Brickell details how the music made with the trio (which is rounded out by yMusic’s CJ Camerieri) all comes from completely improvised sessions with no written material brought in. She discusses her ability to come up with the lyrics while recording them in one-take sessions, and how the unique process changes the artists' relationship with their material.

Hagen, who has played trumpet for Bon Iver, goes on to tell us about the in-the-moment studio situations that led to some of the album’s most striking sounds. He also teases that a third Heavy MakeUP LP could be out as early as next year.

Listen to Edie Brickell & Trever Hagen chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of Bad Monkey on Tom Petty Covers, Sociopaths, and Vince Vaughn’s Comedy

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Bad Monkey cast and the show's creator join Kyle Meredith to talk about the Apple TV+ series starring Vince Vaughn. Listen to the crew they all things Bad Monkey.

Lawrence (also of Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking) dives into the great soundtrack, which features Tom Petty covers by artists such as Eddie Vedder, Jason Isbell, and Weezer. The creator tells us why he wanted the Petty covers throughout the series; in fact, Lawrence's daughter, Charlotte, discusses her own contribution: a cover of "Wildflowers."

Charlotte also talks about making her acting debut in Bad Monkey, while her co-star Hagner dissects her character Eve Stripling, a sociopath who keeps us on our toes as to her ultimate motives. Meanwhile, Martinez reveals what it was like to jump into comedy for the first time, and touches on the significance of being from the same Miami area as the show's setting. She and Peet also touch on going head-to-head in dialogue with Vaughn, with Peet having to knock out a Bahamian accent while acting alongside a monkey.

Listen to The cast of Bad Monkey chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford on His Autobiography, His '90s Bands, and His Role in Rock Camp: The Movie

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

For this week’s archive episode, listen to Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford discuss Rock Camp: The Movie, his autobiography Confess, and, of course, the music of Judas Priest.

Halford talks about the musicians that would populate his own rock 'n' roll fantasy camp, the mysticism of heroes, and how he learned to be an entertainer after he became a singer. The metal god also looks back on his '90s bands Fight and 2WO before touching on Judas Priest's 50th anniversary tour.

Listen to Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave Navarro on Reuniting Jane’s Addiction, Distractions, and Solo Music

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Dave Navarro catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest Jane's Addiction reunion, which finds alt-rock legends linking up with original bassist Eric Avery for the first time in over 30 years. Listen to Navarro dive into the Jane's Addiction's new era, including their new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love."

The guitarist talks about how the original members of Jane's Addition came back together, what it means to be making new music again, and how they've both grown and retained what makes them special. He talks about the missteps he feels he and the band have made throughout recent decades, the distractions of fame, and how Steely Dan helped him fall back in love with the guitar after the untimely death of Taylor Hawkins.

Elsewhere, Navarro shares his interest in WWII documentaries, archeology, and alien civilizations. He then discusses the influence of The Velvet Underground, as well as keeping up with bassist Chris Chaney now that he's playing with AC/DC.

Listen to Dave Navarro chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jacob Bertrand on Mohawks, Directing, and Cobra Kai’s Final Season

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jacob Bertrand chats with Kyle Meredith about Cobra Kai Season 6, the show's final season. Listen to their conversation.

The actor discusses his character's redemption arc, his attachment to his trademark mohawk, and the anxious excitement that comes with Cobra Kai ending. To that point, Bertrand shares that he hopes to do more directing in the near future, starting with a monster-based short film.

Elsewhere, he talks about getting into character by listening to Deftones and Led Zeppelin, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Karate Kid movie supposedly not being set in the same universe as Cobra Kai.

Listen to Jacob Bertrand chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NIKI on Her Identity Crisis, Joni Mitchell Fandom, and the Crushing Lyrics of Buzz

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

NIKI joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Buzz, her new album that follows 2022’s Nicole. Listen now.

The singer and songwriter discusses how going through an identity crisis led her to become a more balanced, self-assured, strong-rooted person and artist, ultimately resulting in the set of new songs. She talks about trying to craft an album that she would want to listen to, her admiration for Joni Mitchell, and the backstory of songs like "Did You Like Her in the Morning" and "Too Much of a Good Thing."

Elsewhere, the artist touches on not relating to her younger self anymore and why she always ends her projects with the words, "No one will save you."

Listen to NIKI talk about the Buzz and more in the new episode. You can grab tickets to NIKI's upcoming concerts here.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin, Alison Krauss, and His Artistic Longevity

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman Robert Plant stops by to talk about his album Carry Fire. Listen now.

The iconic musician also touches on his work with Chrissie Hynde, Alison Krauss, and Patty Griffin, as well as the importance of rock music in his life. Elsewhere, he discusses Great Van Fleet’s vocal soundalike and why he has no plans to ever return to Zeppelin ever again.

Listen to Robert Plant chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave Mustaine on Megadeth’s "Destroy All Enemies Tour," "Mission to Mars," and His Pre-Metallica Band

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's "Destroy All Enemies" tour (get tickets here), as well as their most recent album, 2022's The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!.

The legendary metal frontman explains why Megadeth have been digging deep into the depths of their catalog for their recent shows, as they've begun to shake up the setlist in new and exciting ways. He then touches on what guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari brings to Megadeth's sound, how member changes redefine an act's DNA, and the inspiration behind the song "Mission to Mars."

Elsewhere, Mustaine teases an upcoming Tesla-related announcement, discusses his wider interests, and recalls covering Sammy Hagar’s “This Planet’s on Fire” with his pre-Metallica band.

Listen to Megadeth's Dave Mustaine chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul Feig on New Movie Jackpot! and Directing John Cena, Awkwafina, and Machine Gun Kelly

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Paul Feig joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Jackpot!, his new movie starring John Cena and Awkwafina (watch it now on Amazon Prime). Listen now.

Set in the near future, Jackpot! follows a new California lottery that has one strange rule: if you're able to kill the winner, you legally claim their prize. The director launches into the comedy and tension inherent to such a concept before telling stories from production.

Feig then chats about finding his lane in action comedy, how far they were able to take the premise without crossing any lines, and how he convinced John Cena to sing "Turtle Power" from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. He also touches on Machine Gun Kelly's many talents, as well as his upcoming sequel to A Simple Favor.

Listen to Paul Feig chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Touring with Mastodon & 20 Years of Ashes of the Wake

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe chats with Kyle Meredith about the 20th anniversary of their album Ashes of the Wake and their tour with fellow heavy rockers Mastodon. Listen now.

As he explores Ashes of the Wake and the 20 years since it's release, the frontman touches the inexperience he can't help but hear on the demos included on the deluxe edition, his love of B-sides, and metal music's relative youth as a genre. He also previews Lamb of God's tour with Mastodon; get tickets to the double-headlining run here.

Listen to Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: David Duchovny on the Music, Books, and Iconic TV Roles That Have Made His Career

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

For this week's episode from the vaults, listen to a pair of interviews with David Duchovny that finds him touching on his music tastes, career, and more.

The X-Files legend discusses being inspired by Neil Young and Paul McCartney for his album Gestureland, his fourth novel Truly Like Lightning, and playing socially progressive characters throughout his career (including Twin Peaks, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, and Red Shoe Diaries).

Listen to David Duchovny chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Weird Al" Yankovic on Polkamania, His Original Songs, In 3-D, and Mandatory Fun

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

“Weird Al" Yankovic joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, "Polkamania!" Listen to the comedian and musician talk about the latest addition to his polka medley series.

Yankovic dives into the process of taking some of the biggest pop hits of the last decade (including tunes from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Adele, and others) into a medley of accordion-driven polka music. Through the conversation, he touches on how his relationship with contemporary pop music has shifted as he's aged, as well as why he's pivoted from albums to singles.

Elsewhere, Yankovic revisits songs from his catalog like “That Boy Could Dance” and “Lame Claim to Fame” before getting into the ways he ensures his jokes are evergreen. He also touches on his work outside of music, including talk of last year's Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and his relationship with the Stranger Things cast.

Listen to “Weird Al" Yankovic chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Samantha Morton on The Serpent Queen, The Walking Dead, and Her Debut Album

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Samantha Morton chats with Kyle Meredith about the Season 2 of The Serpent Queen, as well as her debut album Daffodils & Dirt. Listen now.

The actress, who once again portrays Catherine de' Medici in the Starz series, talks about the new season of The SerpentQueen, explaining how the current political state in the United States and the United Kingdom compare to that of the show's 16th century narrative. She also touches on the depths of her character, as well as how it differs from her previous role of Alpha in The Walking Dead.

Elsewhere, Morton describes her interest in music and how her early collaborations with Nightmare on Wax eventually led to her debut album, Daffodils & Dirt. Diving into the project, the artist discusses the record's autobiographical narrative, her love of wall-of-sound production, and working with UB40’s Ali Campbell.

Listen to Samantha Morton chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of Women in Blue on 1970s Mexico, Complex Characters & Women’s Rights

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The cast of Apple TV’s Women in Blue joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new series, which is inspired by true events and follows Mexico’s first female police force in 1970 after they discover their squad is nothing more than a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer. Listen now.

Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Téllez, and Amorita Rasgado each dive into the minutia of the show, exploring the greater themes of feminism and hard-fought progress.

Mori begins by discussing how the narrative tackles a patriarchal system, how the cast and crew crafted the '70s setting, and the importance of Women in Blue having an all Hispanic cast. Sariñana then digs into the challenges and opportunities of portraying a character who is on the autism spectrum, while Téllez reinforces the importance of presenting the story to a modern audience. Finally, Rasgado gives her thoughts on the fire that drove the real-life group.

Listen to Apple TV’s Women In Blue chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on Rock Operas, 2000s Emo & Recovering The Satellites

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this archival episode, hear a pair of interviews with Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz. Revisit these conversations from the vault now.

The first chat dates back to 2021, when the band had just released Butter Miracle, Suite One, an EP that nods to The Who and found the band leaning into the fan-favorite sound of songs like “Round Here” and “Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby.” Duritz also chats about their impact on 2000s emo bands and the possibilities of a deluxe edition of their 1996 LP, Recovering the Satellites.

Then, revisit a 2012 interview where Duritz spoke about his catchy style of songwriting, his dating life being in the tabloids, and more.

Listen to Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Reggie Watts on His New Special Never Mind, His Autobiography, and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Reggie Watts chats with Kyle Meredith about his new standup special Never Mind, as well as his recent autobiography, Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again. Listen now.

The comedian launches into a conversation about everything that makes up both his new special and his memoir, from his love of the '80s Brat Pack to obsessing over time travel. He also takes the time to examine Gen Z'a interest in the 1990s, explores how he arrived at his unique style of comedy, and digs into his signature brand of improvised music.

Elsewhere, Watts talks about why Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a perfect song, as well as his plans for a second book.

Listen to Reggie Watts chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder on New Album Artificial Paradise, Solo Album, and Radiohead's Influence

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Artificial Paradise, the band's new album.

Tedder discusses the new approach the band took when writing and recording Artificial Paradise, explaining why the feel of the record is so different from OneRepublic's past releases. He touches on the references in "I Ain't Worries," the dark origin of "Last Holiday," and their decision to change the tracklist 48 hours before submitting the final version.

Elsewhere, Tedder talks about his recent chart-topping collaboration with David Guetta before previewing what's next for him and his band. Not only does he have the next OneRepublic in mind already, but he's also planning his first ever solo album, name checking LCD Soundsystem and Radiohead as influences.

Listen to Ryan Tedder chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deryck Whibley on the End of Sum 41, Chaotic Partying, and His Upcoming Memoir

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s final album, Heaven :x: Hell, and his upcoming memoir, Walking Disaster. Listen to the frontman's insights.

Whibley discusses the reasoning behind bringing the famed pop punk band to an end, as well as the artistic journey that led them to record their final album. He touches on their shifting sound over the years and how those touchstones have manifested within the new batch of songs.

Elsewhere, the artist chats about re-discovering '90s music through the eyes of his kid, what kind of musician he might want to become in the next phase of his creative life, and the crazy stories that didn't make Walking Disaster (including a particularly rough run-in with Don Henley).

Listen to Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Juliana Hatfield on Election Songs, Liz Phair, Reality Bites, and My So-Called Life

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear three throwback interviews with Juliana Hatfield.

Hatfield chats about everything from her album Pussycat to the memories she associates with the start of her career as a solo artist to paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John. Elsewhere, she touches on Weird, meeting Liz Phair, and her contributions to Reality Bites and My So-Called Life.

Listen to Juliana Hatfield chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tami Stronach on The NeverEnding Story, The Childlike Empress, & Returning to Acting

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Tami Stronach (also known as The NeverEnding Story’s Childlike Empress) and her husband, actor and producer Greg Steinbruner, join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. Listen to the two run through the new project.

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps tells the story a lonely goatherd who was cursed at birth and his journey to bargain with a reclusive witch in an attempt to reverse the spell. Notably, the feature marks Stronach's first on-screen role since her iconic part in 1984's The NeverEnding Story.

Stronach and Steinbruner touch on all of the influences that made their way into the film, from Labyrinth to Monty Python. They also discuss what it was about the story that brought Stronach back to the world of film, as well as how it coincides with the 40th anniversary of The NeverEnding Story.

Listen to Tami Stronach, and Greg Steinbruner chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Victoria Justice on Suits: L.A., Depravity, and Leaning into Her Sensual Side

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Victoria Justice talks with Kyle Meredith about her most recent singles (including "Down") and her upcoming film roles (including Depravity and California King). Listen to the now.

The former Victorious star discusses why she's so focused on her music career as of late, as well as why hew new musical era finds her leaning into a more sensual side of herself. She dives into the process of writing and recording her new single "Down," which took place in Baja, Mexico, before taking listeners behind the scenes of Remi Wolf's "Motorcycle" music video.

She then touches on her upcoming acting gigs, from the pilot episode of Suits: L.A. to the upcoming thriller Depravity to the Joel McHale-starring California King. The actress also looks further into the future, musing over an eventual album release and tour.

Listen to Victoria Justice chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Minnie Driver on The Serpent Queen, Her Next Album, and Coldplay’s “Sparks”

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Minnie Driver joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I on the Starz series The Serpent Queen. Listen to the conversation now.

The actress discusses why she sees The Virgin Queen as “a woman of appetites," the factual liberties the show takes, and creating a rock 'n' roll version of the historical figure. Speaking of music, Driver goes on to reveal which songs she used to get into character, her plans for her fourth album (it’s been a decade since her last LP), and what it was like to have Chris Martin dedicate “Sparks” to her at a recent Coldplay show.

Listen to Minnie Driver chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Chris Cornell on Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and His Solo Work

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

For this week’s rewind episode, the late Chris Cornell discusses Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, and his solo material. Listen to his insights on this interview from the vaults.

Cornell talks about Soundgarden’s eventual (still waiting) inclusion into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, his time in Temple of the Dog, and his very first solo shows (which happened pre-Soundgarden). Then, he speaks to his kid’s forays into music and touches on his politics.

Listen to Chris Cornell chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ride’s Mark Gardener on Their New Album Interplay and Loving Their New Wave Forefathers

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ride’s Mark Gardener links up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Interplay, the shoegaze band’s new studio album. Listen to the conversation above now.

The singer and guitarist discusses how the latest batch of songs found their true voice while on tour, the legal troubles with their ex-management that bled into the recording sessions, and looking back at bands like Tears for Fears, Talk Talk, Kate Bush, and Depeche Mode.

Gardener also touches on the obstacles of touring as a 'mid-tier' band, re-connecting with Ride's early work, and why he always thinks every album might be their last.

Listen to Ride’s Mark Gardener chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chloe Coleman on Growing Up in My Spy: The Eternal City, Action, and Activism

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Chloe Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to chat about My Spy: The Eternal City, the sequel to the 2020 film My Spy that once again starts Coleman and Dave Bautista. Listen to the conversation now.

Coleman talks about what it was like to return to the character nearly five years later, seeing herself and her character grow from script to script, and the prep it takes to take on such an action-packed role. She also touches on the music that kept her going throughout the shoot, like Queen, No Doubt, The B-52's, and Katrina and The Waves.

The actress then discusses what it was like working with Kristen Schaal and Ken Jeong, the joys of shooting in Italy, and how she'd love to see the My Spy franchise turn into a trilogy.

Listen to Chloe Coleman chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Seconds of Summer’s Ashton Irwin on His New Solo Album BLOOD ON THE DRUMS and Bucking Advice

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:58:50 +0000

5 Seconds of Summer’s Ashton Irwin chats with Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS. Listen to the conversation now.

Irwin dives into his particular style of multi-genre songwriting, as well as how he has sought to distinguish his solo identity from his role in 5 Seconds of Summer. Then, the artist touches on going against traditional advice, the importance of music videos, and finding inspiration in acts like T. Rex and Echo & The Bunnymen. Elsewhere, he provides his thoughts on fellow 5 Seconds of Summer member Luke Hemmings’ solo work (listen to Hemming himself discuss it on his episode of Kyle Meredith with...).

Listen to 5 Seconds of Summer’s Ashton Irwin chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Also, please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Sabrina Carpenter on Channeling Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, and Ani DiFranco

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

With Sabrina Carpenter having her latest success with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” as well as and her upcoming Short n’ Sweet album, it’s a perfect time to listen back to this 2022 interview with Kyle Meredith. Listen to the conversation from the vaults now.

Carpenter talks about her album Emails I Can’t Send, the journey to allowing herself to be more publicly vulnerable, and channeling artists like Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Carole King on the tracks.

Listen to Sabrina Carpenter chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Travis' Fran Healy on Their New Album L.A. Times and Gaslight Culture

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Travis’ Fran Healy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Scottish band’s new album, L.A. Times. Listen to the conversation now.

The frontman discusses how and why Los Angeles became the thematic center of the band's new set of songs, explaining how the city functions as a coal miner's canary for the state of the world. He then touches on the amount of cursing in the title track, as well as how the cover art continues a visual motif that has spanned several of their records.

Elsewhere, Healy talks of the pitfalls of social media, gaslighting culture, and how the biggest pop stars manipulate the music market.

Listen to Travis’ Fran Healy chat about all this and more in the new episode and please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kylie Cantrall on Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red and Her New Music

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Kylie Cantrall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Descendants: The Rise of Red, the fourth film in Disney's Descendantsfranchise. Listen to the conversation now.

Cantrall dives into the new Descendants installment, which follows Princess Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland, as she prepares to attend a new school. All the while, her mother secretly plots away.

The actress touches on her journey to landing a role in the series, explaining the personal impact of joining Descendants after growing up with the original story. Elsewhere, she discusses why she wishes she could travel back to the '90s, her music career, and being a fan of anti-heroes.

Listen to Kylie Cantrall chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Oliver Everett on New Album Eels Time!, Writing with Tyson Ritter, and Acting with Kate Beckinsale

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Eels’ Mark Oliver Everett -- or "E" -- chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's new album, Eels Time! Listen to the two's conversation now.

The indie rock songwriter dives into his recent experience of undergoing open heart surgery, though, as he explains it, any song on Eels Time! that deal with mortality or existentialism were written prior to the procedure. E goes on to touch on the decades-long process of bringing "And You Run" to life, writing with The All American Rejects' lead singer Tyson Ritter, and his role in the film Prisoner’s Daughter.

Listen to Mark Oliver Everett chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Twenty One Pilots on Vessel, Religion, and Ukuleles

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Listen to Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun cat about their album Vessel and more on this Kyle Meredith with... interview from the archives.

The two chat about their quick ascent to fame, working as long as they could as an independent act, and the perceptions expectations and perceptions that came along with newfound stardom. They also touch on saving rock music with a ukulele and if they actually dissed Macklemore or not.

Listen to Twenty One Pilots chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Annabeth Gish on Ride, Pretty Little Liars, and Mike Flanagan’s Universe

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Annabeth Gish joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new movie Ride, which finds her co-starring with C. Thomas Howell and screenwriter/director Jake Allyn. The film tells the story of a family of bull riders fighting to survive in a small Texas town while dealing with addictions, health, and religion that’s embedded in the deep south. The legendary actress, known for her work in Mystic Pizza, The X-Files, and Sons of Anarchy, talks about the heaviness of the movie, working in an 18-day shooting schedule, and how she more and more finds herself playing voices of authority.

Gish goes on to discuss her own longevity in Hollywood, as well as why she loves to work with Mike Flanagan inside his universe (including great roles in The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, & The Fall of the House of Usher), and returning to Pretty Little Liars for it’s latest run.

Listen to Annabeth Gish chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anthony Michael Hall on Trigger Warning, '80s Classics & Developing a Show with Robert Downey Jr

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Anthony Michael Hall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Jessica Alba-fronted revenge thriller Trigger Warning, which is out now on Netflix. Listen to the conversation now.

The iconic actor dives into why he is so attracted to playing villains, basing his Trigger Warning character on Ted Turner, and what it was like to do big action stunts with Alba. He also touches on the impact working with John Hughes on classics like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science had on his career.

Then, Hall previews a new project he's been developing with Robert Downy Jr before reveling why he wasn't in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary on the famed 'Brat Pack.'

Listen to Anthony Michael Hall talk about Trigger Warning about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kurtwood Smith on That '90s Show Season 2 & Remembering Dead Poets Society

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Kurtwood Smith chats with Kyle Meredith about That '90s Show Season 2, which is streaming now on Netflix. Listen to their conversation.

The actor discusses how the cast and writing team found their footing for the legacy show, as they hoped to toe the line between finding a fresh identity and honoring the original series, That '70s Show. He then touches on modeling Red after his own stepdad and reveals why he initially turned down the offer to reprise the role.

Finally, Smith reveals stories from the time he spent with the series' many guest stars -- including Will Forte, Carmen Elektra, Tommy Chong, and Lisa Loeb -- before recalling his time shooting Dead Poets Society with Robin Williams.

Listen to Kurtwood Smith chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Paul McCartney on Writing with John Lennon, Connecting to The Beatles, and Reconsidering Wings

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this interview from the vaults, Paul McCartney chats with Kyle Meredith about his album New, John Lennon, and other Beatles related topics. Listen to the full chat now.

McCartney dives deep into his songwriting techniques, shines a light on the traps he tries to avoid, and ultimately explains how he was able to crank out so many iconic songs. Furthermore, he touches on his connection with his older catalog and the critical reevaluation of hi post-Beatles band Wings.

Listen to Paul McCartney chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ali Siddiq on His New Special The Domino Effect Part 4, Prison, and Finding the Funny

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ali Siddiq joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Domino Effect Part 4, the conclusion of his multi-part standup comedy special that retraces his arrest at 19 and his subsequent six year incarceration. Listen to the comic's thoughts on the new material.

Siddiq launches into talking about deconstructing the period of his life into a series, the importance silence has in his act, and finding the humor within heavy subject matter. The comedian also discusses his next project, In the Shadows, which picks up after he left prison and chronicles his start in standup.

Listen to Ali Siddiq chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wallows on Their New Album Model, Heartbreak, and Covering The Strokes

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:21:37 +0000

On this episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Wallows chat about their new project Model, a record they call their "most freeing album." Listen to bandmates Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston converse

Diving into the new set of songs, the three Wallows members explain how they feel the new project is a direct response to their 2022 effort Tell Me That It's Over, with themes of heartbreak and infatuation weaved throughout the tracklist.

The trio also chats about the songs that didn't make the album, as well as how they feel like they still have yet to write their best songs. Finally, they reminisce on covering The Stroked b-sides, paying homage to NSYNC, and embodying the rock energy of T. Rex.

Listen to Wallows chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cleopatra Coleman on FX’s Clipped, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, and Her Own Music

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Cleopatra Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of V. Stiviano in the FX miniseries Clipped, which tells the true story the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his eventual downfall. Listen to the interview.

The Australian actress discusses the myth that real Stiviano created after leaking tapes of Stiviano's racists rants. She talks about connecting to such a story, and how she ultimately looked to humanize the human being behind the persona.

Coleman goes on to talk about how the series reflects issues of race, power, celebrity, and societal expectations. She also gives a peek into what it’s like working with Ed O’Neil, whether or not fans will see any more of Devra Bloodaxe in upcoming installments of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon series, and her shoegaze-inspired music.

Listen to Cleopatra Coleman chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Todd Rundgren revisits Nazz, The Hermit of Mink Hollow & White Knight

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Today we rewind back to 2018, when Todd Rundgren dropped by the series to talk with Kyle Meredith about his 1968 album Nazz, 1978’s Hermit of Mink Hollow, and 2017's White Knight. Revisit the interview.

Elsewhere, the songwriter talks about working with The Lemon Twigs, as well as writing his autobiography, The Individualist.

Listen to Todd Rundgren chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G-Eazy on His New Album Freak Show and Getting B-Real of Cypress Hill's Blessing

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

G-Eazy catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Freak Show, the new album that finds the Oakland rapper trying out new sounds and personas. Listen to the interview now.

The artist talks about relocating to New York, embodying the theme of a freak show for the new set of songs, and how, underneath it all, the album is really a story of self-acceptance. He also touches on gaining B-Real’s blessing to interpolate Cypress Hill, mixing rock sounds into his style of hip-hop and trap, and crate digging for samples.

Elsewhere, G-Eazy discusses dipping his tow into acting in projects like All Souls, as well as the massive vault of unreleased material he's built up.

Listen to G-Eazy chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrew McCarthy on Making Peace with and Celebrating the Brat Pack

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Andrew McCarthy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Brats, the new documentary that takes a deep dive into the famed "Brat Pack" of 1980s Hollywood stars. Listen to the interview now.

McCarthy chats about why he finally stopped running from this period of his past and explains how he has finally made peace with the term "Brat Pack," which McCarthy and his fellow actors weren't exactly huge fans of. He explores how the frenzy affected all of their lives, as well as the different reactions the other members had, like Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore.

The Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire star also discusses his journey of finding closure, as well as the iconic music that soundtracked his rise.

Listen to Andrew McCarthy chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alexis Ren on Gaming, Solitude, and Her New Sci-Fi Thriller Latency

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Alexis Ren drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Latency, her new sci-fi thriller that follows a professional gamer tasked with testing new gaming equipment that's capable of reading her mind. Listen to the interview now.

Ren explains the unique acting challenges Latency posed, as the cast is solely made up of her and Sasha Luss. She details how such an intimate on-screen crew helps elevate the film's themes of solitude and mental health. To that point, the actress also explains the parallels the role had with the work she's done as a mental health activist.

Then, Ren tells the story of how director James Croke originally wanted her to shave her head for the roll before recalling her time on Dancing with the Stars. She also dives into her many hobbies, as well as her take on working opposite CGI.

Listen to Alexis Ren chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Kim Gordon Looks Back At Sonic Youth Classics, 80's Hip Hop, & Fleetwood Mac

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this pair of interviews from the vault, Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut solo venture, No Home Record. Hear the full conversation now.

In a clip from 2019, the bassist and songwriter digs into her love of '80s hip hop and Fleetwood Mac, as well as her thoughts on the anniversaries of Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation and A Thousand Leaves. Then, the clock turns back to a 2014 interview with both Gordon and Bill Nace, who discuss their band Body/Head and Gordon's memoir, Girl in a Band.

Listen to Kim Gordon chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Campbell on Recording with Chris Stapleton, Reuniting The Heartbreakers for Bob Dylan & Getting Called Out by George Harrison

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Mike Campbell catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits, his third album with The Dirty Knobs. Listen to the interview now.

The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers guitarist discusses why he wanted the new record to feel grander than the boogie rock of The Dirty Knobs' first two LPs, as well as honoring his legacy with music and perfecting a certain "effortless" style. He also dives into the many guests of Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits, like Chris Stapleton, Graham Nash, and Lucinda Williams

Campbell also touches on reuniting with The Heartbreakers to play with Bob Dylan at last year's Farm Aid. Speaking of all-time greats, he then tells the story of getting called out by George Harrison for his Harrison-esque guitar part on The Wallflowers "6th Avenue Heartache."

Listen to Mike Campbell chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Daniels on New Music, American Rust & A Man in Full

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Jeff Daniels joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his musical side, as well as his roles in American Rust, A Man in Full, and Newsroom. Listen to the full chat.

Daniels, who's a talented musician in addition to being an accomplished actor, runs through his unique approach to songwriting, diving into songs that boast topics like, "What if Jesus was a stoner?" The artist then touches on taking inspiration from a wide breadth of figures, including the likes of John Prine, Jim Carey, Robin Williams, Jason Isbell, and Noah Baumbach.

The Dumb and Dumber star also discusses his filmography, from his recent tenure in American Rust and A Man in Full to the classic characters he's portrayed in the past. He explains how ideas like embracing the unexpected and playing against type heavily influence his role selection, as well as the rest of his creative life.

Listen to Jeff Daniels chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Russell Crowe on His New Album Prose and Cons, the Gladiator Sequel & Wine Nights With Michael Shannon

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons. Listen to the full interview.

The actor and musician explains how he reconnected with the members of his previous bands 30 Odd Foot of Grunt and The Ordinary Fear of God to form his new act, The Gentlemen Barbers. He dives into how the resulting sound drifts between genres, as well as how such a loose approach challenges him to continue to find new ways to use his voice.

Elsewhere, Crowe talks about the time RZA joined him on stage, walking away from a record deal with Tommy Motolla, and covering the likes of Nick Cave, Dire Straits, and Leonard Cohen. The Gladiator star also touches on the irony of playing The Colosseum and why the upcoming sequel to the classic flick makes him a little uneasy.

Listen to Russell Crowe chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: Derek Trucks on the Magically Explosive Live Sounds of the Tedeschi Trucks Band

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Listen to Derek Trucks chat with Kyle Meredith about Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Live From The Fox Oakland LP in this interview from the vaults.

The guitarist reveals the magic that was in the air that night, covering Leonard Cohen, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton, and how improv on stage has affected his life off stage.

Listen to Derek Trucks chat about all this and more in this 2017 interview or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carly Pearce on Her New Album Hummingbird, Country Music’s Comeback & Loretta Lynn’s Guidance

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Carly Pearce talks with Kyle Meredith about her new record Hummingbird. Listen to the interview now.

The singer-songwriter details wanting to make the new album as impactful as 29: Written in Stone, enjoying writing about a woman-done-wrong, and her role as a county music connoisseur. To the point of her appreciation of the genre's history, she dives into how much inspiration she finds in the work of Loretta Lynn, as well as what it means to be a country artist in 2024.

She also touches on which of her new songs reminds of her No Doubt and how she came to cover Faith Hill as the opener of Tim McGraw’s latest tour (which is ongoing, get tickets here).

Listen to Carly Pearce Hummingbird chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Richard Linklater and Adria Arjona on Their New Film Hit Man and the Music of New Orleans

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Richard Linklater and Adria Arjona join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new film Hit Man, an unbelievable true story about a strait-laced professor who discovers his hidden talent as a fake hitman -- a situation that, of course, becomes quite messy. Listen to the interviews now.

Linklater -- the iconic writer/director behind films like Dazed and Confused, Before Sunrise, and Boyhood -- explains why this story has been stuck in his head for almost two decades, while Arjona explains approaching her as Glenn Powell’s love interest, and her upcoming involvement in Blink Twice and the next season of Andor.

Listen to Richard Linklater and Adria Arjona chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube (Linklater, Arjona). Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sal Vulcano on His New Special Terrified, Impractical Jokers & Getting Curbed by Larry David

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sal Vulcano links up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new standup comedy special Terrified, Impractical Jokers, and more. Listen to the full interview.

The comic discusses growing up riddled with fear, attributing it to the parenting style of the time, ghosts, and stories of hotel room murders. He continues on to give details on other stories that inspired the new special, including accidentally smoking hash in Amsterdam before a Rufus Wainwright concert, getting 'Curbed' in real live by Larry David, and meeting legendary insult comic Don Rickles.

Vulcano also provides updates surrounding Impractical Jokers, which is currently shooting Season 11 and has already been renewed for a Season 12.

Listen to The Impractical Joker's Sal Vulcano chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rewind: With By The Way, I Forgive You, Brandi Carlile Ascends into the Stratosphere

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000

In this interview from 2018, Brandi Carlile talks with Kyle Meredith about her record By The Way, I Forgive You. Listen to their captivating chat now.

Tackling issues both personal and universal, By The Way, I Forgive You found Carlile fresh from becoming a parent for the first time. The result was music that's emotional, triumphant, and honest. The record stands as a high watermark in Carlile’s catalog, and it marked the moment where she truly lifted off into superstar status.

Listen to Brandi Carlile chat about By The Way, I Forgive You and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ani DiFranco on Her New Album Unprecedented Sh!t, Hadestown & the Responsibility of Pop Stars

Fri, 31 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Ani DiFranco catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Unprecedented Sh!t, Hadestown, and more. Listen to the interview now.

The singer-songwriter delves into the nuts and bolts of Unprecedented Sh!t, from its new sonic palette to its deeply political themes. DiFranco specifically dials in on “Baby Roe,” which examines the destruction of abortion rights in America. In that light, the artist then goes on to stress the importance of pop stars like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish using their voices to activate their fans. Finally, the signer also details performing in the Broadway production of Hadestown.

Listen to Ani DiFranco chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maya Hawke on Chaos Angel and Conversing with Witches

Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Maya Hawke returns to Kyle Meredith With... to talk about Chaos Angel, the actress and musician's third album. Listen now.

Hawke explains how she wrote some of the songs for Chaos Angel at the same time that she was working on Wildcat, the Flannery O'Connor biopic in which she stars (listen to her chat about that project on Kyle Meredith with... here). She then dives into how the opening dialog of the album was taken from a bizarre psychic session she had with a pair of witches when she was 11 years old, before giving an update about the final season of Stranger Things.

Listen to Maya Hawke chat about Chaos Angel, Stranger Things, and more in the new episode, or watch it on YouTube. Hawke is also set to play a handful of shows in celebration of the release of Chaos Angel. Grab tickets here.

Make sure to follow Kyle Meredith With… on your favorite podcast platform to keep abreast of all the new episodes; plus, stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

King of Leon’s Caleb Followill on Post Punk, The Artist’s Way & Dodging Their 20th Anniversary

Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

King of Leon’s Caleb Followill joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Can We Please Have Fun, the ninth studio album from the Tennessee band. The frontman tells us about embracing the idea of home, how the book The Artist’s Way led to inspiration, as did the post-punk sounds of Idles and Fontaines DC. Followill goes on to discuss why they wanted to run away from their 20th anniversary, looking towards albums like U2’s All That You Can’t Leave Behind as a guide and that he wants to make a rock version of The Avengers with Pearl Jam and Blink 182.

Listen to King of Leon’s Caleb Followill chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tadanobu Asano on Shogun’s Success, Yabushige’s Final Scene & New Ska/Punk

Sat, 25 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Tadanobu Asano joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the massive success of the FX/Hulu series Shogun. Listen now.

The Japanese actor, who portrays Kashigi Yabushige, dives into the complexities of embodying a character from the 1600s, his attraction to unlikable characters, and the blurred lines between good and bad within the world of Shogun. He then discusses the many practical difficulties the production faced, as well as the importance of having a mostly Asian crew.

Also a punk rock musician, Asano then talks about his next musical project, which is shaping up to be influenced by ska (perhaps an appearance on In Defense of Ska is in order).

Listen to Tadanobu Asano chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carl Clemons-Hopkins on Hacks, Generational Divides & Marcus’ Breakout Moment

Fri, 24 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Listen to Carl Clemons-Hopkins chat with Kyle Meredith about the latest season of Hacks, streaming now on Max.

Clemons-Hopkins, who plays Marcus on the series, discusses the frustrations and blessings of having a longer break between seasons than normal. He also touches on what it was like to return to the character for a third time, as well as his character’s improving work/life balance.

The actor then takes a deeper look at Episode 8, for which Marcus takes center stage. He explains how every character gets a chance to spiral out before exploring Hacks’ take on generational division, Jean Smart’s legendary status, and playing a conduit for James Baldwin’s words on stage between seasons.

Listen to Carl Clemons-Hopkins chat about all this and more in the new episode, or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Idle’s Joe Talbot on Empathy, Uncomplicated Love, Palestine, & Nordic Techno-Folk

Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Idles’ Joe Talbot joins Kyle Meredith to talk about TANGK, the band’s latest album that finds the punk act teaming up with producers Nigel Godrich and Kenny Beats. Listen to the new episode now.

The frontman discusses the importance of heading into the creation of an album with a sense of purpose, how he translates his own personal emotions into lyrics, and writing while in the studio. He also touches on the greater themes of TANGK, as the songs paint a picture of uncomplicated love and empathy.

Elsewhere, Talbot explores his progressive politics and how his views make their way into his art, as well as TANGK being looser and dancier than any IDLES project before it. He also shares a preview of where the band may go from here, which could include Nordic techno-folk.

Listen to Idles' Joe Talbot chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of The Big Cigar on Telling The Story of Huey P Newton & The Black Panthers

Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Tiffany Boone, Alessandro Nivola & PJ Byrne join Kyle Meredith to talk about The Big Cigar, the Apple TV limited series starring André Holland as Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton that tells the incredible true story of a wild caper of Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production -- that goes wrong every way it possibly can. The actors discuss how the series tells a story of the Black Panthers that is seldom seen with a focus on not just the racial revolution, but also the many programs that Newton and the group started, including free school breakfast for kids. Nivola tells us why he wanted to portray Scneider like he was Warren Beatty in the movie Shampoo, while Boone reveals of the process of playing Gwen Fontaine as a strong, pivotal character against Holland’s Newton and the fun of working on a 70s period piece. Byrne also gives insights into his breakout episode that encompassed just about every emotion an actor can go through.

Listen to the Cast of the Big Cigar chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MODI on Know Your Audience, Jewish Comedy & Jokes During Wartime

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Stand-up comedian Modi Rosenfeld, known professionally as MODI, joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his special, Know Your Audience. Listen now.

The comic chats about his journey of going from being an investment banker in the '90s to a standup comedian, studying performers like Alan King along the way. He then touches on approaching art from a distinctly Jewish perspective, the nightmare of doing Zoom performances, and his podcast And Here’s Modi.

Listen to MODI chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey on Designing Pop, Outsider Art & 40 Years of Into The Gap

Fri, 17 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Thompson Twins co-founder Tom Bailey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 40th anniversary of Into The Gap as well as co-headlining this summer’s Totally Tubular Festival, an 80s alternative music lovers’ dream that features co-headliner Thomas Dolby, along with Modern English, Men Without Hats, The Romantics, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone and The Plimsouls. The 80s icon takes us back to the frantic album release schedule that the band enjoyed in the 80s, becoming designers of pop songs, and the critical response they occasionally faced. Bailey also remembers 1994’s The Stone, and LP that came with a different sound and name (Babble) and what it was like to re-enter the underground, and also discusses rock’s current lack of a social impact, the need for nonconformist outsider art, the band’s many remixes, and new anniversary editions of their catalog.

Listen to Thompson Twins co-founder Tom Bailey chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Gatto on A Night of Comedy, Two Cool Moms & Life After Impractical Jokers

Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Joe Gatto chats with Kyle Meredith about his tenure on Impractical Jokers, his current standup tour ("A Night of Comedy"), and his hilarious podcast, Two Cool Moms. Listen now.

The former impractical joker runs through his comedic journey, explaining how a career of trying to embarrass himself and his friends eventually led him to standup. Gatto also touches on becoming a Kentucky Colonel, his new kids book Where's Barry, and his nonprofit organization Gatto's Pups.

Of course, the comic also dives into his decision to leave Impractical Jokers, as well as how he's maintained positive professional and personal relationships with Murr, Sal, and Q.

Listen to Joe Gatto chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Il Divo’s David Miller on 20 Years, High Notes, and Covering Whitney Houston and Gnarls Barkley

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Il Divo co-founder David Miller joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's new album XX, an LP that comes on the heels of Il Divo's 20th anniversary and sees the group coving artist like Whitney Houston, Gnarls Barkley, and Willie Nelson. Listen to the new episode.

The tenor talks about going independent after parting ways with Simon Cowell, losing founding member Carlos Marin, and how XX connects to their earliest work. Miller goes on to discuss the vocal tips and tricks he’s acquired over the years, how he's been able to maintain his vocal register, and the story behind the sole original song on XX.

Listen to Il Divo co-founder David Miller talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. You can also pick up tickets to one of Il Divo's upcoming concerts here.

To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grace Cummings on Ramona, Cowboys and Kings, and Angel Olsen’s Big Time

Sat, 11 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Grace Cummings joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Ramona, which she made with Jonathan Wilson in the Topanga Canyon. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Australian songwriter talks about being inspired by Angel Olsen's shift towards country stylings on Big Time, attempting to be more vulnerable with her writing, and how words turn into vehicles for melodies. Cummings also discusses how mythological characters like cowboys, kings, and gods work their way into Ramona.

Listen to Grace Cummings talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sebastian Bach on New Album Child Within the Man and the Lack of Fun in Modern Rock

Fri, 10 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sebastian Bach joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his solo album, Child Within the Man, the rocker's first album in a decade. Listen now.

The Skid Row co-founder discusses why it's important to keep working on new music even though he's well into his career. As for the songs on Child Within the Man, he explains how "Hold on to The Dream" pays tribute to Greta Thunberg and the important work she continues to do.

Elsewhere, Bach laments the lack of pure fun and jamming in modern rock before going on to explain why he believes people love novelty songs so much. He also talks about tapping into his classic sound, and the influence artists like Depeche Mode and Rob Halford continue to have on his songwrting.

Listen to Sebastian Bach talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network. You can also pick up tickets to one of Sebastian Bach's upcoming concerts here.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amber Chardae Robinson on Palm Royale and the Comedic Genius of Kristin Wiig

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Amber Chardae Robinson chats with Kyle Meredith about Apple TV+’s new series Palm Royale, which follows Maxine Simmons (Kristen Wiig) as she attempts to break into a snooty Palm Beach clique.

Robinson goes deep into the show's late '60s setting, and how her character of color, Virginia, contrasts the well-off, resort-going characters she's frequently at odds with. It's a heavy topic, but one that's made palatable by the comedic stylings of the show.

The actress also explains how hard it is to keep a straight face when acting opposite Kristen Wiig, as well as the Marvin Gaye song that she would pick as her official theme song.

Listen to Amber Chardae Robinson talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Prentice Penny on the Importance of Black Twitter, Memes & Elon Muskc

Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Prentice Penny joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his Hulu docuseries Black Twitter: A People’s History, which charts the posts, accounts, and memes that made Black Twitter such an influential force in American political and cultural life. Listen now.

Penny (Insecure, Uncorked) talks about why he felt like he needed to tell the story of Black Twitter and the social movements it created. He also dives into how the sale of the social media platform to Elon Musk factored into the production of the docuseries, as well as the handles, profiles, and memes that fueled the culture.

He then discusses how the filmmakers gathered the figures behind some of the site’s most famous hashtags (like #youknowyourblackwhen or #blackgirlmagic), how Black people will still find community in a post-Twitter environment, and how it all might effect the upcoming election.

Black Twitter: A People’s History releases on Hulu May 9th. New subscribers of Hulu can get a 30-day trial by signing up here.

Listen to Prentice Penny talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Mathews on His "When That Thang Get Ta' Thang'n" Stand Up Comedy Tour

Sat, 04 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Matt Mathews joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his comedy tour "When That Thang Get Ta' Thang'n" (get tickets here!).

The comedian, who originally had no aspirations to perform stand-up, dives into his experience of growing up as a gay kid in Alabama. He talks of hitting puberty the week he was supposed to compete in a singing contest, explains his love for Britney Spears and Joanna Newsom, and explores his growing crowd work skills.

Listen to Matt Mathews talk about his "When That Thang Get Ta' Thang'n" tour on this episode of Kyle Meredith With... Be sure to leave a review if you enjoy the show, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maya Hawke on Portraying Flannery O’Connor in the Ethan Hawke-directed Wildcat

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Maya Hawke links back up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Wildcat, her new film that serves both as a biopic about novelist Flannery O’Connor and as an interpretation of the writer's Southern Gothic prose. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The Stranger Things star talks about how reading O’Connor in high school left a lasting impression on her, one that directly led to the creation of Wildcat. Hawke had passed along the writer's prayer journal to her father (Ethan Hawke), and after he also fell in love with the work, the two decided to adapt her story for the big screen.

Hawke goes on to reveal how she found the voice and rhythm of O’Connor, how the novelist's style has a connection to songwriting (Hawke's album Chaos Angel comes out May 31st), and whether or not the film industry is on the cusp of a new era for independent cinema.

Listen to Maya Hawke talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spike Feresten on the Absurd Comedy in Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted

Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Spike Feresten joins Kyle Meredith to talk about teaming up with Jerry Seinfeld for Unfrosted, the new Netflix comedy about the earth-shattering invention of the Pop-Tart. Set in the early '60s in the town of Battle Creek, Michigan, Unfrosted is the hilarious saga of Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, as they race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. Listen to the new wherever you get your podcasts.

Feresten -- famous for writing Seinfeld episodes like "The Soup Nazi" and "The Muffin Tops," as well as his work on Space Ghost Coast to Coast -- explains how he linked back up with Seinfeld for the absurd idea. As he tells the story, he explains how even though the characters are based on real people, they adapted the characters to fit a Seinfeld-mold.

Listen to Spike Feresten talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shinedown’s Brent Smith on "A Symptom of Being Human," Olivia Rodrigo’s Rock Status & Their Next LP

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Shinedown’s Brent Smith joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the continued success of their 2022 album Planet Zero and its single “A Symptom of Being Human,” what to expect from the band's next record, and more. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The frontman discusses why he thinks the band's music continues to resonate years after its initial release, attributing much of it to their raw authenticity. As he tells it, such authenticity is shown not only through hit singles like "A Symptom of Being Human," but through their fun music videos and overall aesthetic as well.

Rather than genre labels or fan expectations, Smith explains how the band's authentic intuition drives the direction of the band. To make his point, the singer invokes the crossover success of Olivia Rodrigo. It’s with that in mind that Smith previews their plans for Shinedown's next album, which he says will be less concept-driven and more guest-heavy.

Listen to Shinedown’s Brent Smith talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Dowland on Sue Bird: In the Clutch, WNBA & Caitlin Clark’s Record-Breaking Season

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sarah Dowland joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her documentary, Sue Bird: In the Clutch. The documentarian, who is also behind the legendary visual effects for several Harry Potter and Matrix films, tells us why she wanted to tell the story of the basketball legend leading up to Bird’s retirement, why we look up to athletes, and the great coincidence of this doc coming out during Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking season and massive ratings for women’s basketball playoffs. Dowland also talks about the important stories told within the doc about the WNBA’s pay gap and looks back at when the players were encouraged to hide their sexuality, as well as the levity of seeing that Sue Bird and partner Megan Rapinoe keep their Olympic medals in shoeboxes in their closets.

Listen to Sarah Dowland talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield on Tigers Blood, Self-Evaluation & Michael Stipe As Her Vocal Inspiration

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Katie Crutchfield, the creative force behind Waxahatchee, chats with Kyle Meredith about Tigers Blood, her immaculate new record. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The singer-songwriter explains how much of the album was written while on the road touring (get tickets to her upcoming dates here!), as well as how such an environment seeped its way into the music.

Crutchfield also dives into the outside influences that made their way into the new batch of songs, from life's contradictions to Wynona Judd. Of these inspirations is R.E.M. vocalist Michael Stipe, who the artist cites as a massive influence on her own approach to singing.

Listen to Katie Crutchfield talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Bacon Brothers on Tattoos, Airport Bars & Covering Pat Benatar

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Legendary actor Kevin Bacon and his big brother and film composer Michael Bacon join Kyle Meredith to discuss the new album from their collaborative musical project The Bacon Brothers, Ballad of the Brothers. Listen to the new episode now.

The duo talk about their upbringings in Philadelphia and how the setting has shaped their sound. While on the topic of foundational influences, the brothers also mention airport bars, tattoos, and their respective careers. Kevin, in particular, explains how his acting career helps him find different voices for each song. "I've always like singers who find a different place depending on the song they happen to be sinning," Kevin explains.

As Ballad of the Brothers dropped on April 19th, the same day as the new Taylor Swift and Pearl Jam albums, the two also explain their secret weapon for topping the charts: the autoharp. "I think that's gonna knock Taylor Swift off #1," Michael says as Kevin laughs.

Listen to The Bacon Brothers talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. You can also snag tickets to see Kevin and Michael live here.

To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scoot McNairy on Blood For Dust, Speak No Evil & Nightbitch

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Scoot McNairy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new film, Blood for Dust, a gritty crime drama in which he plays a traveling salesman being lured down a dark and dangerous path. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

The Narcos: Mexico actor explains how he approached the everyman character he portrays in Blood for Dust, leaning into the character's inherent desperation and focusing on moments of stillness. Helping McNairy lock into such a role was his scene partner and costar Kit Harington, who represents the film's primary corrupting force.

Listen to Scoot McNairy talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready on Mad Season and Almost Starting a Band with Kurt Cobain: Podcast

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

With Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter now out in the world, we’re pulling a pair of interviews with guitarist Mike McCready out of the vault. Listen to both wherever you get your podcasts.

Rewinding to the year 2012, McCready digs into his side projects, from his UFO tribute band Flight to Mars to The Rockfords to his pre-Pearl Jam band Shadow. Then comes the big news (at that time): the announcement that he would be celebrating Mad Season, his one-off band with Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley, with a deluxe edition reissue.

Going forward a year, the 2013 interview picks up where 2012's left off, with Mad Season. McCready tells the story on how they recorded three songs with Mark Lanegan and another pair with Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman. When it's pointed out that McCready has played with nearly all of the most famous of Seattle singers, he reflects on the brief moment that he tried to start a project with Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. What could have been...

Listen to Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The English Beat’s Dave Wakeling on Tickets Prices, Progressive Topics, & John Hughes

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The English Beat’s Dave Wakeling drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the Record Store Day reissue of the band's sophomore album Wha'ppen? Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The '80s legend digs into how he still connects to the dire warnings baked into the songs even 40 years after originally singing them, as well as how the progressive themes have aged. While undoubtedly political, he also talks about housing such ideas within danceable, catchy songs.

As the two chat about the difference between the '80s and the modern day, touching on playing with Vampire Weekend at The Hollywood Bowl and his new material along the way, the conversation turns towards the state of the live music industry. When it comes to high ticket prices, Wakeling is just as confused as everyone else.

Listen to Dave Wakeling talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard on Dark Matter, The Sphere, and the Band's Next Project

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about working with Andrew Watt, finding inspiration in The Cure, and (of course) the band’s new album, Dark Matter. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The guitarist explains the joy of reconnecting with producer Andrew Watt, as well as how recording like they did in the earliest days of the group helped Dark Matter come together much quicker than 2022's Gigaton.

Gossard also reveals that The Cure and U2 served as big influences for the album. In fact, with U2 in mind, he explains why he doesn’t want Pearl Jam to play The Sphere. As the conversation looks towards the future, Gossard also says he's already ready to get back in the studio(!).

Listen to Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Beth Ditto on Gossip’s Return, Rick Rubin’s Guidance, and Social Progress

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Beth Ditto joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Gossip’s reunion album, Real Power. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Ditto gets into how the group decided to work with legendary producer Rick Rubin upon their reunion, as well as all of the hijinks that ensued while making the record at Rubin's Hawaiian studio.

The singer also chats about how affirming it is to see the movements for queer and trans people they championed early in their career continue to grow. Ditto explains her utter joy that progress is finally being made in the mainstream conversation, while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead.

Listen to Beth Ditto talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Skeet Ulrich on Working with Giancarlo Esposito, AMC's Parish, and the Future of His Scream Character: Podcast

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Skeet Ulrich joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his role in AMC's Parish, the Giancarlo Esposito-starring series. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Parish follows a family man in New Orleans (Esposito) in the aftermath of his son's violent killing and the collapse of his business. After reconnecting with an old friend from his days as a wheelman (Ulrich), he's finds himself on a high-stakes collision course with a crime syndicate. Ulrich explores the psyche of his character, a man who has a knack for bringing as much trouble to the table as he does fun, as well as the loyalty his character feels towards Esposito's.

Looking beyond Parish, Ulrich also takes a minute to revisit his famous role as the murderous Billy in the original Scream, giving his thoughts on the chances of Billy making a return to the franchise.

Listen to Skeet Ulrich talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maggie Lindemann on Looking to Gwen Stefani and Amy Lee for Career Guidance

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Maggie Lindemann joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new EP, HEADSPLIT. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The alt-metal singer-songwriter chats about paring down the scale of HEADSPLIT in order to build up to her next big project. Doing so, however, had a sort of freeing effect, allowing her to experiment with both her sound and lyrics. As part of the new process, Lindemann looked to artists both established and up-and-coming. She mentions working with Siiickbrain, reckoning with the new generation coming up behind her, and looking towards Gwen Stefani and Evanescence's Amy Lee for career guidance.

Listen to Maggie Lindemann talk about HEADSPLIT and more. You can also check out the artist discuss her album SUCKERPUNCH and her experience as a woman in the music industry on Beyond the Boys Club.

To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series -- including our new comedy series Long Time No See -- by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elbow’s Guy Garvey Tells Inside Stories of Audio Vertigo, Knife Fights & Talk Talk Beats

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Elbow’s Guy Garvey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Audio Vertigo, the newest album from the English rock band. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Garvey gets into how the band developed a beat-driven mindset for the record, which eventually led them to reinvent how they approached recording. Once in the studio, bands like Talk Talk, R.E.M., and The Beatles served as sources of inspiration.

Listen to Elbow’s Guy Garvey talk about Audio Vertigo. The band is also set to tour Europe this summer. Get tickets to their upcoming dates here.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Martin Amini on New Special I'm Transcending, Dark Humor, and Comedy in the TikTok Era

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Martin Amini joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new special I’m Transcending, as well as the behind-the-scenes special Back in the Gym. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Amini chats about how the age of TikTok has required comedians to come up with new material at breakneck speed. The pace can be exhausting, but it's also brought him a new kind of success. He's explains how he honed his crowdwork techniques, adjusting his stylings, and ultimately adapted to the new world of comedy.

Listen to Martin Amini talk about I'm Transcending, Back In the Gym, and more. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series -- including the new comedy series Long Time No See -- by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

George McKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett on the Duality and Revenge of Femme

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

George McKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett join Kyle Meredith to discuss Femme, a revenge thriller about Jules, who as Aphrodite Banks has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules can recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna. Without make-up and wrapped only in a towel, Jules can approach the other man incognito and find out who he is and begins an affair with the closeted Preston, with a plan to take his revenge. Both actors dig into the duality of their characters, with McKay championing the big roles he’s loved in the past such as John Leguizamo as Tybalt, while Stewart-Jarrett describes the mental and physical adjustments he had to make coming off of the show Culprits. The two reveal the internal acting and self-hatred that both roles demanded, what is was like working with two directors (Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping), as well as what it was like once the cameras were off.

Listen to George McKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rudy Mancuso on Synesthesia, Making His Life a Movie & Getting Slapped with a Fish

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Rudy Mancuso joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Música, the mostly true film based on his own life. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Música tells a coming-of-age love story about an aspiring creator with synesthesia who must come to terms with an uncertain future. All the while, he's navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.

Mancuso discusses writing, directing, and acting in the project, as well as how his lack of formal filmmaking education led to one of the most creatively shot movies of the year.

Listen to Rudy Mancuso talk about Música. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hamish Linklater on Portraying Abraham Lincoln alongside Tobias Menzies in Manhunt

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Hamish Linklater joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Manhunt, a conspiracy thriller about one of the best-known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The actor, who portrays the late president, tells us about wanting to show the family side of the often-portrayed figure, finding the right voice to use, and why we continue to be so interested in the events that took place with Booth and the assassination. Linklater also discusses what it was like to work with Tobias Menzies, who portrays Edwin Stanton, the U.S. Secretary of War at the time, and Lily Taylor as Mary Todd Lincoln, as well as directing the upcoming Downtown Owl with his partner Lily Rabe.

Listen to Hamish Linklater talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gary Clark Jr. on the Self Discovery Behind His New Multi-Genre Symphony, JPEG RAW

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Gary Clark Jr. joins Kyle Meredith to talk about JPEG RAW, his first new album in five years. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The singer-guitarist recaps the eventful five years since his last project, 2019's This Land, an album that left him feeling burnt out. And yet, he found new energy after winning big at that year's Grammy Awards, making the executive decision to craft a party record. Throw in a tumultuous few years and the birth of his second child, and the sage was finally set for a new record.

Listen to Gary Clark Jr. talk about JPEG RAW and the last few years of his life. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Danielle MacDonald on The Tourist, Blink 182, Jelly Roll, & Billy Joel’s “Piano Man"

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Danielle MacDonald joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 2 of The Tourist, out now on Netflix. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Originally cutting her teeth in the indie movie scene, MacDonald's career has been on an upward trajectory for years. Recently, she even had a cameo in a music video for Jelly Roll. "I don't even know how that happened, it was really quite bizarre," she remarks. "I think my agent and was like, 'I just feel like this would be something you're interested in.' And I was like, 'Yeah, I am.' I heard the song and I was like, 'Absolutely.'"

Listen to Danielle MacDonald talk about season 2 of The Tourist, indie movies, and more. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sheryl Crow on the Empathy, Joy, and Fear in Evolution

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Sheryl Crow joins Kyle Meredith to dig into the details of her album, Evolution, a record that comes after Crow announced on Meredith’s show in 2018 that she wouldn’t be making any more LPs (a sentiment she recently echoed). Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee discusses teaming up with producer Mike Elizondo in an attempt to break away from her usual bag of tricks. She also touches on hitting the road with pop legend P!NK (get tickets here), but says not to expect her to be flying around the arena. "I tried out for cheerleading as a seventh grader, I'm the most not-flexible person ever," she says with a chuckle. "So, probably not gonna be doing any acrobatics, but I will definitely be trying to sling my guitar a little."

Listen to Sheryl Crow talk about Evolution, touring with P!nk, and more. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With… The 900th Episode Special!

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Join Kyle Meredith as he looks back on the 100 most recent interviews of Kyle Meredith With… to celebrate the show's 900th episode! Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Hear clips from Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of The Killers, who discusses how the trajectory of his songwriting changed after finding Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty; Gracie Abrams, who reflects on her Best New Artist Grammy nomination and touring with Taylor Swift; and the ever iconic Dolly Parton, who ponders her transition out of country with Rockstar.

Elsewhere, Michael C. Hall touches his band Princess Goes' songwriting philosophy before Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy nerd out about R.E.M.'s phenomenal Murmur. Comedian and actress Sarah Silverman picks up from there, also reflecting on different styles of songwriting. Finally, Teen Wolf’s Shelley Hennig explores action, comedy, and nudity while filming Obliterated.

Listen to numerous guests discuss their influences and lives. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic on Indecision 2024, 90’s SNL, Mitch McConnell, & Jason Isbell

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the comedy news program’s coverage of Indecision 2024. The comedian (who happens to be from the same hometown of Louisville, KY as Kyle) discusses her journey of being inspired and obsessed with late 90s SNL to finding her comedy path after moving to Los Angeles where she would land roles in Not Another Teen Movie, Legally Blonde 2, and MTV’s Awkward. Lydic goes on to talk about auditioning three times before getting the nod from The Daily Show just as Trevor Noah became the host and arriving on the staff three months pregnant, as well as what it was like during 2023’s celebrity-hosted rotating desk era, and now being knee deep in Indecision 2024. The two then touch on Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he’s stepping back, women’s reproductive rights, and her recent interview with Jason Isbell.

Listen to The Daily Show’s Desi Lydic talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s William Reid on Starting Over, 40th Anniversary, & Digging the Eagles

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Jesus and Mary Chain’s William Reid joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new LP, Glasgow Eyes. The guitarist/songwriter tells us how the brothers had to restart recording the album from scratch after their engineer lost the entire original album, how this record lines up with their 40th anniversary and how it speaks to their career, and their eclectic list of influences, which includes prog rock and the Eagles. Reid goes on to discuss how his technical limitations have always driven the band’s sound, why they wrote a tribute to Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground to close out the album, and an update on their upcoming biography, which may come out later this year or next.

Listen to The Jesus and Mary Chain’s talk about the band’s new LP, Glasgow Eyes or watch it on YouTube.The band will be touring behind the record beginning in April, and you can get tickets here. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Veronicas on New Album Gothic Summer's Nods to The B-52’s and The Cramps

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Veronicas join Kyle Meredith to talk about Gothic Summer, the latest release from the Australian twin sisters. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

Lisa and Jessica Origliasso talk about being heavily influenced by their rock upbringing and how the bands from their youth have manifested in their sound. "Our song 'Jungle' is a throwback to something like The B-52's or The Cramps," they say. "[It's] more of the music that we grew up listening to, rather than what you would expect The Veronicas to make for a radio song, if that makes sense."

For Gothic Summer, The Veronicas reunited with producer John Feldmen, marking the beginning and ending of different artistic chapters. With the reunion came a reexamination of how the sisters feel about pop music, ultimately exploring the duality of abstract art and pop.

Listen to The Veronicas talk about Gothic Summer and their influences. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Bradley on 3 Body Problem, The Beatles, & the Rumored Jon Snow Sequel

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Game of Thrones actor John Bradley joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in Netflix’s 3 Body Problem. Listen to the new wherever you get your podcasts.

Bradley discusses reconnecting with Game of Thrones heads David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for the new series, as well as how the process for 3 Body Problem differed from that of the hugely popular HBO show. In particular, he talks about how his role was created with him in mind, which he saw as an opportunity to try and break away from his Samwell Tarly reputation. He even admits to not having terrible interest in the prospect of joining the long-rumored Jon Snow spinoff.

Listen to John Bradley talk about 3 Body Problem, the Jon Snow spinoff, and more. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker on the Sadness of Solo Album Bright Future and the Fear in Deep Impact

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Big Thief 's Adrianne Lenker joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new solo album, Bright Future. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The songwriter discusses recording much of the album in the morning in her bedroom, as well as how such a setting ultimately manifested within the songs (she even left noises from the room in the final mix). Beyond the comfortable recording environment, she also chats about how her recent songwriting class affected her approach, explaining what she learned about herself and her abilities throughout the process.

Of the more surprising sources of inspiration for Bright Future was the 1998 film Deep Impact, which she admits has been influencing her since she was seven years old.

Listen to Adrianne Lenker talk about Bright Future. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anna Camp on Darker Roles & the Post-Economic-Collapse America of NEO-DOME

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Anna Camp joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Neo-Dome. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.

The actress talks about the specifics of her unique character, as well as the sources of inspiration she pulled from for her performance. "They really wanted it to feel a little Coen Brothers-esque," she recalls. To achieve the Coen Brothers vibe, Camp dipped into a southern accent and leaned into the subtle comedy of the script.

Camp goes on to talk about the darkness inherent in the role, and how she enjoys playing darker characters in general. Specifically, she speaks to wanting to move away from always playing bubbly women. She's accomplishing that here, as well as with her next few projects, including Bridge Hard and Hysteria.

Listen to Camp talk about Neo-Dome and playing darker roles. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Black Crowes Chris Robinson on Reunion Album Happiness Bastards

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's new album, Happiness Bastards, which marks their first collection of new material since 2009.

Inspired by his experience of touring Shake Your Money Maker for its 30th anniversary and the writing of Bob Dylan, Robinson explains how he attempted to take his lyrics to a new level for Happiness Bastards. Looking towards some of the all time greats, Robinson sought to harness the dark romance of rock 'n' roll through stories and images, all while leaving room for the listener's own interpretation.

At the same time Robinson was focusing on the album's many tales, he and the band were cranking away in the studio. For the Happiness Bastards sessions, the band wrote many more songs than ultimately don't appear on the record. The artist hints that while these cuts were left on the editing room floor, they could potentially show up on another project.

Listen to The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson talk about Happiness Bastards. The band will be touring behind the record beginning in April, and you can get tickets here. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spaceman's Johan Rench on Directing Adam Sandler, Carrie Mulligan, and David Bowie

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Director Johan Renck joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Spaceman, the new film starring Adam Sandler and Carey Mulligan that follows an astronaut on a solitary research mission who encounters a mysterious, benevolent spider creature (just don't tell Consequence Senior Entertainment Editor Liz Shannon Miller). Listen to the new episode now, and make sure to follow KMW and write a review to show your love!

Renck talks about how directing Sandler in a non-comedic role allowed the two to get to a particularly vulnerable place. They attempted to tap into a zeitgeist of loneliness, a vibe that's only reinforced by the script’s reflection of vanity and narcissism. The filmmaker also discusses his work directing David Bowie's music videos, and whether that late icon would have enjoyed Spaceman.

Listen to Johan Renck talk about Spaceman and directing David Bowie now. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; also check out all the other series on the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Luke Hemmings on How "Shakes" Taps Into the Melancholy of Damon Albarn & Cocteau Twins

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000

5 Seconds of Summer's Luke Hemmings joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new single, “Shakes." The popstar tells us why it was time to do another solo set, how his writing changes when not with the band, continuing to work with producer Sammy White, and how being in his late 20s with a sense of loneliness drives many of the new songs he’s writing.

In fact, Hemmings says that he’s tapped into the melancholy sounds of Damon Albarn, LCD Soundsystem, and Cocteau Twins for inspiration. The Australian singer also discusses 5SOS’s most recent tour and bringing out the giant dice that dictates which deep track they would play, as well as the group’s plans to reconvene later in the year to start working on their next album.

Listen to Luke Hemmings talk about all this and more on YouTube above. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nick Robinson and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo on Millie Bobby Brown’s Damsel

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Nick Robinson and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Millie Bobby Brown-fronted Netflix film, Damsel. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The film tells the story of a dutiful damsel (Brown) who agrees to marry a handsome prince (Robinson), only to find that the royal family has actually recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Fresnadillo, the film's director, talks of flipping traditional fairytale storytelling upside down, working with the actors, and pulling off nearly half-hour-long shots of Brown. He also touches on how getting Lykke Li to cover Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" elevated the film to a new level.

For his part, Robinson talks about his love for playing darker characters, as they challenge him to go in-depth into their motivations. He also talks of working with legendary actors like Robin Wright and what he learned from being on the set of History of the World Pt. II.

Listen to Nick Robinson and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo talk about Damsel and more above or on YouTube. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom Payne on Imaginary, Horizon: An American Saga, & The Walking Dead

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Tom Payne joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his roles in Imaginary, Horizon: An American Saga, The Walking Dead, and more. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Speaking to the myriad of horror and horror-adjacent roles the actor has tackled, Payne dives into how the process of approaching scary or thrilling material differs from that of other genres. From the upcoming Blumhouse production Imaginary to his tenure on The Walking Dead, the actor has had to dial into his spooky side.

As the focus shifts to his time on The Walking Dead, Payne reveals that he didn't want to become a zombie after his the death of his character. "I did not want to sit in makeup for hours and hours and wear a latex hood," he explains. "The guys and girls who play the walkers, they deserve medals, because they bake in the sun. They're in very uncomfortable positions, and they're wearing all this makeup, and have to get in earlier than us in the morning and leave later than us at night. That's the hardest job on that show."

Listen to Tom Payne talk all this and more above or watch it on Youtube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Keery on Djo Viral Success, Marmalade, Fargo, & Stranger Things

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Joe Keery joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the recent viral success of Djo’s "End of Beginning," which was originally included on their 2022 album Decide. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The actor/musician looks back on the success of the song on TikTok, how much he's grown in the two years that have passed, and how such reminiscing suits the song's themes. Nodding to the Annie Lennox classic "No More I Love Yous," the song plays with ideas of the past -- so, of course, it only took off once it was in the rearview mirror.

Keery and Meredith also take a detour to chat about his work as an actor, from Marmalade to Fargo to Stranger Things. Of his iconic role in the latter, Keery expresses both gratitude and an excitement to move on to newer (perhaps even stranger) things.

Listen to Keery talk about Decide and his acting career above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Crowded House’s Neil Finn on Gravity Stairs, 80s Classics, Love, Mortality, & Family

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Crowded House’s Neil Finn catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's upcoming album Gravity Stairs, their second release since reuniting in 2020. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The songwriting legend measures the band's new material against their classic '80s and '90s work, explaining how they maintained a dreamy quality for the latest set. A goal for the new album in particular, though, was to be more lyrically direct, which lead Finn to work with his sons Liam and Elroy, as well as his brother (and former bandmate) Tim Finn.

Such interests can be heard on the first single, "Oh Hi," which has ties to the charity So They Can, an organization focused on helping build schools in countries like Kenya and Tanzania.

Listen to Finn talk about Crowded House's new album Gravity Stairs, their new song "Oh Hi," and more above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee on Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Wars, & Kim's Convenience

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender, now streaming on Netflix. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Lee discussing wanting to put his own stamp on the beloved character Iroh for the new live-action rendition of the classic animated series, intentionally taking from his own experiences rather than mimicking the original voice actors.

Avatar: The Last Airbender isn't the only big-name franchise the actor has dipped his toe into, though, as he's also a part of the Star Wars universe, portraying Captain Carson Teva in The Madalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Ahsoka. As the conversation turns towards a galaxy far, far away, Lee speaks on rumors about whether or not he was contacted to be in the now-canceled Rangers of the New Republic.

Listen to Lee talk about Avatar: The Last Airbender and Star Wars above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jasmine Cephas Jones on Her Phoenix Transformation & Starring in Ava DuVernay’s Origin

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jasmine Cephas Jones joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new single, “Baby I Can’t Leave You,” and upcoming album, Phoenix. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Hamilton actress dives into developing her own unique sound for the new project, an undertaking that led her to create an LP that represents one of the biggest transitional moments in her life, both musically and personally.

While aiming for a sound of her own, she also felt compelled to pay homage to Erykah Badu, Prince, D'Angelo, and Stevie Wonder.

Listen to Jones talk about her new single "Baby I Can't Leave You" above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hauser on Classical Music, Performing with U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers, & Life After 2Cellos

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Hauser drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about his new album, Classic II, a sequel to his 2020 project that found the 2Cellos member reinterpreting a set of handpicked classical songs. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The artist explains the concept of the new album, how it connects to the previous installment, and the process of selecting which compositions would make the cut. He also gets into why he feels classical music has been able to endure in the current landscape of music, as well as why he feels it's particularly important that it does.

Still, the world-renowned cellist does have a soft-spot for certain pop and rock artists. He's collaborated with several rock icons -- like U2 and Red Hot Chili Peppers -- and enjoys the ways the different schools of music intersect.

Listen to Hauser talk about all this and more on YouTube above. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former Jefferson Starship Publicist Nadine Condon on Confessions of the '70s & '80s Psych-Rock Scene

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Author Nadine Condon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her book Confessions: Stories to Rock Your Soul, a memoir of her time as a publicist for Jefferson Starship. Listen to the new episode above, and make show your support for KMW by following and reviewing on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Jefferson Starship (and later, Starship) publicist's novel takes readers through her adventures and misadventures in the music industry, from the post-hippie era of the late '70s to the decadent '80s to the new discoveries of the '90s.

Outside of Jefferson Airplane, Condon discusses helping launch the early careers of Beyoncé, Counting Crows, and several other bands with the showcases she would put on.

Listen to Nadine Condon talk her new book Confessions: Stories to Rock Your Soul above, and get the book via Amazon. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ross & Rocky Lynch on The Driver Era’s New Singles, Live LP, & Women Fans

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Ross Lynch and Rocky Lynch drop by to talk with Kyle Meredith about the new singles from their project The Driver Era, including the just-released “Get Off My Phone.” Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Ross -- known for Austin and Ally, Teen Beach, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina -- discusses how “Get Off My Phone" puts a contemporary spin on the classic breakup song.

Elsewhere, the two give a peak behind the curtain and tease upcoming projects, divulging their pro-show playlist cuts and detailing a potential documentary. They also throw out that they might release as many as three albums this year. "The material is actually there," Ross says. "Rocky said [three albums] though, so if it doesn't come to fruition, blame Rocky."

Listen to The Driver Era's Ross and Rocky Lynch talk their new single "Get Off My Phone" above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MGMT on the Loss of Life, Alien-Delivered Songs, & a Congratulations Callback

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser catch up with Kyle Meredith to dig into their new album, Loss of Life. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The duo unravels embodying the album's title as a theme, challenging themselves to find new levels of vulnerability in their lyricism, and the bonkers origins of songs like "Bubbglegum Dog" and "Nothing Changes." They also dive into how songs like "Little Dark Age" have taken on a second life in recent years.

Listen to MGMT's Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser talk their new album Loss of Life above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Malkovich on the Corruption & Compromise of WWII in Apple TV+’s The New Look

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

John Malkovich joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the upcoming new Apple TV+ series, The New Look, which tells the story of life in Nazi-occupied France and post-WWII Europe through the lives of fashion icons Christian Dior and Coco Chanel. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Malkovich -- the legendary actor known for such roles as Being John Malkovich, Con Air, and Of Mice and Men -- portrays Lucien Lelong, a French couturier who was a mentor of Dior (among other iconic designers). He explains his role in the show, dives into how it delves into the compromises many people had to make in order to survive, and ultimately how choices during the time were rarely easy.

Also teased is the actor's upcoming role in the Andrew Scott-led series, The Talented Mr. Ripley. The role is familiar to Malkovich, who played the titular character in 2002's Ripley's Game.

Listen to John Malkovich talk The New Look above. You can also check out the show on Apple TV+ here. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paloma Faith on Grief, Divorce, and the Expectations of Happiness

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Paloma Faith joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, The Glorification of Sadness, which chronicles the stages of grief she faced while going through a divorce. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The English singer and actress reveals the emotional stories behind the albums songs, which feature such titles as "Eat Shit and Die." Reflecting back to the place that she was in during the creation of The Glorification of Sadness, Faith recalls warning her management of her fragile state, discovering that happiness is a ridiculous expectation, and the time her label asked how they could turn her pain into a commodity.

In addition to diving into The Glorification of Sadness, Faith also teases her upcoming book, which is about being a woman in a post-feminist world.

Listen to Paloma Faith talk The Glorification of Sadness above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kula Shaker’s Crispian Mills on Reunions, Classic Sounds, & A New Simon Pegg Series

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Natural Magick, the new album from the English psychedelic rock band. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The frontman discusses bringing back the band’s original Hammond player, who spent his non-Kula Shaker years playing with Oasis and Oasis-offshoots. Then, when the conversation turns to the band of the 1960s, he gives his take on The Beatles' new and final song, "Now and Then." The singer also finds time to tease that he is working with Simon Pegg once again on the upcoming series Technicolor Time Machine.

Listen to Crispian Mills chat Natural Magick above. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Slow Pulp’s Emily Massey on Listening to Lucinda Williams & Opening For The Postal Service

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Slow Pulp's Emily Massey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's latest album Yard, their upcoming tour with Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, and more. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The frontwoman outlines how 2000s indie rock influenced the way they approached their sound, especially when it comes to the music from The O.C. Also influencing their sound is Americana, as Massey talks about how finding a Lucinda Williams CD moved their aural marker to more Americana pastures.

Massey goes on to discuss how she deals with her doubts and anxieties as a front-person in a band, how watching The Beatles documentary recalibrated her definition of success, and what it means to be touring with Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service.

Listen to Emily Massey talk Yard above or watch the interview below. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daryl J Johnson on Self Reliance, Drunk History, and Punk’d

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Daryl J. Johnson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his role in the new film Self Reliance, the Hulu movie that's written and directed by, as well as starring, Jake Johnson. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Johnson chats about how he landed the role after the director saw him in an episode of Drunk History, and how being part of the series continues to get him recognized, especially by other celebrities. He also touches on if he would trust Andy Samberg if he pulled up in a limo, should such a situation ever present itself to him. The actor also discusses how being part of Ashton Kutcher’s Punk’d helped prepare him for some of the more outrageous moments in Self Reliance.

Listen to Daryl J Johnsons chat Self Reliance above. The movie is now available on Hulu, and new subscribers of Hulu can get a 30-day trial by signing up here. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aldis Hodge on Marmalade, Acting Opposite Joe Keery, & the Upcoming Parallel

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Aldis Hodge joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new film Marmalade, a Bonnie and Clyde-style crime romance. Listen to the new episode above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hodge, known for Black Adam, Leverage, Straight Outta Compton, and more, explains how it was enjoyable to tackle something more comedic, as it contrasts the roles he’s used to playing.

Hodge then discusses working opposite of co-star Joe Keery. "We just had a good time finding [a] balance while we were working together," he explains. "It was a lot of fun because he's taking crazy risks, and so am I."

Listen to Aldis Hodge talk Marmalade. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mary Timony on Desert Sounds, Loneliness, & Being Named A Guitar God

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Mary Timony joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Untame the Tiger, her first solo effort in nearly 20 years. Listen to the new episode above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts.

The Helium/Ex Hex indie legend speaks on why she wanted her new album to sound like a desert record, having Fairport Convention’s Dave Mattacks drum on it, and her feelings surrounding making the top 100 on Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest guitarists of all time.

She also dives into how she suffered a breakup during the making of Untame the Tiger, as well as the tragic loss of both of her parents. Such an experience understandably led to her explore themes of loneliness and escape over the course of the new songs.

Listen to Mary Timony talk Untame The Tiger above. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Natalie Morales on Self Reliance, Pearl Jam, & My Dead Friend Zoe

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Natalie Morales joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance. Listen to the new episode, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts.

Morales, who plays Johnson's ex-girlfriend in the film, discusses the wide range of genres Self Reliance takes from, as well as her friendship with the writer/director/star. She then finds time to tease her next film, My Dead Friend Zoe, which is executive produced by football star Travis Kelce.

She also digs into how she feels Millennials haven't gotten enough opportunity to direct, citing Everything Everywhere All at Once directors Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert as proof that, contrary to what some may think, there's an audience for Millennial-created media.

Listen to Natalie Morales talk Self Reliance. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: MC5's Wayne Kramer

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:31:59 +0000

Wayne Kramer, co-founder, guitarist, and singer of the influential Detroit rock band MC5, passed away on we Friday, February 2nd. In honor of of the punk legend’s memory, we’re re-releasing Kramer’s 2018 interview on Kyle Meredith With.

In conversation with host Kyle Meredith, Kramer spoke about his memoir The Hard Stuff, his experiences in jail and with law enforcement, and the realities of Detroit in the late ’60s. Kramer also touched on his nonprofit, Jail Guitar Doors, and detailed his band with Mike Doughty, By Rocket.

Please follow and review Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matthew Vaughn on Needle Dropping The Beatles, Samuel L Jackson’s Delivery, & Argylle’s Incredible Cast

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Argylle director Matthew Vaughn joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new film, which boasts an incredible ensemble cast of Henry Cavill, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O'Hara, Dua Lipa, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson, and more. Listen to the new episode above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts.

In addition to on-set stories, Vaughn tells the tale of how he cleared the rights to use The Beatles' "Now and Then" a year before it was even known to exist to the public. "Over a year and a half ago... I said, 'I'm really struggling to find what I call the romantic song of the movie, 'cause I need it to be sad, but hopeful...' [Giles Martin] said 'do you want to hear a new Beatles song?'"

Listen to Matthew Vaugn talk Argyle above. You can also follow Kyle Meredith With... on your favorite podcast platform, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Buffalo Tom’s Bill Janovitz on '60s Sounds, Canceled Comedy, and Their New Album

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's new album, Jump Rope. The singer and guitarist discusses what it takes to get the band back to the studio over thirty five years into their career. Listen to them speak about the album above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts.

Janovitz also speaks on the band's drive to make new music, why the record is more acoustic-driven, and the '60s feel that came as a byproduct. He also teases the biography of The Cars he's working on.

Listen to Buffalo Tom’s Bill Janovitz chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mary Holland on Self Reliance, Writing a Script with Lance Bass and Danielle Fisher

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Mary Holland joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in Self Reliance, the new Hulu film written, directed, and starring Jake Johnson. Listen to the two chat about Self Reliance above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMWwherever you get your podcasts.

Holland, who recently starred in Maggie Moore(s) and The Big Door Prize, also speaks about her friendship with Johnson, coming up in improv with Daryl J Johnson, and if she’d blindly get into a limo with Andy Samberg.

The actress also touches on her work as a writer for The Happiest Season (and if she’d want to do a sequel), as well as a script she’s currently working on with Lance Bass and Danielle Fishel.

Listen to Mary Holland talk about Self Reliance above or watch the interview below. Keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hightown’s Monica Raymund and Rebecca Cutter on the Show’s Final Puzzles, Craziness, and Drama

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Monica Raymund and Rebecca Cutter join Kyle Meredith to talk about the final season of Hightown, now showing on Starz. Listen to the two chat about this and more above, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts.

Raymund, the lead actress who plays Jackie Quiñones in the crime drama, talks about how season 3 opens up not just as a puzzle, but one that has to be put together through an alcohol and drug-induced, two-day blackout. She reveals how such hectic beginning lead to the grand reckoning that she goes through over the course of the concluding seven episodes.

Cutter, the show’s creator and showrunner, goes on to discuss the need to include much story and action as possible, bringing in Jeanine Serralles, and what to look forward to on her next series, The Hunting Wives.

Listen to the full chat with Monica Raymund and Rebecca Cutter on this episode of Kyle Meredith with...

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Slowdive’s Neil Halstead on New Album Everything Is Alive, The Cure, and Studio Couches

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Slowdive’s Neil Halstead joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's new album Everything Is Alive, taking inspiration from The Cure, and old studio couches.

The frontman discusses the origins of Slowdive's new album, their second since reforming in 2013, as well as the background to his creative process. He then dives into specific tracks, like "Alife" and "Kisses."

Listen to Slowdive’s Neil Halstead chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Hampshire on Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance, The Rig & Rebooting Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Emily Hampshire (known for Schitt’s Creek and 12 Monkeys) joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in Self Reliance, the new Hulu original film directed by and starring Jake Johnson.

The actress tells the story of how she linked up with Johnson and acting opposite a film's director/writer,. She also discusses other upcoming projects, like rebooting Norman Lear's Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and her new graphic novel Amelia Aierwood -- Basic Witch.

Listen to Emily Hampshire chat about her role in Jake Johnson's Self Reliance and more. You can also check out all of the past Kyle Meredith With... episodes using the player ahead. Please take a moment to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts -- it really does help! -- and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neck Deep’s Ben Barlow on Pop Punk, Political Songs, and Aliens

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Neck Deep’s Ben Barlow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new self-titled album. The frontman discusses taking their sound “back to their roots” and making the tough decision to scrap the work they had been doing halfway in Los Angeles, and, instead, doing a self-produced LP back home in Wales, as well as the plan to purposefully try to make a pure pop-punk album and what that means in the scope of their catalog. Barlow goes on to talk about including a Beatles sendup in the single “Heartbreak of the Century,” the trick to getting political songs right, as in the case of their track “We Need More Bricks,” and documenting the discovery of aliens in “Take Me With You”.

Listen to Neck Deep’s Ben Barlow chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy on Covering R.E.M. & Finding Cool Music

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy join Kyle Meredith to talk about covering R.E.M.'s Murmur album for a February tour. Shannon, known for The Shape of Water, Revolutionary Road, and recently with George & Tammy, and Narducy who spends time with Bob Mould, Superchunk, and Split Single, discuss why they decided to cover the classic 1983 LP, finding the album Document as their entry point when they were younger, and how the cooler music would find them in their youth. Shannon also talks about some of the challenges of deciphering Michael Stipe’s lyrics, while Narducy jokes about a few of Peter Buck’s more difficult guitar parts. The pair also let us know that they plan to play more than just the debut album, with follow-up Reckoning getting a spotlight as well, and the possibility of Michael Shannon doing another album with his band Corporal.

Listen to Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carrie Brownstein & Corin Tucker on Sleater-Kinney’s Dark, Emotional Little Rope

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Little Rope, a record that was completed in the aftermath of a deadly car accident involving Brownstein's mother and stepfather in Italy in late 2022. The Sleater-Kinney members discuss how the emotionally personal album felt like it had higher stakes, the choice to open with the dark and sinister “Hell,” and being very specific about the sounds they were going for with producer John Congleton. We also hear about Corin’s vocal approaches, especially on a collection that finds her taking the lead more than any other S-K album, having actress J. Smith Cameron star in the video for “Say It Like You Mean It,” and how even the darkest moments lead to a final sliver of hope by the end of the journey.

Listen to Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eduardo Franco on Self Reliance’s Ninja Skills, Andy Samberg Limo Rides, & Stranger Things 5

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Eduardo Franco joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance, a film that follows a disillusioned man who receives an invitation to win $1 million by taking part in a reality television game on the dark web. The Stranger Things actor talks about how he landed the part and came up with the right tone for his Production Assistant character, as well as his own thoughts on the bigger message of the movie and if he would get into a limo that had Andy Samberg offering a ride with no details. Franco also gives us an answer to whether or not he’s in Stranger Things 5 (Franco wasn’t included in the cast photo, leading to much mystery), and some small details on his part in the upcoming a24 movie, Y2K.

Listen to Eduardo Franco chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Antonoff on New Bleachers, Movie-Like Albums, & Lana Del Rey’s “Perfect Voice”

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Jack Antonoff joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Bleachers self-titled album. The songwriter/super-producer discusses the band’s direct threads to his 2000s group, Steel Train, what the original title for this record "Tribute Living" said about the themes heard within, and how he sees each album as a movie. Antonoff also shares his thoughts on society heading towards a new kind of monoculture, the heartbreaking moments from his past that still share a narration in his current songs, which of his new songs he thinks is the best he’s ever written, and why he says that Lana Del Rey has “a perfect voice.”

Listen to Jack Antonoff chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Capaldi & Tom Moutchi on Crimes Dramas, a Changing London, & New Music

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Peter Capaldi & Tom Moutchi join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Apple TV+ series, Criminal Record, a powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London which picks up when an anonymous phone call draws two brilliant detectives into a confrontation over an old murder case – one a young woman in the early stages of her career, the other a well-connected man determined to protect his legacy. Capaldi, known for his work in Dr. Who and The Suicide Squad, discusses his fondness for crime dramas, how this series highlights misogyny and racism, and what it was like to play an unlikeable character who represents a London quickly becoming out of step with the times. Moutchi, for his part, tells us about playing someone who spends the majority of his screen time inside of a prison and the pent-up aggression his character bottles inside. Both actors are also musicians, so of course we get an update on their future plans there as well.

Listen to Peter Capaldi & Tom Moutchi chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mckenna Grace on Friendship Songs, Metal Albums, & Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Mckenna Grace joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, “Natalie,” as well as reprising her role in the upcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The actress/musician discusses how she wrote the new song as a tribute to her friend Xochitl Gomez, basing her recent EPs on different genres (pop-punk for Bittersweet 16 and folk for Autumn Leaves), and wanting to make a metal album. In fact, Grace namechecks System of a Down as one of her current favorite bands, but not to be boxed in, also names Taylor Swift’s Folklore as her all-time favorite album, along with Blondeshell’s 2023 release and Alanis Morrisette’s Under Rug Swept. Grace goes on to tell us what it’s like returning to the Ghostbusters franchise and how her character has grown, as well as the jam sessions she had with co-stars Finn Wolfhard and Paul Rudd during downtime on the shoot.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Janelle Monáe on The Age of Pleasure & Upcoming Role in A24’s De La Resistance

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2023. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 8th. For now, here's my chat with Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament.

Here are the original show notes:

Janelle Monáe rings in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her latest album, The Age of Pleasure. The musician/actress tells us the importance of the opening line “I’m not the same” and how it speaks for the LP, having Grace Jones and Sister Nancy as guests, the inspiration she took from Busby Berkley, and the importance of featuring Brown and Black people on 8mm and 16mm film. Monáe also tells us about her next role starring as Josephine Baker in A24’s upcoming De La Resistance during a time when the artist was a spy.

Listen to Janelle Monáe chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Andy Taylor on Recovering From Pop, David Bowie’s Death, & Duran Duran’s Lost Reportage LP

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Here are the original show notes:

Andy Taylor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Man’s A Wolf To Man, his first solo album of original material in 36 years. The former Duran Duran guitarist talks about how he first considered a Power Station reunion before deciding to focus on himself, how his songwriting is recovering from a lifetime in pop, that David Bowie’s death had a major impact on his decision to return, and his thoughts on channeling music versus copying it. Taylor also draws the parallel of this new set to the politically charged lost Duran Duran album “Reportage,” simultaneously giving us the history of how the label held the band back from progressing artistically while also highlighting the new material that was considered at the war in Ukraine, Brexit, and the lack of protest songs in pop while the likes of Jason Aldean and Anthony Oliver fill that spot in country music.

Listen to Andy Taylor sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme on Stereotypes, Existence, & Gallows Humor

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Here are the original show notes:

Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age, reunites with Kyle Meredith in a discussion about the band's upcoming album, In Times New Roman, their first release since 2017. Homme shares his approach to creating music for all stereotypes and delves into the concept of how our musical preferences evolve as adults, often embracing the music we may have despised in our youth. Homme reveals that he is essentially soundtracking his own life, which he describes as pretty crazy at present. Furthermore, Homme explores the more aggressive moments featured on the new album, delving into his thoughts on the existential question of why we exist. He also discusses the use of gallows humor as a means to cope with the heaviness of human existence.

Listen to Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Dolly Parton on Classic Rock, Classic Costumes, & Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Here are the original show notes:

Dolly Parton joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Rockstar, new book Behind The Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The country music legend dishes on how she chose the songs for the album based on some of her husband’s favorite classics and how she modeled her early costumes and looked after a local woman in her hometown. Parton also digs into the song "World On Fire," one of a handful of original songs on the 30-track LP, and how it looks at the issues in today’s news and society, as well as why she chose to re-record “My Blue Tears” with Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, how she tried to reunite Led Zeppelin, and how her humble beginnings in the mountains of Tennessee still directs her choices in life.

Listen to Dolly Parton sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Les Claypool on Covering Tool and Pink Floyd & Upcoming Albums with Delirium and Billy Strings

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Here are the original show notes:

Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about bringing back Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a summer tour, in which they’ll be playing Pink Floyd’s Animals in full, as well as talking about the new lineup that includes Sean Ono Lennon as part of the band. The Primus frontman goes on to tell us why he’s playing Animals in full for the first time in 20 years, the possibility of covering a Tool album, and recently fronting a band made up of Tool members for a charity event. Claypool also discusses last year’s Primus EP, maybe doing another Frog Brigade LP, finishing up the next Claypool Lennon Delirium album, and working more with Billy Strings.

Listen to Les Claypool discuss all this and more and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Keanu Reeves and Dogstar on Reuniting & Listening to Alvvays and The Jesus and Mary Chain

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Here are the original show notes:

After 20 years apart, Dogstar are back as the trio consisting of Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose, and Robert Mailhouse. The trio sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new single, "Everything Turns Around," and the songs that will be featured on their upcoming album. The band discussed the journey to making new music, how their 90s songs feel like a different band, and the artists of the 70s and 80s such as Echo & The Bunnymen and Big Star that find influence in the tracks. Keanu goes on to mention how much he’s liking the band Alvvays as well as the importance of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Psychocandy, while Bret and Robert recount a recent Neil Young show they attended, and then all three recount the time they opened for David Bowie. We also get to hear about their upcoming show at The Roxy and plans for the fall tour, which should eventually cover both coasts.

Listen to Dogstar chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament on Deaf Charlie, Yield, & the Next PJ Album

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Here are the original show notes:

Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the debut album, Catastrophic Metamorphic, that’s just arrived from his side project Deaf Charlie, a collaboration with former Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks. The singer-bassist tells us the duo’s origin story, finding their sound, and stories behind several of the songs. Of course, Ament also gives us some details on the next Pearl Jam album, how advice that Neil Young gave them has applied to the moment, and when the album might make its way out, as well as a bit of talk of the 1998 album, Yield, with its 25th anniversary in mind.

Listen to Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Alan Grier on The Color Purple, Candy Cane Lane, & A Soldier’s Play

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

David Alan Grier joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his work in the latest film version of The Color Purple, as well as working alongside Eddie Murphy for the first time in 30 years in the recently released Candy Cane Lane. The comedy and drama legend tells us how, early on, he based the rhythm of his career off of what he saw Michael Keaton doing in the 80s, what it was like getting to play Santa Claus in the Prime Video film, and the uncomfortable clock costume he wore in the live-on-stage version of Beauty & The Beast. Grier then digs into his role in The Color Purple, a story he had auditioned twice for in the past for the original 1985 film as well as the Broadway version. Grier discusses portraying Shug’s dad, the Rev. Samuel Avery, and what it's like to record the music before acting the role. We also get to hear about joining the cast of A Soldier’s Play for the 3rd time and his next movie, The American Society of Magical Negroes.

Listen to David Alan Grier chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michiel Huisman on Zack Snyder, Rebel Moon, & Game of Thrones

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Michiel Huisman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon, which features a colony on the edge of the galaxy that finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical government, who then dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand. Huisman, who’s spent time in Game of Thrones and The Haunting of Hill House, discusses what it means to act inside of a space opera, finding his “simple farmer” character, and what it's like to act for Zack Snyder. The actor goes on to talk about not getting overwhelmed by the scope of the story, having fun off-camera, and acting opposite Ed Skrein, who he famously replaced in Game of Thrones.

This month, we’re on a mission to spread the word about Kyle Meredith W... far and wide, and you’re our secret weapon. If you love our show as much as we like bringing it to you, we need you to hop over to Apple Podcasts, hit the follow button, and leave us a review. Not only is it a quick and easy way to show your support, but it’ll also give you the chance to win some exclusive Consequence merch. Just follow this link to our Google Form and submit your info along with a screenshot of your review. We’ll be shouting out our winners in December, so make sure to follow and review soon. Thank you for all your support and for helping Kyle Meredith W... grow.

Listen to Michiel Huisman chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gracie Abrams on New Music, Grammy Nomination, & Touring with Taylor Swift

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Gracie Abrams catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her Grammy nomination (Best New Artist), debut album Good Riddance, and the work she’s continuing with Aaron Dessner on her next LP. The singer-songwriter tells us about getting a call from fellow nominee Noah Kahan after hearing the news, how she now hears the record after touring it for a year, and why this set of songs was so much more personal than her earlier work. Abrams also discusses how her writing changed after meeting and working with Dessner, what the next record will sound like, the additional tracks that make up the deluxe edition of Good Riddance, her contribution to The Buccaneers soundtrack, and the heightened experience of opening for Taylor Swift.

Listen to Gracie Abrams chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Niousha Noor on the Weight, Family, and Music of The Persian Version

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Niousha Noor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Persian Version. The film, loosely based on Maryam Keshavarz’s life, also stars Layla Mohammadi and tells the story of a young, gay Iranian-American woman who is often at odds with her family, particularly with her mother, and especially after getting pregnant from a one-night stand with a Hedwig and the Angry Inch actor. The actress discusses how the film focuses on an immigrant family in ways that we don’t usually get to see on screen and the combative relationship between the mother and daughter. Noor also tells us how music plays such a big part of the movie, from 80s pop to 2000s indie rock (Rostam Batmanglij was the music supervisor), how she was an N*SYNC fan back in the day, and that she recorded her own Persian version of Damien Rice’s “Under The Tongue” that she plans to release soon.

Listen to Niousha Noor chat about The Persian Version and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett & Niamh Algar on the Truth, Complication, & Masks in Culprits

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett & Niamh Algar join Kyle Meredith to talk about their roles in the Disney Plus/Hulu series Culprits. The show focuses on a team of specialists who commit a heist, but unlike most movies of this genre, our story kicks off where most crime stories end: after a high-stakes heist, when the crew of elite criminals have gone their separate ways and have tried to leave their old lives behind. Past and present collide when a ruthless assassin starts targeting them one by one. Why are they being stalked, who is behind the mayhem, and will they be able to find one another in time to protect themselves and the people they love?

The actors take us through why they loved the fresh take, but also the importance of the story of a queer family that Stewart-Jarrett’s character is trying to settle down and find normalcy within the aftermath of the crime. Algar also discusses the difficulty of tagging any of these people as good or bad and how she finds truth in her own complicated structure as The Specialist (aka Psycho), while Nathan also takes us inside playing what feels like two different characters, having his garbage truck scene filmed on and off nonstop throughout the whole shoot, and the story behind the masks they had to weird during the heist.

Listen to Nathan Stewart-Jarrett & Niamh Algar sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vince Clarke on Ambient Music, Blade Runner, and Erasure’s Next LP

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Erasure’s Vince Clarke joins Kyle Meredith to talk Songs of Silence, his very first solo album that finds the Erasure (and Depeche Mode and Yaz) legend pointing towards drone and ambient music. The synth-pop artist tells us how the record, almost an accident, came to be, taking inspiration from Blade Runner 2049, and why ambient music is having a real moment right now. Clarke goes on to discuss how his videos give the songs another dimension, adapting an old union folk song, a desire to work with Phillip Glass, and where they are with the next Erasure album.

Listen to Erasure’s Vince Clarke sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julia Michaels & Ben Rice on Soundtracking Wish for Disney’s 100th Anniversary

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Julia Michaels & Ben Rice join Kyle Meredith to discuss scoring Disney’s newest animated feature, Wish. The songwriting duo takes us behind the scenes of what it was like to not only land a Disney soundtrack but on the legendary studio’s 100th anniversary, with the backstory on what led to getting the call and the emotions that came with it. Michaels & Rice go on to tell us how they had to change their typical songwriting style in favor of writing for ensembles and imaginary characters, how they worked alongside composer Dave Mesker, and how they found the various styles used within each song. We also hear about creating songs “I’m A Star,” “Welcome To Rosas,” and “Knowing What I Know Now,” and what Michaels might be up to next.

Listen to Julia Michaels & Ben Rice sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Omar J Dorsey on Acting Alongside Sebastian Maniscalco and Charlie Sheen in Bookie

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Omar J. Dorsey drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about co-starring in Bookie, the new buddy comedy from Chuck Lorre and airing now on Max. Alongside Sebastian Maniscalco, with great cameos from Charlie Sheen and Toby Huss, the series follows two bookies as they grapple with the challenges posed by the imminent legalization of sports betting while navigating through a world of unpredictable clients and a lifestyle that takes them on a rollercoaster journey across every facet of Los Angeles. Dorsey tells us how he got the part, finding his onscreen connection with Sebastian, and the fun of performing a Chuck Lorre script. The Queen Sugar actor also reminisces on what it was like to act opposite Charlie Sheen and ruining takes for the fun of it, but also discusses the dark side of addiction and how it is portrayed throughout each episode. With an ongoing music gag throughout the show, Dorsey reveals his love of yacht rock and hanging with his friend Curtis Harding, as well as taking inspiration for his career from Pablo Piccaso.

Listen to Omar J. Dorsey sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stacey Kent on Recording Fan Favorites and Why We Love Waltzes & Sad Songs

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Stacey Kent joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Summer Me, Winter Me, her new album that collects songs fans had requested at her live show over the years but had never recorded. The jazz vocalist discusses how the rag-tag group of songs still makes up an album that flows, why she loves the ephemeral quality of playing live, and what new bits she found in these decades-old songs. Kent also tells us why she recorded two different versions of “Ne Me Quitte Pa”, the changes that “Postcard Lover” has gone through over the past decade, and why we love a waltz and a sad song.

Listen to Stacey Kent sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rosanne Cash on The Wheel, Singing with The National, & Covering Lou Reed

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Rosanne Cash joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 30th anniversary of The Wheel, the 1993 album that kicked off a second chapter of her career. The singer-songwriter tells us about getting her masters back from Sony, what it was like to make this record as her life was in a complete upheaval, and the beauty of an album that has an artist’s back up against the wall. Cash goes on to discuss the scene of musicians she found in early 90s New York, having director Mary Lambert helm the video for The Wheel, and the Austin City Limits and Columbia Record Radio Hour live sets that fill out the anniversary edition, which that latter of those featured backup vocals from David Byrne on one song. As for the present day, Rosanne also reveals how she’ll be reimagining some of the songs for the upcoming Reinventing The Wheel tour, and gives us the story on singing with The National on their new song “Crumble,” her plans to have Matt Berninger sing on a track of her own for an upcoming release, and that she’s covered Lou Reed’s “Magician” for an upcoming tribute album.

Listen to Rosanne Cash sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kate Siegel on Looks, Sounds, and Drama of The Fall of the House of Usher

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Kate Siegel catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in the Mike Flanagan-created The Fall of the House of Usher, a Netflix miniseries that is loosely based on various works by Edgar Allan Poe and tells the downfall of a family, a corrupt pharmaceutical company, and a mysterious woman plaguing the characters as they disappear one by one. Alongside Siegel, the ensemble cast also features Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood, Mary McDonnell, Henry Thomas, Rahul Kohli, and Mark Hamill. The actress takes us through the “necessity of pain” that weaves throughout the story, basing her look off of Mirage from The Incredibles, and finding the mood of Camille through Doja Cat’s “Won’t Bite”. Siegel also recounts the team’s need to reshoot a big chunk of the show after Frank Langella was fired after a misconduct investigation and replaced with Greenwood as the patriarch, as well as what it was like to film her death scene, coming up with her own backstory, and becoming friends with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross through their work on the score.

Listen to Kate Seigel sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shelley Hennig on Playing Drunk, Absurd Moments in Nudity, & Her Dolly Parton Action Theme Song

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Shelley Hennig joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Obliterated, out now on Netflix. The series, which also stars Nick Zano, C. Thomas Howell, and Lori Petty, showcases an elite special forces team who, after thinking they stopped a nuclear threat on Vegas, decides to party hard with booze and drugs, only to find out after everyone is good and sloshed that the bomb they neutralized was fake. Cue the action and the hilarity. The actress discusses the return of absurd moments in action/comedy, not overplaying being drunk, and having to wear the same outfit for six months. Hennig, who is also known for her long run in Teen Wolf, talks about intimacy coordinators and sex scenes, acting alongside C. Thomas Howell and Lori Petty, which Dolly Parton classic would be her action hero theme song, and becoming a country music fan after starring in music videos for Marren Morris and The Band Perry.

Listen to Shelley Hennig frontman Sam Nelson Harris sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

McG on Body Switch Movies, His 90s Music Videos, & Having Weezer In His New Movie

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

McG joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix film, Family Switch. The movie, which stars Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, and a lineup of great cameos, finds a chance encounter with an astrological reader (Rita Moreno) that causes the Walkers to wake up to a full body switch between all of the members of the family. The director tells us why he wanted to add to the canon of body switch movies like Vise Versa and Freaky Friday, what it was like to workshop with the actors for each of them to play against their age, and having Jennifer Garner cook for everyone at her home in order to bring them all closer together. McG, who got his start making some of the biggest music videos of the 90s and 2000s for Korn, Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray, Barenaked Ladies, and tons of others, discusses who that part of his career still influences what he does now, how he got those incredible colors that became part of his calling card, and how he got Weezer to be in this movie, as well as the cover song jam session they had with Ed Helms.

Listen to McG sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sam Nelson on Aquaman 2, Favorite Soundtracks, & the Next X Ambassadors Album

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new single, "Deep End," which serves as the credit music in the new Aquaman 2: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The hit-making singer-songwriter discusses writing for the Jason Momoa-starring superhero movie, as well as what draws him to write for films (the band has also been featured on the soundtracks to Transformers, The Call of the Wild, and Suicide Squad, among others), his favorite movie soundtracks, and being pushed to include more aquatic references. Harris goes on to dig into the band's current collaborative series, Eg - Season 2, the debut solo album that just released, and the news of a new X Ambassadors record that should be out by April.

Listen to X Ambassadors frontman Sam Nelson Harris sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chicago’s Lee Loughnane on Christmas Hits, Beatles Classics, & Upcoming Tour with Earth, Wind, & Fire

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Chicago ’s Lee Loughnane joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the legendary band’s new holiday collection, Greatest Christmas Hits. The trumpeter discusses the group’s success with their three Xmas records and what kicked it off 25 years ago on the first one, how they give so many classics their Chicago sound, and co-writing the original song “A Child’s Prayer”. Loughnane goes on to talk about covering The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” and what he thinks of the new song “Now and Then,” how they plan their live shows and tour, and next summer’s double bill with Earth, Wind, and Fire.

Listen to Chicago ’s Lee Loughnane sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills on the Electronics, Mystery, & Difficult Circumstances of 1998’s Up

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 25th-anniversary edition of Up, their first post-Bill Berry album that found the Athens band trying out a new electronic-based sound. The bassist/songwriter discusses the difficult circumstances in which the LP was created, how they found the sound, and the stories behind songs “Airportman,” “Sad Professor,” “Daysleeper,” and “Hope”. Mills goes on to talk about why they decided not to include the demos on this deluxe package, while also confirming that there are “plenty of unheard songs in the vault.” The two also chat about the band’s recent resurgence in the popular zeitgeist, from covers from The Monkees Mickey Dolenz and Soccer Mommy to the use of their music on TV series The Bear. We also get a little-known story about remixing their debut album Murmur after I.R.S. tried to give it the 80s sound that was in vogue at the time.

Listen to R.E.M.’s Mike Mills sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Goosebump’s Isa Briones & Ana Yi Puig on Fresh Nostalgia, Trauma, and a 90’s Soundtrack

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Isa Briones & Ana Yi Puig join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Goosebumps series, out now on Disney+ and Hulu. This latest iteration finds the popular R.L. Stine books given a fresh take and a bit more of an adult storyline, following a group of five high schoolers who embark on a shadowy and twisted journey to investigate the tragic passing three decades earlier of a teen named Harold Biddle — while also unearthing dark secrets from their parents’ past. Alongside Briones and Puig, the series also stars Zach Morris, Miles McKenna, Will Price, Rachael Harris, Justin Long, Rob Huebel, and Jonathan Silverman, among others. The actresses discuss bringing a fresh take to the reboot, allowing for nostalgia while creating their own version, and making sure there are still easter eggs connecting us to the original series. Briones and Puig also talk about the trauma bonding these characters go through, what they inherit from their parents, and how when even being chased by a ghost demon, they’re still able to form a love triangle. Of course, the soundtrack is also a big topic with its heavy 90s throwback featuring R.E.M, Radiohead, Soundgarden, and Elastica next to artists like Courtney Barnet and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Listen to Isa Briones & Ana Yi Puig sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Francis Lawrence on the Music, Rebellion, & Extra Footage of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Francis Lawrence joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, the prequel that stars Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler and serves as an origin story to villain Coriolanus Snow and takes place 64 years before the Jennifer Lawrence-starring run of the story. The director, who was also behind Catching Fire and both Mockingjays, discusses how music has a much bigger focus this time around, working with Dave Cobb to bring the songs to life, and casting Rachel Zegler, who performs the hell out of them on screen, as well as getting to hear about the origins of “The Hanging Tree,” which Jennifer Lawrence famously sang before. Lawrence also tells us what it was like to tell a story where we know - at least somewhat - how it will end, along with the reflections of bigger social and political themes that serve as its undercurrent. Rounding out the main cast are Jason Schwartzman, Viola Davis, and Peter Dinklage, all of whom give incredible performances, and Lawrence even tips us off that there are “hours” of extra footage from Schwartzman’s time in front of the camera.

Listen to Francis Lawrence sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamliton Kennedy on Anti-Vaxxers, Disinformation, and a Shot In The Arm

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy join Kyle Meredith to discuss the new documentary, Shot In The Arm, which takes a look at the "anti-vax" movement, both before but especially during the COVID outbreak, and the disinformation that threatens our future. Kennedy, the writer and director, talks about originally working on a piece about the 2019 measles outbreak before transitioning to what was happening in 2020, while deGrasse Tyson digs into the social contract we as a society have - or should have - with one another. The three also bat around the idea of a versus mentality that's currently gripping the country, why people are led astray by disinformation, and how history usually has a way of showing us where we need to go. Neil and Scott also touch on the music in the film, from the Wilco song that gives the documentary its title, to how David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” speaks for the bigger themes and hopes.

Listen to Neil deGrasse Tyson and Scott Hamilton Kennedy sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dolly Parton on Classic Rock, Classic Costumes, & Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rufus Wainwright on Opera, Taylor Swift, and 20 Years of Want

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Rufus Wainwright joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of Want, his double album (when parts one and two are combined) that found himself becoming more of his true self on record. The interview was recorded at the Hell or Highwater bar in Louisville, KY the day before Wainwright performed the songs with the Louisville Orchestra, so the two discuss what lends this particular album to an orchestral arrangement and why the album was always meant to be played that way, as well as a look back at that period in his career as an artist with three successful albums in a row. The multi-genre singer-songwriter also digs into the operas that he’s written, having been a fan of opera since his teen years, while he also considers why so many other artists continue to make the same songs over and over, all the while trying to figure out why his daughter likes Taylor Swift so much.

Listen to Rufus Wainwright sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gavin Rossdale on Bush’s Greatest Hits, Favorite B-Sides, and A New Album

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Gavin Rossdale catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new best-of from Bush, Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023. The alt-rock legend discusses the band’s popular resurgence, compares the 90s lineup of the band to the relaunched 2010s version, and the new single, “Nowhere To Go But Everywhere,” that arrives on the compilation. Rossdale also considers the band’s b-sides, his preference for the Mouth remix from the soundtrack to American Werewolf In Paris, and why they chose to cover The Beatles’ “Come Together”. We also hear his thoughts on the Las Vegas venue The Sphere that U2 launched a residency in and how it might challenge artists to rethink their live show, as well as news on Bush’s next record, which could be done by the summer.

Listen to Gavin Rossdale sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Johnny Marr on His Favorite Guitars, Solo Cuts, & Signature Sound

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Johnny Marr catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new best-of collection, Spirit Pour, as well as his new book, Marr’s Guitars. The legendary singer/guitarist tells us how the book came to tell his life story through the instruments featured in the pages, lending some of his best guitars to Radiohead, Oasis, and New Order, and the one he bought while in Louisville that he named after Muhammad Ali. Marr goes on to discuss his signature sound, a preference to write from feeling, what he sees as the defining traits of the past ten years and his love of Tom Petty and Blondie’s best-of collections.

Listen to Johnny Marr sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Everclear’s Art Alexakis on the Adversity, Youth, & Rallying Cries of Their New Live LP

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Everclear singer-songwriter Art Alexakis joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new live album, Live At The Whiskey A Go Go. The frontman starts by proclaiming that he’s done with making albums and plans to concentrate more on singles and live releases before the conversation turns to his history of writing lyrics that seem to narrate a much bigger story throughout their catalog, lyrics that include plenty of easter eggs for longtime fans. Alexakis gives the backstories on “Father of Mine” and “Local God,” the latter written for Baz Lurman’s Romeo + Juliet, and why “Nervous and Weird” and “Fire Maple Song,” both from the band’s debut LP World of Noise, still excite and resonate with him. The live album also includes two new studio cuts at the end, “Year of the Tiger” and “Sing Away,” which features his own daughter in the music video, leading the conversation to consider how his penchant for writing with the hardships of youth, and his own battles, have lead to many of the relatable moments found in some of his biggest hits. Further on, Art also says that he’d like to see deluxe editions of Sparkle & Fade and Songs For An American movie for their upcoming anniversaries, as well as the type of new releases that he’s looking forward to making.

Listen to Everclear singer-songwriter Art Alexakis sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paul Rodgers on Arethan Franklin’s Approval, Blues Classics, & His New Solo LP

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 04:59:42 +0000

Paul Rodgers joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Midnight Rose, the legendary singer’s first album of originals in over twenty years. The Bad Company / Free frontman discusses the simplicity in his favorite records, the blues music that influenced so many of his generation, and getting a nod of approval from Aretha Franklin. Rodgers also tells us how the song “Take Love” has roots from his time fronting Queen in the 2000s, before heading back to 1983’s Cut Loose (his first solo LP) and how it arrived in the aftermath of Bad Company’s breakup and the death of his friend, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, as well as why he chose to re-record the Cut Loose track “Live In Peace” with Jimmy Page in their band The Firm.

Listen to Paul Rodgers sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Kills on Witchy Songs, Church Studios, & Godless Spirituals

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Kills drop by to catch up with Kyle Meredith about their latest album, God Games. Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince take us through the challenges they put in place for themselves, including playing instruments they had never played before and staying away from the ones they’re known for, as well as the magic in naivety. Jamie then dives into recording “Godless Spirituals” in a church studio, one they preferred to stay deep in the depths of the dark basement studio rooms, along with the time of year when Los Angeles starts to feel “witchy,” while Alison describes the strange feelings in the country during the pandemic that led to the song “301”. The two also look back on the 2003 album Keep On Your Mean Side and consider how this new set might speak to that debut LP, as well as their place in the fabric of the 2000s music scene.

Listen to The Kills sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Yates & Lawrence Grey on Pain Hustlers, Emily Blunt, & Harry Potter

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

David Yates & Lawrence Grey join Kyle Meredith to talk about the film, Pain Hustlers (out now on Netflix), which tells the story of Liza Drake (Emily Blunt), a blue-collar single mom who has just lost her job and is at the end of her rope when a chance meeting with pharmaceutical sales rep played by Chris Evans puts her on an upwards trajectory economically - but dubious path ethically - as she becomes entangled in a dangerous racketeering scheme. Dealing with her increasingly unhinged boss (Andy Garcia), the worsening medical condition of her daughter (Chloe Coleman), and a growing awareness of the devastation the company is causing forces Liza to examine her choices and ultimately gives a revealing look at what some people do out of desperation and others do out of greed. The director and producer discuss why they wanted to take on a story about the fentanyl epidemic and how this movie shows us a look behind the curtain of Big Pharma, as told through the sales reps. Grey, who also produced the Steven Soderbergh-directed The Laundromat, tells us how some of the most outlandish parts of the story came from real life, while Yates talks about directing Emily Blunt as a complicated hero/villain and how her character is already resonating with viewers. Yates, who famously directed the final four Harry Potter films as well as the Fantastic Beasts trilogy, discusses what it was like to leave the World of Wizardry to get back to a more point-and-shoot style of filmmaking.

Listen to David Yates & Lawrence Grey sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Boy Named Banjo on Late Night Driving Bands, Whiskey Songs, & New Music

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Boy Named Banjo joined Kyle Meredith backstage at the Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville, KY in an interview originally recorded for Fender Premium Audio and Nissan Trucks. The band dug into their major label debut album, Dusk, which arrives a decade after their first, self-released LP, The Tanglewood Sessions, and what the evolution of their sound and songwriting has looked like in hindsight. Barton Davies, William Reames, Willard Logan, Sam McCullough, and Ford Garrard discuss the album’s tale of the stages of a relationship and how the record is a part one of a bigger release, mixing the album with car speakers and driving in mind, and their favorite artists to listen to on late night drives, including The Killers, Eagles, Motorhead, Underoath, & Sugarloaf. The Nashville-based band also talks about why whiskey plays a big part in their music, the story behind their latest single, “Something ‘Bout A Sunset,” and how Mike Dirnt of Green Day inspired one member to pick up a Fender bass.

Listen to Boy Named Banjo sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Japanese House on Linklater’s Boyhood, Joni Michell’s Tuning, and Covering ABBA

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Japanese House joins Kyle Meredith to discuss the new LP, In The End It Always Does. Amber Bain digs into the revealing nature of their songs, taking inspiration from 101 Dalmations and Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, and how the record came from much of what she was reading. Bain also talks about Joni Mitchell’s influence on her melodies and guitar tunings, and why she chose to cover ABBA’s Super Trouper in a live show.

Listen to The Japanese House sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Killers’ Brandon Flowers on Greatest Hits, Solo Albums & Hanging with Eddie Vedder

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Killers’ Brandon Flowers joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s upcoming best-of collection. The frontman tells us how their new single, "Your Side of Town," is a nod to the music of his teenage years, and goes on to dish on the vault of unreleased songs that the band has accumulated over the years, as well as how they chose which tracks would make the new compilation. Flowers also discusses what attracts him to writing about the type of characters that populated last year’s Pressure Machine, the role of religion in his lyrics, and how he’s working on a record that might end up being a new solo album. We also hear how his musical North Stars have changed and about talking with Eddie Vedder about Kenny Rogers.

Listen to The Killers’ Brandon Flowers sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lessons In Chemistry’s Courtney McBroom on 1950s Food & Brie Larson’s Cooking

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Cooking author and chef Courtney McBroom joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Apple TV limited series, Lessons In Chemistry, which stars Brie Larson as a chemist in the 1950s constantly having to prove herself against a male-dominated field, eventually finding an easier route and use for her skills as the host of a cooking show. McBroom tells us about consulting on a show like this, what the food of the 1950s was generally defined by, and how Larson is also a great cook in real life. She also dissects Larson’s character arch from cooking with her scientific mind to eventually learning more about using her heart to connect with the people around her, as well as treating the food as a character and catalyst, and which decade she has the most fun emulating in her own cooking.

Listen to Courtney McBroom sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett on the Bridge Between Punk & Americana and His New Guitar Podcast

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Foo Fighters' guitarist Chris Shiflett catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into his latest solo album, Lost At Sea. The Foo Fighters guitarist discusses his history with Americana and country rock music, how he finds the most interesting guitar playing coming from country music, and bands like Social Distortion and X being the bridge between punk and Americana. Shiflett goes on to tell us how his days in No Use For A Name had an influence on one of the new songs and how his sobriety played a part in another, as well as the guests he has lined up for his new podcast, Shredding With Shifty, including Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell.

Listen to Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liz Phair on 90s Mythology, Unreleased Music, & Her Next Album and Memoir

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Liz Phair catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 30th anniversary of Exile In Guyville and touring the classic 90s touchstone with an immersive live story that spotlights the LP’s ties with The Rolling Stones’ Exile on Mainstreet. The indie legend discusses the overwhelming mythology created around her early days, fighting criticism to keep control of her artistic vision, and the piles of unreleased material from that era. Phair goes on to further dig into how she wanted to give voice and character to the women in the original Rolling Stones album, as well as how her next memoir will focus on that specific time in her life, and the progress she’s made on a new record.

Listen to Liz Phair sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Silverman on Comedy Albums, Songwriting, & Remembering Scott Hutchison

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Sarah Silverman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new comedy album, Someone You Love, which started as a special that can be seen on Max, with the vinyl version arriving Dec. 15 via Thirty Tigers. The comedian/actress/musician discusses some of her favorite comedy albums from the likes of Steve Martin, Brian Regan, and Robin Williams, to loving Broadway cast recordings when she was growing up, as well as her preference between CDs and vinyl. Silverman also talks about the songwriting side of her talents, such as when she wrote a song for Howard Stern that she performed with The Chicks’ Natalie Maines, the piano ballad “Something To Tell You” that can heard at the end of the new special, as well as knowing the late Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit (Sarah performed on the tribute album Tiny Changes), and her returning podcast that has become a beacon to fans looking for an ear or some help and advice.

Listen to Sarah Silverman sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duff McKagan on Bob Dylan’s Approval, Stone Gossard’s Archiving, & Playing with Iggy Pop

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Duff McKagan joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest solo album, Lighthouse. The Guns N’ Roses bassist talks about how seeing small-town America while touring informed the latest set, as well as which song is an ode to The Vibrators, which song his bandmate Slash ended up on, and what it was like to get a major compliment from Bob Dylan about his lyrics. McKagan goes on to discuss teaming up with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard’s record label Loosegroove to release his pre-GnR material, playing with Iggy Pop, and how he still loves being part of his main act.

Listen to Duff McKagan sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Felicia Day on Redemption Stories, British Humor, & Trashing the 2000s

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Felicia Day joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new Audible Original series, Third Eye, a comedy love letter to sci-fi and fantasy that tells the story of Laurel, a “Chosen One” wizard still grappling with the fallout of failing a decade earlier in her fight with an ultimate evil villain and also features the voices of Neil Gaiman, Wil Wheaton, Sean Astin, Lily Pichy, Danny Pudi, Alan Tudyk, London Hughes, Christopher Judge, and “Weird” Al Yankovic. The actress/writer tells how she originally envisioned a TV show to follow up her series, The Guild, that reflected parts of her own life where she felt like a failure who didn’t live up to professional expectations, why she prefers darker British-style comedy to self-satisfying American, and making “a grim fantasy.” The two then nerd out on the Easter eggs, inside jokes, and how she chose which language to use for the spells cast by the characters, as well as the music she was listening to while creating the story (Trey Anastasio, Unknown Mortal orchestra, First Aid Kit), and why its so easy to trash the 2000s.

Listen to Felicia Day chat about the “grim fantasy” of Third Eye and more above, or watch below via YouTube. Please also take a moment to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Susan Tedeschi on Playing Her Prom, Grunge Inspirations, & Secret Punk Aspirations

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Susan Tedeschi joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 25th-anniversary edition of Just Won’t Burn. The Tedeschi Trucks member tells how this is the album that kickstarted her career, why she found herself attracted to the blues, and how that genre was finding its own mainstream crossover success in the 90s. Tedeschi goes on to reveal how Led Zeppelin and grunge music inspired some of her darker songs, the time she once played her own high school prom, how she privately wants to make a punk album, and the fun Tedeschi Trucks Band had made last year’s concept album, I Am The Moon.

Listen to Susan Tedeschi sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh Radnor on Breakup Albums, Funeral Songs, & His Debut Solo Album

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Josh Radnor joins Kyle Meredith to discuss his debut solo album, Eulogy: Volume I. The How I Met Your Mother and Fleishman Is in Trouble actor retraces his steps of becoming a songwriter during his collaboration with Ben Lee, writing a breakup album, and the parts of himself he was able to deconstruct through the lyrics. Radnor also talks about his favorite breakup albums, including classics from Joni Mitchell and Damien Rice, being inspired by a Leonard Cohen documentary, and his plans for a more lo-fi Vol. 2.

Listen to Josh Radnor sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kristin Hersh on Clear Pond Road, Nick At Nite, & Signs That Give Our Lives Direction

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Kristin Hersh catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest solo album, Clear Pond Road. The Throwing Muses leader tells us about trashing an album she was working on prior to this new set, how the title comes from a sign she found in a junk shop and how it gave her direction, as well as the generally strong sense of place the LP focuses on, especially New Orleans and Southern California. Hersh also discusses how she writes songs to discover something for herself, her love of classic Nick At Nite like Bewitched (which she named a new song after) and Leave It To Beaver, how she once played an Australian show under a big tree that she thought was supposed to be a club, and how the guitar she picks up dictates whether the song will end up as a solo cut or with Throwing Muses of 50 Foot Wave.

Listen to Kristin Hersh sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LANY on Personal Lyrics, Parenthood, & Why They Love U2 and Coldplay

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

LANY joined Kyle Meredith to dig into their 5th album, A Beautiful Blur. Paul Klein and Jake Goss take us through writing opening cut XXL just out of lockdown, leaning into the sound of their musical heroes such as U2 and Coldplay, and Paul’s ability to speak to so many people while being entirely personal within his lyrics. The duo also discuss why they changed their album title at the last minute, what it’s been like for Jake to be doing this as a dad for the first time, and what the most important result they hope for out of each album.

Listen to LANY sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Physical’s Annie Weisman on Sheila Rubin’s Redemption & the Big 80’s Soundtrack

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Physical creator & showrunner Annie Weisman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about wrapping up the Apple TV+ series that stars Rose Byrne as Sheila Rubin, the quietly tormented housewife in '80s San Diego who takes control of her life after finding an exercise group. Weisman talks about the vision she carried about how the show would find its conclusion and what it was like to create and spend time with a flawed character in search of redemption, as well as setting the story in the 80s that was still completely unkind toward women. The veteran writer also dishes on Dierdre Friel’s character Greta and her importance to the story, how the series looks at the loneliness of ambition, and, of course, the big 80s soundtrack that carries throughout the episodes.

Listen to “Physical” creator & showrunner Annie Weisman sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Expend4bles Team on New Action Heroes, Big Stunts, & a Rockin’ Soundtrack

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Director Scott Waugh and producer Les Weldon join Kyle Meredith to talk about Expend4bles, the 4th installment of the series known for having an all-star cast of action-hero legends. The team discusses why it was time to relaunch the franchise after a decade while making up for fan disappointment from the 3rd movie, how the story mirrors some of our real-life news cycles, dreaming up this set’s big stunts, and the soundtrack that features Kaleo, Thin Lizzy, and Blue Oyster Cult. We also get to hear about the new, younger cast that makes their debut, which includes "50 Cent", Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, and Randy Couture alongside series regulars Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren, as well as new team lead Andy García. The two also reveal if they’re thinking about a 5th film and if there’s a wishlist of who to include.

Listen to Director Scott Waugh and producer Les Weldon sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Breeders on 30 Years of Last Splash, J Mascis-Assist, & Kim Deal Solo Album

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Breeders sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 30th-anniversary edition of Last Splash. Kim Deal, Kelley Deal, Josephine Wiggs, and Jim Macpherson discuss the work that went into making the indie classic, including the near-mythological amount of experimentation, and how The Weird 90s opened the door for their unlikely single “Cannonball” to be a worldwide hit. The band also recalls the story of how they thought they had lost the original analog tapes before an industry friend helped them locate a secondary version that would also unearth the previously unreleased “Go Man Go” and an alternate version of their hit single “Divine Hammer” that featured Dinosaur Jr’s J. Mascis on lead vocals. As for what’s next, the band tells us that Kim Deal has a solo album lined up as well as tour dates with Belly, which of course opens the door for former member Tanya Donlley to join them on stage.

Listen to The Breeders sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Morning Show’s Executive Producers on Season 3’s Drama, Music, & New Cast

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Executive producers of The Morning Show, Lauren Neustadter & Michael Ellenberg join Kyle Meredith to talk about season 3 of the Apple TV+ series. The two paint the big pictures that this new season sets out to tell: Alex (Jennifer Aniston) and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) finally achieving their dreams while their company UBA crumbles around them to reflect the world we’re living in while the secrets and ambitions keep our favorite characters in a constant state of unpredictability. We’re also let in on why they brought in Jon Hamm, Tig Notaro, and Nicole Beharie and what their characters bring to the story, how they hear from real morning shows about what the series gets right, the music that identifies the cast, and hopes for a fourth season.

Listen to Executive producers of The Morning Show, Lauren Neustadter & Michael Ellenberg sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Baroness’ John Baizley on Finding His Way, Tolerating Pop, & Seeing Sonic Youth and Nirvana Live

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Baroness’ John Baizley joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new album, Stone. The frontman discusses his penchant for short album titles in the likes of the first four Led Zeppelin albums, how his lyrics tell his own personal story with hopes that it relates to everyone’s own personal stories, and using genre and melody to get his point across. Baizley goes on to compliment Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, and Radiohead’s strong sense of self, seeing Sonic Youth and Nirvana as his first and second live shows, and finding his way after “being entirely lost” while making this new LP.

Listen to Baroness sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Corey Taylor on Slipknot’s Hooks, Bowie’s Foresight, & Plans for Famous Monsters

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Corey Taylor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his sophomore solo album, CMF2. The Slipknot and Stone Sour singer discusses the genre-defying set, writing on mandolin for the first time, and his admiration for David Bowie and Trent Reznor’s courage and career foresight. Taylor also gives a hat tip to Ray Lamontagne and Ani DiFranco for inspiring the acoustic side of his music world, and dissects Slipknot's penchant for hooks and where he continues to get his anger from, before then letting us know his plans for the legendary magazine Famous Monsters, which he recently bought, which include a semi-annual magazine and movies under the banner.

Listen to Corey Taylor sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael C. Hall & Princess Goes on Driving Music, Mysterious Lyrics, & Keytar Solos

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum joins Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest release, Come Of Age. The band that’s fronted by actor Michael C. Hall,(Dexter, Six Feet Under), and also features Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie) and Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood), discuss how the accidental formation of the group has led their musical direction and the more experimental avenues they are able to explore while still producing what sounds like their most radio-friendly set yet. Hall goes on to tell us about the mythical lyrics behind several of the tracks, how the song “Glasswing” came out of an internal argument, and how the record makes for really great driving music.

Listen to Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laufey on From The Start, Pop Leaning Jazz, & Working with Dan Wilson

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Laufey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new LP, Bewitched. The Icelandic singer-songwriter tells us her journey of finding jazz after growing up in a classical environment, the story that this new set tells, and how she thinks of the record as a musical based on independence and love. Laufey goes on to discuss her experience at the Berkeley School of Music and the importance of understanding the business of music as an artist, as well as the runaway success of her single “From The Start,” working with Dan Wilson on a co-write, and writing a letter to her 13-year-old self to say that things are going to get a whole lot better.

Listen to Laufey sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andy Taylor on Recovering From Pop, David Bowie’s Death, & Duran Duran’s Lost Reportage LP

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ratboys’ Julia Steiner on Loss, Acceptance, & Making Noise For the Ones You Love

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Ratboys’ Julia Steiner joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's latest album, The Window. The Louisville-raised lead singer reminisces about interning for Meredith in the early part of her career and the artists that were interviewed during that time (St. Vincent and Nada Surf come to mind) before turning the attention to teaming up with former Death Cab For Cutie member Chris Walla to help produce this new LP in Seattle, and how the album carries a certain bit of nostalgia and looking back within the lyrics. Steiner goes on to talk about the background of songs like the title track and opening number “Making Noise for the Ones You Love” and how they both deal with loss, as well as finding peace by the end of the set, and the uncharacteristic music they listened to while recording, including acts like Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, and The Roches.

Listen to Ratboys’ Julia Steiner sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Westlife on Pure Pop Music, Billy Joel Vibes, & Their First North American Tour

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Westlife sit down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their first North American tour in their 25-year career. Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, & Shane Filan talk about their reaction to having the dates immediately sell out, the advice that Simon Cowell gave them early on, and how their latest album Wild Dreams finds them getting back to a pure pop music sound. The Irish group also tells us what it has been like to work with the younger songwriters who grew up on their music, the massive success that covering “You Raise Me Up” afforded them, finding a Billy Joel-vibe on their song “Magic,” and what they see in K-Pop and current pop trends.

Listen to Westlife sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tommy Stinson on The Replacements’ Tim, Playing with X’s John Doe, & Lorde’s Swinging Party Cover

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Tommy Stinson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new deluxe edition of The Replacements classic 1985 album, Tim, as well as his debut release with new band Cowboys In The Campfire. The singer-songwriter and bass guitarist gives us the background on the new project, taking inspiration from artists like Conway Twitty and Tanya Tucker, and having X’s John Doe guest on the album. We then turn our attention to the Tim reissue, which he admits to the band reluctantly getting behind, and tells us why he’s not crazy about releasing demos, but also the myth vs reality of the infamous Alex Chilton sessions and what it was like hearing Lorde cover the band’s Swingin Party.

Listen to Tommy Stinson sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison on Stop Making Sense & the Healing Process of Reuniting

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense, which not only just had a deluxe edition vinyl set released, but will see the Jonathan Demme film make its way back to theaters and IMAX thanks to a new deal with A24. Harrison tells us how the deal was made and what it took to get the four members back on stage for Q&As around the film, as well as the new Dolby Atmos remix, what he learned from Brian Eno in regards to technology in music, and the rehearsals behind the legendary performance. We also get to hear about why Talking Heads considered themselves one of the best bands in the world at their peak, how talking with the original members has been a healing process, why he doesn’t produce many artists any longer, and his upcoming projects, which includes a show about The Runarounds as a spinoff of The Outer Banks.

Listen to Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani on Being Mary Tyler Moore, Nick At Nite, & Verzuz

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani join Kyle Meredith to discuss the new Emmy-nominated documentary, Being Mary Tyler Moore, out now on Max. The producers talk about telling a dual story of Mary’s life as well as how her actions changed the conversation around women in America in the 60s and 70s, her private battles outside of celebrity, and being a reluctant hero of a movement at times in her life. Waithe, who has also written for and starred in Master of None, Ready Player One, and The Chi, recalls finding the show through Nickelodeon’s Nick At Nite and parallels Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ own career ascension to Moore’s, while Rajani gives us the update on the duo’s next documentary, which chronicles Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s lockdown-producing Verzuz series while also telling the story of turning to Black music for comfort in turbulent times.

Listen to Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Idina Menzel on Reclaiming and Reframing What It Means to Be a Drama Queen

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Idina Menzel joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Drama Queen, her first album of new material since 2016’s self-titled LP. The Broadway legend, who’s also starring in Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah with Adam Sandler, tells us why she wanted to make a disco-inspired record and looking towards Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, and Cher as inspirations, working with Nile Rodgers and Jake Shears, and the forthcoming nature that her songwriting partners appreciate. Menzel also reveals the stories behind “Make Me Hate Me,” “Move,” and “Beast” and why it was important for her to reclaim and reframe what being a drama queen means coming from someone who says there’s no need to apologize for having big, intense emotions.

Listen to Idina Menzel sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Hives on Youth, Maturity, & The Hottest Show They’ve Ever Played

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Hives join Kyle Meredith to talk about The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, their first album in 11 years. Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson tell us about how depressing it was to not have any new material, how this LP might speak to their 30th anniversary, and the desire to keep creating music that felt like youth more than maturity. The Swedish rockers also give us the stories behind “Bogus Operandi” and “The Bomb,” playing a 110-degree show in Italy and getting a major compliment from The Drums.

Listen to The Hives chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the interview on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barry Manilow on Electronic Music, Broadway, & 50th Anniversary of his Debut

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Barry Manilow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his current tour, album anniversaries, and upcoming releases. The legendary singer tells us about the money he donates to high school music programs on each stop of his tour, his love of melodies and how that was the cause of his success as a commercial jingle writer, and his love of electronic artists Underworld, Fat Boy Slim, and Claptone. Manilow also discusses his most recent record “Night Songs II,” his musical “Harmony,” which is finally premiering on Broadway, and the stories behind his debut album (which turns 50 this year) and Manilow Sings Sinatra (which turns 25). We also get to hear about his next projects, which include a pop album and a Christmas album.

Listen to Barry Manilow sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cory Finley on Landscape With Invisible Hand, 1950s American Television, & the Dark Future of A.I.

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Cory Finley joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new movie, Landscape With Invisible Hand, which finds an occupying alien species' bureaucratic rule and advanced technology that leaves most of Earth impoverished and unemployed, while two teenagers hatch a risky plan to ensure their families' futures. The director/screenwriter discusses why he chose to adapt the MT Anderson book, the sci-fi movies of the 80s and indie cinema of the 90s that influenced him, and casting the movie with Tiffany Haddish, Kylie Rogers, Asante Blackk, and Josh Hamilton. Finley also digs into why the aliens are obsessed with 1950s’s American television, how own dark view of the future and A.I., and the music and Michael Abels score that soundtracks the film.

Listen to Cory Finley chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

They Cloned Tyrone Filmmakers on Clones, Conspiracies, & Erykah Badu’s New Version of Tyrone

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier join Kyle Meredith to talk about the movie They Cloned Tyrone, which follows three friends as they discover and ultimately uncover an underground government cloning operation running experiments in the midst of their town and stars Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, and John Boyega. The filmmakers, who co-wrote the movie while Taylor directed, talk about the feelings they had of helming their first major picture, the fun of world building and coming up with the small and specific character traits of the clones, and watching fans make their own art after watching. The duo also talk about the underlying messages of the story, from unmentioned references to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, along with why its fun to write about conspiracies and capers, as well as the music of the film calling back to 70’s & 80s funk and r&b, and how they got Erykah Badu to re-record “Tyrone”.

Listen to Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the conversation on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Madison Beer on the Music of the 60s, Personal Growth, & Being Inspired by The Beatles

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Madison Beer joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Silence Between Songs. The pop star discusses her growth through therapy and self-care, her attraction to the music of the 60s, and which song on the new collection was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yesterday”. Beer also tells us how she developed the LP and making sure it stands as an album in the classic sense, writing about her brother Ryder, and how the album title applied to her life.

Listen to Madison Beer chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the interview on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tom Harper and Matthias Schweighöfer on Gal Godot’s Heart of Stone, A.I., & Classic Needle Drops

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

With Heart of Stone now on Netflix director Tom Harper and actor Matthias Schweighöfer sit down with Kyle Meredith to dig into the Gal Gadot-starring action film. The two discuss how the movie reflects our current conversations around A.I. and how they both see it’s encroachment on the future of their professions, as well as the more intimate acting Schweighöfer was able to do in contrast with the action happening around Gadot. Mattias also lets us in on what he’d like to see as his character’s action sequence song (hint: It’s a Rod Stewart classic), while Harper divulges on how Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is” ended up backdropping one of the funnier scenes. And with the obvious question hanging in the air, we also hear thoughts on if they want this to be a franchise, and if so, what that means for a slow motion action scene with Mattias in the future.

Listen to Tom Harper and actor Matthias Schweighöfer sit chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: The Band's Robbie Robertson

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 02:07:08 +0000

In the wake of The Band's Robbie Robertson passing away on August 9th, we're honoring his memory be releasing this 2019 episode of Kyle Meredith With... Robertson's family, who were with him when he died, said this in a statement through his management: "Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon,” the statement continued. “In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Six Nations of the Grand River to support the building of their new cultural center.”

Here are the show notes from the original episode's release:

Legendary co-founder of The Band Robbie Robertson speaks with Kyle Meredith about Sinematic, his first solo album in eight years, and how it ties in with the score to Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. From there, he discusses his long collaborative history with the legendary filmmaker, one that dates back to The Last Waltz and Raging Bull, and how his knack for writing character studies has been appealing to Scorsese. It's also the 50th anniversary of The Band's self-titled sophomore LP, so naturally, Kyle and Robertson take a trip back to 1969 to discuss what it was like to be part of a musical revolution with Bob Dylan and how he's retracing all of this history in the new documentary, Once Were Brothers. Robbie also teases a follow up to Testimony, his 2016 autobiography, which will focus on his career after The Band broke up.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Faouzia on Transition Periods, Comfort Zones, & New Music

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "La La La," and proclaims this is "a doll summer." She hashes out why she's going for a more uptempo sound with her latest set, keeping her influences hidden for a more original sound, and not having an Arabic-Western pop artist to look to when she was young. Faouzia also discusses why she decided to cover Eiffel 65's "I'm Blue" and that contrary to some interpretations, last year's Citizen was only an EP, meaning that she's yet to release her debut album.

Listen to Faouzia chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the interview on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bethany Cosentino on Self Discovery, Being an Icon, & Getting Guidance from Hayley Williams and Shirley Manson

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Bethany Cosentino catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut solo album, Natural Disaster. The Best Coast singer tells us about keeping the album a secret for the past few years and why it was time to put her band on indefinite hiatus, finding her new voice and musical direction, and writing what amounts to an album about self-discovery instead of the lyrics about relationships that she may have been known for. Cosentino also discusses how she leaned into the sound of 90s heroes like Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, REM, and Liz Phair, and having Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Garbage’s Shirley Manson offer encouragement and guidance.

Listen to Bethany Cosentino chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With… Celebrates 800 Episodes with Josh Homme, Janelle Monae, Keanu Reeves and more

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

For the 800th episode, Kyle Meredith looks back at some choice interviews from this year. Among guests featured, we get to hear from Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme about his thoughts on existence and the band’s latest album, In Times New Roman, then Janelle Monae teases her upcoming portrayal as Josephine Baker in A24’s De La Resistance as well as the inspirations behind her latest LP, The Age of Pleasure. From there, Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar talk about their favorite 80s alternative bands and discuss reuniting after 20 years, while Suki Waterhouse digs into the runaway success of Daisy Jones & The Six. The special episode rounds out with Rob Lowe tell us why he loves the music of Bruce Spingsteen and Simon & Garfunkel so much, Monica Bellucci dissects the powerful women she’s played throughout the years, and Arnold Schwarzenegger riffs on action stars and his first TV series.

Listen to the new episode now or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Victony on Soweto, Future Music, and Being “The Outlaw King”

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Victony joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the music he’s releasing this year that has included the new version of Soweto that originally appeared on his 2022 breakthrough EP, Outlaw. The Nigerian-born rapper discusses his freestyle process, discovering himself musically, and the genres that he still wants to tackle. Victony goes on to talk about what it is to be called “The Outlaw King,” the story behind “Jolene,” and how he crafts his songs with a live performance in mind.

Listen to Victony chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Emily Kinney on Listening to Rilo Kiley, Writing About The Avett Brothers, & Getting Help from Cursive’s Tim Kasher

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Emily Kinney joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Swimteam. The actress/musician tells how Cursive’s Tim Kasher gave her encouragement to keep pursuing music, reconnecting with the music of Rilo Kiley and Counting Crows, and why she wrote a song called “Avett Brothers,” as well as the participation trophy she gave an ex through the lyrics of “B or C For Effort”. Kinney also talks about how her acting influences her songwriting, with a reference to The Walking Dead in “The Last Chance”, and keeping up with the shows she’s been on, including the long-running zombie show and Masters of Sex.

Listen to Emily Kinney chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Elizabeth Perkins on Season 2 of Minx, 70’s Los Angeles, & Seeing Joni Mitchell Live

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Actress Elizabeth Perkins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in the second season of Minx. Perkins tells us about her first impressions of the show, her character Constance, and what it's been like to revisit the Los Angeles of the 70s on set. With classic songs of that era playing throughout the show, Perkins discusses what Constance would be listening to, as well as how the show tells the social stories of that decade. They tie the past to the present when talking about a recent Joni Mitchell show that Perkins was able to see at The Gorge in Washington which also included Brandi Carlile and Sarah McLachlan. We also get to hear what it was like to film the series only to have it canceled by HBO right before wrapping and then have it picked up by Starz, which is where you can find the entire series now.

Listen to Elizabeth Perkins chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ellie Kemper on Cranky Characters, Running to Salt-N-Pepa, and Singing Along with Lady Gaga

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Ellie Kemper sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Happiness For Beginners, her new movie out now on Netflix, a story that finds her character newly divorced and a little lost as she decides to sign up for a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers. The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress talks with Kyle about playing against type with a character who spends most of her time bottled up and angry, the camaraderie of the cast, and how being a runner came in handy in a hiking movie. Kemper also regales us with the story of her singing Bob Schneider’s "40 Dogs (Like Romeo & Juliet)" in the film and tells us which song has her singing in the car in real life and which artists she’s listening to when she's out for a run. We also get to hear the type of role or gig that she looks for post-Kimmy-Schmidt, her recent stint on Broadway, and the podcast that’s been keeping her busy.

Listen to Ellie Kemper chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dylan Arnold on Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan, Nuclear Weapons, & A.I.

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Dylan Arnold joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his portrayal of Frank Oppenheimer in the new Christopher Nolan blockbuster Oppenheimer. The Halloween actor takes us through his audition and the weight he felt as soon as he landed the role, diving into the background of the physicist, and dissecting what this story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons on the Manhattan Project, relates to current situations out in the world. Arnold also talks about what it was like to be on a set with a near endless barrage of legendary names and what a role like this offers for the next steps in his career, which includes the upcoming Apple TV+ series, Lady in the Lake.

This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Listen to Dylan Arnold chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of Minx on Representation, Rock Star Hangs, & Karaoke Parties

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The cast of Minx joins Kyle Meredith to talk about season 2, now showing on Starz. Lennon Parham (Shelly), Jessica Lowe (Bambi), Oscar Montoya (Richie), and Idara Victor (Tina) discuss the authentic story of the 70’s being told throughout the season, especially when it comes to equality and representation, as well as their own character development. We get to hear which musician they would want to hang out with if they were able to travel back to the period, as well as the eccentric photography scene during that time, and their cast karaoke parties.

Listen to the cast of Minx chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keanu Reeves and Dogstar on Reuniting & Listening to Alvvays and The Jesus and Mary Chain

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bruno Major on Queen’s Influence, A.I.’s Importance, & Paranoia of Columbo

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Bruno Major engages in a conversation with Kyle Meredith, where they dive into his latest album, Columbo. The singer-songwriter discusses how he wears his influences from artists like Billy Joel, Leonard Cohen, and Randy Newman on his sleeve, drawing inspiration from their styles. Major also shares how renowned musicians like Queen's Brian May and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour have influenced his musical journey. The conversation then turns to the impact of the pandemic on Major's career momentum, with him expressing the feeling of being robbed during that period. He opens up about the challenges he faced during the writing process, grappling with feelings of paranoia and depression. Major also touches on the significance of artificial intelligence (A.I.), highlighting its importance and drawing parallels to groundbreaking discoveries like fire and the wheel. Additionally, he explores how his classical background influences his album, Columbo.

Listen to Bruno Major chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lior Phillips on the History of South African Music, Political Activism, & Disney

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Lior Phillips joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new book, South African Popular Music (Genre: A 33 1/3 Series). The writer and podcast host (check out This Must Be The Gig on the Consequence Podcast network) takes us through why she wanted to write about the history and the story she wanted to tell, how the region's music has generally been driven by the political landscape, American music’s influence, and the sad history behind “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Phillips also tells us why she cringes at the term “world music,” the complicated era of Paul Simon’s Graceland, the reciprocation between Angelique Kidjo and Talking Heads, and how Disney is making up for its past with the recent releases of Black Panther and the live-action Lion King.

Listen to Lior Phillips chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Janelle Monáe on The Age of Pleasure & Upcoming Role in A24’s De La Resistance

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka on Starcatcher & the Creation of the Universe

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new album, Starcatcher. The bassist recounts why the band went back to an in-the-garage mentality when writing and creating the songs, many of which were done on the fly in the studio with producer Dave Cobb, and how lead singer Josh Kiszka found himself dropping in more personal stories than in the past. As for the lyrics, the band took an even wider scope to their world-building, at once detailing the creation of the universe and the mythological characters who make up this new chapter. Sam also tells us about a yet-to-be-released second half to the song “Runway Blues,” how film influences their writing, and their discussions of possibly doing a feature-length film in the future.

Listen to Greta Van Fleet chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ian Hunter on Working with Jeff Beck, Taylor Hawkins, Jeff Tweedy, & Slash

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Ian Hunter drops in to talk with Kyle Meredith about Defiance Part 1, the first in a two-part guest-heavy series. The Mott The Hoople singer tells us about starting the album during Covid and remotely involving artists such as Slash and Billy Gibbons since his own band wasn’t able to be in the studio together, as well as discussing how age and ageism play into being a rock musician, getting better at his craft as he gets older, and looking back to his school days and relationships with his father for inspiration in the songs. Hunter goes on to talk about working with Jeff Beck and Taylor Hawkins, both since passed away, having Jeff Tweedy play guitar, and which guests to expect on Part 2.

Listen to Ian Hunter chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lucinda Williams on Working with Springsteen, Learning from Petty, and the Brilliance of Dylan

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Renowned singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her latest album, Stories From A Rock n Roll Heart, a collection born out of surviving a tornado, pandemic, and a personal stroke. Williams reflects on her musical journey, emphasizing her deep-rooted connection to Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" and the profound impact of the late Tom Petty on her life and career. The album features a guest-heavy lineup, including a collaboration with Bruce Springsteen, another with Angel Olsen, and one even inspired by the movie "The Outsiders".

Listen to Lucinda Williams chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

311’s Nick Hexum on Music, Evolver, & Drop D Heaviness of Their Next LP

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000

311's Nick Hexum reunites with Kyle Meredith for a discussion about the 30th anniversary of 311's debut album, Music, as well as the 20th anniversary of Evolver and the band's current work on their next album. The frontman reflects on his admiration for early R.E.M. and The Clash, sharing how his own confidence in the band developed during his high school years. He highlights the melodic contrast that set 311 apart from the more aggressive rock period characterized by bands like Limp Bizkit and Korn. Hexum also praises the lyricism of Ben Folds and acknowledges the significant influence that The Beatles had on 311's 2003 album. He then provides a sneak peek into their upcoming record, noting that it features a heavier sound with a good dose of drop D tuning.

Listen to 311's Nick Hexum chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament on Deaf Charlie, Yield, & the Next PJ Album

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Veruca Salt’s Louise Post on the Trauma, Women Pirates, & Rebirth That Lead To Sleepwalker

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Louise Post, the iconic figure from Veruca Salt, joins Kyle Meredith for an insightful conversation about her debut solo album, Sleepwalker. Post shares the story behind this project, which emerged following the formation of a new band featuring another co-frontwoman, including the recording of an EP that is yet to be released. She also discusses how the tumultuous Trump presidency provided ample inspiration for her songwriting, covering subjects ranging from notable female pirates to personal traumas that influenced her experience as a sleepwalker during her youth. Post further explores the unintentional connection between her solo album and Veruca Salt's Ghost Notes, highlighting the thematic overlaps. She expresses her admiration for Kate Bush's masterpiece, "Hounds of Love," and draws inspiration from contemporary pop artists like Imagine Dragons, Melanie Martinez, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift.

Listen to Veruca Salt's Louise Post chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jason Scott Lee on the Cultural Stories of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Jungle Book, and Doogie Kameāloha, M.D

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Jason Scott Lee joins Kyle Meredith to delve into his latest film, The Wind & The Reckoning. This groundbreaking movie not only marks the first international distribution of a film spoken entirely in the native Hawaiian language but also sheds light on the war crimes inflicted upon Hawaiian natives by white settlers in the late 1800s. During the conversation, Lee discusses his commitment to portraying diverse cultures in his acting career. From his roles in The Jungle Book and Rapa-Nui to Disney's Mulan and Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., Lee shares his experiences in telling the stories of various cultures through film. He even reveals a cameo appearance in the upcoming live-action version of Lilo & Stitch. As Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story celebrates its 30th anniversary, Lee takes us on a nostalgic journey, recounting his transformative experience embodying the martial arts legend. He reflects on the profound impact the role has had on his life and the enduring lessons he carries with him today.

Listen to Jason Scott Lee chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cast of Outlander on Season 7, Nonviolence, & Getting Sinead O’Connor to Sing the Theme

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The cast of Outlander, including David Berry, John Bell, Charles Vanderaart, Joey Phillips, Izzy Meikle-Small, and producer Maril Davis, sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the seventh season, which is not only their biggest yet with 16 episodes, but also the penultimate season. Vanderaart, Phillips, and Moeller-Small all talk about what it's like to come into the cast at this point in the story, while Berry and Bell dig into the emotional weight of playing these characters. We also get to hear about how the brother/sister Quaker pair that Phillips and Moeller-Small portray navigate their experiences in the backdrop of the American Revolution, and then along with Maril Davis, the three debate whether or not they would try and change history if given the chance. Davis also talks about what this season means as we now know that the story is starting to wrap up and how they got Sinead O’Connor to sing the theme song.

Listen to the cast of Outlander chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Este Haim on Soundtracking A Small Light, Haim’s Barbie Song, & Opening for Taylor Swift

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Este Haim catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her work as Executive Music Producer on the Hulu/Disney+ series, A Small Light. The Haim bassist discusses her work as a TV & film composer on projects such as Maid, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and White Lotus, which she scored the second season for, and plans to be part of future seasons in any way she can, as well as what makes A Small Light such a special series, as it tells the story of Anne Frank from the perspective of Miep Gies. Haim goes on to talk about bringing on Sharon Van Etten, Phoebe Bridgers, Angel Olsen, and Kamasi Washington to cover songs from the 40s as part of the soundtrack, as well as her sister Danielle to cover “Till We Meet Again” for the pilot episode. She also lets us know that Haim are back to work on writing their next album and will have a song on the upcoming Barbie soundtrack, as well as the preparation and expectations for their opening slots on the Taylor Swift Eras tour.

Listen to Este Haim chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kara Jackson on the DNA of Joni Mitchell, Joanna Newsom, & Fiona Apple in her work

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Kara Jackson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People To Love. The former National Youth Poet Laureate details her journey as a musician, writing songs about processing grief, and the difference in perception of how she sees herself versus how others view her. Jackson also discusses being raised on jazz and Joni Mitchell, admiration of Joanna Newsom, and giving a nod to Fiona Apple in her work.

Listen to Kara Jackson chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daughter’s Igor Haefeli on Simplicity, Soundtracks, & Stereo Mind Game

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Daughter’s Igor Haefeli talks with Kyle Meredith about Stereo Mind Game, the band’s first new album since 2016. The guitarist/producer tells us about the journey and discarded music that eventually led to the LP, its thread to the video game soundtrack to Before The Storm, and taking some inspiration from Johnny Greenwood’s Phantom Thread soundtrack. Haefeli also discusses the struggles with simplicity, using voice messages as a base for lyrics, and the symbolism behind the dandelion on the cover.

Listen to Daughter’s Igor Haefeli chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Golshifteh Farahani & Sam Hargrave on Extraction 2’s Trauma, Musicality, & One-Shot Scenes

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

With the release of Extraction 2 on Netflix, actress Golshifteh Farahani & director Sam Hargrave sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the Chris Hemsworth-starring sequel, discuss what its success on a global scale means, the musicality and rhythm of both movies and how it manages to touch on childhood trauma amidst all of the action. Farahani tells us about playing a strong character who’s able to keep her femininity without being sexualized, and how there’s already a prequel script focused on her backstory, while both she and Hargrave discuss what it's like to shoot and act in the film’s now legendary one-shot extended scenes. We also get a tease on the world-building that these two films are creating and where the franchise goes from here.

Listen to actress Golshifteh Farahani & director Sam Hargrave chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carly Pearce on Duetting with Chris Stapleton & Trisha Yearwood

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Carly Pearce reunites with Kyle Meredith to share insights into her latest single, "We Don't Fight Anymore," a powerful duet featuring Chris Stapleton. The acclaimed country star discusses her talent for crafting poignant and emotive songs, as she is known for her lyrical explorations of complex and tumultuous relationships. Pearce delves into her artistic evolution, revealing her exploration of a more rootsy sound for her upcoming collection. Furthermore, Pearce addresses the progress that women are making on the country radio charts, highlighting the strides that have been made while acknowledging the ongoing journey ahead. She also shares her experience of collaborating with Trisha Yearwood and working alongside her musical heroes.

Listen to Carly Pearce chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme on Stereotypes, Existence, & Gallows Humor

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

John Roberts on 80s Music, Knight Rider, & Bob’s Burgers

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

John Roberts joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new single, “Danger,” and work as Linda Belcher on Bob’s Burgers. The actor/musician tells us how 80s music has been a major inspiration, getting to drive Knight Rider’s Kit in the music video, and having Margaret Cho grinding on the car. Roberts goes on to discuss his friendship with Blondie’s Debbie Harry, how the writer’s strike has affected Bob’s Burgers, and how Linda Belcher has been an inspiration for women, moms, and LGTBQ people.

Listen to John Roberts chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dave Davies on 60 Years of The Kinks, Star Trek, Spirituality, and Self Expression

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Kinks’ Dave Davies calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Journey Part 1, which celebrates the 60 years of the legendary band. The guitarist/songwriter tells us about looking back at his past, the band not being afraid of darker subjects, and the intersection between spirituality and politics. In fact, Davies is a big Star Trek fan and compares their subject matter to the philosophy frequently found in the episodes of the iconic series, and goes on to discuss the importance of imagination and self expression, having a duty to help people, and having his brother Ray as one of his biggest gurus.

Listen to The Kinks’ Dave Davies chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Inhaler on Nostalgia, Special Hats, and the Songwriting Tricks of Dylan & The Beatles

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Inhaler sat down to talk with Kyle Meredith about their sophomore album, Cuts & Bruises, and the nostalgia that runs through its lyrics. Elijah Hewson, Robert Keating, Josh Jenkinson, & Ryan McMahon discuss the songwriting tricks of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, giving a nod to David Bowie’s “Fashion,” and what could happen with the leftover songs from the session. The Irish band also gives us the backstory of their fans making special hats for each gig and how audiences enjoy the imperfections in music.

Listen to Inhaler chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stone Gossard on the Final Brad Album and Next Pearl Jam LP

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard catches up with Kyle Meredith, providing insights into his upcoming final album with his band Brad, titled In the Moment That You're Born as well as the 30th anniversary reissue of their debut LP, Shame. Gossard reflects on the passing of lead singer Shawn Smith and reveals how he drew inspiration from NWA and Ice Cube for his guitar work. He also discusses the contrasting experiences of recording Shame compared to Pearl Jam's Ten, Temple of the Dog's self-titled album, and Nirvana's Nevermind. Gossard delves into the early 90s recording sessions behind these iconic records, including 1993's VS and how they connect to the new Brad album, which features a cover of Malfunkshun, Andrew Wood's pre-Mother Love Bone band. Additionally, he shares insights on the 25th anniversary of Pearl Jam's Yield the unreleased songs from that album and the possibility of a Lost Dogs Vol. 2. Gossard also provides an update on the next Pearl Jam album, which is being produced by Andrew Watt, a passionate fan of PJ and Soundgarden, known for his work with Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Watt is reportedly pushing for a more immediate and possibly classic sound for the upcoming release.

Listen to Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde on the Addiction, Queer Relationships, & 2002 Indie Rock of City On Fire

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde join Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s City On Fire. The actors discuss how opposites attract within their characters, carrying the weight of the scenes throughout the production, and telling the stories of addiction, queer relationships, and class struggle from a 2002 perspective. Tortorella and Clyde also dig into the show’s music, from the early aughts indie rock that plays throughout to the original songs written for Nico’s character and the band he fronts, and how the post-911 trauma that made its way into those songs is being represented once again in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Listen to Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cowboy Junkies Margo Timmins on Death, Loss, Nature, and the Sharon sessions

Wed, 31 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new LP, Such Ferocious Beauty, and how it tells the story of dealing with their father’s death after living with dementia. The lead singer details how she finds her way into the songs after brother and bandleader Michael Timmins write the songs, as well as their shared memories, the role nature plays in the LP, the finality of death, and the fear and dread that comes from watching too much television and news. On the less morbid side, Timmins also talks about the band’s long-lost album, Sharon, which was just released after over 30 years in the vault, and what else might still be waiting to eventually see the light of day.

Listen to Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Illenium on Remixing Taylor Swift, Rocking Out with Avril Lavigne, & His Linkin Park and BMTH Inspired Prequel LP

Mon, 29 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Illenium joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new self-titled album. Nicholas Miller tells us why the album is a prequel to his first trilogy, calling back to early favorite bands like Linkin Park and Blink 182, and rocking out on this new LP with Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker. The DJ/songwriter also discusses remixing Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero, going bigger on his latest tour, and partnering with End Overdose.

Listen to Illenium chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman on The Early 2000’s of Apple TV+’s City On Fire

Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman join Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s City On Fire. The actors tell us what it was like to portray characters from the early 2000’s, an era that gave both their professional start, how the roles differ from their actual selves, but also how they still find ways to connect. Zuckerman (Succession, Fear Street) also discusses why he likes to play unlikeable characters and the key to understanding them, while Kirke (Girls, Sex Education) deconstructs how the pair create their own unwritten backstories.

Listen to Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Travis Van Winkle on Impressing Arnold Schwarzenegger, Singing Gordon Lightfoot, and Crying For Pearl Jam

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Travis Van Winkle sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Fubar, the new Netflix series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and a cast of comedians that includes Fortune Feimster, Adam Pally, Jay Baruchel, and Scott Thompson. The actor discusses the dysfunctional family of CIA agents that makes up the series, the more absurd parts of his character, and what it’s like to work with Arnold. Van Winkle goes on to talk about his work building schools in impoverished countries, what got him into volunteering and service, and celebrating his 40th birthday by wrestling in Senegal. We also get to hear what his action movie walkup songs would be (Pearl Jam and Whitney Houston), singing a Gordon Lightfoot song in one of the episodes, and crying when Pearl Jam got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Listen to Travis Van Winkle chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arnold Schwarzenegger on His First TV Series & the 80s Action Heroes

Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Fubar, as well as the three-part documentary Arnold, that’s set to follow. The legendary actor tells us why Fubar, a story about a father and daughter keeping their lives as CIA agents secret from each other, is his first time doing a television series. He also touches on why now is the time for a True Lies TV adaptation, and why he thinks Conan and Twins should come next.

Schwarzenegger goes on to talk about how Ronald Regan’s presidency and era opened the door for Arnold’s type of action hero, why he thinks the press during Bill Clinton’s era tried to quash it, and why the man behind Pumping Iron, Terminator, and Twins doesn’t need a song to help him get pumped up.

Listen to Arnold Schwarzenegger chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones & The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker on Their New Band, Far From Saints

Sat, 20 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Far From Saints, the new group made up of Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones alongside The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker, join Kyle Meredith to talk about their debut album. The trio talk about the journey to the LP’s release after being sidetracked by the pandemic, finding their sound, and what the songs would be about. Jones and Lynn also dive into the idea of the songs being a conversation between the two, themes of death and rebirth, and how covering “Stop Draggin 'My Heart Around” gave them a sonic direction.

Listen to Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones & The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders on Chaos, Shrooms, The Strokes, and Radiohead

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about City On Fire, the new Apple TV+ series that was inspired by the best-selling novel by Garth Risk Hallberg and written by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl and The O.C.), which finds a cast of characters who all seem to be in over their heads during the indie rock era of 2003 NYC. Oleff and Sui Wonders discuss their on-camera chemistry, how these characters fall into their situations, and acting the scenes where they’re high on shrooms. The two also talk music, from what they’re listening to in real life (Pink Floyd, Black Midi, Gorillaz, and Moby) to what their on-screen counterparts are into (The Strokes, Radiohead), as well as Chase’s other gig as a writer and Wyatt’s work in the Stay Awake and The Year Between.

Listen to Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on the Royal Philharmonic Collab & Resurrecting the Cybernauts David Bowie Tribute

Wed, 17 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Def Leppard’s Phil Collen grabs some time with Kyle Meredith to talk about Drastic Symphonies, their new collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra where they reimagine their classics and deep cuts with the famed orchestra. The guitarist tells us about being inspired by The Who’s Quadrophenia, as well as the influence of David Bowie, Mick Ronson, and T-Rex on last year’s Diamond Star Halo. Speaking of Bowie, Phil also drops the news that he’s resurrecting the tribute side project, Cybernauts, and will be recording new covers, along with making a guest appearance on Ian Hunter’s upcoming second volume of Defiance. Collen goes on to discuss the leftover songs the band has, the possibility of a future concept album, and how they remade "Pour Some Sugar On Me" as a duet ballad.

Listen to Def Leppard’s Phil Collen chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G-Eazy on Burning Out, Living in Paris, & Becoming Part Owner of Oakland Roots

Mon, 15 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

G-Eazy catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, Tulips & Roses, and upcoming album. The Oakland artist tells us about how the last couple years have been personally tough on him after burnout, a failed project, and losing his mom, being able to walk away, and how living in Paris led to turning everything around. Gerald also discusses sampling Gabriels, his appreciation of 30s & 40s music, and becoming part owner of the Oakland Roots.

Listen to G-Eazy chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AC Newman on The New Pornographers Early Influences & Not Being Tied To A Decade

Sat, 13 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

AC Newman catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The New Pornographers’ latest album, Continue As A Guest. The singer-songwriter talks about still being surprised to be a working musician, Belle & Sebastian and Neutral Milk Hotel being early influences, and the pros of not being tied to any specific decade or era. Newman also dives into the stories behind some of the new songs, debates whether it's good to reference pop culture in lyrics, and shows a lot of love for the sound of a saxophone.

Listen to AC Newman of The New Pornographers chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Belinda Carlile on Rediscovering Her Classic Sound & Likelihood of Another Go-Go’s LP

Fri, 12 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Belinda Carlile calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new EP, Kismet, which came to be after hooking back up with her 80s collaborator and songwriting legend, Diane Warren. The Go-Go’s co-founder discusses what it means to produce her first English-speaking album in over 20 years, the thread between her solo music and that of The Go-Go’s, and having her classic sound appear in the new work. Carlile also tells us about wanting to sing live with Dolly, Cindi Lauper, and Debbie Gibson, as well as remembers her 1993 album Real for its 30th anniversary, and shoots down any notion of another album from her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group.

Listen to The Go-Go’s chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Les Claypool on Covering Tool and Pink Floyd & Upcoming Albums with Delirium and Billy Strings

Wed, 10 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feist on Mortality, Martial Arts Movies, & Being in a Songwriting Group with Beck and Mac DeMarco

Mon, 08 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Feist catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Multitudes, her first new album in six years. The Canadian singer-songwriter likens the new set to the game 52 Card Pickup and talks about how having a kid shows you your own mortality, as well as what she’s learned from watching martial art movies and how that applies to the record. Leslie also discusses how loss, life, and the unsolvable mysteries make up so much of what she’s writing about, and the songwriting group that she was part of that also included Beck, Mac DeMarco, Adam Cohen, and Damien Rice.

Listen to Feist chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kylie Rogers on Beau Is Afraid, Watching Blue Velvet, & Meeting BTS

Sat, 06 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Kylie Rogers sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Beau Is Afraid, the new A24 film starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ari Aster. The actress talks about her first impressions after reading the script, watching David Lynch’s Blue Velvet to get into character, having to be a bully to Phoenix, and having to chug yogurt in one of the scenes. Rogers also describes the time she met BTS and the shared love of K-Pop that she has with her character, as well as starring in the upcoming Landscape With Invisible Hand, and continuing to portray young Beth in Yellowstone.

Listen to Kylie Rogers chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Harriet Walker on Silo, Succession, & Acting Alongside The Who’s Roger Daltrey

Fri, 05 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Harriet Walter joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s Silo, which tells the story of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside and co-stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Common, David Oyelowo, and Rashida Jones. The legendary actress discusses the worldbuilding that the series plays with, playing a character who’s lived underground all of her life, and what it might look like if her characters from Succession, Ted Lasso, and Silo were to ever have dinner together. Speaking of Succession, Walter tells us that she’s keeping up with the show in real time along with all of the rest of us, ponders the prophetic nature of science fiction, and remembers the time she filmed The Magical Legend of The Leprechauns alongside The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Kieran Culkin.

Listen to Harriet Walter chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ted Lasso’s Brendan Hunt on Coach Beard, Happiness, & Piggy Stardust

Wed, 03 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Brendan Hunt sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about season 3 of Ted Lasso, now airing on Apple TV+. The actor, who plays Coach Beard, takes us into the pivotal Amsterdam episode known as “Sunflowers” which found Beard off on an unseen excursion only to return dressed like David Bowie with a pig nose (Piggy Stardust), and lets us know if a secret script of that adventure could exist, as well as if he could ever see himself playing this character outside of the main series. Hunt also discusses how the coach is slowly getting closer to his real self’s personality traits, what happiness means with the show, and how they choose the music.

Listen to Brendan Hunt chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rickie Lee Jones on Reconnecting with Her Past & Singing the American Songbook

Mon, 01 May 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Rickie Lee Jones drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Pieces of Treasure, her first album of standards that focuses specifically on The American Songbook. The legendary singer-songwriter tells us about reuniting with Russ Titelman, who co-produced her first two LPs, and taking control of her story with the recent autobiography Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American Troubadour. Jones also discusses what it means to sing songs that are steeped in a bygone male-dominated era, giving a new, mystical sound to the song “Nature Boy,” and digging up her very first publicity photo for the cover art.

Listen to Rickie Lee Jones chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tobi Bamtefa on Mayor of Kingstown, the US Prison System, & Jeremy Renner’s Music

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Tobi Bamtefa joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest season of Mayor of Kingstown, in which he stars as Deverin "Bunny" Washington. The British-Nigerian actor talks about what it takes to play the character, the opportunity to say big things with the show, especially when it comes to the prison system, and why it became so important to take care of his own mental health. Bamtefa also discusses his working relationship with Jeremy Renner, listening to Renner’s music online, and coming up as a spoken word artist known as Bam Bam The Poet.

Listen to Tobi Bamtefa chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Susanna Hoffs on Covering Billie Eilish & Jason Schwartzman, New Book and It’s Upcoming Movie

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, The Deep End, and book, This Bird Has Flown. The Bangles co-founder tells us about the one-hit wonder type of story and using her experiences as a musician, as well as already confirming the movie rights, getting deep in that script, and reaching out to Taylor Jenkins Smith (Daisy Jones & The Six) and other music-fiction writers. Hoffs also dives deep into the new LP that finds her covering Billie Eilish, Joy Oladokun, Squeeze, Yazoo, and Jason Schwartzman, working with Peter Asher, and questions why she’s looked at as a covers artist when people like Elvis and Sinatra weren’t.

Listen to The Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bowen Yang and Teresa Hsiao on Nora From Queens, Legal Weed, & Michael Bolton

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Bowen Yang and Teresa Hsiao join Kyle Meredith to talk about season 3 of Awkwafina is Nora From Queens not Nora from Queens, the Comedy Central series that follows Awkwafina and her fictionalized family as they continue to try to find meaning and direction. Hsiao, who co-created the series alongside Awkwafina, tells us about where we find the family as they come out of the pandemic, while Yang, whose character Edmund finally finds fame and an identity crisis, shares how this season is more reflective of his actual self than those in the past. Bowen goes on to discuss the overlap with any of his SNL characters, while we also get to hear about having Michael Bolton as a guest cameo (and a missed opportunity with Bjork), and how the show leaned into its stoner comedy side with weed now being legal in Queens.

Listen to Bowen Yang chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jax on Cinderella Snapped, Pop Punk’s New Era, & Upcoming Tour with Big Time Rush and MAX

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Jax joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Cinderella Snapped," and the big year she has in front of her. The singer-songwriter discusses the runaway success of her single “Victoria’s Secret,” becoming a star on TikTok, and what her mental health and songs with real meaning have meant with all of this. Jax goes on to tell us about her love of pop-punk and guitar-driven music, her upcoming tour with Big Time Rush and MAX, and if an album is on the way.

Listen to Jax chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aisha Tyler, Laura Dave, & Josh Singer on Apple TV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Aisha Tyler, Lara Dave, and Josh Singer all join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Apple TV+ series The Last Thing He Told Me, which stars Tyler along with Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Angourie Rice, and tells the story of a woman who must forge a relationship with her sixteen-year-old stepdaughter in order to find the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared. Laura Dave, who wrote the bestselling novel and her husband and co-creator Josh Singer tell us about the seeds of the idea coming from seeing the wife of Enron CEO coming to terms with her husband’s crimes, as well as the importance of needle drops in their storytelling, which includes a Springsteen classic and Emmylou Harris as Garner’s character’s favorite artist. Tyler also nerds out on music, specifically the time she met Metallica in an elevator, and tells us how doing more directing affects how she enters a role.

Listen to Aisha Tyler, Lara Dave, and Josh Singer chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Loren Gray on Taking Her Image Back & Being a Taylor Swift Superfan

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Loren Gray joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Guilty, and the long road to write and record the LP that includes becoming an independent artist after years of A&R trying to mold her into their idea of a pop star. The singer-songwriter tells us about taking her own image back, working with Bardo and Beauty School Dropout, and the influence of Zach Bryan on one particular song. Gray also talks about mental health as a theme, the storyline running through the music videos, and how being a superfan of Taylor Swift and Eminem has shaped the way she builds worlds inside her songs.

Listen to Loren Gray chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Suki Waterhouse on New Music and The Possibility of a Tour and 2nd Season of Daisy Jones & The Six

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Suki Waterhouse catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, To Love, and the runaway success of Daisy Jones & The Six. The actress/musician tells us about touring with Father John Misty, her plans for more singles and the next album, and “Good Looking”’s recent viral moment. Waterhouse goes on to discuss how the cast of Daisy Jones & The Six has been trying to figure out how to tour (as well as even rehearsing recently), what a 2nd season of the show could look like, the importance of her character’s abortion story, and that she’s currently shooting a film with Sam Claflin and Eddie Marsan.

Listen to Suki Waterhouse chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. You can also catch Waterhouse at a number of festivals this summer, including the freshly announced women-led All Things Go, by getting tickets here.

Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tamara Taylor on Snowfall’s Conclusion & Favorite Graphic Novels and 80s Bands

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Tamara Taylor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in the final season of FX’s Snowfall, how she found her character, and director John Singleton’s legacy. The actress also tells us about some of her favorite 80s bands (Public Enemy, Skinny Puppy, Siouxsie and the Banshees), dressing up as Joey Ramone for Halloween, acting opposite John Diehl in Snowfall, and wanting to play darker characters. Taylor goes on to reveal her love of graphic novels (Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore) and kung fu, wanting to return to her character from Netflix’s October Faction, and the alternate endings they shot for that series.

You can listen to Tamara Taylor chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Disturbed’s David Draiman on Divorce, Down With the Sickness, and a Duet with Heart’s Ann Wilson

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Disturbed's David Draiman calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about the band’s latest album, Divisive, and upcoming tour. The frontman tells us what keeps the band’s drive and momentum for writing new music this far into their career, how their breakthrough hit “Down With the Sickness” continues to speak to modern times, and how his duet with Ann Wilson was originally written in the wake of bandmate Dan Donegan’s divorce but has come to speak to his own recent split. Draiman goes on to discuss the group's 25-year longevity, wanting more guests on upcoming LPs, and the new ideas they have for the upcoming tour.

Listen to Disturbed's David Draiman chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Paolo Nutini on the Influence of Tarantino’s True Romance, Jodorowsky's Dune, & Delicatessen

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Paolo Nutini catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Last Night In The Bittersweet, his first album in eight years. The singer-songwriter takes us into his process, being uncomfortable with mass exposure, and the moments he considered writing for other artists instead of himself. Nutini goes on to talk about the movies that influenced this latest album, from sampling Tarantino’s True Romance to being inspired by the documentary Jodorowsky's Dune and French film Delicatessen.

You can listen to Paolo Nutini chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ally Sheedy on Single Drunk Female, Molly Ringwald Cameo, & Upcoming Brat Pack Doc

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Ally Sheedy drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about season 2 of Single Drunk Female, out now on Freeform. The actress dissects where our favorite characters have arrived in this latest run with Samantha finding something to grab onto with her newfound sobriety and Carol learning that she’s really the problem, as well as getting their backstories, and us constantly questioning how crazy Carol might be. Sheedy also talks about having her Breakfast Club castmate Molly Ringwald as a cameo, how she’s going to be part of Andrew McCarthy’s upcoming Brat Pack documentary, and how teaching has become a passion of hers over the past few years.

You can listen to Ally Sheedy chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Philip Selway on Paranoia, Portishead’s Influence, & Radiohead’s Future

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Radiohead drummer Philip Selway joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest solo album, Strange Dance. The Radiohead drummer introduces us to his latest collaborators and bandmates, Portishead’s influence on his musical landscape, and the paranoia that threads throughout the LP. Selway also discusses Radiohead’s reputation for running away from catchy songs and speculates whether we’ll get another album from the legendary band.

You can listen to Philip Selway chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Graham Nash on His Most Personal Album, The Loss of David Crosby, & 60 Years of The Hollies

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Graham Nash catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, Now, and how it showcases some of his most personal writing. The legendary singer-songwriter goes on to talk about David Crosby’s recent passing, writing a song about the rise and fall of CSNY, and penning a tribute to Buddy Holly. Nash also talks about the 60th anniversary of The Hollies and the simple thing it would take to reunite with any of his old bandmates.

You can listen to Graham Nash chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

De La Soul’s Maseo on Losing Dave, Working with Gorillaz, & The Upcoming AOI 3

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

De La Soul’s Maseo joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the legendary group’s music finally coming to streaming services, as well as the loss of co-founder Trugoy the Dove. Plug Three details what it took to finally bring their music into the digital age, breaking away from Tommy Boy Records, their ongoing relationship with Damon Albarn and Gorillaz, and the weed and tequila-fueled night that resulted in “Feel Good Inc”. Maseo goes on to discuss the group’s next move, which includes the long-in-the-works AOI 3, live dates with Dave Chappelle and Robert Glasper, and paying tribute to Dave during the recent D.A.I.S.Y. Experience.

You can listen to De La Soul’s Maseo chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dove Cameron & Aaron Tveit on the Darker 2nd Season of Schmigadoon

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Dove Cameron & Aaron Tveit sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 2nd season of Schmigadoon on Apple TV+. The actor/musicians talk about the show becoming an anthology series and shifting the timeline to the darker fare of the 60s and 70s (you’ll notice heavy nods to Chicago, Hair, Sweeny Todd, and Cabaret, among others), and the line where a character ends and the real person begins. Cameron and Tveit also speculate on a third season, touch on their own solo music, and whether or not they’d run off to a magical musical land to live in.

Listen to them chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joshua Henry on New Music & Having Sara Bareilles and Phillipa Soo as a Sounding Board

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Joshua Henry sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Can’t Nobody Tell Us Nothing” and upcoming album. The Broadway star/singer-songwriter tells us about the specific day he found his falsetto, having folks like Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, and Phillipa Soo as his sounding board and collaborators, and the moments when his Broadway sounds leak into his songwriting. Henry goes on to discuss what’s fueling the inward-looking themes that drive the new LP, recently coming off of starring in Into the Woods and the nationally televised Beauty & The Beast, and why cast recordings are not his favorite.

Listen to Joshua Henry chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judy Collins on Performing Wildflowers, Staring Down Mitch McConnell, & Her Next LP

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Judy Collins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her Grammy-nominated album, Spellbound, and being an honoree at the upcoming She Rocks Awards. The legendary singer-songwriter tells us about some of her recent songs that were inspired by Thomas Merton, the importance of her time in Colorado and Greenwich Village, and peace and war as evergreen topics. Collins also discusses why she’s been performing her 1967 album Wildflowers in full, staring down Mitch McConnell at a recent Washington DC event, having the True Stories & Other Dreams LP turn 50, and piecing together her next record.

Listen to Judy Collins chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tyler Posey on New Music, Keeping Teen Wolf Going, & Getting an Evil Eye from Jason Bateman

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Tyler Posey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his upcoming album, Unravel, being an independent artist, and continuing to work with John Feldman.

The actor/musician tells us about the bands that are inspiring his latest set, writing with his partner Phem, and composing a track for the Teen Wolf movie, in which he stars. In fact, Posey says he wants to keep the series going now that the movie has broken a few records.

He then goes on to discuss working on the Scream television series, getting the stink eye from Jason Bateman at the Teen Choice Awards, and when we might expect a tour.

Listen to Tyler Posey chat about Unravel, Teen Wolf, and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charles Dance on Conspiracies, Personal Data, & Working with Kiefer Sutherland

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Charles Dance sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Rabbit Hole, the new Paramount+ series also starring Kiefer Sutherland.

The legendary actor tells us how the actors were only given a little bit of the script at a time to keep all the twists and turns surprises, as well as how the themes of conspiracy, AI, and personal data plays into the story and our real lives. Dance also discusses how the script allows him to play with more comedy than usual and why he doesn’t bring his characters home with him after the cameras are off.

Listen to Charles Dance talk about Rabbit Hole and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Van Zandt on Fixed Setlists for the Springsteen Tour & 21 Years of The Underground Garage

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Steven Van Zandt joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th-anniversary of Little Steven’s Underground Garage and his current tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (get tickets here).

The Lilyhammer/Sopranos actor/musician tells us why The British Invasion is so important to his radio show, its lasting impact on ’60s culture, and why he thinks we’ll never see another musical revolution like it again.

Van Zandt also reveals why Springsteen and the band have decided to stick with a fixed setlist for this current tour, the mortality themes of the Letter to You album, and calling out folks on social media.

Listen to Steven Van Zandt chat about the current Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Then, be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scott Neustadter on Daisy Jones & The Six, Having Phoebe Bridgers & Marcus Mumford Co-writing, & Possibility of a 2nd Season

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Scott Neustadter sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Daisy Jones & The Six, the miniseries based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book and starring Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, and Camila Morrone. The screenwriter/producer tells us how the series began with a book to being produced by Reese Withspoon’s Sunshine Productions, the difficulty and care of making a true representation of being in a band, finding the cast, and having Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon as a consultant. Neustadter goes on to discuss bringing the songs to life with Blake Mills, Phoebe Bridgers, Marcus Mumford, Jackson Browne, Taylor Goldsmith among several other songwriters, the chances of this cast being able to tour the album, and the possibility of a second season.

Listen to Scott Neustadter chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth on how The Beatles, Elton John, & Queen Inspired Tell Me I’m Alive

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth checks in with Kyle Meredith to talk Tell Me I’m Alive, an album that works as a continuation of 2021’s Wake Up Sunshine. The frontman tells us how Sgt. Pepper, Elton John, and Queen serve as influences, why he came to write about addiction, substance abuse, and coping as a lyrical thread, and trying not to overthink the overall process. Gaskarth also reveals which track has a nod to a Morrissey song, having Teddy Swims guest, and preparing for their upcoming unplugged set at The Ryman in Nashville.

Listen to All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Noah Jupe on The Magician’s Elephant, Dreamin’ Wild, & Listening to Fred Again

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Noah Jupe joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Magician’s Elephant, a new animated film on Netflix based on the Kate DiCamllo book of the same name. The Quiet Place actor tells us about the hope and magic that attracted him to the script, what it was like to be a voice actor for the first time, and the incredible cast that also includes Mandy Patinkin and Natasia Demetriou. Jupe also discusses starring in Dreamin’ Wild with Zooey Deschanel and Casey Affleck, listening to Fred Again, making the transition from child actor, and dropping into Paris Fashion Week.

Listen to Noah Jupe chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Shiflett on New Music, Working with Jaren Johnson, & Upcoming Foo Fighters Tour

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Chris Shiflett sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Black Top, White Lines,” and upcoming solo album. The Foo Fighters guitarist tells us about writing with Jaren Johnson, the difference between his work in the Foos and co-writing with his solo work, and the Hot Country-meets-ZZ Top sound of this lead single. Shiflett also takes us back to his recent performance at The Opry with Sierra Hull, his writing process, and planning around the upcoming Foo Fighters tour.

Listen to Chris Shiflett chat about all this and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aly & AJ on Linda Rondstadt’s Music as Inspiration, Getting a Seal of Approval from Terrence Malick, & a Joy Oladokun Collaboration

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Aly & AJ catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest album, With Love From. The sister duo discusses how much of the record was born from their extensive touring behind 2021’s A Touch of the Beat, how their pop background is always lurking in their songwriting, as well as using Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt as touchstones for this new set. They also tell us about having filmmaker Terrence Malick give his seal of approval on one of the new tracks, having Joy Oladokun as a guest, and their thoughts on one of the most scandalous lyrics on the LP.

Listen to Aly &AJ chat about With Love From and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kimiko Glenn on Disney Channel’s Kiff, Weird Cartoons, and History of the World Pt II

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Kimiko Glenn joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Disney Channel’s newest animated series, Kiff. The Orange Is the New Black actress talks about the show being nostalgic of older cartoons, especially those that were just a little on the weird and funny side, being a fan of shows like Looney Tunes, Ahh Real Monsters, and Rugrats, and coming up with the voices. Glenn, who also found fame in Waitress on Broadway, discusses the songs that she gets to sing in this series and having Celine Dion, Lea Salonga, and Shania Twain as inspirations when she was young, as well as being part of the amazing cast of the new History of the World Pt II.

Listen to Kimiko Glen chat about Kiff and even more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Liily on Post Punk, Performance Art, and Meeting David Byrne & SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Liily’s Dylan Nash and Maxx Morando join Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest single, “Applause,” and upcoming album. The frontman and drummer tell us about resetting their sound while still discovering who they are, writing about people’s reactions to performance art, and heading in a more angular direction. We also get to hear about playing their latest single “Applause” on the Miley Cyrus New Year's Eve TV special, meeting David Byrne and SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy backstage, and the surreal nature of the scene, as well as post-punk having its moment and upcoming tour with Fidlar.

Listen to Dylan and Maxx chat about "Applause" and even more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matt Barr on Walker: Independence, Being Mentored by Kevin Costner, & Being a Fan of Chris Stapleton

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Matt Barr drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Walker: Independence, which has him playing Hoyt Rawlins, the same-named great-grandfather of his character from Walker. The Texas-born actor tells us about the importance of diversity and inclusion on the series, his character’s emotional journey, and having Kevin Costner as a mentor when they worked together on Hatfields & McCoys. Barr also talks about the show’s modern-era soundtrack and his own fandom for Chris Stapleton, what keeps fans so interested in his 2009 series Harper’s Island, and why he’d like to see season two of Independence incorporate a treasure hunt.

Listen to Matt Barr chat about Walker: Independence and even more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hilary Duff on Hanging with Meghan Trainor and Neil Patrick Harris & Learning the Electric Slide

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Hilary Duff catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about season 2 of How I Met Your Father. The actress/musician dives into why her character is still a bit of a mess, the red herrings that the show keeps throwing at viewers, Meghan Trainor’s appearance, and wanting Jennifer Coolidge to be a future guest. Duff also discusses having Neil Patrick Harris return and what it’s like to have legacy characters on the show, learning the Electric Slide, and highlights from this season’s soundtrack.

Listen to Hilary Duff chat about even more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. As always, please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Of Monsters & Men’s Nanna on Godzilla Movies, Aaron Desner, & Freezing Her Buns on a Glacier

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Of Monsters & Men co-founder Nanna joins Kyle Meredith to reveal the story behind her debut solo album, How To Start A Garden. The singer explores working with The National’s Aaron Desner, being inspired by old Godzilla movies, and being a hermit kid who loved poetry. She also tells us about releasing a song in her native Icelandic language for the first time and breaking into a national park to shoot the album cover on a glacier.

Listen to Nanna chat about even more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via YouTube. As always, please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ken Marino on the Return of Party Down & What It Would Take to Bring Back The State

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:02:59 +0000

Ken Marino joins Kyle Meredith to talk about bringing the gang back together for Season 3 of Party Down.

The actor/comedian dissects what it’s been like to put Ron Donald’s clothes back on — as well as his haircut — and what the characters might have been up to over the past decade. Marino also discusses his physical comedy, directing an episode in this new season, and the obstacles of getting the crew from The State back together.

Listen to Ken Marino chat about Party Down and more in the new episode above, or watch the chat via the YouTube player below. As always, please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Lambert on Queen, Covering Billie Eilish & Lana Del Rey, and Starring in the Sofia Coppola-Produced Fairyland

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Adam Lambert joins Kyle Meredith to talk High Drama, his new album of inspired covers. The Queen frontman tells us about tackling the set while working on his upcoming 1070s-influenced musical, wanting to give songs like Lana Del Rey’s "West Coast" and Billie Eilish’s "Getting Older" a stronger rock vibe, and how his friendship with Boy George painted the way he covered a Culture Club classic. Lambert also discusses his role in the upcoming Sofia Coppola-produced Fairyland, his wanting to do more acting, and what’s next for Queen.

There are more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… on Consequence. Remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nat Wolff on Working with Christolph Waltz, Weird Cinema, & new Nat & Alex Wolff Music

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Nat Wolff joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Consultant, the new Prime series that explores the sinister relationship between boss and employee. The actor/musician discusses what he likes about the weirder side of cinema, what it was like to work with Christolph Waltz, and taking inspiration from Rod Stewart and Nine Inch Nails. Wolff also details his latest music with brother Alex, recording their latest single at Jack Met of AJR’s house, and the obsessive nature that’s led to enough songs for a triple album.

Find more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… on Consequence. Remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You Me At Six’s Josh Franceschi on the Resurgence of the Scene & Soundtracking The Vampire Diaries

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

You Me At Six’s Josh Franceschi sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Truth Decay, an album that finds the English rock band looking back at their pop-punk and post-hardcore roots. The frontman discusses the renaissance that the re-energized scene is having and what made that late 90s and early 2000’s era so special, how their inner-band communication has aided their longevity, and why some bands aren’t as fortunate. We also get to hear how “Take On The World”’ being the final song on Vampire Diaries has affected their relationship with the track and what it’s meant to fans.

You can always find more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… on Consequence. And, do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Billy Crudup on the Retro-futurism of Hello Tomorrow & Music of the 1950s

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Billy Crudup sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss Hello Tomorrow!, the Apple TV+ series that showcases a retro-futuristic world that looks as much like the 1950s as it does the distant future.

The actor, who plays a traveling salesman hawking timeshares on the moon while trying to outrun his past, talks about what it was like to get to play in this type of world on the set, why the ’50s lends itself to imagining what the future would look like, and his own love of magazine likes Popular Mechanics.

Crudup also digs into the music of the series that plays from the same period and why he feels so connected to that era of music.

Listen to Billy Crudup chat about Hello Tomorrow! and more as well as find more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… on Consequence. And remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kelley Deal, Mike Montgomery, & Matt Hart on R. Ring, Poetry, & The Breeders

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Kelley Deal (of The Breeders) and Mike Montgomery, along with poet Matt Hart, sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new album as R. Ring, War Poems/We Rested.

The trio discuss the multimedia concept of taking the finished album and then handing over to Hart, who gave each song to friends that included Sonic Youth’s Lee Ranaldo, Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis, and actress Amber Tamblin. Those collaborators then wrote poems inspired by the tracks they were given, all of which were then bound in an accompanying chapbook.

Deal and Montgomery go on to tell us about the music itself, the importance of collaboration, and what we could expect from the upcoming live shows with The Breeders (which could include a new release around the 30th anniversary of Last Splash).

Listen to Kelley Deal, Mike Montgomery, and Matt Hart talk about R. Ring’s War Poems/We Rested and more on the Kyle Meredith With… on Consequence. As always, please take the time like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joel David Moore on the Avatar Sequels and the Bones/Avatar Crossover Moment

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Joel David Moore sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Avatar: The Way of Water and his upcoming projects with his production company, Balcony 9.

The actor/director/producer discusses helming the new film Some Other Woman, putting inclusivity and the environment at the forefront of Balcony 9 Productions, and how Hollywood still has a long way to go in being progressive. Moore also takes us into the Bones and Avatar crossover moment, what it’s been like going back to Pandora for the sequels, and what we can expect from the next three entries in the series.

Listen to Joel David Moore chat about Avatar: The Way of Water episode now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Find more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to like, review, and subscribe. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Penn Badgley on Upping the Crazy Level, Exploring Love, & Eclipsing Gossip Girl

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Penn Badgley joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the fourth season of You on Netflix.

The actor digs into upping the crazy and flipping the script with this new season, playing a slightly different version of his character with each new addition to the storyline, taking a queue from The Talented Mr. Ripley, and eclipsing being known for playing Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl. Badley also tells us why his band MOTHXR hasn’t made any more music, which artist his son is most into, as well as directing an episode of You this season and what the future could hold for Joe Goldberg.

You can find more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… on Consequence. And remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Quinn XCII on Imposter Syndrome, Organic Production, and AJR Collaboration

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Quinn XCII joins Kyle Meredith to dig into The People’s Champ, the pop singer-songwriter’s fifth LP. The Detroit-born artist discusses which of his midwest manners have stuck around, even after 8 years in Los Angeles, still feeling like an underdog, imposter syndrome, and what turning 30 has meant for his songwriting. ‘92 also talks about getting back to real instruments instead of the industry-standard overly-produced pop production, his continuing musical partnership with Chelsea Cutler, and having AJR guest on the record.

More episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast can be found on Consequence, so please do check them out. Remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pentatonix’s Scott Hoying on His Debut Solo Single, Overcoming the Insecurities of Growing Up Queer, and Taking Inspiration from Hugh Jackman

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Scott Hoying drops in to talk with Kyle Meredith about his debut solo single, Mars, and upcoming songs. The Pentatonix co-founder discusses finding his musical identity as a solo artist, overcoming the insecurities of growing up queer, and taking some inspiration from Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman. Hoying also tells us why supporting the Wolf Conservation Center is so important to him, the game plan for more new music, and Pentatonix being nominated for 2021’s Evergreen in the upcoming Grammys.

You can always find episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast on Consequence, so please do check them out. Also, remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Taylor Schilling on Dear Edward and Seeing Bob Dylan as Her First Concert

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Taylor Schilling drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Dear Edward, Apple TV+’s new series based on Ann Napolitano’s bestselling and acclaimed novel about a 12-year-old boy who survives a devastating commercial plane crash that kills every other passenger on the flight, including his family. The actress discusses playing a character that’s carrying so much loss, needing to make a game out of it all with co-star Colin O’Brien, and the incredible soundtrack that runs throughout. Schilling also imagines how these characters eventually end up, even with their “operatic and horrifying” situation.

There are more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast on Consequence, so please do check them out. Also, remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Teagan Croft on True Spirit, David Bowie, and Titans

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Teagan Croft joins Kyle Meredith to talk about True Spirit, the new Netflix film based on a true story of Australian sailor Jessica Watson becoming the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world. The actress tells us about learning to sail for the part, getting to know the real Jessica, and why so many people wanted or at least expected her to fail. Croft also discusses David Bowie’s presence in the film, her own favorite song to calm herself down, sharing superhero backgrounds with co-star Anna Paquin, and looking forward to the upcoming second half of Titans season 4.

There are always more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast posted on Consequence, so please check them out. Also, remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Theo Rossi on Emily The Criminal, Tales of the Jedi, & Classic Commercials

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Theo Rossi joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the success of Emily the Criminal and why it has resonated with so many people. The Sons of Anarchy actor discusses what leads people to turn to crime when faced with insurmountable debt and hardship as seen in the film, how acting pulled him away from his own criminal activity in his youth, and of course working alongside Aubrey Plaza. Rossi goes on to tell us about his love of watching hours of classic commercials and being part of the Star Wars and Marvel universes.

Listen now or watch the whole chat via Consequence.

More episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast can be found on Consequence. Also, remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alvvays’s Molly Rankin on Feeling Older Than Her Years, REM as America’s Top Rock Band, & Maybe Covering The Primitives and Lush

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Alvvays's Molly Rankin catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk Blue Rev, the Canadian indie rock band’s third LP. The vocalist/guitarist talks about her sense of nostalgia and “feeling like an old person,” searching for forgotten media, and the attempt at keeping some mystery in the social age. Rankin goes on to talk about channeling R.E.M. and The Smiths, possibly covering The Primitives or Lush in the future, and the importance of poking fun at yourself.

There are even more episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast on Consequence, so please check them out. Also, remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kimbra on Chaos, Vulnerability, Anger, & Rage

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Kimbra joins Kyle Meredith to talk about A Reckoning, an album that finds her teaming up with Ryan Lott of Son Lox. The New Zealand singer-songwriter discusses being attracted to chaos, writing more direct and less whimsical than in the past, and being a believer in shared vulnerability. Kimbra goes on to talk about why anger and rage are important life forces, the lack of good examples most women have, and how her Playing With Fire podcast acts as a companion to the LP.'

Remember, you can check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Monica Bellucci on Maria Callas, Mafia Mamma wit Toni Collette, and The Matrix

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Monica Bellucci sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Maria Callas: Letters and Memoirs, the one-person show that she’s been performing in since 2019 and arriving at the Beacon Theatre for one night only on Friday, January 27.

The actress tells us how she got the role and how it’s affected her relationship with the famed opera singer, which operas she uses in her preparation, and the difference between playing a musician as opposed to her other roles. Bellucci also discusses the documentary that will come from all of this, as well as her upcoming role in Mafia Mamma opposite Toni Collette, and if she would have liked to reprise her role as Persephone in the recent Matrix sequel.

But wait, there's more. You can check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. And, remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kurtwood Smith on That 90’s Show, Robocop, and Patriot

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Kurtwood Smith sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about That 90’s Show, the sequel to the generation-defining That 70’s Show. The actor tells us how everyone was brought back together, why they chose to focus on the children of the original cast, and how his character Red hasn’t changed over the past twenty years. Smith then dives deeper into how they’re tackling big topics such as coming out and first loves, what it’s been like seeing Tope Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, & Wilmer Valderrama take off in their careers, and how the next season’s will continue to play out over summer vacations. We also have fun with Kurtwood’s past iconic characters, such as Robocop’s Clarence Boddicker, Dead Poets Society’s Thomas Perry, and more recently, Patriot’s Leslie Claret.

Want more? Check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blur’s David Rowntree on Radio Songs, Making Friends with Machines, & Blur Reunion

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

David Rowntree sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Radio Songs, his first solo album. The Blur drummer takes us into the songs that hit on keeping relationships alive as a touring musician, confirmed bias in pattern recognition, making friends with machines, and how his work in film scores finds its way into the music. Rowntree goes on to discuss how the upcoming Blur reunion came together and the potential for new music from the Brit Pop legends.

Guest what?! You can check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Charlie Mackesy on Animating The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse for Apple TV+

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Charlie Mackesy sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new film adaptation of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse.

The author/illustrator tells the story of how the journey began by making drawings to cheer up his friends before online success led to a book and now the Apple TV+ animated short film. He discusses his connections to the characters and their messages, as well as what it was like working with Isobel Waller-Bridge on the score and casting Idris Elba, Tom Hollander, and Gabriel Byrne.

Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With…, and then please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob Lowe on Dog Gone, West Wing, and 9-1-1: Lonestar

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Rob Lowe sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Dog Gone, the new movie that follows a young man and his beloved dog after they are separated on the Appalachian Trail, in which he and his father must begin a desperate search to find him before it’s too late. The legendary actor talks about what attracted him to the script (which is based on a true story), his love of tear-jerkers, and what it was like to work with “the Daniel Day Lewis of dog actors.” Lowe also has some fun nerding out on Simon & Garfunkel and Springsteen, and his recent interview with Rolling Stone Magazine founder Jann Wenner on his Literally podcast. We also get to hear which characters he would like to return to (West Wing fans will be happy to hear this one), and what makes his time on 9-1-1: Lonestar so special.

Want more? You can check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Madison Cunningham on Revealer & Being Mistaken for Wait Staff at the Grammys

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Madison Cunningham catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Revealer, her Grammy nominated sophomore LP. The singer-songwriter talks about being mistaken as wait staff during her last Grammy party, writing about the sad moments in her life from the past few years, and creating a piece of work that feels like it's in motion. Cunningham also discusses her appreciation of Jeff Buckley’s music, recent collaboration with Aoife O’Donovan, and working with drummer Matt Chamberlain.

You can away from the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Gibbard on the Death Cab for Cutie/The Postal Service Tour, 2000s Indie, and More

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Ben Gibbard catches up with Kyle Meredith interview o talk about Asphalt Meadows, the 10th album from Death Cab for Cutie, as well as the upcoming 20th anniversary tour around Transatlanticism and The Postal Service’s Give Up. (Get tickets here!)

Gibbard also talks about the new music taking stock of his past and channeling Slint, and discusses working with Noah Cyrus on her latest album. The frontman then takes a look back at the indie rock movement of the early 2000s, how making only one album with Jimmy Tamborello has led to The Postal Service's legacy and mythology, and the way his writing and recording has changed since that era.

Listen now, or watch the full chat via Consequence. Then, make sure and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts to keep up to date on all the new episodes. Also, keep tabs on Consequence Podcast Network for info on all our series.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Harry Melling on Portraying Edgar Allen Poe, The Always Present Harry Potter Universe, & Listening to Black Midi and Squid

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Harry Melling sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Pale Blue Eye, the new Netflix film that finds the actor portraying a young Edgar Allen Poe on a quest to find a murderer opposite retired detective Augustus Landor (played by Christian Bale). Melling talks about challenging perceptions of how we think of Poe, superstition vs science, and being attracted to darker roles. The Harry Potter actor (Dudley Dursley) also discusses never completely escaping that film’s universe, as well as bringing music into his work, including lots of listening to Black Midi, Squid, and UK punk.

Of course, as is always the case, you can check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Bring Me the Horizon

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We're taking a few weeks off here on Kyle Meredith W..., but wanted to thank you for listening in this year by sharing some of our favorite interviews from 2022. We'll be back with brand new episodes on January 6th. For now, here's my chat with Oliver Sykes and Matt Nicholls of Bring Me the Horizon.

---

Oliver Sykes and Matt Nicholls of Bring Me the Horizon join Kyle Meredith backstage at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky to talk about the upcoming second chapter of their Post Human series.

Sykes analyzes the choice to do a long album run in what can seem like a singles-based world, as well as directing this latest set toward a more emo and post-hardcore sound, while Nicholls talks about having to learn different drum styles with each new release. Sykes also discusses the bigger story being told and how it looks at recovery, human evolution, and self-acceptance.

BMTH are currently on tour with Knocked Loose, grandson, siiickbrain, and you can get tickets here. For more live music, you can also check out an extensive list of must-see fall tours.

Listen to Bring Me the Horizon talk their Post Human series and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: 5 Seconds of Summer

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

---

5 Seconds of Summer drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their latest singles and upcoming album, 5SOS5.

Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, and Michael Clifford tell us about being a newly independent band, how the single "Complete Mess" directed the sound for the rest of the album, and having major chords on display. Luke then goes on to discuss how his and Aston’s solo records had an effect on the new disc, while Calum and Michael contemplate when they might release ones of their own.

The group then talks about the nostalgia heard within the new record as it comes on the heels of their recent 10th anniversary, as well as working with John Feldman, and their nonprofit Friends of Friends, which is helping aid people in Ukraine.

Listen to 5 Seconds of Summer's chat with Kyle above, or watch the conversation at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Tears for Fears

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

---

Tears for Fears sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Tipping Point, their first album in nearly twenty years. Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith discuss the ”painful process” that lead to the album’s completion, including a series of covers and speed dating with young producers that resulted in a record that was abandoned before putting trust in their own partnership.

The two then discuss some of the heavy themes on the LP, including how what was happening globally was to be represented in the songs; how tackling topical songs has changed since their early days; and Roland’s use of ghosts, demons, and the dead in his work. We also hear about the band’s upcoming tour with Garbage (get tickets here!) and their thoughts on making more albums in the future.

Listen to Tears for Fears break down The Tipping Point and more. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Avril Lavigne

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

---

Avril Lavigne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Love Sux, which features a full-on pop rock sound and finds the “Complicated” singer teaming up with Travis Barker.

The Canadian artist discusses what it was like to write an album about the downside of relationships while falling in love with Mod Sun, how the original plan was to do a double album, and her intentions of releasing the other record soon after this one. Lavigne also talks about dueting with Machine Gun Kelly and “fangirling” over Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus, who makes an appearance on “Mark’s Song."

We also get to hear about what it was like to reconnect with her early sound, the "Sk8ter Boi" movie that she’s currently writing, and what the 20th anniversary of Let Go will look like.

Listen to Avril Lavigne break down Love Sux, her collaborations, and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Les Claypool

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

----

Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Primus’ upcoming continuation of their A Tribute to Kings tour, where they play the 1977 Rush album A Farewell to Kings in full.

The legendary singer/bassist goes on to discuss his fandom for Peter Gabriel, XTC, and Jerry Reed before giving us an update on the next Primus release (a 13-min song with two addiction tracks), a project with Sean Lennon that has something to do with animation, “a twang thing” with Billy Strings, and the possibility of another Oysterhead album.

Claypool then heads back to 2002 to talk about the Purple Onion LP and the possibly problematic song “Ding Dang” in the era of cancel culture, using his characters as a vehicle for social commentary, and his upcoming Bastard Jazz shows. Finally, comparing his own wine to his friend Maynard James Keenan of Tool's wine: “His wine is great, but he doesn’t have a 20 foot weiner!”

Listen to Les Claypool discuss Primus' upcoming tour, his new projects, and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith Rewind: Kirk Hammett

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

----

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about his debut solo EP, Portals, and how it was came out of his horror movie exhibition and Metallica's S&M 2.

The guitarist also tells us about just discovering prog rock bands like Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull, as well as not being much of a fan of The Beatles. He later talks about what it means to have his EP be the first Metallica solo release, and the possibility of eventually playing songs from the effort live.

Hammett also discusses if he would do a guest-packed solo album in the vein of Tom Morello’s recent releases, future plans with The Wedding Band (which also features Robert Trujillo), and having more time for creative projects now that he’s seven years sober.

Listen to Metallica's Kirk Hammett discuss Portals, his love of progressive rock, and more above. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With… The 700th Episode: featuring Jared Leto, Maya Hawke, Jack Black, Kate Siegel, Jamie Campbell Bower, Suki Waterhouse, & Kiefer Sutherland

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Today’s release marks the 700th episode of Kyle Meredith With…! To celebrate and thank everyone who listens to our little interview podcast, we're celebrating with a special episode spotlighting some of the film and TV stars that have dropped by this year.

Of course, as is always the case on KMW, there's more than a tangential connection to music. In this special episode, you’ll hear from Jared Leto, Maya Hawke, Jack Black, Kate Siegel, Jamie Campbell Bower, Suki Waterhouse, and Kiefer Sutherland, all who discuss their latest film and audio projects, favorite music, and how the two worlds intersect.

Listen to the 700th episode Kyle Meredith With… now, and then please do remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Madelyn Cline on Glass Onion’s All-Star Cast, Ed Norton’s Playlists, & Daniel Craigs Aversion for Jazz

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Madelyn Cline joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. The Outer Banks actress tells us how shocked she was after being cast in the film, playing opposite such legendary names as Daniel Craig, Kate Hudson, Edward Norton, Janelle Monae, and Kathryn Hahn, as well as her character Whiskey’s relationship with David Bautista’s Duke. Cline also discusses the sequel’s relationship with 2019’s Knives Out, how Ed Norton kept the cast moving with his playlists, and that Daniel Craig hates jazz.

Check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please do remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Margo Price on Her Memoir & New Album, Complicated Relationship with Nashville, & Spending Thanksgiving with Willie Nelson in Hawaii

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In a special episode, Kyle Meredith talks with Margo Price during a stop in Louisville, KY at a WFPK performance at The Monarch in front of a live audience. Margo talks about writing her memoir, Maybe We’ll Make It, while simultaneously working on her upcoming album Strays and why she wanted to write a book so early in her career. The Americana singer-songwriter also discusses her complicated relationship with the Nashville establishment, much like her friends Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, and S.G. Goodman. Price also gives us some stories about spending Thanksgiving with Willie Nelson and his family in Hawaii and how he taught her to play dominos. Also included here is a 2017 interview between Kyle and Margo as they dig into her album All American Made.

You can always check out the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr on Reaching Into Their Past, Collaborating with Russell Mael of Sparks, & Having 90s Grunge Turn Their Critical Tides

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Directions Of The Heart, the band’s 19th studio album. The frontman tells us about reaching into their past for songs like "Act of Love" (which was the first song they played at their first show in 1978, but never recorded) and being inspired by Patti Smith, Lou Reed, Television, and Talking Heads. Kerr also discusses his friendship with Spark’s Russell Mael, who guests on a track, being a generation-defining band, only to have Nirvana and Pearl Jam turn their critical tides, and the backstory on 1998’s Neapolis.

You can always to the recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please do remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steven Page on Space and The Universe, His Friendship with Ryan Reynolds, & Forever Being Tied to the One Week Video

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Steven Page catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Excelsior, his latest solo album that finds the former Barenaked Ladies co-lead with a three-act LP that touches on grief, loss, & loneliness all told through his trademark brand of exceptional melodies and creative storytelling. The singer-songwriter discusses the beauty of happy accidents, how music videos were the visual representation of songs and being forever tied to One Week’s video, and the difficulty of being a touring musician in 2022. Page also talks about why space and the universe plays an important role in his songwriting, his friendship with Ryan Reynolds, and that he’s working on a new Vanity Project album with former Duran Duran member Stephen Duffy.

Listen to the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Danny Pudi on Mythic Quest, the Community movie, & Avatar: The Last Airbender

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Danny Pudi drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about season three of Mythic Quest. The actor tells us about directing an episode for the first time, playing a reformed version of his character, and why he keeps Wile E. Coyote in mind when playing Brad. Pudi also gives us an update of the Community movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and some of his favorite musicians, including Wu-Tang Clan, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, and Alan Parson Project’s Sirius (because the Chicago Bulls, of course).

You can listen to the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now and/or watch the chat on Consequence, and then please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Shirley Manson on Garbage’s Anthology, James Bond Theme, & Next Album

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Shirley Manson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Anthology, the new compilation from Garbage that traces their entire catalog through last year’s No Gods No Masters.

The frontwoman tells us how their record label talked them into the compilation and the struggle of it not being released in the US, how 2016's Strange Little Birds went mostly overlooked, and “being erased from musical history” after the critical-slagging of their 1999 James Bond theme "The World Is Not Enough" (as well as the reappraisal that’s happened since).

Manson then gets into the financial risk of touring in a post-pandemic world before letting us peek into their next album, which she says is currently in the works.

Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now and then do yourself a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Benmont Tench on the New Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Live Set and Unreleased Vault Songs

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Benmont Tench talks with Kyle Meredith about Live at The Fillmore 1997, the new Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers box set that collects highlights from the band’s infamous 20-night sold-out run. The keys legend tells us about the idea behind the covers-heavy shows, their relationship with Bob Dylan, and bringing out deep cuts like “Heartbreaker’s Beach Party”. Tench also discusses why he says that Wildflowers wasn’t really a solo album, the unreleased songs that are still in the vault, and his reluctance to ever perform as The Heartbreakers again.

You can check out the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence, and then please do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Collective Soul’s Ed Roland on Vibrate, Disciplined Breakdown, & Scream 2

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Collective Soul’s Ed Roland catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Vibrate, the band’s 11th album. The frontman takes us through writing a collection that finds him searching during a time of political and environmental turmoil, his style of songwriting, channeling his heroes like Elton, McCartney, Jeff Lynee, and Tom Petty. Roland also takes us back to 1997’s Disciplined Breakdown and the courtroom drama that preceded it while they were breaking up with their manager, as well as writing “She Said,” which would eventually make its way to the Scream 2 soundtrack, and he gives us news about the 3 albums they’ve already recorded along with the 4th that they’ll be recording this coming January.

Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence, and then please do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hermanos Gutierrez on Dan Auerbach, Desert Sounds, & Multicultural Background

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Hermanos Gutierrez dropped by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about El Bueno y El Malo, their Dan Auerbach-produced LP that finds the brothers furthering their collection of songs that recall desert landscapes and beautiful Western images. Estevan and Alejandro talk about starting the band and what led them to playing classical guitar, how they hooked up with the Black Keys lead, and the 10 seconds of listening that brought them together. The two also discuss why the desert is such a strong touchpoint for their writing and how coming from both a Swiss and Ecuadorian background influenced their style.

Listen to the latest episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence. Then please do us a solid and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you like to get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zella Day on Finding Her Dance Groove, Moving on From Sad Girl Indie, & the Hollywood “Reality”

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Zella Day joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Sunday in Heaven, her first full-length since 2015’s Kicker. The singer-songwriter talks about the long journey to finishing the record, how label and legal disputes kept her from releasing music or touring and finding her way from “sad girl music” to upbeat indie pop. Day tells us about writing with John Paul White, listening to lots of Mamas and Papas, and writing about the contradictions of living in Hollywood.

You can listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the whole chat via Consequence. Then please do us a solid and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jason Isbell, Jim James, and Doug Martsch on Scorsese, Live LPs, & New Music

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In a special episode, Kyle Meredith features three recent interviews that were taped in front of a live audience during WFPK Members Only performances. First Jason Isbell talks about putting on his own festival, what authenticity means for him, and being featured in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Killers of The Flower Moon. Then My Morning Jacket’s Jim James tells us why he loves Halloween more than the other holidays, how public radio has helped out the band throughout their career, and how they go about choosing the releases for their ongoing live album series. And wrapping us up, Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch takes us inside their latest album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name, and how he worked with a Brazilian duo, as well as his general writing process.

Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, and then do us a solid and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Debbie Gibson on Winterlicious Holiday Music and Updating The Breakfast Club with Anthony Michael Hall

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:45:14 +0000

Debbie Gibson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Winterlicious, her first holiday album. The pop artist discusses her big second act, writing original holiday songs, and her latest collaboration with New Kids On the Blocks’ Joey McIntyre. Gibson also tells us about penning a tribute to her mom, being part of 1992’s A Very Special Christmas 2, and starring with Anthony Michael Hall in The Class, an updated homage to The Breakfast Club.

You can listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. And also, remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Noah Cyrus on Writing with Ben Gibbard and LP, Duetting with Her Dad, and Living Out Her Legend of Zelda Fantasies

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Noah Cyrus joins Kyle Meredith to take us into her debut album, The Hardest Part. The singer-songwriter talks about making an album of goodbyes, telling her story of addiction, mental health, and recovery, and duetting with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. Speaking of guests, Noah also digs into what it was like to write and sing with her musical hero, Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, as well as LP, and how she was able to live out her Legend of Zelda dreams with the album artwork.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake on Heavy Music, 80s Nostalgia, & Time Travel

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger and Ryan Peake sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Get Rollin’, the Canadian rock band’s 10th album. The bandmates discuss finding their direction and knowing their sound, living through cycles of heavy music, and debating if rock can still be dangerous. The two also have some fun with nostalgia and 80s pop culture and try to decide if they would go back in time and what they would do once they got there.

Listen to all the latest episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence. And, as always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Melia Kreiling on Mammals, Kintsugi, & The Influence of Nick Cave and Patti Smith

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Melia Kreiling gives Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about Mammals, a new Prime Video series that finds her opposite James Corden in a dark comedy drama which explores the truths at the heart of modern relationships and holds plenty of jaw-dropping twists and turns.

The actress walks us through her getting the script and first reactions she had, the show's ability to provide a space for conversation, and who the hero of the story might be. Kreiling also tells us about how the art of kintsugi has influenced her as well as the music of Nick Cave and Patti Smith.

You can listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, and then like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Stone Temple Pilots’ RobertDe Leo on Americana Sounds, Gordon Lightfoot, & Fishing

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Robert De Leo catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut solo album, Lessons Learned, and how it ended up as an acoustic album with multiple vocalists. The Stone Temple Pilots bassist and main songwriter discusses the influence of 70s artists like Paul Simon, John Denver, and Gordon Lightfoot (who he’ll be covering on a pair of singles to be released soon), the way songs change with different styles (“'Interstate Love Song' started as a bossa nova”), and having Gary Wright sing backup. De Leo also talks about his love of nature and how “touring is just an excuse to go fishing.”

Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence. Also, as always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sammy Hagar on Channeling Montrose, Covering Costello, & a Lost Van Halen Song from Twister

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Sammy Hagar catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Crazy Times, the new album that finds the former Van Halen frontman teaming up with producer Dave Cobb.

The Red Rocker talks about Cobb pushing him to be more Montrose and Van Halen with his vocals, making a concept album that spotlights a darker personality than he’s known for, and wanting feedback from Elvis Costello regarding his "Pump It Up" cover. Hagar also reminisces on a lost Van Halen track that’s tied to the movie Twister and how it could finally see the light of day soon, the story behind bonus track “2120,” and working with Slash and Bootsy Collins on 1997’s Marching to Mars.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mark Rylance & Trudie Styler on AI, Singularity, Othering, Empathy, and Evolution

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Actor Mark Rylance and director/activist Trudie Styler sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Spark Hunter. The new audio drama is about the world’s most advanced AI having dinner with her maker over a philosophical discussion to determine if she represents a new hope for the world or its destruction.

The two discuss how the Dalai Lama brought them together; what it means to have standing inside the laws of nature; and the points of othering, racism, empathy, and evolution that the spy-drama digs into. Rylance, who also starred in Ready Player One and Don’t Look Up, and Styler also consider if we’ll ever see singularity or if robots should even aspire to be more human, especially considering folks like Elon Musk and his actions.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Lone Bellow on the Spirit of Roy Orbison, America’s Opioid Crisis, & Getting Beaten Up in NYC

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000

The Lone Bellow sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Love Songs for Losers. The trio discusses the small town American opioid crisis that plays into the single “Gold,” which also takes some inspiration from John Mellencamp’s “Jack & Diane” as well as Bruce Springsteen. The band's Zach Williams, Kanene Donehey Pipkin, and Brian Elmquist also tell us about self-producing the record in Roy Orbison’s former house and the spirits that inhabit the space, writing about family, and how the song “Dreaming” has a backdrop of getting beaten up and lost in New York City.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Cult’s Ian Astbury on Under the Midnight Sun, Gothic Futurism, and the Optics of Nostalgia

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:26:53 +0000

Ian Astbury calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about Under the Midnight Sun. The Cult frontman talks about coming up as a crooner during the post punk era, journalists mistakenly lumping them in with hair metal, and living through the optics of nostalgia.

Astbury also talks about some of the big influences on The Cult's new album, including Brian Jones, William S. Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac. He also dives deep into the ecological and environmental moments that arrive throughout; his takes on recent artists like Yves Tumor; and how they’re part of a lineage of artists that thread around Nico & The Velvet Underground, Andy Warhol, and Pablo Picaso.

Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence. Also, as awlays, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alphaville’s Marian Gold on Eternally Yours, Space Exploration, and Shakespeare

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:24:15 +0000

Alphaville’s Marian Gold chats with Kyle Meredith about the band’s new symphonic album, Eternally Yours.

Gold explains how the classical radio of his youth led him to synthesizers in the '80s, and details the process of turning the band's pop songs into dreamy, orchestrated pieces. The frontman also dives into his lifelong love of space exploration, how drugs influence literature and music, and writing “Around the Universe” about his WWII pilot father.

Gold also talks about leaning on Shakespeare’s sonnets for inspiration in regards to the title track, which is also says is an answer to their 80s hit “Forever Young,” and the plans for their next album, which will be called Thunderbaby.

Listen to Alphaville’s Marian Gold talk Eternally Yours, John Lennon, and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence. Also, please like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Julian Lennon on Jude’s Coming-of-Age Story and Watching John in the Get Back Doc

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:05:00 +0000

Julian Lennon sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Jude, a coming-of-age-album consisting of finally-finished songs from throughout his life.

The singer-songwriter tells us about why he thought he was done making albums; watching his father, John Lennon, in the Get Back docuseries with his brother Sean and how that led to Jude; and legally swapping his names around. Lennon also discusses the environmental concerns heard within his lyrics, covering Snarky Puppy’s Bill Lawrence, and his plans to release more songs in the near future.

Listen to Julian Lennon talk Jude, his dad, and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now. Be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bryan Adams on So Happy It Hurts, John Cleese, and Re-recording His Classics

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Bryan Adams calls up Kyle Meredith to talk about the four albums that he’s released this year, including the latest, So Happy It Hurts; his own recordings for the songs from Pretty Woman: The Musical; and re-recordings his hits with Classics I and II.

The multi-platinum songwriter discusses how making the music to Pretty Woman: The Musical affected his songwriting for this new album, getting John Cleese to make a cameo on the record, and why he took inspiration from Taylor Swift to reclaim his hits, as well as how he was able to replicate his 80s and 90s sounds. Adams also takes us back to 1997 with his MTV Unplugged LP and talks about his success as a photographer - covering everyone from Iggy Pop to St. Vincent - and how the white backgrounds on his album covers have become iconic.

Listen to Bryan Adams talk So Happy It Hurts and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now. Be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Serj Tankian on Mixing Humor with Facts, Interactive Experiences, and System of a Down

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:12:53 +0000

Serj Tankian catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Perplex Cities, his second EP in as many years.

The System of a Down singer tells us about using his car to mix his songs and the 95 tracks found in his vault, mixing humor with serious issues, and trying to change minds in order to save the world. In fact, it’s with that that Serj discusses the current atrocities in Armenia, how the song “I Spoke Up” touches on those topics, and musically mixing cultures.

Tankian also talks about the interactive experiences he brings with each new release, the performance of the operatic suite that he has coming up, and what the future holds for System of a Down.

Listen to Tankian talk Perplex Cities and more on Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the conversation via Consequence. As always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kenzie Ziegler on Her New Music, Clothing Line, and Growing Up in the Public Eye

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Kenzie Ziegler joins Kyle Meredith to dish on her latest single, "100 Degrees," her musical progression since her 2015 debut, and the album on which she’s currently working.

The former Dance Moms star tells us about predominantly working with only women and how that’s changed her writing process, finding a new musical voice in indie pop and singer-songwriter, and recently collaborating with NOTD. Ziegler also discusses her new clothing line with Francesca’s Boutique and what it’s been like to grow as an artist while growing up in the public eye.

Listen to Kenzie Ziegler talk "100 Degrees"Worm Food and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the conversation via Consequence. As always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cavetown on Becoming Worm Food, Directing Frogs, and Working with beabadoobee

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000

Cavetown joins Kyle Meredith to talk their new album, Worm Food. The English singer-songwriter, a.k.a. Robin Skinner, tells us about making the video for “Frog,” having total creative control, the benefits of announcing the record before it was finished, and the album title’s relation to the cycle of life.

Skinner also talks about working with Beabadoobee and Orla Gartland for two versions of the same song, their continuing partnership with Chloe Moriondo, and covering "Teenage Dirtbag" before it was a TikTok trend.

Listen to Cavetown talk Worm Food and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the conversation via Consequence. As always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rita Wilson on the '70s, Duetting with Willie and Costello, and Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:20:00 +0000

Rita Wilson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Now & Forever: Duets, an album that finds her collaborating with Elvis Costello, Smokey Robinson, Willie Nelson, Leslie Odom Jr., and many more on a playlist of some of her favorite songs of the '70s.

The actress/musician tells us about what drew her to put the spotlight on the decade; flipping classics like "Slip Slidin’ Away," "Fire," "Songbird," and "I’ll Be There" into conversations between two people; and what it was like to be opposite the mic with some of the greatest artists of all time.

Wilson also discusses the LP’s connection to her movie Now & Then, and gives us a peek into the upcoming Wes Anderson movie Asteroid City.

Listen to Rita Wilson talk Now and Forever: Duets and more on the Kyle Meredith With… now. As always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The 1975’s Matt Healy on Self-Awareness, Writing Songs with No Choruses, and Their New Album

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000

The 1975’s Matt Healy talks with Kyle Meredith about Being Funny in a Foreign Language.

The frontman discusses his knack for being self-aware in his lyrics, writing songs that don’t have choruses, plans to produce more projects for other artists, and how they’ve avoided being bored of the process.

Healy also tells us about the album’s closing track, “When We Are Together"; the pitfalls of over-analyzing art; the influence that Depeche Mode and Joy Division have had on them; and working with Samual Bradley on their latest videos.

Listen to The 1975's Matt Healy on the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now. As always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack McBrayer on Kindness, OK Go, R.E.M., and Kenneth “The Page” Parcell

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:15:24 +0000

Jack McBrayer talks with Kyle Meredith about the second season of his preschool-aimed Apple TV+ series Hello Jack, The Kindness Show.

The actor tells us about how the show was inspired by his perception of world news and social happenings, how it’s helped him deal with dark events, and how he uses his comedic background within the show.

McBrayer also fans-out about having OK Go as the show’s house band; growing up as an R.E.M. fan; having guest stars like Gillian Jacobs, Christin Shaw, Tony Hale, and Joe Lo Truglio on the show; and staying true to his 30 Rock character Kenneth “The Page” Parcell.

Listen to Jack McBrayer talk Hello Jack, The Kindness Show and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch video of the complete chat on Consequence. As always, like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bring Me the Horizon on Next Chapter of Post Human, Emo Sounds, and Self-Acceptance

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:40:00 +0000

BMTH are currently on tour with Knocked Loose, grandson, siiickbrain, and you can get tickets here. For more live music, you can also check out an extensive list of must-see fall tours.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bush’s Gavin Rossdale on Heavy Sounds, Religious Iconography, and Constantine 2

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 16:05:00 +0000

Bush’s Gavin Rossdale joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Art of Survival and explain how it ended up being one of the band's heaviest albums.

The songwriter talks Coldplay, The Mars Volta, and Leonard Cohen, as well as his love of religious iconography in his lyrics. Rossdale also reveals his hopes of being in the just-announced Constantine 2 and why he says that Nicholas Cage is “the best actor in the world.”

Listen to Bush's Gavin Rossdale talk The Art of Survival and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

For more from Rossdale, check out his appearance on the new season of the music history podcast The Opus, which centers this season of Alice in Chains' classic Dirt.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The xx’s Oliver Sim on Horror and Having Graham Norton, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Placebo as Childhood Heroes

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 14:45:00 +0000

Oliver Sim speaks with Kyle Meredith about his debut solo album, Hideous Bastard, an LP that triumphs over fear and shame.

The xx member discusses talking about living with HIV in the opening track, wearing several "masks" throughout the set, and literally wearing a monster mask in the accompanying short film. That leads Sim to talk about his love of horror, appreciation of Sara Michelle’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and having Graham Norton and Placebo as heroes while growing up.

We also hear about what it’s been like working outside of The xx and their plans for more music in the future.

Listen to Sim discuss Hideous Bastard, The xx, and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Neil Giraldo on Pat Benatar’s Rock Hall Induction, Challenging Pop Audiences, and Reimagining Romeo & Juliet

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:04:21 +0000

Guitarist/producer and Pat Benatar’s husband and songwriting partner Neil Giraldo talks with Kyle Meredith about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Beneta.

Giraldo also shares his thoughts on the rest of the Rock Hall's Class of ‘22 and the background players that should also get their due. He goes on to talk about assumptions and judgments we make towards artists, giving back to the musical community, and his advice to younger musicians. He also discusses the new musical he and Pat are working on that reimagines Romeo & Juliet using Benatar’s songs, as well as injecting complex rhythms through songs like “We Belong” to challenge the pop radio audience.

Listen to Neil Giraldo talk Pat Benatar’s Rock Hall Induction on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason on Touring the Early Catalog, New Floyd Music, and Remixing Animals

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest tour with Saucerful of Secrets, the all-star band that brings Floyd’s pre-Darkside catalog back to life. (Get tickets here!)

The drummer discusses how the songs have changed over the years, how the legendary band went against the R&B trends during their '60s startup, hearing David Bowie cover "See Emily Play" for his Pinups record, and misremembering his own influence by Chico Hamilton.

Mason also digs into the transitional moments of Atom Heart Mother and Meddle, the band’s reputation for arguments, and what it’s like being the middleman between Roger Waters and David Gilmore. We also get to hear about recently creating a new Pink Floyd song and if he foresees more from the partnership, as well as the story behind the recently released Animals 2018 Remix.

Listen to Pink Floyd's Nick Mason talk Saucerful of Secrets, Animals, and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast , or watch the chat via the Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Metric’s Emily Haines and James Shaw on Letting Go, Exposing Pain, and Johnny Marr

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:20:48 +0000

Metric’s Emily Haines and James Shaw join Kyle Meredith to talk Formentera, the band’s eighth studio album.

The pair discuss how they used a travel book as a way to escape during lockdown, inevitably influencing the journey within the songs. They also touch on learning that they’re not in total control of and finding the ways of letting go, as well as creating the epic “Doomscroller."

James goes on to tell us about taking inspiration from Johnny Marr, while Emily recounts their time with composer Howard Shore and if they plan to do any more film scores in the future.

Listen to Metric talk Formentera on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LAUV on Existential Crises, Inner Child Therapy, and His Meditation Club Hotline

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 14:48:00 +0000

LAUV joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest album, All 4 Nothing, as well as his recent tour.

The alt-pop musician tells us about the existential crisis that led to the record, using inner child therapy and meditation, and being able to talk to his younger self through the songs. He also discusses how he approached writing about his drug use, in addition to LAUV’s Meditation Club, a hotline that fans can call to get guided meditations from him regularly.

Listen to LAUV on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the chat via Consequence. And as always, don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Santigold on New Album Spirituals, Women in Music, and Her Own Line of Tea

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:32:00 +0000

Santigold gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Spirituals, her first new album in six years.

The genre-blending artist says the album that found a lot of influence in the big events of the past few years. She tells us about how the record was a lifeline for her, the moments that speak of Black women in survival mode, and how women are constantly being told they’re not of value. Santigold also talks about her upcoming tour (tickets for which can be found here), as well as the tea she created to go along with the multi-sensory experience of the LP.

Listen to Santigold discuss Spirituals and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or via the YouTube player below. And as always, don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

YUNGBLUD on How Information Kills Art, Sampling The Cure, and Channeling Radiohead

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:10:00 +0000

YUNGBLUD joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new self-titled LP. Dominic Harrison talks about the joy of midnight album releases, why he chose to self-title the record, the criticism one gets when getting more famous, and how those moments found their way into songs like "The Funeral."

The British musician/actor discusses the conversational style of lyrics he wanted to do for this round, sampling The Cure, channeling Radiohead and The Jam, and coming up alongside artists like Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, and Mac Miller.

Listen to YUNGBLUD discuss his new self-titled LP and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or via the YouTube player below. And as always, don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale on Covers, Work Anxiety Nightmares, and the Mental Health Behind Back from the Dead

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:18:22 +0000

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s latest album, Back from the Dead, and how it unintentionally became a heavier record due to the anxiety and struggles with mental health she faced during the pandemic.

The lead singer also tells us about the fun the band has with other musician friends at festivals, her work anxiety nightmares, and Halestorm's recent Adele and Dolly Parton covers -- and what it could mean for a studio covers release. She also touches on their unreleased/shelved cover of "When a Man Loves a Woman."

Hale then discusses using religious connotations in her writing and recently watching Jimmy Fallon gift Demi Lovato one of Hale’s signature Gibson guitar models.

Listen to Halestorm's Lzzy Hale discuss Back from the Dead and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the chat at Consequence. Don't forget to to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LeAnn Rimes on Making Up with Her Past, Honoring Taylor Hawkins, and Texting in Rage Against the Machine Lyrics

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:25:00 +0000

LeAnn Rimes joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, god's work, how it was influenced by her 2020 chant record, and sonically digging into world and ancient rhythms.

The musician/actress tells us about the many guests that help out, including Ziggy Marley, Sheila E, Ben Harper, and Stephan Lessard from Dave Matthews Band. She then touches on what the word "god" represents within this work and the fractured existence that women face.

Rimes also recounts how she's been texting in Rage Against the Machine lyrics with her bandmates and crew, tying her past and present with her recent 25th anniversary, and her friendship with the late Taylor Hawkins.

Listen to LeAnn Rimes discuss god's work and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the full chat via Consequence. Don't forget to to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Flogging Molly’s Dave King on Steve Albini, History Repeating, and 20 Years of Drunken Lullabies

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:35:00 +0000

Flogging Molly’s Dave King joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Anthem, the Celtic punks' new album that finds them re-teaming with Steve Albini, who mixed their debut album back in 2000.

The frontman talks about using history and connecting to his childhood in his work, writing about the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, and watching history repeat with Ukraine (something addressed in the track "A Song of Liberty"). King also shares his thoughts on America seemingly going in reverse while Ireland progressively thrives, as well as the 20th anniversary of Drunken Lullabies.

The interview took place last month while the band was touring Europe, but Flogging Molly are back in the States continuing their co-headlining trek with The Interrupters. Get tickets to the remaining dates here.

Listen to Flogging Molly’s Dave King discuss Anthem and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the convo via Consequence. Don't forget to to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Blondie’s Clem Burke on Their Box Set, Bowie’s Influence, and Johnny Marr's Appearance on Their Next Album

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:54:00 +0000

Blondie’s Clem Burke checks in with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s first authorized archival box set, Against the Odds 1974-1982, and their upcoming album.

The drummer dives into what influenced the new collection before heading back in time to talk about the creative progression of songs like "Heart of Glass." He then touches on being a multi-genre band from the start and the enormous impact David Bowie had on the group.

Burke also discusses how the next record will feature Johnny Marr and a cover, his favorite Blondie needle drops, and if we can expect him to perform with The Eurythmics for their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.

Listen to Blondie’s Clem Burke discuss Against the Odds and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the whole chat via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Josh Gad on Central Park’s Meat Loaf-style Power Ballad and the Return of Kristen Bell and Sam Richardson

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 14:48:00 +0000

Josh Gad joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Season Three of Apple TV+’s Central Park, which Gad co-created with Loren Bouchard (Bob’s Burgers) and Nora Smith.

The actor tells us about the new showrunners, changes, and opportunities with this latest season, as well as having Kristen Bell return in a new character and creating the interim mayor role especially for Sam Richardson.

Gad also discusses the Meat Loaf-style power ballad that Mike Viola wrote for his character, having Regina Spektor and Sara Bareilles back, and his songwriter wish list that includes Lin Manuel Miranda, Andre 3000, Elton John, and Jonathan Richman.

Listen to Josh Gad discuss Central Park and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or via the YouTube player below. As always, don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli on the Illumination of How Do You Burn and Loss of Mark Lanegan

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:50:00 +0000

Greg Dulli phones in to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Afghan Whigs’ latest album, How Do You Burn?.

The frontman discusses how the record found a brighter tone than their last couple LPs, having Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn on guitar, and the saints and sinners that populate the collection. Dulli also talks about once again duetting with Marcy Mays, his long term friendship with the late Mark Lanegan, and plans for the songs that didn’t make the album.

Listen to Greg Dulli discuss The Afghan Whigs' How Do You Burn? and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Also, keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka on Opening for Metallica and Going Back to Their Roots for New LP

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:00:34 +0000

Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s latest album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, and current tour (tickets for which are available here).

The bass guitar and keyboardist tells us how the band came up with their stage visuals and the Lord of the Rings type of world they’ve created. He then touches on his disappointment with the lack of substance on pop radio and teaming up with environmental organizations.

Kiszka also gives us a peek into GVF's next record, which is well on it’s way, and what it’s been like opening for Metallica.

Listen to Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka discuss the band's tour, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, and more on the Kyle Meredith With... now, or watch the chat via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Robin Trower and Derek Sherinian on Mastering Their Instruments and Famous Collaborations

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:42:37 +0000

Two legendary artists, prog keyboardist Derek Sherinian and guitarist Robin Trower, join the Kyle Meredith With… podcast for a special two-part episodes.

First, Sherinian -- recently voted the Greatest Keyboard Player of the 21st Century by MusicRadar -- discusses his new album Vortex; working with Steve Lukather, Zakk Wylde, and Nuno Bettencourt; and future plans to team back up with frequent collaborator David Coverdale.

Then, Trower joins Kyle to talk about No More Worlds to Conquer, an album that at times finds him railing against world leadership and lying politicians. Trower also tells us about the next record that’s nearly complete and playing with Cream bassist Jack Bruce in the '80s.

Listen to Robin Trower and Derek Sherinian on this bonus episode of Kyle Meredith With… now. As always, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ronnie Dunn on Finding the Musical Intersection of Merle Haggard and Mick Jagger

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:25:00 +0000

Ronnie Dunn sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about 100 Proof Neon, an album that finds the Brooks & Dunn co-founder looking back to the sounds and themes of his late-'80s and early-'90s classics.

The country legend tells us about searching for the union of Merle Haggard-meets-Mick Jagger, the concepts of neon and whiskey that holds the songs together, and recording "The Blade" after Ashley Monroe had made a hit out of it. Dunn also discusses the collaborations on the LP, his publishing company, and his photography.

Listen to Ronnie Dunn on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now, and then be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Corey Feldman on Unearthed Soundtrack Cuts from Lost Boys and Dream a Little Dream, Plus His Dr. Dre and Suicidal Tendencies

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Corey Feldman sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Love Left 2, a sequel to his 1994 debut album, and accompanying box set that also features previously unreleased songs from films such as The Lost Boys and Dream a Little Dream.

The actor / musician discusses writing a sequel and how the two albums reflect not only each other, but the similarities in the times and eras they were written. He also talks about hw a meeting with Don Dokken spurred the archival project, and having Dr. Dre’s son Curtis Young and members of Suicidal Tendencies and David Bowie’s Tin Machine as collaborators. Feldman also talks about some of the easter eggs and callbacks in his songs and the physical release, his activism with Child USA, and his most recent cameos in film and TV.

Listen to this episode of the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now, and then be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hayley Orrantia on Performing in Kinky Boots, the Future of The Goldbergs, and "Gasoline"

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Hayley Orrantia drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about her latest single, "Gasoline," and plans for upcoming music.

The actress/musician discusses how the pandemic afforded her time to work on solo writing, the contradiction of writing about a toxic relationship with someone she’s very much in love with, and the indie pop style she’s leaning into. She also shares her admiration of MUNA’s latest release.

Orrantia also revisits her recent run on The Masked Singer, covering "I Will Always Love You," and performing in the all-star Kinky Boots at the Hollywood Bowl, as well as her character growth and casting changes on the upcoming 10th season of The Goldbergs.

Listen to Hayley Orrantia discuss "Gasoline," Kinky Boots, The Goldbergs, and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

IVE on "After Like," Sudden Success, and Loving Modern Family and Korean Horror Films

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:55:00 +0000

K-pop girl group IVE dial in to talk with Kyle Meredith about their new single “After Like” and their quick rise to fame.

The six-piece discuss experimenting with multiple sounds, growing up on K-pop, and how their name speaks for the message in their music. We also get to hear about dealing with their level of success right out of the gates; the challenges of making multilingual music; and how they are big fans of Modern Family, Victorious, and Korean horror films.

Listen to the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With... now, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sabrina Carpenter on Vulnerability, Nonsense, and Influences on Emails I Can't Send

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000

Sabrina Carpenter joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Emails I Can’t Send, an album that reflects the artist’s emotional trauma (and drama) of the last few years.

The actress/musician discusses the journey to allowing herself to be more publicly vulnerable; the press and rumors behind “Because I Liked a Boy”; and channeling influences like Alanis Morrissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Carole King on the tracks.

Carpenter also tells us about how switching record labels might have allowed for more freedom, starting a production company during the pandemic, and working with a tiger in one of her latest videos.

Listen to Sabrina Carpenter discuss Emails I Can't Send and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon 40 Years of Rio, Rock Hall Induction, and Working with Blur's Graham Coxon

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 16:28:00 +0000

Simon Le Bon dials up Kyle Meredith to discuss Future Past and Duran Duran’s upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The frontman tells us about the new record being a continuation of 2015’s Paper Gods, having Blur’s Graham Coxon as their guitarist, and tapping David Bowie’s pianist Mike Garson for a new song and a cover of Bowie’s "Five Years." Le Bon also takes some time to talk about the 40th anniversary of Rio.

Le Bon later discusses the special validation of getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their hopes to have both Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo play with them at the induction ceremony, and his thoughts on getting Kate Bush and Fela Kuti inducted next year.

Listen to the Duran Duran frontman discuss their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Interpol’s Paul Banks on The Other Side of Make Believe, Fables, and Conspiracies

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:15:00 +0000

Interpol’s Paul Banks catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Other Side of Make Believe, an album that looks at the fables we tell ourselves, how conspiracy theories work their way into our lives, and the allure that fiction holds over truth.

Banks digs into the guileless angels and villainous characters that populate the record, as well as his lyrical writing in a subconscious form. He also touches on if he plans to watch the upcoming Meet Me in the Bathroom documentary.

Listen to the episode above, or watch the convo via Consequence. When you're done, make sure you like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With... wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Howey on Day Shift’s Vampires, True Lies, and Shameless

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:13:09 +0000

Steve Howey dials into Kyle Meredith With... to talk about his role in the new Netflix film Day Shift. The film also stars Jamie Fox, Snoop Dogg (in a cowboy hat), Dave Franco, Karla Souza, and Meagan Good and takes place in a vampire-infested Los Angeles.

The actor discusses the insane action sequences, what it was like working with J.J Perry (a former stuntman-turned-director), and how the movie is a throwback to the '80s and '90s funny action movies.

Howey also tells us about his upcoming role in the TV adaptation of True Lies, where he plays the role originally held by Arnold Schwarzenegger, and keeping up with his Shameless castmates.

Listen to Steve Howey discuss all this and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and can keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Veruca Salt’s Louise Post on Rediscovered Demos, Upcoming Solo LP, and Making Her Kid Listen to Nirvana

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:38:30 +0000

Louise Post catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new demo collection, But I Love You Without Mascara, a collection that preceded 2000’s Resolver. The Veruca Salt co-founder discusses how the songs were written at a time when the original lineup was breaking up and the lyrics that directly reflect her relationship with bandmate Nina Gordon at that time, as well as the famed late '90s relationship that also inspired one of the songs, and having Pat Smear and James Iha guest on the closing track.

Post then tells us about possible plans to release more demo collections, but not before her upcoming solo album - the first under her own name - which takes inspiration from Nirvana, Finneas, Billie Eilish, and others.

Listen to the Five Days at Memorial stars discuss all this and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and you can keep up with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones on Faith, Sympathy, and Five Days at Memorial

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:59:19 +0000

Vera Farmiga and Cherry Jones sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their roles in Apple TV+’s Five Days at Memorial, which chronicles the impact of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath on a local hospital.

The legendary actresses play some of the exhausted caregivers that were forced to make decisions that would follow them for years after the historic storm. The pair discuss taking on the roles and the responsibilities involved in telling a story based on real events in which 45 bodies were found in the aftermath of the storm. They also talk about how the series reflects the breakdown of healthcare during the recent pandemic, as well as the moral ambiguity of the doctors and nurses choices coupled with the sympathy for everyone involved.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik on TikTok Culture and Rediscovering the Band's '90s Angst

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:51:08 +0000

Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznik catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk the band's new album, Chaos in Bloom.

The frontman discusses how the legendary pop-rockers returned to their '90s sound for the LP, at times connecting with an edgy and angsty sound that had long been in their past. Rzeznik also talks about TikTok culture and the musicians that are birthed from it, something Goo Goo Dolls address on the Chaos in Bloom single "Yeah, I Like You."

Listen to Rzeznik discuss Chaos in Bloom and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast, or watch the conversation in full via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and can keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kate Siegel on Her Warmup Music for Midnight Mass & The Time Traveler’s Wife

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:17:00 +0000

Kate Siegel joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her roles in The Time Traveler’s Wife, Midnight Mass, and Netflix's upcoming The Fall in the House of Usher.

The actor discusses the themes of death and mortality that carry through many of her roles, the iconic scream from the boat in Midnight Mass, and the work-life relationship she has with husband Mike Flanagan.

Siegel also talks about her music tastes from growing up on a heavy dose of Fiona Apple, Ani DiFranco, and Alanis Morissette, to what songs she uses to prepare for roles. She says she uses Cardi B and Jennifer Hudson in her warm up music for The Time Traveler's Wife, while Leonard Cohen, Ben Folds, and BTS are on her Midnight Mass playlist. She also reveals which Paul Simon classic would be her “Vecna song” and which Doja Cat track is her character’s No. 1 go-to track in the upcoming The Fall in the House of Usher.

Listen to Kate Siegel join the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and can keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tenacious D's Jack Black and Kyle Gass on '90s Alt-Comedy and The Story of Their Career

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Jack Black and Kyle Gass drop by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their episode in the Audible Original Words + Music series as they tell the story of Tenacious D from their early beginnings to the present day.

The musical comedians tell us about the early '90s alt-comedy scene that also birthed Puscifer and their early run-ins with Harry Shearer and David Cross. Black and Gass also details the orchestrated music that was written for the series, debate dynamic ticketing, and their plans to get the vote out for the upcoming midterms during next month’s tour. (Get tickets to those dates here!)

Listen to Tenacious D join the podcast above, or watch the whole chat via Consequence. When you're done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you enjoy your podcasts, and you can keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bananarama on Masquerade, 40th Anniversary, and Living Above the Sex Pistols

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:30:00 +0000

Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward talk about Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Masquerade, a record that arrives on the 40th anniversary of the band and finds the duo leaning into Europop, “period disco,” and plenty of nods to their 80s beginnings.

The London songwriters discuss co-writing with Sara’s daughter, Alice D, themes of inclusivity and diversity, and how little things had socially progressed since the '80s -- until recently.

Dallin and Woodward also take us back to their punkier beginnings living above Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones and Paul Cook’s apartment and how the punk ethos still drives their outlook today, as well as the enduring love of “Cruel Summer,” which was recently covered live on stage by Lorde.

Listen to Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward talk about Masquerade and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Drew on Apple TV+’s Amber Brown, Grey’s Anatomy, Daria, and More

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:56:22 +0000

Sarah Drew sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s adaptation of Amber Brown, the new show based on the series of realistic fiction children's books.

Drew, who plays the mom character, discusses the themes of kindness and the show’s look at the many different ways to make a family and the complications of loving someone. The actress also talks about the show’s soundtrack (which includes Wilco and Tai Verdes) and her own love of musicals growing up. She also dives into her early work as Stacy Rowe in MTV’s Daria, her more recent role in Cruel Summer, and keeping the door open to her character, Dr. April Kepner, in Grey’s Anatomy.

Listen to Sarah Drew talk about Amber Brown and more now, or watch the discussion via Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amanda Shires on “The Hard Shit" in Relationships, Take It Like a Man, and Her Abortion-Themed Single

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:20:00 +0000

Amanda Shires catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Take It Like a Man, an album that arrives after a time when she thought about giving up making music. The record is also a reflection of the hurdles she faced in her marriage with Jason Isbell at the time.

The singer-songwriter and violinist tells us about wanting the music to be dramatic to match the lyrics, as well as being vulnerable and open about her marriage within the songs. Shires also talks about preceding the LP with “The Problem” as a way to talk about abortion and the Supreme Court.

Listen to Amanda Shires talk about Take It Like a Man and more above, or watch the discussion via Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel on Musical Influences, Remixing Puscifer, and What Normal Was

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 17:10:00 +0000

Billy Howerdel rings Kyle Meredith to talk about What Normal Was, the first solo record under his own name. The album finds Mr. Ashes Divide connecting to his teenage years while watching his kids come into their own discovery era to reflect where he’s arrived at musically.

Howerdel reflects on how his listening to The Dead Kennedys is akin to his children’s taste for Soundcloud trap, the impact that The Cure’s Pornography had on his coming-of-age, and his recent remixes of songs from Puscifer and Our Lady Peace.

Listen to Billy Howerdel talk about What Normal Was, his influences, and more now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg Puciato on New Album Mirrorcell, Abstract Lyrics, and Touring with Jerry Cantrell

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Greg Puciato dials into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Mirrorcell, his second solo album. The former Dillinger Escape Plan frontman discusses his surprise regarding having a solo career, his use of voices, and approaching a record like a movie. Puciato also talks about the focus he’s put on his guitar playing, relating to Sigur Ros-style of abstract lyrics, playing with Jerry Cantrell, and have his younger self appreciate his accomplishments.

Listen to the conversation now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Fixx’s Cy Curnin on Every Five Seconds, the Band's First Album in a Decade

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 15:00:00 +0000

The Fixx’s Cy Curnin joins Kyle Meredith to take us into Every Five Seconds, the band’s first album in a decade.

The frontman talks about bridging their classic sound with present experiments, the evergreen social and political topics that seem to persist through their lyrics, and the magnified look at our current hurdles as a society. Curnin also revisits Shuttered Room for its 40th anniversary and talks about what that record still says today.

Listen to the conversation now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maya Hawke on Being Inspired by Taylor Swift's Folklore, Finding Confidence, and Stranger Things

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Maya Hawke catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Moss, her upcoming sophomore album, which finds her taking inspiration from Taylor Swift. and discovering her confidence, curiosity, and rebellion.

The actor/musician discusses shaking off her old self within the lyrics, how "Thérèse" spotlights how the male gaze affects growing up as a young woman, and the symbolism in the artwork about creating multiple versions of herself. Hawke also draws the parallels between her real self and Robin Buckley, whom she portrays on Stranger Things, saying the character “is like a cartoon version of me. She would like Phoebe Bridgers.”

Listen to Maya Hawke chat about Moss, Stranger Things, and more above, or watch the interview via Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Midge Ure on Touring With Howard Jones, Dueting with Kate Bush, and "The Man Who Sold the World"

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:40:00 +0000

Midge Ure chats with Kyle Meredith about his current tour with Howard Jones and his next musical projects.

The Ultravox and Visage frontman touches on how the last time he and Jones toured together in 1989, Ure had the fresh hit "Dear God" of the album Answers to Nothing. That album also features a duet with Kate Bush, "Sister and Brother," which Ure recalls while considering Kate Bush’s genius and current success with “Running Up That Hill.”

We also get to hear about Ure performing his cover of "The Man Who Sold the World" live for the first time, as well as his recent collaboration with Band Electronica and its ties to Kraftwerk and Peter Hook. He also teases three albums that he has on the way, including another solo album, an orchestral collection, and an instrumental LP.

Listen to Midge Ure chat about his current tour, Kate Bush, new projects, and more above, or watch the interview via Conseqeuence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lance Reddick on Netflix's Outrageous Comedy Farzar and Portraying Resident Evil's Albert Wesker

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:19:00 +0000

Lance Reddick sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his roles in Netflix’s Farzar and Resident Evil.

The actor talks about his transition from The Wire-style drama to the comedy he’s been more part of over the past few years. He then touches on finding bluer comedy later in life thanks to Eddie Murphy, his music background, and how he incorporates music into his acting.

Reddick also tells us about what attracted him to both projects, choosing to stay away from symbolism when preparing for a role, and his upcoming role in the upcoming White Men Can’t Jump remake alongside co-star Jack Harlow.

Listen to Kyle Meredith's interview with Lance Reddick about Farzar, Resident Evil, and more now, or watch video of the chat over at Consequence. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… as well, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My Morning Jacket on Archival Live Series and a Potential Band-Run Festival

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:27:00 +0000

My Morning Jacket catch up with Kyle Meredith on his podcast to chat about their latest self-titled album and live archival series.

The band's Jim James and Patrick Hallahan discuss how their most recent hometown shows in Louisville (which they ended up having to cancel due to COVID) were meant to mark the beginning of an ongoing festival. They then explore how themes of alienation and the struggle to find one’s place in the world inspired their latest record.

Hallahan also tells us about rediscovering what the band was, what it would become after their extended hiatus, and their future plans for Vol. 2 and 3 of their recently launched MMJ Live series.

Listen to the interview now, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Angel Olsen on Big Time, Her '80s Covers EP, and Time Traveling Dreams

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:16:33 +0000

Angel Olsen hops on a call with Kyle Meredith to talk about Big Time, an album that finds the songwriter leaning into Americana and taking inspiration from Lucinda Williams, George Harrison, and Big Star.

The Asheville-based singer tells us about how her time traveling dreams influenced the album as well as the Twin Peaks-meets-Twilight Zone companion short-film that also tells the story of her parents passing and her own coming out. Elsewhere, Olsen dives into the cut "All the Flowers," gives the backstory on her Aisles '80s covers EP, and discusses her thoughts on acting

Listen to the Angel Olsen's interview about Big Time and more now. Make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Journey’s Neal Schon on Guitarists That Inspired Freedom & Possible 3-Hour Live Shows

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:05:00 +0000

Journey’s Neal Schon sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Freedom, the band’s first new album in eleven years.

The guitarist discusses having Chaka Khan, Prince, and Jimi Hendrix as an influence and looking up to Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page as an arranger; how this album traces through their 50 years history; and what the future holds for their live shows. In fact, Schon tells us that after their stadium tours, we might expect An Evening With type of performances that could stretch well beyond three hours with a much bigger production than anything they’ve tackled before.

Listen now, or watch the interview over at Consequence. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

ABC’s Martin Fry on Sex Pistols, David Bowie, and 40 Years of The Lexicon of Love

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:30:13 +0000

ABC’s Martin Fry joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 40th anniversary of The Lexicon of Love, an album cited by critics as one of the greatest pop albums of all time. He's on tour supporting the anniversary, and you can get tickets here.

In addition to discussing the upcoming box set that compiles and celebrates the record, the lead vocalist touches on the popularity cycles of an artist, revisiting the band's 1977 Skyscraping LP, their cover of Radiohead’s "High and Dry," and his appreciation for David Bowie and Sex Pistols.

Listen to the Fry talk The Lexicon of Love and more now or watch the interview via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez on Infinite Outcomes and Multiverse Storytelling

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:51:00 +0000

Coheed and Cambria’s Claudio Sanchez sits down with Kyle Meredith to take us into Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind, which continues the "Amory Wars" storyline.

Sanchez discusses going deeper into this new story thread while basing much of the foundation on his own experiences of being a dad, as well as creating a misunderstood character that gives a nod to The Who’s Tommy and the new musical territory that the band experimented with.

The rocker also talks about covering Kiss, Britney Spears, and their sequel song to Rick Springfield’s "Jessie’s Girl"; seeing film and television catch up to his style of fantasy storytelling; and feeling like an outsider for over 20 years.

Listen to the Sanchez talk Vaxis II, covers, and more above or watch the chat via Consequence. Like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Foals’ Yannis Philippakis on Making a Dance Record with a Deeper Meaning

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 19:06:20 +0000

Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis drops by Kyle Meredith With… to tell us about the band’s latest album, Life Is Yours, and the experimental mood they found themselves in that led to a more synth-driven record.

The lead singer talks about working with multiple producers, making a dance record with deeper meaning, looking back at the sometimes destructive behavior of his youth, and the need to connect with one's past. He also touches on taking inspiration from Caribou and Underworld, and making music with the latter project's Karl Hyde that will come out eventually.

Listen to Yannis Philippakis talk Life Is Yours and more above or watch the discussion (from the back of a moving car!) via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Carly Rae Jepsen on New Music, Rostam, and Kate Bush

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:49:51 +0000

Carly Rae Jepsen joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Western Wind," and more new music.

The Canadian artist also touches on the single having its thematic ties back to her upbringing and family, as well as the the Kate Bush-inspired music video. Shen then gives some love to producer Rostam, tells us the backstory on the lockdown-written "Me and the Boys in the Band" single, and previews her upcoming "So Nice Tour," which has some proceeds going to support the Ally Coalition. (You can snag tickets here!)

Listen to Carly Rae Jepsen talk her new music and more above or watch the chat via Consequence. You can also like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big Time Rush on Reuniting, Reinventions, New Music, and the Forever Tour

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:08:20 +0000

Big Time Rush joins Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest singles and upcoming "Forever Tour." (Get tickets here!)

Kendall Schmidt, James Maslow, Carlos PenaVega, and Logan Henderson discuss finding their direction and voice after recently reuniting, the chance to reinvent their older songs, and the impact of their original Nickelodeon show now having a revival on Netflix.

Listen to Big Time Rush talk about their tour, influences, and more above or watch the discussion via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chelsea Cutler on Loving Taylor Swift, the Passage of Time, and Next Album Plans

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:30:43 +0000

Chelsea Cutler dropped by the WFPK studios to talk with Kyle Meredith before her set at Forecastle Festival. She chatted about the deluxe edition of When I Close My Eyes and plans for her next album, as taking on the themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, social media, and mental health.

Elsewhere, she talks about her long standing musical partnership with Quinn XCII; listening to Springsteen, Coldplay, Dylan, John Mayer, and Bon Iver while growing up; and how big of an influence Taylor Swift has had on her as a storyteller.

Listen to Cutler catch up with Meredith above or watch the interview in full via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Three Days Grace on Explosions, Algorithms, and Their 25th Anniversary

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 18:30:00 +0000

Three Days Grace bassist Brad Walst joins Kyle Meredith to dig into the Canadian band’s seventh studio album, Explosions, which found them writing separately for the first time during lockdown.

Walst also discusses the anger heard within the songs and finding ways to continue to tap into that emotion, the big searching questions that populate the lyrics, and the background on “I Am the Weapon." He then goes on to share the story of making the video for “Lifetime,” which shines a light on Mayfield, Kentucky (with proceeds going to folks impacted by the December 2021 tornadoes), and having the new LP speak to their past on their 25th anniversary year.

Listen to Walst's chat with Meredith now or watch video of the interview via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joey McIntyre on New Kids on the Block’s Mixtape Tour, Nostalgia, and Broadway

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:36:00 +0000

New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the group’s latest "MixTape Tour," which also features Rick Astley, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue. (Tickets are available here!)

The pop star talks about leaning into their nostalgia for the show, having his son on stage with him, and the group’s 2000’s comeback. He also dives into the video for "Bring Back the Time," which found the Boston group doing parodies of other famous '80s videos alongside the other "MixTape Tour" groups.

McIntyre also talks about his Broadway career, hopes for new NKOTB music, and solo work.

Listen to Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block catch up with Meredith above or watch the whole interview via Consequence.

Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lyle Lovett on 12th of June, Becoming a Father at 60, and Hijinks with Chris Isaak

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:50:00 +0000

Lyle Lovett sits down with Kyle Meredith to go deep into his new album, 12th of June, and his career as a multi-genre artist.

The Texas-born musician talks about covering Nat King Cole, being in a transitional point in his career, and how becoming a father for the first time as he hit 60 impacted his new record. He also touches on his summer tour with friend Chris Isaak and their past hijinks, acting with Donny Wahlberg on Blue Bloods, and the time he met Tom Waits during the "Dead Man Walking" concert.

Listen to Lovett catch up with Meredith above or watch the chat via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jamie Campbell Bower on Finding His Voice for Stranger Things, Basing New Music on Dante's Inferno

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:26:24 +0000

Jamie Campbell Bower digs into his starring role in the latest season of Stranger Things and his new music on the latest episode of joins Kyle Meredith With…

The actor/musician tells us how the breakup of his band Counterfeit led to a solo journey that finds him building a musical world around Dante’s Inferno, covering the classic “Run On (God’s Gonna Cut You Down),” and taking influence from The Cure’s Pornography.

Bower also talks in depth about his portrayal of Vecna in Season 4 of Stranger Things, finding his character's voice, and what headphone music he listened to while getting in and out of character (including Placebo's cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill").

Listen to Bower catch up with Meredith above or watch the whole chat via Consequence. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phoebe Bridgers on Covering The Carpenters with Jack Antonoff for the Minions Soundtrack

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:35:35 +0000

Phoebe Bridgers catches back up with Kyle Meredith to update us on her recent happenings. She discusses her single "Sidelines" -- one Consequence's favorite songs of the year so far -- and its involvement with Conversations with Friends, and what she’s up to with her Saddest Factory record label (MUNA, Charlie Hickey).

Bridgers also talks about teaming with Jack Antonoff to cover The Carpenters' "Goodbye to Love" for the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack, and her upcoming opening slot for The Rolling Stones. (Get tickets to all her upcoming dates here!)

Listen to Phoebe Bridgers discuss Minions, "Sidelines," MUNA, and more now. Don't forget to please like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jewel on Freewheelin’ Woman, Covering Maggie Rogers, Mental Health Activism

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:25:37 +0000

Jewel drops into the Kyle Meredith With… podcast to take us inside Freewheelin’ Woman, which she calls “the most intense creative process I’ve ever been through.”

The eclectic artist talks about writing with “You Were Meant for Me” co-songwriter Steve Poltz again, her changing sounds, and having Darius Rucker and Train’s Pat Monahan on the album. Jewel also touches on being inspired by Tori Amos, a folk album made during the pandemic that could be released next, covering Maggie Rogers’ “Alaska,” and her profound mental health activism through her Never Broken program.

Listen to Jewel discuss Freewheelin' Woman and more now. After that, don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Finneas on “Naked," Scoring for B.J. Novak, and “Getting Back to Work with Billie”

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:14:53 +0000

Finneas joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Naked,” and more upcoming music.

The prolific songwriter discusses what his song “The Kids Are Dying” still says in moments of national crisis and using songwriting as a history lesson. We also get to hear about his plans to possibly put out another album this year, scoring B.J. Novak’s Vengeance, getting back to work with Billie Eilish on her next record, working with Ashe, and releasing another single in July.

Listen to Finneas' chat with Kyle above, or watch it all via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Howard Jones on Dialogue, Optimism, and His Upcoming Tour with Midge Ure

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:14:25 +0000

Howard Jones calls up Kyle Meredith to talk about Dialogue, the third album in his planned quadrilogy.

The synth legend discusses the importance that the album title carries in our current environment and the polarization of our society, wanting to write the most optimistic and hopeful song he’s ever written, and his naturally hopeful view of the future. He also reflects on the 30th anniversary of In the Running, which saw him enter the '90s while moving away from his trademark electronic sound.

Jones also previews his upcoming tour with Midge Ure (get tickets here!) and looks back at their friendship.

Listen now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Wild Things on Working with Pete Townshend, Concept Albums, and Face Crystals

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:58:58 +0000

The Wild Things sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Afterglow, the band’s sophomore album that was co-produced by Pete Townshend.

The duo of Sydney Rae White and Rob Kendrick tell us about how the record slowly morphed into a type of concept album, how they landed The Who guitarist as their guide, and what it was like to have their first post-lockdown show as openers for The Who at Royal Albert Hall. The husband-and-wife team also gives us the backstory on first single "Only Attraction," live favorite "Drunk Again," and their love of face crystals.

Listen to The Wild Things's chat with Kyle above, or watch the conversation at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 Seconds of Summer on Major Chords, Solo Albums, and the Upcoming 5SOS5

Mon, 30 May 2022 17:20:23 +0000

5 Seconds of Summer drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about their latest singles and upcoming album, 5SOS5.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hacks' Mark Indelicato on Season 2’s Road Trip, Queer Representation, & Laurie Metcalf

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:15:00 +0000

Mark Indelicato, who plays Damien in the HBO Max series Hacks, joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the second season of the hit show.

The actor discusses literally taking the show on the road as the gang travels across America, his character’s admiration for Jean Smart’s Deborah, and perfecting background comedy. Indelicato also talks about the socio-cultural conversations that come up throughout the episodes and the show’s queer representation, as well as working with Laurie Metcalf.

Listen to Mark Indelicato discuss Season 2 of Hacks above, or watch the conversation unfold at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mandy Moore on Saying Goodbye to This Is Us & Her First Tour in 15 Years

Wed, 25 May 2022 14:20:00 +0000

Mandy Moore calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new album, In Real Life, the quick followup to her 2020 comeback LP that finds her once again teaming up with husband Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes to document the big change in their lives of becoming parents.

The actress/musician discusses how motherhood is represented in the songs, the various sounds and genres that populate the record, and sharing a duet with Goldsmith. She also gives us a look into her first tour in 15 years and how she’ll be representing a few of her early pop hits in the updated setlist.

Moore also tells us how her work as Rebecca in This Is Us finds its way into the lyrics, saying goodbye to that character with the finale of the series just happening, and which version of Rebecca she enjoyed playing the most.

Listen to Moore discuss In Real Life, her time with This Is Us, and more now. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sheryl Crow on New Documentary, Shelved Albums, and Recording with Mick Jagger

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:29:18 +0000

Sheryl Crow catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Sheryl, the new Showtime documentary based on her life and career.

The multi-platinum songwriter tells us why it was finally time to tell her story, the shelved album that came before her debut that sounded too much like Sting, and wanting to re-produce 1996’s Love Is a Good Thing. Crow also talks about her later career that wasn’t represented in the film, the new songs on the soundtrack which includes The Rolling Stones, and her plans to do storyteller style solo shows next year.

She also goes in depth about 2002’s C’Mon C’mon, a bright album recorded during a very dark period, and how the song “You’re an Original” is a bit of a bitter song about the pop scene of that era.

Listen to Sheryl Crow discuss the new documentary Sheryl, her lengthy career, and more above, or watch the discussion via Consequence. You can also get tickets to Crow's upcoming concerts here.

Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Johnson on Meet the Moonlight, Working with Blake Mills, and 20 Years of Brushfire Fairytales

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:31:07 +0000

Jack Johnson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Meet the Moonlight, an album that finds Jack reflecting the darkness of the past few years through the optimistic filter that he’s known for.

The singer-songwriter discusses working with Blake Mills, writing as a reaction, digging into Greg Brown and JJ Cale’s catalog, and singing the bass line from Zepplin’s "Dazed and Confused" through a beer bottle. Johnson also tells us about his new Learning Farm that focuses on environmental education, as well as his latest green initiative with this year’s tour and collaborations with local nonprofits. (Get tickets to that tour here.) Plus, he touches on how surfing informs his music, and celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales.

Listen now, or watch the full chat via Consequence. Make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Scott Ian and Pearl Aday on New Motor Sister and the Next Anthrax Album

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:09:03 +0000

Scott Ian and Pearl Aday drop into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the latest album from Motor Sister, Get Off. The pair talk about how they decided to take the band much further than just a tribute act to Mother Superior, playing in a different style compared to Anthrax, recording an homage to KISS with the song “Time’s Up,” while and the mystery artists set in Aday's sights in the song “Come for You.”

The interview also has a cameo from the husband-and-wife duo’s son, Revel, who talks about his band Honeybee and their new single “Get Out of My Head." Ian also gives us an update on Anthrax’s next album and upcoming tour with Black Label Society to celebrate their 40th anniversary (tickets for which are available here).

Listen to Scott Ian and Pearl Aday discuss Motor Sister's Get Off, their stylistic influences, and more now, or via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Chris Parnell on Senior Year, 30 Rock’s Dr. Spaceman, SNL, and Archer

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:31:43 +0000

Chris Parnell joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Senior Year, the new Netflix movie that stars Rebel Wilson as a high school cheerleader who wakes up from a 20 year coma to go back to school with her 2002 mindset still intact.

Parnell also talks about his his infamous portrayal of Dr. Spaceman on 30 Rock, as well as the famous Natalie Portman SNL digital short, what we can expect from the upcoming 13th season of Archer, and his cameo in Disney’s Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers.

Listen to Chris Parnell discuss Senior Year, 30 Rock, Saturday Night Live, and more above, or watch video of the interview at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Ray LaMontagne on Work-Life Balance: "I'm Such a Creature of Habit"

Fri, 13 May 2022 20:38:34 +0000

Ray LaMontagne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Monovision, his 2020 LP that is finally getting its supporting tour. (Get tickets to that "The Monovision Tour" here!)

The singer-songwriter talks about re-recording “I Was Made to Love You” with Sierra Ferrell, being a creature of habit, and his work-life balance. LaMontagne also gives us a story about being complimented on his harmonica playing by Willie Nelson's harmonica player, Mickey Raphael.

Listen to Ray LaMontagne discuss Monovision, getting back on the road, and more above. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Soccer Mommy on Horror and Ghosts Stories, PJ Harvey and The Smiths

Wed, 11 May 2022 15:56:49 +0000

Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison catches up with Kyle Meredith for an interview about her newly announced record, Sometimes, Forever.

The indie singer-songwriter touches on how her sound has one foot in the past and one in the present, referencing The Smiths in the way she wanted to record the record, and choosing to write more biographical than character-based songs. Allison also tells us about incorporating her love of horror into the music - particularly on “Following Eyes," which is meant to be a spooky ghost story - and writing a song in the vein of PJ Harvey for The Turning soundtrack.

Listen to Soccer Mommy Sometimes, Forever, her songwriting influences, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Toro y Moi on '70s Psychedelic Soul and Making a Sister Record to 2015’s What For?

Mon, 09 May 2022 19:48:32 +0000

Toro y Moi sits down for a chat with Kyle Meredith about Mahal, an album that touches on his Filipino heritage while also commenting on the world at large.

The artist also known as Chaz Bundick talks about the repurposed WWII-era Jeep that he bought and how it ties into the record, landing on a '70s psychedelic soul and funk sound for the LP, and how he sees this as a sister album to 2015’s What For?. He also tells us why he wrote a thank you to the postal service, comments on the digital era and how we consume content, having Ruban Nielson from Unknown Mortal Orchestra back as a guest, and his plans to release instrumental versions of all of his albums on their 10th anniversaries.

Listen to Toro y Moi's interview about Mahal, his psychedelic influences, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Suki Waterhouse on Upcoming Tour with Father John Misty, Starring in Daisy Jones & The Six

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:56:34 +0000

Suki Waterhouse joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, I Can’t Let Go. The actress/musician tells us about looking to Lucinda Williams and Sharon Van Etten for inspiration, distancing herself from the original emotions that the songs were written about, the self-sabotaging moments in "Devil I Know," and the voyeuristic nature of the Internet.

Waterhouse also digs into her upcoming role in the TV adaptation of Daisy Jones & The Six, digging into Fleetwood Mac and '70s rock for the role, and her upcoming tour with Father John Misty (get tickets here!).

Listen to Suki Waterhouse discuss I Can't Let Go, Daisy Jones & The Six, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier on Returning to Their Roots, 20 years of Their Debut LP, and Pop Punk’s New Era

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:39:25 +0000

Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Harder Than It Looks, the sixth album from the Canadian band.

The pop punk legend discusses going back to their roots,how this new record arrives on the 20th anniversary of their debut, their current tour with Sum 41, and making a cameo in 2004’s Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen movie New York Minute. Bouvier also gives his thoughts on the new class of pop punk, especially Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, and Willow.

Listen to Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan discuss their new album, pop punk in 2022, and more above, or watch the conversation via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Tickets to Simple Plan's tour with Sum 41 can be found here.

Graham Nash on His New Live Album, Joni Mitchell, & His “Brothers” in CSNY

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:17:56 +0000

Graham Nash catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Graham Nash: Live, a new release that spotlights a complete run through his first two solo albums, Songs for Beginners and Wild Tales.

The legendary songwriter talks about the relevancy of songs “Military Madness,” “Oh Camil,” and “Prison Song,” and forever being tied to his late '60s relationship with Joni Mitchell. He also teases a soon-to-be-released solo record.

Nash goes on to also discuss about the photographs of his Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young bandmates featured in his new book, A Life in Focus. He talks about their enduring friendship, including standing together with Neil Young to pull their catalog from Spotify, despite their history of spats.

Listen to Graham Nash discuss Graham Nash: Live, his storied career, Neil Young, and more above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Ashe on '70s Folk-Pop Rock, Her Love of Tarantino, and Her Next Album

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:21:46 +0000

Ashe drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about “Another Man’s Jeans” and how it kicks off an era of new music. The singer-songwriter talks about leaning into the '70s folk-pop rock sound on this single, going for a Tarantino vibe with the new music videos, and how all of this new music finds her owning her confidence.

Ashe also tells us a bit about her next single, how last year’s Ashlyn album was a snapshot of post-divorce and losing her brother, and taking control of her career’s direction.

Listen to Ashe discuss "Another Man's Jeans," her new '70s inspired era, and more above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Michael Hirst and Donald De Line on the Billy the Kid We’ve Never Seen Before

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:58:33 +0000

Screenwriter Michael Hirst and producer Donald De Line drop by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Billy the Kid, a new series on EPIX based on the famous American outlaw.

Hirst, who also wrote Vikings and The Tudors, talks about his love of historical fiction and why westerns endure, as well as putting a spotlight on depression in a time when that wasn’t thought of as a diagnosis. We also hear about going deeper into the character of Billy, and De Line and Hirst outline their hopes for the next two seasons of the show and where the story can possibly go from here.

Listen to Michael Hirst and Donald De Line discuss Billy the Kid, historical fiction, and more above, or watch the discussion at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Mod Sun on New Music, Machine Gun Kelly Movie, & Falling in Love with Avril Lavigne While Making Love Sux

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:58:57 +0000

Mod Sun sits down with Kyle Meredith about his latest single, "Rich Kids Ruin Everything," a song about championing originality and the copycats on TikTok, and the upcoming album that it’s setting up.

The pop punk star discusses what it means to have the genre back at a peak, his decision to put a heavy concentration on music videos, and the upcoming movie he’s done with Machine Gun Kelly called Good Mourning. Mod Sun goes on to talk about being a big fan of Wes Anderson and Bob Dylan, releasing a documentary based on his own life, and what it was like to fall in love with Avril Lavigne while making her latest record, Love Sux.

Listen to the new episode now, or watch the whole interview over at Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Kirk Hammett on Discovering Prog Rock and Having the First Metallica Solo Release

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:38:52 +0000

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about his debut solo EP, Portals, and how it was came out of his horror movie exhibition and Metallica's S&M 2.

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maren Morris on Taking Inspiration from Jack White and the Future of The Highwomen

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:39:54 +0000

Maren Morris joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest album, Humble Quest, and how it tells the story of her road to success using specifically personal stories in the vein of classic '60s and '70s country. Morris also discusses finding her way to happier songs after coming out of a depression, taking inspiration from Jack White as a way to kick her writing into gear, and adding a little darkness to her romantic musical moments.

Elsewhere, the Morris talks about the future of The Highwomen, the supergroup that includes Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Natalie Hemby. She also touches on the odds that Americana and mainstream country face in modern music, and how the class of musicians in which she finds herself -- including Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Eric Church, and Miranda Lambert -- are able to carry more creative freedom into the genre.

Listen to Maren Morris discuss Humble Quest, The Highwomen, and more above, or watch the interview via Consequence. You can also revisit Consequence’s interview with Morris from earlier this year, and get tickets to her massive upcoming North American tour via Ticketmaster.

Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell on Divorce, Wordplay, & Leftover Songs and Covers

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:22:47 +0000

Ben Bridwell of Band of Horses catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Things Are Great, the band's first album in six years. The South Carolina rocker discusses how the LP “almost killed him” with no touring, a divorce from his wife, writing a breakup record knowing that his kids might listen, and masking the truth with tricky wordplay.

Bridwell goes on to speak on his disdain for the California town of Coalinga, how there could be a follow-up EP of leftover songs, and the pile of covers the band has tracked.

Listen to Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell discuss Things Are Great, its heavily personal content, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Gavin DeGraw on Writing a Tribute to His Late Parents with Face the River

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:16:18 +0000

Gavin DeGraw joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Face the River, his new studio album that serves as a tribute to his late parents.

The singer-songwriter tells us about his dad getting to hear the entire LP before passing, working with Dave Cobb as a producer, and wanting to write in the story-style of Bob Seger, Springsteen, and Billy Joel mixed with Sam Cooke and Jimmy Cliff. He also talks about taking chances artistically; playing the record in full during upcoming shows; and the time he found himself on stage with Lars Ulrich, Mike Mills, and John McEnroe.

Listen to Gavin DeGraw discuss Face the River, his journey as a storyteller, and more. You can also watch the full interview via the YouTube embed below. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Kae Tempest on Self-Fulfilling Prophecies, Having Lianna La Havas & Fontaines DC on Their New Album

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:41:50 +0000

Kae Tempest sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss The Line Is a Curve. The UK spoken word poet/novelist/playwright tells us about using characters to work out their own issues, having guests Lianna La Havas and Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten on the record, and the self-fulfilling prophecy found inside one of the tracks.

Tempest also talks about recording the album in one take, three different times, in front of three different single-person audiences of different backgrounds and ages. They also touch on how the record was made to be cyclical, not just for the music to begin where it ends, but also to highlight the perseverance within the lyrics.

Listen to Kae Tempest discuss their new album, their artistic process, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Don't forget to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series.

Alt-J on The Dream, Chauvinistic Classic Rock, and Writing Songs About Death

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:39:14 +0000

Alt-J’s Gus Unger-Hamilton catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Dream, the band’s fourth album. The English artist discusses how using more voices in their songs adds deeper dimensions, and why the tracks' characters seem to thrive on dramatic monologues.

Unger-Hamilton also touches on the recent Beatles documentary lent some inspiration and made him a bigger fan of the band. Elsewhere, he ponders about the band making a film one day, their penchant to sing about death and fandom of true crime, and the upcoming 10th anniversary of their debut LP.

Listen to the episode now, or watch the full conversation via Consequence. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Alt-J are currently on their US tour with Portugal. The Man. Revisit their Two for the Road conversation here, and pick up tickets for the tour here.

Frank Turner on Addiction, Mortality, and Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:25:28 +0000

Frank Turner joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his ninth studio album, FTHC, which recently landed at No. 1 on the UK Album chart.

The English singer-songwriter tells us about his "50 States in 50 Days tour" that he’s currently on (get tickets here!), writing about addiction, acceptance, and mortality, and about his friend Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit’s suicide. Turner goes on to talk about wanting to eventually make a classic country record and his appreciation for that genre’s craft.

Listen to Frank Turner chat about FTHC, his current tour, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

State Champs’ Derek Discanio on Big Statements, B-Sides, and Covering Blink-182

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:39:38 +0000

State Champs’ Derek Discanio sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Kings of the New Age, the band’s fourth LP, which he says finds them making their biggest statements yet.

The lead singer discusses how the band is the middle child of the pop punk scene, the pros and cons of B-sides, and how the album’s narrator is on a bad path but headed in the right direction. Discanio also talks about the band’s cover of Matchbox Twenty’s "Real World," how they’re not happy with their cover of Shawn Mendes’ "Stitches" being their most streamed track, and plans to cover an early Blink-182 song in the near future.

Listen to Derek Discanio of State Champs discuss Kings of the New Age, the pop punk scene, and more. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Solomon Hughes on Portraying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Jazz of Basketball

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:44:33 +0000

Solomon Hughes calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about his role portraying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.

The actor tells us of the importance of showing Kareem’s backstory in the "Pieces of a Man" episode, getting inside the character, and Abdul-Jabbar being at odds with the "Showtime" atmosphere of the '80s Los Angeles Lakers. Hughes goes on to discuss basketball’s comparison to jazz and his own favorite artists of the genre, especially John Coltrane.

Listen to our chat with Solomon Hughes now, Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. YListen to Solomon Hughes discuss playing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Winning Time, his love of jazz, and more. You can also watch the full interview via the YouTube embed below. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.ou can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Paul Oakenfold on Shine On, Going '80s with New Order and Pet Shop Boys

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:33:57 +0000

Paul Oakenfold sits down with Kyle Meredith for an interview about Shine On, his fourth full-length album. The legendary DJ tells us about making a cinematic record, how the opening track traces back to "Ready Steady Go," bringing dance music out of the nightclub, and resurrecting 2014’s "Touch Me."

Oakenfold also previews his upcoming tour with New Order and Pet Shop Boys (get tickets here!), the eventual 20th anniversary celebration of Bunkka, and takes us into the backstory of recording six hours worth of material with the late Hunter S. Thompson.

Listen to the full Paul Oakenfold episode of KMW now to learn more about Shine On, and you can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Daryl Hall on Covering Todd Rundgren and Making a New Album with Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:30:24 +0000

Daryl Hall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about BeforeAfter, his first best-of collection that highlights his solo albums.

In diving into the new collection, the Hall & Oates singer takes us back to making Sacred Songs with Robert Fripp (who compared Hall’s work to Bowie’s at the time), being on the forefront of streaming shows on the web a full decade ahead of everyone else, and covering "Here Comes the Rain Again" on this new set.

Hall also discusses the relevance of his '80s song "What’s Gonna Happen to Us" with the latest war in Ukraine, his upcoming tour with Todd Rundgren, not being a fan of the folks who run the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and having Joni Mitchell backing him on the song "Right as Rain." What's more, he discusses working with Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart on a new album.

Listen to Daryl Hall discuss BeforeAfter, his storied career and collaborations now. You can also watch the full interview via Consequence. Then, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

SASAMI on Guitar-Playing Caterpillars, Dancing Grunions, and Seals Named May Jascis

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:40:43 +0000

SASAMI sits down with Kyle Meredith to tell us her adventures in making the album Squeeze. Those adventures include becoming one with Earthly elements, shrinking herself to fit inside of an acoustic guitar to eventually cover System of a Down’s "Toxicity," and inhabiting a river and capturing guitar playing caterpillars.

The indie rock artist — who was Consequence's February Artist of the Month — also tells of dancing golden grunions, romantic relationships with seals named May Jascis, and being addicted to licking paint. She tells us all of this from the comfort of the "Sedona of energy fields."

Listen now or watch the interview via Consequence, and make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Christina Perri on New Single "Evergone" and the Influence of Taylor Swift’s folklore and evermore

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:24:00 +0000

Christina Perri sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Evergone," and the heartbreaking journey to writing after the process of grief and healing after her daughter was stillborn.

The “Jar of Hearts” singer-songwriter discusses the importance of talking about her experience, normalizing mental health discussions, and how she found her path back to making music. Perri also tells us about the importance Taylor Swift’s folklore and evermore had on her during this time, covering The Little Mermaid’s “Kiss the Girl,” and her absolute love of the Twilight series, for which she famously penned her billion-streaming “A Thousand Years."

Listen to Christina Perri discuss "Evergone," her appreciation of Taylor Swift, and more now. You can also watch the full interview at Consequence. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Cypress Hill’s B-Real on the National Legalization of Marijuana, Writing Songs with Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:47:14 +0000

Cypress Hill’s B-Real sits down for an interview with Kyle Meredith about Back in Black, the legendary hip-hop group’s 10th album.

Dr. Greenthumb takes us through the process of working with Detroit producer Black Milk and how this new record speaks to Cypress Hill's 1991 debut. He also talks about how their music takes on the current obstacles in the complete legalization of marijuana, how government divides the people, and how his time in Prophets of Rage came to influence his songwriting.

B-Real also discusses being able to gain fans from the metal scene from the beginning, how they looked to Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath in their imagery, and the songs they created with Pearl Jam and Sonic Youth.

Take a listen to the new episode now, or watch the complete interview at Consequence. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Stone Gossard on New Painted Shield, the Final Brad Album, and the Next Pearl Jam LP

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:34:39 +0000

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the second Painted Shield album, which finds Mason Jennings, Brittany Davis, and Matt Chamberlain further exploring their sonic palette.

The guitarist discusses developing Painted Shield into a multiple vocalist group, as well as releasing the song “4th of July” while the world is on the brink of war. Stone also addresses the comparisons to his other offshoot project, Brad. On that subject, we’re told that there is another Brad album in the works that will be using demos and lost vocal takes from the late Shawn Smith, which could come out later this year.

From there, the attention is turned to Pearl Jam, who recently announced their rescheduled Gigaton tour dates (get tickets here!). Gossard tells us about relearning tracks from the band's latest LP for a third time, the possibility of a Lost Dogs Pt. 2, and wanting to make looser records at a quicker pace. To that point, he confirms that, yes, Pearl Jam have started working on their next album. "We've recorded some songs. We're on our way," he says. "We're making music."

Take a listen to Stone Gossard discuss new music from Pearl Jam, Painted Shield, and Brad now. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Jared Leto on WeCrashed, Accents, Community, and New Thirty Seconds to Mars

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:20:37 +0000

Jared Leto catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about WeCrashed, his new miniseries co-starring opposite Anne Hathaway that chronicles the rise and fall of WeWork and finds him portraying Adam Neumann.

The actor/musician tells us what drew him to the story, making sure that it wasn’t a takedown piece, and what it was like to go straight from having the Italian accent Paolo Gucci to an Israeli accent with Neumann, as well as how voice gives him access within the characters.

Leto also discusses the importance of music and score within film before giving us an update of his band 30 Seconds to Mars, which could be releasing new music as soon as Leto’s starring role in Morbius hits theaters.

Listen to Jared Leto discuss WeCrashed, new 30 Seconds to Mars, and more above. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Les Claypool on Covering Rush, New Primus and Delirium, and His Thoughts on Maynard’s Wine

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:44:26 +0000

Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Primus’ upcoming continuation of their A Tribute to Kings tour, where they play the 1977 Rush album A Farewell to Kings in full.

Michael Chiklis on Portraying Red Auerbach, Sparring with John C. Reilly, and Meeting Magic Johnson on the Set of The Fantastic Four

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:57:13 +0000

Michael Chiklis phones in to talk with Kyle Meredith about his portrayal of legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The Shield actor tells us what it was like to play a hero of his as a principal antagonist as seen through the eyes of Jerry Buss and the LA Lakers, getting to spar over a great script with John C. Reilly, and how he sees Coach Auerbach as a progressive thinker in his era of basketball.

Chiklis also takes us back to having the real Magic Johnson on the set of The Fantastic Four and compares his likeness to the one we see on screen as played by Quincy Isaiah.

Listen to Michael Chiklis discuss Winning Time and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Joan Jett on Her All Acoustic Album, Making Light of Day with Michael J Fox, & Upcoming Tour with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Poison

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:20:08 +0000

Joan Jett catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Changeup, her very first acoustic album that finds classics and deep cuts stripped down to their roots.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend takes us into what prompted the project, turning down MTV when they asked her to do the first Unplugged, how songs like "Cherry Bomb" and "Victim of Circumstance" changed with the new set, and how the recent 40th anniversaries of "Bad Reputation" and "I Love Rock and Roll" influenced her song choices.

Jett also takes us back making 1987’s "Light of Day" with Michael J. Fox, recording a tribute to the late Mia Zapata in the band Evil Stig, wanting to do a second volume of acoustic songs, and if she’d consider a record of new songs in this style. Joan also previews her upcoming summer tour with Def Leppard, Motley Crue, and Poison, tells us how she got her trademark scream from Marc Boland, and the details on her new guitar with Epiphone.

Listen to Joan Jett discuss Changeup and more above. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Mike Campbell on External Combustion and Getting Songwriting Advice from Bob Dylan

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:20:39 +0000

Mike Campbell catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about External Combustion, his latest album with The Dirty Knobs. The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers co-founder discusses becoming more of a lyricist, having Margo Price and Ian Hunter guest on the record, and getting songwriting advice from Bob Dylan.

Campbell also teamed back up with his Heartbreakers bandmate Benmont Tench and talked about what the future of their archives looks like, before going back to 1982’s Long After Dark to tell us about making "Keep a Little Soul" with Darlene Love and feeling at odds with the '80s sound of the time. He also tells us that he’s not with Fleetwood Mac anymore, which keeps his schedule open for the upcoming tour with The Dirty Knobs in which they’ll also finally get to play their Wreckless Abandon LP that was released in 2020.

Listen to the new episode now, then review, like, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Plus, follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

DeVaughn Nixon on Portraying His Dad in HBO’s Winning Time and Working with Adam McKay

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:48:02 +0000

DeVaughn Nixon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty, in which he plays the role of his real life father, Norm Nixon.

The actor tells how he still had to audition for the part, his dad feeling threatened by Magic Johnson’s arrival, and this series being released on the heels of the Michael Jordan doc The Last Dance. Nixon also discusses what it was like to work with Adam McKay on the dark comedy and where the story could go with future seasons.

Nixon also discusses starring as Whitney Houston's son in The Bodyguard, as well as his role in Season 5 of Snowfall.

Listen to DeVaughn Nixon discuss Winning Time, his experience working on The Bodyguard, and more now. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and write us a review! You can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Sam Fender on Therapy, Being Mentored by Paul Weller, & the Socially Conscious Rock of "Seventeen Going Under"

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:13:37 +0000

Sam Fender sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Seventeen Going Under, his award winning and chart-topping sophomore album.

The British heartland rocker tells us about the record looking at his own coming-of-age, how therapy influenced his writing, Paul Weller being a mentor, and the Oasis and Stone Roses fans that don’t like his music.

Fender then discusses the moments in his life that made him a more socially conscious person, comparing his record with The Killers’ Pressure Machine, and the B-sides and deluxe edition songs that add more context to Seventeen Going Under.

Make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Conor Maynard on Reimagining a Whitney Houston Classic and Early Collaborations with Pharrell, Frank Ocean

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:12:22 +0000

Conor Maynard sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new reimagining of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” along with his other recent releases.

The English singer-songwriter tells us about lyrically drawing from a recent breakup and learning the life of an independent artist, as well as how taking a few years off of his music career to star in Kinky Boots on Broadway has influenced his vocal techniques. Maynard also takes us into his world of collaborations, how he approaches them, and his early work with Pharrell and Frank Ocean.

Listen to Conor Maynard discuss his Whitney Houston cover, his time on Broadway, and more now. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Animal Collective's Avey Tare on Time Skiffs: "We’re Trying to Convey a World Where Linear Time Doesn’t Exist”

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:17:57 +0000

Avey Tare sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Time Skiffs, the first Animal Collective album in six years. The musician aka David Portner takes us into the visual world the band have created for this set, in which linear time doesn’t exist.

Tare also touches on how the visual album Tangerine Reef influenced the new LP, and why he found himself looking back at their career as he entered the sessions. Elsewhere, he discusses how fans compare their current material to their earlier sounds, his knack for melody balanced with his love of minimalism, and what it means to be a band from America. He also lets us know about a companion record of songs written during the same sessions that will see the light of day soon.

Listen to Avey Tare break down Animal Collective's new album Time Skiffs and more now, and make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie on His New Memoir, Post-War England, and Being Anti-Fascist

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:22:41 +0000

Primal Scream’s main man Bobby Gillespie sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his autobiography, Tenement Kid. The Scottish musician discusses growing up in post-war England with the fear of death around him, being anti-facist and an artist that stands up for causes, and being a feminist from a young age.

Gillespie goes on to talk about the power of discovering Thin Lizzy and Ramones at 15, being a current fan of Kurt Vile and Kelly Lee Owens, and how the sequel to this book will spotlight his career through the '90s.

Listen now, and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get tour podcasts. In addition to Kyle Meredith With…, you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Avril Lavigne on Reconnecting with Her Early Sound, Upcoming Sk8ter Boi Movie, and “Fan-girling” over Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:22:53 +0000

Avril Lavigne catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Love Sux, which features a full-on pop rock sound and finds the “Complicated” singer teaming up with Travis Barker.

We also get to hear about what it was like to reconnect with her early sound, the "Sk8ter Boi" movie that she’s currently writing, and what the 20th anniversary of Let Go will look like.

Hilary Duff on How I Met Your Father, “Drops of Jupiter,” and covering Third Eye Blind

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:55:06 +0000

Hilary Duff hops on a call with Kyle Meredith to talk about Hulu’s How I Met Your Father, the sequel series to late-aughts' "legen-dary" sitcom How I Met Your Mother, in which she plays the lead role of Sophie.

The actress/musician takes us into what it's been like to take on a title with so much history, portraying an alternate reality 2022 that has no pandemic, and being able to drop in more adult storylines and gags than the original series was able to get away with. Duff also talks about how the show has given her a taste of the dating lifestyle that she never experienced, the fashion that she gets to wear, and the opportunity to have a culturally broader cast.

Listen to Hilary Duff break down How I Met Your Father and more. Then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

John Lurie on the Importance of Swearing, Surreal Cowboys, and His New Music

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:35:01 +0000

John Lurie catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 2 of Painting with John, his HBO series that finds the musician, painter, actor, director, and producer creating his watercolor masterpieces while giving us all insight into his life, philosophies, and often-bizarre adventures.

The Lounge Lizards co-founder takes us inside the recurring sketch called "Cowboy Beckett" that weaves throughout this new season and how it took inspiration from Ennio Morricone. He tells us why he gravitated toward watercolors, and how he comes up with the titles of his paintings, which sometimes tell complete stories themselves.

Lurie also discusses the joys and importance of swearing, why he portrays himself as a wolf in his work, and a bit of the backstory behind some of the original music featured in this new season.

Listen to John Lurie chat about Painting with John, his artistic style, and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Spoon’s Britt Daniel on Lucifer on the Sofa and the Importance of Radio

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:26:18 +0000

Spoon’s Britt Daniel catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s tenth studio album, Lucifer on the Sofa.

The lead singer took us into the band’s decision to make an all-out rock record, the use of Mr. Jones as a character in music history, and the importance of radio to him as a child.

Daniel goes on to talk about Lucifer representing a version of himself, their plans to release more songs from this session, and his appreciation for the band’s 1997 release, Soft Effects.

Listen to Britt Daniel of Spoon discuss Lucifer on the Sofa, Soft Effects, and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

The War on Drugs on Loving Radiohead, Covering Dylan, and Having David Gilmour in Their Crowd

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 17:49:27 +0000

Adam Granduciel catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about I Don’t Live Here Anymore, the fifth LP from The War On Drugs.

The frontman dives into how he found the sound for the new album, taking inspiration from Radiohead and having producer Nigel Godrich show up to their studio, and how he writes lyrics. Granduciel also tells us about covering Bob Dylan live and which of his catalog they may attempt next, as well as the time Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was once in their audience.

Listen to Adam Granduciel discuss I Don't Live Here Anymore and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network to keep up with all our shows.

The Lovin’ Spoonful’s John Sebastian on Exploring His Classic Songbook

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:13:51 +0000

The Lovin’ Spoonful’s John Sebastian joins Kyle Meredith to talk about John Sebastian and Arlen Roth Explore the Spoonful Songbook, a collaborative LP that finds the two musicians reimagining the band’s classic catalog through instrumentals and guest vocalists.

The “Welcome Back” singer-songwriter takes us his partnership with Roth, compares these new versions to their ’60s originals, and tells us about finding jug band music in his youth before marrying it to the rock and pop music that would result in those legendary tracks. Sebastian also takes us through the sparse arrangements of songs like “Daydream” and “Do You Believe In Magic,” tells us why they weren’t able to come up with a new arrangement for “Summer in the City,” and the inspiration behind “Didn’t Have to Do It” and his solo cut “Stories We Could Tell."

We also get to hear about writing children’s television music in the '80s, including “Care Bears Countdown,” and that he and Roth may do a sequel to this record.

Listen to John Sebastian discuss his new collaborative album and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Dermot Kennedy on His Sophomore LP, Upcoming Tour with Shawn Mendes, and Covering Metallica

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:32:56 +0000

Dermot Kennedy joins Kyle Meredith to discuss his upcoming sophomore album and the success that’s led up to it. The Irish singer-songwriter tells us about recently busking in Washington Square, raising over $300,000 for charities over the holidays, and being an authentically humble artist.

Kennedy also revisits his Metallica cover of "Nothing Else Matters," what it was like having “Paradise” become so big during a time when he was so disconnected from the world, and the background behind his latest chart-topping single, “Better Days." Plus, he gives us so insight into his upcoming tour with Shawn Mendes, tickets for which can be found here.

Listen to Dermot Kennedy discuss his upcoming LP, busking, and more. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Bastille’s Dan Smith on Sci-Fi, the Future, and the Augmented Reality of Their New LP

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:34:05 +0000

Bastille’s Dan Smith sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Give Me the Future, the band’s fourth album, which finds them using sci-fi and predictions of the future as a concept behind alt-pop anthems.

The English artist discusses the virtual world in which the characters constantly escape into, using science fiction as a vehicle to write by, and creating Future Inc. as an augmented reality platform next to the music. Smith also dives into the collaborative nature of the process, a first for Bastille, including a spoken word piece from Riz Ahmed. Elsewhere, he shares his thoughts on the reality of our own future.

Listen to Dan Smith break down Bastille's new LP Give Me the Future and more. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Tears for Fears on Ghosts, Demons, Death, and The Tipping Point

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 15:54:08 +0000

Jonathan Van Ness on Getting Curious, Making Positive Change, and Gymnastics

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:31:49 +0000

Jonathan Van Ness sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Getting Curious, which is based on his podcast of the same name.

The Queer Eye member discusses how episodes about his curiosity with hair, binary and gender identity, figure skating, and skyscrapers offer the opportunity to give voice to underrepresented people. JVN also speaks on where the fun and quirky songs within the series come from, and previews his upcoming comedy tour, which will feature some on-stage gymnastics from the star.

Listen to Jonathan Van Ness discuss Getting Curious and more now, and then like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Michael Ealy on The Woman in the House, The Devil You Know, and Singing Taylor Swift

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:59:41 +0000

Michael Ealy sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window, the new satirical limited series on Netflix that also stars Kristen Bell.

The actor takes us through the process of making a satire of psychological thrillers and the challenge of playing his role in a sincere way, plus his upcoming role in The Devil You Know, which also finds him executive producing. The Stumptown star also discusses the possibility of directing in the next few years, and if he would be up for a second season of The Woman in the House.

Listen to the full episode now, and make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Then follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Our Lady Peace on Making the Sequel to 2000's Spiritual Machines

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:17:51 +0000

Raine Maida, leader of the band Our Lady Peace, joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Spiritual Machines 2, the sequel to the band's 2000 album of the same name.

The Canadian songwriter first takes us back to the original LP and how OLP linked up with futurist Ray Kurzweil, who happens to appear on both Spiritual Machine and Spiritual Machines 2. Maida talks about all of the predictions Kurzweil made that have since come true, and the band's plans to have him appear in their upcoming live shows holographically.

Maida then dives into how the new songs speak directly to the tracks from 20 years ago, the new predictions for the future, his thoughts on Simulation and Singularity, working with TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek and also having founding guitarist Mike Turner back to guest on the record.

Listen to Raine Maida discuss Our Lady Peace's Spiritual Machines 2 and more now, and then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Echo & The Bunnymen’s Will Sergeant on Post-Punk’s Early Days and Creating the Riff to "The Killing Moon"

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:03:36 +0000

Will Sergeant sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his autobiography, Bunnyman, which tells his story from childhood up until Echo & The Bunnymen began making their first full album.

The guitarist discusses how WWII and the Cold War had a strong influence on his coming-of-age and the music that he would create, pop culture’s importance in the last century, and how artists create their own mythology.

Sergeant also tells us about accidentally coming up with the riff to “The Killing Moon,” helping to create post-punk from punk, his distaste for the Echo & The Bunnymen's most recent album, and his plans for two more books that would take fans through the band's breakthrough success.

Listen to Will Sergeant discuss Bunnyman and more via the player above or watch the chat at Consequence. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our sh

Jessica Frances Dukes on Ozark’s Dark Final Season and Taking Inspiration from Musicians

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:45:20 +0000

Jessica Frances Dukes sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 4 of Ozark on Netflix and how her character fits into the final season’s storyline.

Dukes digs into the absolute darkness of Ozark’s story, being surprised at how people received the show considering real life turmoil, and how her Agent Maya Miller wants to be the voice of morality. We also get to hear about the parallels between her and Jason Bateman, what it’s like to know it’s the final season, and whether or not she thinks that a story like this can have a happy ending.

Listen to Jessica Frances Dukes dig into Season 4 of Ozark and more. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Kiefer Sutherland on Bloor Street, His Time in Jail, and Portraying Franklin D. Roosevelt

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:10:46 +0000

Kiefer Sutherland sits down with Kyle Meredith to dig into his new album, Bloor Street. The actor/musician discusses the romantic balance between the songs, how the pubs of England left their stamp on the material, and why his time filming Designated Survivor put him in a reflective mood.

Sutherland goes on to tell us about his multiple times in jail inspiring one of the record’s centerpieces, the crossover between his love of Americana music and the roles he sometimes plays, as well as portraying William S. Burroughs in 2000’s Beat and Franklin D. Roosevelt in this April’s The First Lady.

Listen to Kiefer Sutherland discuss Bloor Street and more. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Miles Kane on Motown, Writing with Lana Del Rey, and The Jaded Hearts Club

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:48:39 +0000

Miles Kane gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about Change the Show, his new solo album that finds the British artist leaning into his love for Motown.

The co-frontman of The Last Shadow Puppets tells us about his duet with Corinne Bailey Rae, writing about age, where his love of boxing intersects with music, and his new clothing line. Kane also dishes about co-writing with Lana Del Rey, getting advice from Paul Weller, the future of The Jaded Hearts Club, and playing some of The Last Shadow Puppets' songs on his upcoming UK and EU tour (tickets for which can be found here).

Listen to Miles Kane discuss Change the Show and more. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Alyssa Milano on Brazen’s Female Empowerment and Who’s the Boss Being Ahead of Its Time

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:11:34 +0000

Alyssa Milano gives Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about her new Netflix movie, Brazen, and its themes of empowering women.

The actor/activist talks about how the movie ties in with the popularity of true crime and why that genre seems to make such a big impression with women. She also touches on the film arriving during the #MeToo era and what it offers to the conversation, as well as how much of her real self she allows in her characters.

Milano also speaks on how her '80s sitcom Who’s the Boss was ahead of its time when it came to feminism, equality, and equity. We also get to hear a bit about her late '80s and early '90s albums and music videos, being in the audience of Mr. Show, and the possibility of a sequel to Brazen.

Listen to Alyssa Milano talk about Brazen and more via the player above or the YouTube embed below. Also, make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Eels on Reconnecting with John Parish for Extreme Witchcraft and 20 Years of Souljacker

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:07:27 +0000

Eels frontman E catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Extreme Witchcraft, an album that arrives just over a year from 2020’s Earth to Dora.

The indie rock legend tells us about working with John Parish for the first time since 2001’s Souljacker, and how this new album can be looked at as a continuation of that record on its 20th anniverasry. He also touches on taking some inspiration from '70s soul; how the lyrics look at mortality, aging, and how we consider ourselves; the 30th anniversary of his major label debut, A Man Called E; and being the opener for Tori Amos in 1992.

Listen to Eels discuss Extreme Witchcraft, then make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

Also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

Janis Ian on Her Complicated Friendship with Nina Simone and Resisting a Male-Dominated Industry

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:55:08 +0000

Janis Ian sits down to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Light at the End of the Line, which has been announced to be her final studio album.

The legendary folk songwriter tells us why she is choosing to close this chapter of her career, the public perception of artists after the spotlight has moved on, and leaving easter eggs within the new set that speak to some of her past classics. Ian goes on to discuss writing a song about Nina Simone and their complicated friendship, as well as writing “Resist” as an answer to a male-dominated industry and society.

Listen to Janis Ian discuss her final studio LP and more by listening to the episode now, or watch the full interview at Consequence. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Dave Holmes on Rediscovering the Lost '90s for His Waiting for Impact Podcast

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 16:49:16 +0000

Dave Holmes sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new podcast, Waiting for Impact, which tells the story of '90s group Sudden Impact, who disappeared after making an appearance in Boyz II Men’s “Motownphilly” video.

The former MTV VJ discusses lost pop cultures of the past, pop music’s need for weirdness, the monoculture of the '90s, Soundscan’s impact on the music industry, and how our collective perception of certain eras tend to leave out much of the reality of the time. He goes on to dive into Sudden Impact’s brushes with fame and how we define success in the present and in hindsight, the importance of pushing forward, and the possibility of a second season.

Listen to Dave Holmes discuss Waiting for Impact and more by listening to the episode above, or watch the full interview here. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Courtney Barnett: “When You Decide That There're Rules, That's When it Becomes Hard"

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:05:29 +0000

Courtney Barnett catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest LP, Things Take Time, Take Time (one of the best albums of 2021).

The Australian singer-songwriter discusses how the pandemic limited her musical resources, noticing the way people communicated during the lockdown, and doing a bulk of her writing from bed (her favorite place). Barnett also gets into some of the guitar moments on the record, having a theme of writing letters to other people, and covering The Velvet Underground’s "I’ll Be Your Mirror."

Listen to Courtney Barnett unpack her new album in the lates episode. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Kevin Morby and Hamilton Leithauser on Characters in Their Songs, Demoitis, and Fear-Based Exercise

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:49:53 +0000

Kevin Morby and Hamilton Leithauser stopped by the WFPK studios during their tour together and spoke with Kyle Meredith about the history of their friendship and writing the song "Virginia Beach" together. The pair also perform the song, as well as Morby's "Campfire" and Leithauser's "The Stars of Tomorrow."

Morby then spoke about releasing the demos to Sundowner and both artist’s experience with demoitis (a phenomenon by which you listen to one version of something so frequently that the proper recording becomes difficult to accept.)

Meanwhile, Leithauser talks about living in Washington, DC during the political unrest of the last few years, releasing his live album from Cafe Carlisle, and how the characters that populate last year’s The Loves of Your Life all seem to be running from someone.

Listen to Hamilton Leithauser and Kevin Morby discuss their time on the road and more by listening to the episode above or via the YouTube player below. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

The Go-Go’s Gina Schock on New Photo Book, Rock Hall Induction, and Upcoming Projects

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:57:12 +0000

The Go-Go’s drummer/singer Gina Schock hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new book, Made in Hollywood: All Access with The Go-Go’s, which takes us back to the band’s early '80s explosion through phots and essays from some of their famous friends.

Schock talks about those early days of van touring, having Paul Reubens as their opening act in his Pee-wee Herman character, and the support given and received from other women artists of the time, including B-52’s Kate Pierson and Joan Jett.

Also covered is the band’s big night of being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recording their 2020 comeback single “Club Zero,” and a tease of the projects The Go-Go's have on the way.

Listen to Gina Schock discuss Made in Hollywood: All Access With The Go-Go’s and more by listening to the episode above or via the YouTube player below. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

Steve Perry on New Holiday Album The Season: "It Was Emotional Therapy"

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:37:11 +0000

Steve Perry sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Season, his latest entry into the cannon of holiday albums.

The former Journey singer tells us how last year’s absence of a Christmas feeling and missing loved ones led him to seek a reconnection with this year’s season. He discusses how The Season was inspired by the memories and songs of his childhood, especially the timelessness of original classic holiday tracks. Perry also touches on occasionally injecting his own lyrics into those classics, and teases two original holiday songs he's written and recorded for a future release.

Listen to Steve Perry discuss The Season and more by listening to the episode now. Also, make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Dream Theater’s James LaBrie on Taking Inspiration From the Elon Musk/Joe Rogan Interview

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:13:15 +0000

Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about A View From the Top of the World, the progressive metal band’s 15th studio album.

The Canadian vocalist takes us through the process of the band constructing their own studio and putting the album together during the pandemic, writing the song "The Alien" after hearing an interview between Joe Rogan and Elon Musk interview, and using hope as a destination in their music.

LaBrie also tells us how he ended up covering Mötley Crüe’s "Kickstart My Heart" with the band Falset, as well as the band’s upcoming world tour.

Listen now, and then make sure you like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Katelyn Tarver on Subject to Change: "Making This Album Almost Felt Like I Blacked Out"

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:51:59 +0000

Katelyn Tarver sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her first full length album, Subject to Change.

She tells us about the source of the heavy subject matter, how she was viewing love and relationships as some of her friends were divorcing, and not taking advice from people under 50. The actress/musician also takes us into her side-project with Parachute’s Will Anderson and doing more songwriting for other artists, as with her massive UK success from Cheryl using “Crazy Stupid Love."

Listen to Katelyn Tarver discuss Subject to Change and more, and then make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

System of a Down’s Serj Tankian on His New Art Exhibition, Films Scores, and Upcoming Projects

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:16:24 +0000

Serj Tankian sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new art and music exhibition, Not For Touching: The Intangible Exhibition, which finds the System of a Down frontman animating his paintings, setting them to music, and presenting them in the NFT world.

The songwriter/activist takes us back to the moments that he began painting as a way to see his music come to life, how System of a Down’s albums Hypnotize and Mesmerize inspired his use of clocks in his work, and then gives us the stories behind pieces based on Bowie and Jazz.

Tankian also discusses his film score work, future exhibition ideas that involve more of our senses, when he may do more rock songs, and drops the news on a choral project he’s working on that is currently titled Invocations.

Make sure you’re subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Caleb McLaughlin on His Debut Single, Sharing Music with Idris Elba, and Stranger Things 4

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 16:24:13 +0000

Caleb McLaughlin sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut single, "Neighborhood," as well as Stranger Things 4.

The actor/singer touches on the four-year journey to releasing his own music, coming up in Broadway and opera, and growing up loving the music of Stevie Wonder and Earth Wind and Fire. McLaughlin also tells us about sharing his music and getting advice from Idris Elba on the set of Concrete Cowboys, what it's like having so many musicians on the set of Stranger Things, and the influence of the hit Netflix series' '80s soundtrack on his own music. And as for Season 4? McLaughlin says it’s “gonna be the best yet."

Make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Volbeat’s Michael Poulsen: "I’ve Always Been Fascinated by Dark Forces"

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:36:00 +0000

Volbeat frontman Michael Poulsen jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about Servant of the Mind, an album made after a prolific writing period during the first lockdown.

The Danish musician discusses the heaviness of the record, what draws him to his dark lyrics, and taking musical inspiration from Black Sabbath. Poulsen also tells us about the supernatural experiences he’s had and how they made their way into the set, and what we might expect from Volbeat's upcoming tour with Ghost. (Tickets for that tour are available here!)

Elsewhere, Poulsen discusses covering The Cramps' version of Roy Orbison’s "Domino" and Metallica’s "Don’t Tread On Me" for the Blacklist collection.

Listen to the episode now, and then make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Aimee Mann on Sad Songs, Mental Health, and Queens of The Summer Hotel

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:26:58 +0000

Aimee Mann catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Queens of The Summer Hotel, an album that was written as the musical accompaniment for a planned stage adaptation of the book Girl, Interrupted.

The singer-songwriter discusses the heavy subject matter, her own experiences with depression and mental health, dissociation, spending time in a treatment center, and how it all relates to the characters and lyrics within the songs. Mann also tells us about the freeing nature of writing stage music and directing the music towards the Burt Bacharach period of the late-'60s.

Elsewhere, she also talks about dueting on Badfinger’s "Name of the Game" for Susanna Hoffs’ new album.

Listen to the episode above, and make sure to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts. For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network. In fact, you can also listen to Mann's recent appearance on CPN's Going There with Dr. Mike, during which she discussed the isolation of obsessive thinking and anxiety for Suicide Prevention Month.

Zakk Wylde His Own Mt. Riffmore, Ridiculous Music Videos, and Ozzy’s No More Tears

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:49:05 +0000

Zakk Wylde sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Black Label Society album, Doom Crew Inc., in particular the album’s showcasing of the band's twin guitar attack.

The legendary guitarist digs into his thoughts on the prowess of other musicians, being a reflection of the music we listen to, and how the lockdown had him sidelined at home for the first time in decades. He also shares stories about the ridiculous fun BLS had shooting the videos for "End of Days" and "Set You Free."

Wylde also takes us back to 1991 for the 30th anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s No More Tears album and discusses what it was like to be a hard rock band in the age of grunge.

Listen to the new episode now, and then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our podcasts, follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

Houndmouth on Good for You's Midwestern Style with a Southern Gothic Twist

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:36:40 +0000

Houndmouth’s Matt Meyers and Shane Cody catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new album, Good for You.

The pair called in from the very practice space and recording studio that they made the record, affectionately known as The Green House. Coming from Southern Indiana (just across the river from Louisville), Houndmouth take us inside the characters that populate the new LP's songs and tell about basing the lyrics in the Midwest with a Southern Gothic twist. They also explain why they return to the Kentucky Derby in the title track and how it ties in with the song "Las Vegas" and Matt’s love of poker.

Listen to the episode now, and then make sure you're subscribed to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts.

For more information on all our shows, you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network.

The Darkness on Sex Robots, '80s Goth Rock, and Guitar Solos

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:25:06 +0000

Justin Hawkins of The Darkness sits down with Kyle Meredith for an interview about Motorheart, the explosive new album from the British rock band.

The lead singer tells us about making sure this wasn’t a pandemic record, the loss of mystique with direct access to artists, and writing as a character with disappointing relationships. In fact, its those relationships that finds the album’s narrator hooking up with a sex robot and singing about Jussy’s Girl, which is and isn’t a nod to the Rick Springfield song.

Listen to the full interview in the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With…, then make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Also, you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Sting on The Bridge, Only Murders in the Building, and "Don’t Stand So Close to Me"

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:39:29 +0000

Sting catches up with Kyle Meredith to give us the details behind his new album, The Bridge.

The legendary The Police musician talks about the themes of characters in transition, his penchant for writing about very specific professions, and the water symbolism that finds its way into his art. Elsewhere, we get to hear how Sting ended up in Hulu's Only Murders in the Building alongside Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. He reveals how he reacted to his character being a bit of a caricature of his real self, and teases whether or not we can expect a return for another season.

Listen to Sting on the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With…, then make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Also, you can follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Susanna Hoffs on Her New Covers Album and Reuniting the Austin Powers Band

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:09:01 +0000

Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles sits down with Kyle Meredith to detail her new covers album, Bright Lights.

The singer-songwriter talks about the importance of cover songs in her career and performing the music of artists who tragically died, including Nick Drake, Chris Bell, and Prince. Hoffs also tells us about her history singing with Aimee Mann, who duets on a cover of Bad Finger’s "Name of the Game." Elsewhere, she discusses her wanting the Austin Powers band Ming Tea to reunite for next year’s 25th anniversary, as well as covering David Bowie and working with Julian Hatfield on her 1991 debut solo album.

Make sure you're subscribed to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Maynard James Keenan on Puscifer TV, Underground Comedy, and the Importance of Community

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:20:35 +0000

Maynard James Keenan of Puscifer joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the newly launched Puscifer TV.

The frontman -- also known for Tool and A Perfect Circle -- takes us back to the birth of Puscifer and the influence of underground comedy in the '80s and '90s. He details plans for the new streaming hub, which include a pair of upcoming, unannounced concert films, and how it the whole project ties back to the music they make.

Keenan also goes in depth about his wine vineyard, being adaptable to climate change, and the importance of community with both his farm and the Puscifer project.

Listen to Maynard James Keenan talk all things Puscifer by listening to the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With… above, and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Mike Mills on 25 Years of New Adventures in Hi-Fi

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:04:36 +0000

Michael Stipe and Mike Mills sit down with Kyle Meredith to remember R.E.M.’s 1996 album New Adventures in Hi-Fi for its 25th anniversary.

The rock legends talk about writing the bulk of the record while touring the Monster album, the idea of spontaneity within the songs, and Stipe using religion as a writing tool. We also hear what it was like for the lead singer to meet his idol Patti Smith for the first time, hearing Eddie Vedder and Jason Isbell’s recent covers of R.E.M. classics, and new music on the way from both individuals.

Make sure to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With... wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Gavin Rossdale on the 20th Anniversary of Bush’s Golden State

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:00:25 +0000

Gavin Rossdale catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of Golden State, a record that found Bush going back-to-basics but also with the unfortunate timing of releasing it right before 9/11. He tells us about having his songs recontextualized in the wake of the Twin Towers attack, signing with a record label who seemed to fail them at every turn, and eventually losing half of the band in the aftermath of it all.

Rossdale also takes us into his acting career, including his recent role in Janell Shirtcliff’s Habit alongside Bella Thorne, Paris Jackson, and The Kills. He also discusses how his scenes from Brittany Murphy’s Little Black Book were cut because screen tests said they had too much chemistry, and the details on his next movie called The Edge of Nowhere, also directed by Shirtcliff.

Make sure to subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan on How His Covers Album, Imposter, Is His Most Personal Record Yet

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 17:33:03 +0000

Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Imposter, his new album with Soulsavers that finds him covering some of his all-time favorite songs that speak to his current moment in life. The alt legend discusses recording songs by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Mark Lanagan, PJ Harvey, and Cat Power as his own confessional. As he does with the Harvey and Power tracks, Gahan tells us about the differences for him when it comes to singing a song from a female perspective. Plus, he tips us off that he also recorded a version of Cat Power’s “Manhattan” that may be released later.

Make sure to subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Natalie Imbruglia on Her New Album Firebird and Being an "Uber Fan" of The Strokes

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:34:42 +0000

Natalie Imbruglia sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss Firebird, her first album of new material in over a decade.

The Australian-British singer-songwriter tells us about the writer’s block that had her sidelined for the better part of the last decade, having a strong theme of independence on the record, and conjuring Bonnie Tyler and the 80s on "Maybe It’s Great."

Imbruglia also tells us about working with Albert Hammond Jr. and being a self-professed “uber fan” of The Strokes, and also using author Echkart Tolle as inspiration.

Make sure to subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Spacehog’s Royston Langdon on Covering Iggy Pop and a New Version of Resident Alien

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:12:01 +0000

Spacehog’s Royston Langdon speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new solo EP, Chains, which finds him in a moment of not being chained to his own past but still deciding who he wants to be in this new phase of his career.

The English singer-songwriter talks about working with his longtime Spacehog producer Bryce Goggin, covering Iggy Pop’s Nazi Girlfriend, and the importance of context when it comes to art.

Langdon also tells us that he’s making an alternate, acoustic version of Spacehog’s Resident Alien called President Alien, which will be available through his Patreon.

LILHUDDY on Blink-182, All-American Rejects, and the Girls Who Broke His Heart

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:44:25 +0000

LILHUDDY sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his debut album, Teenage Heartbreak.

The TikTok-turned-pop punk star born Chase Hudson discusses growing up on Blink-182 and Green Day, making a concept album about his past relationships, and using the name LILHUDDY as a way to embody a character on the LP and on stage. Hudson also tells us about getting Tyson Ritter from All-American Rejects to guest on the record, as well as a bit about what to expect from the upcoming Netflix documentary about The Hype House.

Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for more on all our shows.

Nick Offerman on Traveling with Jeff Tweedy, Discovering Sam Shepard and Wendell Berry’s Writing

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 15:31:28 +0000

Nick Offerman catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play. Inspired by the writings of Wendell Berry and Sam Shepard, the book recounts three nature-based trips with folks including Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, authors George Saunders and James Rebanks, and his wife, actress/comedian Megan Mullally.

Offerman's book also discusses our ignorance of our place in nature, and how learning about our national parks teaches us about oppressed, indigenous, and minority people, and the importance of empathy.

On the musical side of things, the actor and humorist tells us about growing up on bands like Queen, Duran Duran, and Wham before finding the underground acts that changed his world. Look out for mentions of Laurie Anderson, Talking Heads, Uncle Tupelo, They Might Be Giants, and Tom Waits.

Tori Amos on Traveling Without Moving, Speaking To Trees, and Reconnecting with Little Earthquakes

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:18:15 +0000

Tori Amos catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Ocean To Ocean, an album that finds her dealing with the pandemic, politics, nature, and her own personal stories from the past year.

The legendary songwriter discusses writing an album with voyages without being able to leave her home, fan expectations, and connecting back to her Little Earthquakes album as a way to heal.

Amos also tells us about how the muses spoke with her in this latest set and the reckoning we all have to have when it comes to nature and the environment.

Damon Albarn on His New Solo Album and What’s Next for Gorillaz

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:03:04 +0000

Damon Albarn catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new solo album, The Nearer The Fountain More Pure The Stream Flow, the original concept of writing and recording it in Iceland, and the vibrations that attract his various projects around the world.

The Blur/Gorillaz frontman also tells us how his childhood drawings inspired "Combustion," the ghosts that haunt "The Tower of Montevideo," and the complicated layers of "Particles."

Albarn also tips us off on what Gorillaz are up to, which includes a Bad Bunny collab, and how the next season of their Song Machine may be shorter videos made for TikTok.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

James Blake on Falsettos, Comparisons, and His Knack for Musical Left Turns

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:36:44 +0000

James Blake sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss Friends That Break Your Heart.

The English singer-songwriter tells us about the process of deciding what this album should be, comparisons with and being jealous of other artists, and covering Joy Division on the preceding covers EP.

Blake also talks about his knack for left turns in his songs, using less of his famous falsetto, and having SZA and JID guest on this newest set.

Johnny Marr on Fever Dreams, James Bond, and The Smiths' Vault Releases

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:52:35 +0000

Johnny Marr catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into Fever Dreams, a four part EP series leading to a full album early next year.

The legendary guitarist talks about wanting to make electro bangers and being influenced by classic soul artists to sing about more personal matters, his interest in psychology and perception, and rock’s longtime use of sex as a theme.

The former Smiths member also talks about the impossible task of measuring up to past classics, working with Hanz Zimmer on the new James Bond film No Time To Die, the 30th anniversary of Electronic (his post-Smiths collab with New Order’s Bernard Sumner), and which album we may possibly see expanded as the next Smiths’ vault release.

José González on Effective Altruism, Doomsday Dudes, and New Album of Local Valley

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:56:20 +0000

José González catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Local Valley, his first album since 2015’s Vestiges & Claws.

The Swedish singer-songwriter talks about effective altruism as a way to make the world a better place and how it fits in with the lyrics, being frustrated with “doomsday dudes,” and how a line like “we’re all in this together” is both a statement and a plea.

González also discusses incorporating Western African music into his style and covering his other band Junip’s song "Line of Fire."

Make sure to subscribe to KMW at the links above or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Tom Morello on Solo LP The Atlas Underground Fire: "This Is a Record About Survival"

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 17:10:14 +0000

Tom Morello catches up with Kyle Meredith to dive into The Atlas Underground Fire, the continuation of his “sonic conspiracy” with artists that include Chris Stapleton, Phantogram, Damian Marley, and Mike Posner.

In particular, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist talks about covering AC/DC’s "Highway To Hell" with Eddie Vedder and Bruce Springsteen. He also discusses how the record was an emotional life raft during the darker days of the pandemic, searching for the future of the electric guitar, and his work getting women musicians out of Afghanistan through his Girls with Guitars foundation.

Elsewhere, Morello speaks on rehearsing with Rage Against the Machine for their rescheduled reunion shows. (Editor's note: Get tickets to the upcoming shows at Ticketmaster.)

Listen to this new episode of Kyle Meredith With and make sure to like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our shows.

Jordan McGraw on Writing with The Jonas Brothers and His New Song About Matthew McConaghey

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Jordan McGraw sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his newest singles and how the pandemic allowed him to readjust he musical styling, leaning into his coming-of-age bands like Blink-182, Green Day, Tina Turner, and Tears for Fears.

The singer/songwriter also discusses touring with The Jonas Brothers and co-writing “Her” with Nick Jonas, writing a song about Matthew McConaghey, and pop punk’s resurgence. McGraw also tells us about making a music video on the set of Wheel of Fortune and why some moms are calling him “an abomination and a menace to society."

P.O.D. on 20 years of Satellite, Alive’s Success, and HR from Bad Brains' Two Parakeets

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:02:34 +0000

P.O.D.'s Sonny Sandoval grabs some talk time with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of their 2001 album Satellite.

The lead singer dives into the breakthrough success of the LP, why the song "Alive" connected with fans so much, and the young people he was thinking of with "Youth of a Nation" along with the song's parallels to the school shootings that continue to happen today.

Sandoval also remembers what it was like to navigate success during the era of 9/11 and also shares a fun story about recording a punk track with HR from Bad Brains, who brought along two parakeets.

Third Eye Blind on Being Inspired by Adrianne Lenker, Bon Iver, Sylvan Esso, and The Cure

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:51:51 +0000

Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into the band’s new LP, Our Bande Apart, and it’s accompanying documentary, which gives a fly-on-the-wall look at the recording sessions.

The frontman discusses upsetting some fans with their progressive sound, scrapping an earlier album once the pandemic hit, and finding influence from The Cure and Bon Iver.

Jenkins also talks about covering "Funeral Singers" after hearing Sylvan Esso’s version, being inspired by the new LA singer-songwriter scene (Phoebe Bridgers), and naming Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker as his favorite artist at the moment.

KSI on Lil Wayne Collab and Silencing Critics: “I Feel Like My World is a Simulation”

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:55:15 +0000

KSI hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss All Over The Place and its many different styles of music.

The YouTuber/rapper talks about recording an indie rock song with Lil Wayne, deciding the message he wants to convey in his lyrics, and being an undefinable musician.

JJ also tells us about wanting to invent a persona on a future album and the details behind an upcoming Amazon documentary about his life.

CHVRCHES’ Lauren Mayberry on Lost Boys, John Carpenter, and The Cure’s Robert Smith

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:14:34 +0000

Lauren Mayberry catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Screen Violence, the new CHVRCHES album that finds the synthpop band using horror movies as a parallel to what was happening in their lives over the past few years.

The Scottish artist discusses the darker side of fame that comes from the internet, explains the “kill your idols” lyric on "Good Girls," and working with The Cure’s Robert Smith and director/musician John Carpenter.

Mayberry also details their latest release, a cover of "Cry Little Sister" that originally came from the Lost Boys soundtrack, and recently released with the Netflix film Nightbooks.

Queen’s Roger Taylor Reflects on Outsider, Mortality, David Bowie, and Rock ‘n Roll

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:47:14 +0000

Queen’s Roger Taylor sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his new solo album, Outsider, a reflective set that considers mortality, the pandemic, and the people running the world, all told through blasts of rock & roll, cinematic soundscapes, and even a little bit of bubblegum pop.

The legendary drummer traces his knack for melody back to the chart dominating years of Queen, remembers the genius of David Bowie, and tells us why he decided to re-record the 1994 song "Foreign Sand." Taylor also gives us a look into his solo tour, getting back with Adam Lambert and Brian May for a Queen tour in 2022, and his consideration for 50th anniversary celebrations.

Billy Idol on The Roadside EP and How Cyberpunk Was Intended for Lawnmower Man 2

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:59:58 +0000

Billy Idol catches up with Kyle Meredith to detail The Roadside EP.

The legendary rocker talks about the eclectic nature of the songs, writing about his 1990 motorcycle accident in the song "Bitter Taste," and reveals that he’s already well into the process of finishing the next EP. He also talks about putting the new release out on Dhani Harrison’s record label, putting him alongside Joe Strummer, Ravi Shankar, and George Harrison as the only other names on the roster.

Idol also takes us back to his 1993 concept album Cyberpunk, how it predicted much of the oncoming technology and bedroom recording process, and the original plans for it to have been the soundtrack to Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace.

Make sure to subscribe to and like KMW wherever you listen to your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our series.

Jana Kramer on Working with Richard Marx and Her Upcoming Lifetime Holiday Movie

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:36:39 +0000

Jana Kramer sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Voices," and her new Lifetime Original Holiday Movie, The Holiday Fix Up.

The singer/actress discusses her newest track's spotlight on self-esteem and mental health, and how she finds herself in a transitional state of self-improvement. Kramer also emphasizes the importance of her work/life balance while raising two children, how they’ve influenced her music, and having more control as an independent artist while she readies what may be an upcoming EP. We also hear about her appreciation of Halsey and working with Richard Marx on his latest album.

Follow Kyle Meredith With... wherever you listen to your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for information on all our series.

Orla Gartland on the Internet's Abundance of Bad Advice and the Brilliance of St. Vincent

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:30:05 +0000

Orla Gartland sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Woman on the Internet. The Irish songwriter discusses the reckoning and sense of self that takes center stage across the LP, rarely taking her own advice, and the abundance of bad advice across the web. Gartland also dives into her appreciation of St. Vincent’s Strange Mercy album and how it influenced the set and what it was like to see this debut album land in the top ten in both the UK and Ireland.

Make sure to subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network to keep getting updates on all our series.

G-Eazy on These Things Happen Too and Demi Lovato Collab: “We’re both complicated human beings.”

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:58:50 +0000

G-Eazy sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about These Things Happen Too, an album that sequels his 2014 breakthrough.

The rap artist talks about the 436 songs that were written for the project, E-40's influence, and his nostalgia for the past.

He also tells us about befriending Cage The Elephant’s Matthew Shultz, who guests on a track, covering David Bowie’s "Lazarus" on last year’s Everything’s Strange Here, collaborating with Demi Lovato on Breakdown and their shared experience as artists, and teaming up with Diane Warren and Santana on "She’s Fire."

Shirley Manson on The Jump, Beautiful Garbage, and The Importance of Weird

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:37:21 +0000

Shirley Manson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about season three of The Jump, the podcast that finds her speaking with some of her favorite artists about the songs that changed their careers.

The Garbage lead singer discusses the art of songwriting and its current place in the pop landscape, the importance of being weird, and the opportunities to borrow from greatness.

Manson also dives into an interview she did with Alanis Morissette and their shared experience coming up in the '90s, the power of Cat Power, and being a hero to so many people in the way that she sees Patti Smith.

It’s also the 20th anniversary of Garbage’s third album, Beautiful Garbage, and Manson tells us about the painful period that produced the LP and its lining up with 9/11, but how it has eventually come to speak for this current moment and finally find the recognition it deserves.

Debbie Gibson on The Body Remembers: “I’m somebody who likes to flip the script.”

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:44:00 +0000

Debbie Gibson sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Body Remembers, her first album of new material in twenty years.

The legendary pop star tells us of her penchant for flipping the script on her career, having spent years on in musicals and movies, and discusses the differences and similarities of pop music between the 80s and today.

Gibson also dives into her friendship with New Kids On the Block’s Joey McEntire, who she’s currently performing with in a Las Vegas residency, and their duet on a new version of her classic "Lost In Your Eyes" that is also featured on the new record, how she balances her past nostalgia with pushing toward something new, and the importance of of imperfections within her art.

Glenn Hughes on Holy Ground, Letting Go of Fear, and a 2022 Dead Daisies Album

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 21:04:57 +0000

Glenn Hughes drops a line into Kyle Meredith With to discuss Holy Ground, his new album with The Dead Daisies. The former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath singer talks about what it's been like playing live shows post-lockdown, joining The Dead Daisies supergroup in 2019, and bringing a '70s feel to their catalog.

Hughes then goes into singing about letting go of fear and the things we can’t control, overcoming addiction, and covering "30 Days in the Hole." What's more, he gives us a big tip that The Dead Daises are already completing another new album to be released next year.

Make sure to subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network to keep getting updates on all our series.

Taylor Momsen on Death By Rock and Roll, Halloween, and Her Love of Soundgarden

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:10:53 +0000

Taylor Momsen sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Pretty Reckless’ new album, Death By Rock and Roll, an album born from loss but filled with a ferocious confidence.

The former actress-turned-rock artist discusses writing from a depth of honesty and reflecting the social movements happening around us while still keeping songs fun and full of imagination.

Momsen also reflects on the guests that found their way onto the record, including Tom Morello and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron, as well as recounting the moment she went all in on being a musician in the song "Rock And Roll Heaven" after hearing the music of The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Who.

Sleigh Bells on Texis: “Subtlety has never been our thing.”

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:19:52 +0000

Sleigh Bells sit down with Kyle Meredith to dive into the details behind their new album, Texis.

Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller discuss how they found themselves leaning into their early sound and the dark lyrics that make up the collection, hitting on the opioid epidemic, loss of Lil Peep and Mac Miller, and Miller’s own self destructive behavior in the past.

Krauss expands on the western motif of the music videos, the connections and continuations that we’re seeing in both "Locust Laced" and "Justine Go Genesis", and replicating the hair-dos of Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. The noise pop duo also talk about their love of floor shows, aging within rock & roll, realizing the perfect riff, and taking inspiration from Nine Inch Nails.

jxdn on Finding His Scream, Silverstein and Lil Uzi Vert's Influence, and New Songs

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:23:20 +0000

jxdn catches up with Kyle Meredith about his debut full length LP, Tell Me About Tomorrow; how he found inspiration in Silverstein and Lil Uzi Vert; and writing about his own struggles and the balancing of angels and demons. The Travis Barker and Machine Gun Kelly protégé also discusses sampling blink-182, being championed by pop punk legends, and the new songs that will be included in an upcoming deluxe edition of the album.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network to keep getting updates on all our series.

The Band CAMINO on Curse Words, Guitar Solos, and Their Debut Album

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 16:53:11 +0000

The Band CAMINO sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their debut album and the journey from a small Memphis, Tennessee band to their breakout success. Jeffrey Jordan, Spencer Stewart, and Garrison Burgess talk about their first touring van, working in a group with three vocalists, and the magic and lost art of a blazing guitar solo. The trio also get into the themes of the record, proper use of swear words, and their tour.

Like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.

A Flock of Seagulls on String Theory, the Magic of the '80s, and a New Album

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:19:52 +0000

A Flock of Seagulls’ Mike Score chats with Kyle Meredith about String Theory, the new collection of orchestral versions of the iconic '80s band’s catalog.

The frontman talks about giving some of the band's overlooked songs a bigger spotlight, such as the first single “Say You Love Me,” which originally arrived on their 1995 album, The Light at the End of the World. Score also shares the story behind the fan-favorite "Remember David."

Elsewhere, the A Flock of Seagulls singer tells us he'd like to see a third orchestral collection and tips us off that he’s working on both a solo record and the first new Seagulls album in over 25 years.

Make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With up top, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network to keep getting updates on all our series.

Gabe Liedman on the Queer Forward Comedy of Netflix’s Q-Force

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:55:44 +0000

Comedian/writer/producer Gabe Liedman sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Q-Force.

The showrunner explains how the new adult animation series about a group of LGBT superspies picks up from his work on PEN15, Big Mouth, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He also talks about creating the concept based on an idea from Sean Hayes (who also stars as the lead character), representing so many different types of queer, and getting a strong message across while still writing comedy.

Make sure to like this episode and subscribe to KMW, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network to keep getting updates on all our series.

JoJo on How Mental Health, Depression, and Joni Mitchell’s Blue Shaped Her New EP

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 16:47:38 +0000

JoJo sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her new EP, Trying Not To Think About It, it’s firth single “Worst (I Assume),” and the building the new songs around mental health, negative patterns, and how depression affects your relationships. The singer/songwriter/actress goes on to discuss how Joni Mitchell’s Blue album lent a heavy dose of inspiration when looking toward the lyrics, musically looking towards classic Usher, Justin Timberlake, and Aaliyah, and more recent artists like H.E.R, Victoria Monet, and Silk Sonic. JoJo also talks about collaborating with Diane Warren on last year’s “The Change,” her upcoming tour dates of intimate shows, and the future possibilities of vinyl versions of her re-recorded albums.

Aaron Dessner on Big Red Machine, The National’s Future, and Taylor Swift’s Lyrical Universe

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 17:54:49 +0000

Aaron Dessner catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last, the sophomore record with Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon in the band Big Red Machine.

The producer/songwriter takes us through the process of bringing in more friends for this album, including Sharon Van Etten and Taylor Swift, and how the set came to focus on themes of mental health, depression, and family dynamics, especially on a song written for the late Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson.

On working with T-Swift, Dessner talks about the process of collaborating with the mega-star and how her lyrical universe finds its way into the songs they write together. As a co-founder of The National, we also get a glimpse into that band's future, when they may reconvene, and how much he considers them his main project these days.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With…, and be sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series.

Creedence Clearwater Revival's Doug “Cosmo” Clifford on Vault Albums and Retiring CCR

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:03:18 +0000

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Doug “Cosmo” Clifford catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss For All The Money In the World, a record he wrote and recorded with Steve Wright in the mid-80s and kept inside his Cosmo’s Vault until now.

The drummer/producer talks about why he sat on the album for so long, tapping Joe Satriani to play guitar, and the other vault records that will be seeing release soon—including collaborations with Bobby Whitlock, Doug Sahm, and a solo LP. Clifford also tells us why he and CCR bassist Stu Cook recently brought Creedence Clearwater Revisited to a close.

Listen to the episode now. Don’t forget to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series.

Paul Reiser on The Kominsky Method, Mad About You, There’s Johnny, and Stranger Things

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 17:04:35 +0000

Paul Reiser sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his role in The Kominsky Method, for which he’s Emmy nominated for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series."

The actor/writer/musician discusses how the Netflix series shines a light on friendships as you get older, finding success later in a career, and the meta-moment where his character is watching the movie Diner, which Reiser also starred in 1982.

The two also hit on the lasting appeal of Mad About You, his 2017 series There's... Johnny!, being part of the Stranger Things universe, and his 2010 album with Julia Fordham.

Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay on the Boombastic Shoegaze Wonder-Journey of LUMP

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:46:50 +0000

Laura Marling and Mike Lindsay catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Animal, their sophomore release as LUMP.

The British electronic duo take us through taking musical inspiration from Bowie’s Berlin Years, visualizing the world of LUMP as a sort of Stranger Things’ Upside Down, and the possibilities of expanding the visual presence of the project.

For her part, Marling also discusses finding meaning within her free-form lyrics, portraying a more masculine side of her personality, and the American hedonism that weaves its way through the songs.

Jimmy Cliff on New Music, Working with Tarrus Riley, and the 50th Anniversary of The Harder They Come

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:14:44 +0000

Jimmy Cliff grabs some talk time with Kyle Meredith to tell us about his new single, “Human Touch,” and the upcoming album, Bridges. The reggae legend tips us on working with Tarrus Riley in the producer chair, reveals where his unending source of positivity comes from, and shares some stories about hanging with Muhammad Ali and Cat Stevens.

Cliff will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Harder They Come next year, and shares his thoughts on why the landmark soundtrack resonated so much with an American audience.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Duchovny Talks Neil Young, U2, CSNY, & Paul McCartney

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 17:24:29 +0000

David Duchovny catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, Gesturland, and the many influences that are evident in his third album.

The actor/author/musician puts the spotlight on Neil Young, U2, Buffalo Springfield, CSNY, and Paul McCartney as favorites, and even shares his appreciation for a good cowbell placement.

Duchovny also gives a quick update on his current film and TV projects, including the upcoming Amanda Peet series The Chair on Netflix, and his hopes to do a full on American tour at some point.

Jungle on Loving in Stereo, the Influence of The Strokes, and Remixing Brittany Howard

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:43:17 +0000

Jungle’s Tom McFarland catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Loving in Stereo, the British electronic duo’s third studio album.

McFarland discusses how writing to a choir helped their songs become more inviting and encouraged community, their collaboration with hip hop artist Bas, and being influenced by The Strokes and Arcade Fire in their younger days.

With Jungle also notable for their music videos full of amazing choreography, the “Keep Moving” songwriter tells Kyle Meredith about how their visuals fit within the music, as well as why they choose to keep their faces out of their marketing. He also touches on remixing Brittany Howard's “History Repeats” for her Jamie Reimagined album.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Kyle Meredith With…, and be sure to follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our series.

Styx’s James Young on Rock Leading Listeners in a Positive Direction

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:18:04 +0000

STYX’s James “JY” Young catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Crash of the Crown, a socially reflective new LP from the Chicago-born rock band.

The guitarist takes us through an album that musically resonates with every era of the band, and Tommy Shaw’s lyrics that show a responsibility to lead listeners in a positive direction while singing about some of the atrocities of the past few years. Young also reflects on his own playing, how his guitar furthers the songs' stories, and his early fandom for Jimi Hendrix.

The two also discuss this year being the 40th anniversary of Paradise Theatre and how it still speaks to today, and how the group will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next year.

Ellen Foley on Fighting Words, Fronting The Clash, & Covering Meat Loaf

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:14:33 +0000

Ellen Foley hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Fighting Words.

The actor/musician takes us through her writing partnership with Paul Foglino and working with Karla DeVito, who lip-synced Ellen’s part in the video for Meat Loaf’s "Paradise By the Dashboard Light."

Speaking of Meat Loaf, Foley also tells us why she covered “Heaven Can Wait” on this latest set, and then takes us back to 1981 when she had The Clash as her backing band and songwriting partners on the album The Spirit of St. Louis (fun fact: “Should I Stay or Should I Go” is about her and Mick Jones’ relationship).

Foghat: “Anything other than three chords has to be viewed with a certain amount of suspicion.”

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:07:50 +0000

Foghat’s Roger Earle catches up with Kyle Meredith about the band’s new live album, 8 Days On the Road. The co-founder/drummer talks about connecting with their classics through the years, how new members change the dynamics, and when “Humble Pie joined Fogat” with Charlie Huhn’s hiring. Earle also takes us back to the 70s when they wrote the title track of this live album and Slow Ride’s lasting impact, especially with younger fans when it arrived on Guitar Hero, then dives into their 1981 album Girls To Chat & Boys to Bounce, which found the blues rockers with a New Wave makeover. Finally, we also get an update on their next record, which we’re told they’re hard at work on.

Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp on How Pink Floyd & David Bowie Inspired A New Solo LP

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:42:07 +0000

Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new solo album, INSOLO. The musician/actor tells us how playing in Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason’s new band was the impetus for doing a new album and finding himself looking back at his coming-of-age years for inspiration in both the music and lyrics. In fact, Kemp namechecks David Bowie, 10CC, and Paul McCartney’s Wings as definite touchpoints, and goes on to discuss his thoughts on 70s songwriters and why we keep coming back to those songs.

David Crosby on Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Steely Dan, & Michael McDonald

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000

David Crosby catches up with Kyle Meredith to tell us about For Free, his 5th album in 7 years. The legendary voice talks about the importance of songwriting and music in his life and the optimistic outlook he’s found after living through some very difficult and dark personal times.

We also get to hear a lot about his friends and collaborators, including Michael McDonald (“my favorite voice”), Steely Dan (“my favorite band”), Joni Mitchell (“the best singer songwriter”), and Joan Baez, who’s portrait of Crosby graces the cover of the album. The CSNY member also tells the story of a soldier he met in an airport and the conversation that lead to the song “Shot At Me,” as well his thoughts on if he’ll play live ever again, and the next two albums that are already planned.

Kevin Smith on Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 17:47:42 +0000

Kevin Smith sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The Dogma writer/director dishes on what it was like to create the continuation of He-Man and the Eternia crew, meeting fan expectations, and working with people’s nostalgia. Smith draws on his own experiences from seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark with his dad to his own Marvel superfandom. Packed with a huge cast of voice actors, Smith also discusses what it was like to have Henry Rollins on board, as well as Lena Heady, and drawing comparison between Game of Thrones and Masters of the Universe. We also get a small glimpse of the second half of the series, especially from Bear McCreary’s epic score.

Stone Temple Pilot’s Robert DeLeo on 25 years of Tiny Music…Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:11:00 +0000

Stone Temple Pilot’s Robert DeLeo sits down with Kyle Meredith to take us through the 25th anniversary of Tiny Music…Songs From the Vatican Gift Shop. The bassist and lead songwriter recalls the environment that led the band to exploring new sounds, including bossa nova, jazz, and glam, and the musical conversation that happens between him and brother Dean.

DeLeo also remembers the MTV Spring Break show that is included in the deluxe edition of the album package and how he got food poisoning after the show. We also hear about the late Scott Weiland’s talent as a singer, poet, and the direction he was coming from on this set, and how the band have continued their sonic exploration on last year’s acoustic Perdida LP, and his thoughts on the band’s upcoming Aug 9th show at Sturgis.

Jeff Ament Discusses New Solo LP and Pearl Jam's Next Tour

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:15:55 +0000

Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into his new solo album, I Should Be Outside, a pandemic record that finds him mirroring the world’s news and the loss in his own life. The bassist/guitarist tells us about the art series that coincides with the record, as well as his art for some of Pearl Jam’s most iconic LPs, including No Code, which is celebrating twenty five years. Ament takes us back to the writing and recording of that pivotal album and how his side project Three Fish brought influence into the recording sessions. The clocks are then turned back to 1991 for the 30th anniversary of Ten and the feelings and environment that went into the iconic album, as well as taking some inspiration from Cheap Trick when he wrote the music to Jeremy and Why Go. Jeff also gives us a hint on the next Vault release, which sounds like it’ll be an early 90s show, and an update on what happens next with Pearl Jam, as he tells us they’ve been jamming together (maybe a record could happen???) and hope to be back on the road by later next year.

Carla Gugino on Netflix’s Gunpowder Milkshake & Her Favorite Musicians

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:39:54 +0000

Carla Gugino catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new Netflix film, Gunpowder Milkshake. We hear all about making a visually fantastic film, incorporating famous authors into the story, and having Janis Joplin’s version of Piece of My Heart soundtracking one of her fight scenes. The Haunting of Hill House actress goes on to tell us about the music that influenced her early years, which includes The Cure, Oingo Boingo, Liz Phair, and her recent favorites like Lana Del Rey and Coutney Barnett. Gugino also discusses the brilliance of David Bowie, the new Sparks documentary, and her friendship with Jenny Lewis, who she starred with in 1989’s Troop Beverly Hills.

Barenaked Ladies on Humanity's Fracturing, Flat Earth Conspirators, & Their Possible Role In the MCU

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:40:25 +0000

Barenaked Ladies lead singer Ed Robertson sits down with Kyle Meredith to dish on Detour de Force, the Canadian band’s 16th album. The BNL co-founder takes us through the political moments of the record that includes writing about the questioning of facts, the fracturing of humanity, and watching people fall into the conspiracy trap. Robertson also discusses one of the song’s commentary on the band’s career ups and downs, a different life where he may have been an Americana artist, and if the group is now part of the Marvel Comic Universe.

AJR on the Vulnerability of 8th Grade, Having Will Smith Freestyle Over Bang, & Working With Rivers Cuomo

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:23:52 +0000

AJR sit down with Kyle Meredith to tell us about OK Orchestra, their new album that finds the brothers looking back to their formative years in 8th grade and drawing the parallels to the present day obstacles. Jack & Ryan Met then take us through the political moments of the LP and performing in an era where it’s less taboo for an artist to take a stance and speak out, and then give us insight on their penchant for writing songs that sound like samples from the 30s & 40s. They also talk about working with Rivers Cuomo and the comparisons of this record and Weezer’s OK Human, and what it was like to wake up to see Will Smith freestyling over their hit “Bang.”

Margaret Cho on Netflix’s Good On Paper & Being a Fan of Soccer Mommy, Beach Bunny, and Phoebe Bridgers

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 16:31:33 +0000

Margaret Cho catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest Netflix movie, Good On Paper. The comedian/actor/musician gets into movies that reflect the movie and tv industry, as well as the music world, and the differences between them all, and then takes us through some of the more cringe moments in Good on Paper and her own dating horror stories from the early chatroom days of Y2K. Cho also discusses some of her current favorite songwriters such as Soccer Mommy, Beach Bunny, and Phoebe Bridgers, and lets us know she has a new piano/synth record on the way.

Rise Against: “Our songs might take you to dark places, but they’ll never leave you there.”

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:22:05 +0000

Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss Nowhere Generation, the Chicago punk band’s ninth album. The frontman talks about who the Nowhere Generation is and who these songs are directed at, how the American Dream and what it means and stands for has changed, and what the older generations have done to the Earth and society. McIlrath also takes us back to their mainstream breakthrough, Swing Life Away, and how it gave the band permission to write softer songs, like this LP’s Forfeit, their eventual plans for Ghost Note Symphonies Vol. 2, and the hope that ultimately grows from their song’s dark places.

The Goo Goo Dolls on Soundtracks, B-sides, & Going Back To Their Early Sound for The Next Album

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:50:03 +0000

The Goo Goo Dolls’ Johnny Rzeznick catches up with Kyle Meredith to detail the band's new Rarities compilation and next album. The two dive into the lost art of the b-side and the idea of their biggest hit, Iris, starting as a b-side on the City of Angels soundtrack. Further on that subject, Reznick also remembers their long string of soundtrack cuts, from Freddie’s Dead, Ace Ventura (where they cover INXS’s Don’t Change) and Batman & Robin, to more recent releases for Transformers and Finding Neverland. The “Name” singer also discusses their changing sound, going from punk in the early days to mainstream success with pop rock, and tells us that their upcoming 2022 album harkens back to their earlier, more raw way of writing and recording.

Tom Jones on Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and 60s Psychedelic Rock

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:04:19 +0000

Tom Jones catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Surrounded By Time, his latest record alongside longtime co-producer Ethan Johns. The legendary singer discusses going in a new direction for sound that is both atmospheric and psychedelic at times and the surprise of having a number one album in the UK, breaking the record for oldest artist to do so, which was previously held by Bob Dylan. Speaking of Dylan, Jones tells us about covering “One More Cup of Coffee,” as well as Cat Stevens’ “Pop Star” and what that song means for him that is different from when Stevens released it. Tom also looks back at the psychedelic rock period of the late 60s and his reaction to it at the time, and what to expect from the upcoming live shows.

Wolf Alice on Balancing Emotions, Playing the Hits, and New Album Blue Weekend

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:33:37 +0000

Wolf Alice catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Blue Weekend. Ellie Rowsell and Joff Oddie discuss everything from alternate versions of some of the songs to writing about the balance of human emotions. The London songwriters also tell us about building a world with their music videos, of which they’ll have one for every song on the new record, and the story behind the song “Play The Hits,” involving a night out, some great punk guitars, and a discarded version over twice as long.

Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock on The Golden Casket, Aliens, & The Unseen Universe

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:19:49 +0000

Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock speaks with Kyle Meredith about The Golden Casket, the band’s first album since 2015. The lead man tells us about the sound experiments he has been working on over the past few years, having kids, and the album he had talked about releasing after Strangers To Ourselves (which he still has, and likes). Brock goes on to discuss his penchant for writing about the universe, the unseen parts of our environment that includes sound waves, and aliens. In fact, there is quite a bit of talk of UFOs, 3rd Eye Spies, and the Phoenix Lights, both in relation to his own experiences and how they work themselves into the record.

Rag’n’Bone Man on His Love of John Prine, Drum’n’Bass, and Life By Misadventure

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:25:28 +0000

Rag’n’Bone Man’s Rory Graham sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Life By Misadventure, a record that finds the British songwriter traveling to Nashville and linking up with Natalie Hemby and other top writers for a soulful, live set of songs. Graham discusses his love of John Prine, how he might apply the aesthetics from this record to the work he does inside the drum‘n’bass scene alongside Roni Size, and what it was like to have Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution recording on the record.

Yola on Stand for Myself & Playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann's New Film

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:50:55 +0000

Yola sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Stand for Myself, a record that finds the English musician in a "genre fluid" mood as she tries out several new sounds. Along with the musical diversity, she also discusses the divide-and-conquer politics that appears in some of the songs; her base in poetry; and working and living with friends Aaron Lee Tasjan, Allison Russell, and Amythyst Kiah. Yola will also be playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, and we get to hear all about the part as well as Tharpe and queer women’s role in creating rock & roll.

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge on Positivity, Exploring His Past, & Fascination With Space Travel

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:31:18 +0000

John Lodge of The Moody Blues hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new solo EP, On Reflection. The legendary singer-bassist tells us about the lead single “The Sun Will Shine” and the emphasis that positivity plays within his music, and how he used the lockdown to explore his past for inspiration. Speaking of the past, this year marks 40 years for The Moody Blues album The Long Distance Voyager, and John discusses what draws musicians to write about space, especially as we find ourselves in an age of renewed interest. Lodge also talks live music, from the upcoming live LP The Royal Affair and After that spotlights his 2019 tour with Yes and Asia, to next year’s Flower Power Cruise that will see him play alongside Procol Harum, The Hollies, and The Zombies.

Japanese Breakfast on Her New Album, Memoir, and the "Rare Commodity" of Joy

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:30:37 +0000

Japanese Breakfast catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her New York Times bestselling book, Crying In H Mart, and new album, Jubilee. Michelle Zauner discusses the memoir recounting her relationship with and losing her mother, and how it led her to wanting to make an album about joy. Zauner tells us about wanting to be musically ambitious and the bright sounds that touch on the 80s, as well as being inspired by Bjork’s music videos.

Garbage's Shirley Manson on Touring with Alanis Morissette and Liz Phair: "It's Not Gonna Be Like a Normal Tour"

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:47:04 +0000

Shirley Manson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Garbage album, No Gods No Masters, which takes direct aim at the events of the past four years in one of the band’s most powerful statements to date. The Scottish-born singer discusses her use of Go and religion that appear in these songs, the benefits of being an outsider, and the ay their songs Queer and Androgony have come to speak to today. Manson also dives into the post-punk and new wave influences that the band recall in the LP’s music, the chance for a deluxe edition of 2001’s Beautiful Garbage, and the possibilities for collaborations on the upcoming Alanis Morissette / Liz Phair tour.

Neil Finn on How Joining Fleetwood Mac Inspired Him to Make a New Crowded House Album

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Neil Finn sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Dreamers Are Waiting, the first Crowded House album in eleven years. The songwriting legend discusses how joining Fleetwood Mac resulted in him wanting to revive Crowded House, and the messages that eventually made their way into the songs, including grandstanding in the media, great things emerging from chaos, and positivity as a form of rebellion. With those ideas in mind, Finn also reflects on so many young artists covering the band's classic “Don’t Dream It's Over", as well as having Tame Impala and Unknown Mortal Orchestra remix "To the Island", and his hopes that the current lineup of Fleetwood Mac will make an album.

Dawn Richard on Being a Black Woman in Electronic Music and Her New Album

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:29:14 +0000

Dawn Richard catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Second Line: An Electro Revival, a concept album that finds the artist further exploring her New Orleans roots through her mother’s narration. The Danity Kane / Dirty Money member tells us about taking electronic music further into the future, her love of Hans Zimmer’s work, writing over classical pieces, and the need for more people of color, women, & queer artists in the genre. Richard goes on to talk about what will eventually become the final part of this trilogy, her animation work with Adult Swim and wanting to turn King Kreole into an animated series, and starring in the upcoming film Isaac.

Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds on How Harry Nilsson and Nine Inch Nails Influenced Their New Album

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:36:10 +0000

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their upcoming 5th LP and two lead singles, Follow You and Cutthroat. We hear about Dan’s gift of melody coming from his early classical piano upbringing and taking vocal and lyrical influence from Harry Nilsson and Paul Simon, as well as taking cues from Richard Dawkins’ The Selfish Gene. On the heavier side, Reynolds gives a nod to Nine Inch Nails and tells us about Rick Rubin’s work as a producer, as well as collaborating with Tom Morello on last year’s “Stand Up” and the social activism that shows up on these new songs.

Passenger on The Influence of Jim Croce, Leonard Cohen, & The Smiths

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:17:14 +0000

Passenger sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Songs For the Drunk and Broken Hearted, an album that came at the end of a relationship right before lockdown. Mike Rosenberg tells us about reliving the cringe moments of past relationship songs, finding influence in Jim Croce, Leonard Cohen, and The Smiths, and what makes the music from the 60s and 70s so tempting to borrow from. Ever the thoughtful person, Rosenberg also discusses having a tree planted for every physical copy of his record sold and gives us the details on his already-in-the-works next album.

Liz Phair on New Album Soberish, Touring with Alanis Morissette and Garbage, and Exit in Guyville

Fri, 28 May 2021 18:15:44 +0000

Liz Phair catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Soberish, her first new album in eleven years. The indie legend tells us about recapturing the feeling of her landmark album Exile In Guyville, experimenting with sound design, and how the album acts as a bridge between her two biographies, Horror Stories and the upcoming FairyTales. Phair also talks about what this new album says in relation to the message that Guyville foretold and the upcoming tour that finds her on stage alongside Alanis Morrissette and Garbage.

Paul Weller on Iggy Pop, The Beatles, & Fat Pop (Volume 1)

Wed, 26 May 2021 18:11:40 +0000

Paul Weller jumps on the phone to talk with Kyle Meredith about Fat Pop (Volume 1), a record that finds the legend displaying a set of finely crafted catchy songs. The Jam & Style Council frontman talks about his early love of The Beatles and their use of substance within a pop song, having Lia Metcalfe of The Mysterines guest on a song, and penning a tribute to Iggy Pop in “Moving Canvas”. When asked why he hasn’t been on a Gorillaz track yet, Weller confirms he’d be up for it if Damon Albarn calls, and also gives us an update on his 2021/2022 tour plans.

Jakob Dylan on The Wallflowers' First Album in Nine Years and How Tom Petty's Worst Song Is "Still Better Than Most"

Mon, 24 May 2021 17:00:04 +0000

The Wallflowers’ Jakob Dylan hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to dive into Exit Wounds, the band’s first album in nine years. The singer-songwriter discusses how the anxieties and politics of the past four years found their way into the songs, his penchant for taking time between records, and the unmistakable influence of Tom Petty’s music on the collection. Dylan also talks about his Echo in the Canyon documentary before traveling back to 1996 to talk about the 25th anniversary of Bringing Down the Horse and the timeless quality of that album’s hit single, “One Headlight”. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AFI's Davey Havok on Artistic Duality, Co-Writing with Billy Corgan, and The Power of Early MTV

Fri, 21 May 2021 16:13:25 +0000

Davey Havok sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about AFI's new album Bodies. The frontman dives into his love of performing at a young age, the duality of his artistic nature, co-writing with Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins, and his drive to write a song with the performance and audience always in mind. Havok also discusses the impact MTV’s videos had on his life, his love of Duran Duran, and watching his fans create art based on AFI’s songs.

Gary Numan on His New Album, Intruder, and His "Fascination with Emotion"

Wed, 19 May 2021 16:29:24 +0000

Gary Numan catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss his new album, Intruder, which continues his look at the impact humans have on the environment and humans as an intruder virus. The Industrial legend talks about writing from the point of view of the Earth, the bleak outlook within the songs, and the frustration of seeing the previous US administration set us back from environmental progress. Numan, who has aspergers, also talks about his fascination with emotions and the science fiction of technology’s relationship with it.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Duritz on Channeling The Who and Counting Crows' Influence on Emo

Mon, 17 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Counting Crows' Adam Duritz catches up with Kyle Meredith to dive into the band’s return to new music with Butter Miracle Suite Volume One. The frontman discusses the idea to write what is essentially a small rock opera and his being burnt out on the music business prior to this newfound inspiration, as well as channeling The Who, the importance of music in his life, and how dissociative disorder directs his writing.

Duritz also tells us what it was like hearing so many artists from the 2000’s emo scene naming him as a prime influence, and the struggle to release a deluxe edition of Recovering the Satellites due to the label losing and misplacing files along with the Universal Records fire that potentially destroyed much of what was left.

Surfaces on LP4, Working with Elton John, and Making Feel-Good Music

Fri, 14 May 2021 18:54:15 +0000

Surfaces catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their upcoming fourth LP and early singles "Wave of You" and "Next Thing (Loverboy)". Forrest Frank & Colin Padalecki tell Kyle about going back to basics with the production, bending genres, and the themes that make up their feel-good music that include redemption, love, forgiveness, and peace. The Texas duo also discuss last year’s collaboration with Elton John on the song "Learn to Fly", having John Travolta dance to one of their songs in a Super Bowl commercial, and their upcoming tour.

Our Lady Peace's Raine Maida on Duet Album with Chantal Kreviazuk & Spiritual Machines Sequel

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:09:59 +0000

Our Lady Peace’s Raine Maida sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about I’m Going To Break Your Heart, an album and documentary written and created alongside his wife Chantal Kreviazuk (who’s written hits for the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and many others). The Canadian songwriter takes us through the revealing moments of the film that shows the couple in marriage coaching and how that affected the songs with honesty in the songwriting as the centerpiece. Maida also discusses how he can look to his past work to find answers for the present before telling us about the next Our Lady Peace album. The sequel to 1999’s Spiritual Machines iss being produced by Dave Sitek, with Pussy Riot’s Nadezhda Tolokonnikova on the lead single. Maida also elaborates on an NFT company he’s joined and why they are so useful to artists. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lord Huron's Ben Schneider Previews New Album Long Lost

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:23:01 +0000

Lord Huron’s Ben Schneider jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to tell us about Long Lost, a concept album about a fictional band lost in time, the studio they record in, and the ghosts that live there. Schneider talks about taking cues from late night public access shows and old time variety shows, how the passage of time and blurring memories play such a big role in the lyrics, and the eternal chain reaction that we’re all part of. The Michigan-born songwriter goes on to discuss the responsibility the band feels to listen to their fan’s deepest questions, his desire to create graphic novels and movies to go along with the music, and being musically inspired by Lee Hazlewood.

Rhiannon Giddens on the Blending of Irish, Italian, and American Music

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:43:15 +0000

Rhiannon Giddens catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about They’re Calling Me Home, the latest project with Francesco Turrisi that finds her (an American) and him (an Italian) searching for the meaning of home while stuck in Ireland with the lockdown. Giddens talks about the old folks tunes that populate the album and what they still say in today’s climate, writing about the fabled city of Avalon, and the cross section of their multicultural music. The Carolina Chocolate Drops co-founder also talks about the possibility of another Our Native Daughters record with Amythyst Kiah, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell and her upcoming opera.

Judas Priest's Rob Halford: "People Will Still Be Banging Their Heads to Painkiller 500 Years From Now"

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford grabs some time with Kyle Meredith to discuss his participation in Rock Camp: The Movie, his new autobiography Confess, and upcoming music. Halford tells us about the musicians that would populate his own rock and roll fantasy camp, the magic and mysticism of our heroes, and how he learned to be an entertainer as a singer. The metal god also takes us back to his 90s bands Fight and 2WO before giving us a peak into a solo album he’s working on that will be heavily inspired by the blues, as well as the Judas Priest 50th anniversary tour and next Priest album. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Doughty: "I Stumbled Into An Extremely Fertile Time for Weirdness"

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Mike Doughty catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new project, Ghost of Vroom, which features a sound that harkens back to his 90s band Soul Coughing. Doughty tells us the roots of the project trace back to him trying to reunite the band before talks fell apart and how the name recalls Soul Coughing’s debut album Ruby Vroom. He goes on to discuss his knack for injecting jazz into sample based, weird music, the poetry that gave him his style, 25th anniversary of Irresistible Bliss (featuring “Super Bon Bon”), and his plans for an apocalyptic rock opera.

The Offspring on Looking to the Past and Reflecting the Present on Let The Bad Times Roll

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0000

The Offspring are back with Let The Bad Times Roll, their first new album in nine years. Dexter Holland and Noodles sat down with Kyle Meredith to discuss the journey of making the record, reflecting the state of the world within the songs, and the isolation and alienation that populate the lyrics and music videos. The LP is also a chance to look back while moving forward, and the two tell us how they celebrate the past with riffs and other fan-favorite moments, such as the the return of Blackball (the “you gotta keep ‘em separated” guy), as well including a re-recording 1997’s Gone Away as a piano ballad. Dexter and Noodles then take us through the business side of selling their catalog rights, the lineup change that happened before the recording, and how much of this new album to expect in the upcoming live shows.

Ann Wilson on Covering Alice in Chains, Love of Led Zeppelin, and the Future of Heart

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:45:13 +0000

Heart's Ann Wilson jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest string of solo singles. The legendary rocker takes us through covering Steve Earle and Alice In Chains, and looks back at her friendships with the late Layne Stayley and Chris Cornell. Wilson also discusses why she was so drawn to the 90’s Seattle scene, where Heart's Led Zeppelin influence came from, and then tells us all about her upcoming releases that involves sessions in Muscle Shoals, a duet with Vince Gill, a Jeff Buckley cover, writing with Warren Haynes, and the future of Heart.

St. Vincent Talks Daddy’s Home, the 70s Nostalgia of the 90s, And Her Love of Tool

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:14:37 +0000

St. Vincent catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Daddy’s Home, an album that finds Annie Clark showcasing an early 70’s sound. Clark talks about how the era relates to the music her father played her in her own youth and how the story ties to his 2010 prison sentence and recent release. The two also draw the parallels to 70’s nostalgia during the 90s, name checking Dazed and Confused, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Tool, as well as the recently passed Jessica Walter. Annie also previews the tour that will follow this album, which she says will be a much looser live show than the Masseduction setup, coming at a time when everyone may finally be more connected in the pit.

Hoobastank on the 20th Anniversary of Their Debut and Reaching Pop Chart Fame

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Hoobastank’s Doug Robb and Dan Estrin sit down with Kyle Meredith to revisit 2001 for the 20th anniversary of their debut album. The guys talk about their original intention to change their name before being signed, their early funk rock sound, and eventually arriving at the heavy guitars and soaring vocals that would land them on the top of the rock charts thanks to “Crawling in the Dark” and “Running Away.” Robb and Estrin also take us further to when “The Reason” became a crossover smash and what that was like to suddenly be playing to a pop audience, being part of early internet leak culture, and their recent viral fame on TikTok.

Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith on the Influence of Deep Purple, Free, and Humble Pie

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:06:52 +0000

Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about Smith/Kotzen, the new album that finds him collaborating with Richie Kotzen. The English guitarist discusses their shared love of bands like Deep Purple, Free, and Humble Pie, as well as early blues' influence on hard rock. Smith also gets into the album's themes a bit with an eye on getting away from the past and moving forward, and then lets us in on what the live shows might sound like, which would include songs from both artist's back catalog.

Eve 6 on New Music, Twitter Fame, and Alter Egos

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:48:39 +0000

Eve 6's Max Collins catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Grim Value, the band's first new release in 9 years. Collins also takes us back to the band's early success and being a rock band on the pop charts, discusses his talent for wordplay, and his alter ego named Chevy Mustang, which boasts duets with Evan Rachael Wood and Kevin Federline. We also hear about Max's recent twitter infamy, being known as "the heart in a blender guy," and sparring and then collaborating with Bass Drum of Death.

Arlo Parks on Poetry, Nostalgia, and Her Love of Radiohead

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:01:33 +0000

Arlo Parks catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Collapsed In Sunbeams, her love of poetry, and the role that hope plays in the concept. The British artist dissects the pop culture found in her lyrics, examines the nostalgia heard throughout, and the heavy inspiration she took from the 90s. In fact, Parks recently covered Radiohead's Creep and goes on to talk about her love of their music and favorite Radiohead albums.

Rebecca Ferguson on Overcoming the Odds and Delivering an Embowering New Album

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:41:15 +0000

Rebecca Ferguson sits down with Kyle to tell us about her new singles, writing with Nile Rogers, and the new disco sound that will populate her upcoming album. The British singer-songwriter also discusses her early career that found her being bullied and blackmailed by music industry executives and how that in turn has made her a vocal proponent for regulation with the music industry. Ferguson tells us about talking with other artists (Lily Allen recently tweeted in support) and their fears of speaking out, and how this will all lead to an empowering, up-tempo set of new music.

Merry Clayton on Her First New Album In Over 25 Years

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:17:47 +0000

Merry Clayton gets on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her first new album in over 25 years, Beautiful Scars. The legendary singer discusses why gospel music speaks so deeply to her after losing both of her legs in a car accident in 2014. Clayton takes us through some of her history of knowing Sam Cooke when she was young, hanging with Muhammad Ali while singing with Ray Charles, and backing up Carole King on Tapestry. We also get the story of how Coldplay’s Chris Martin came to write a song for her and later revisit 1971’s self-titled LP for its 50th anniversary.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Aly & AJ on Channeling Classic Laurel Canyon Vibes

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:10:11 +0000

Aly & AJ catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their first album in 14 years, A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun. The sisters talk about making a West Coast record with heroes Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, and the Laurel Canyon scene in mind, all while reflecting on the turmoil going on in the country. The actor/musicians also discuss working with Heart’s Nancy Wilson and Wild Nothing’s Jack Tatum on “Listen!!”, having their 00’s hit "Potential Breakup Song" become a TikTok trend, updating their past catalog, and upcoming tour plans.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Bomba Estéreo on the Latin Music Wave in Pop

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:29:27 +0000

Bomba Estéreo's Simón Mejía catches up with Kyle Meredith to dish on the details about the Colombian duo’s new LP, Deja. Mejía, along with musical partner Li Saumet, had began writing and planning the record in 2017 around the concept of the end of the world due to the environmental crisis. Mejía discusses his thoughts on musicians being more in tune with nature, writing about loneliness and depression, and the current Spanish wave of music on the US pop charts as he remembers when, early on, they were encouraged to sing in English if they desired any crossover chances.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Eric Andre on Favorite Road Trip Movies, Cutting-Room Pranks, and That Ape Assault

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:50:07 +0000

Eric Andre hangs out with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new movie, Bad Trip, its seven-years-in-the-making backstory, and how to script a movie with so much improvisation. The 2020 Comedian of the Year talks about the unpredictable reactions of his targets, getting his co-star Lil Rel Howery’s genitals stuck together in a finger trap, and getting molested by a zoo gorilla, among other moments in the prank-style film. The two also discuss the road trip movies they took inspiration from, getting important messages across through absurd means, and the cutting-room pranks that should see the light of day soon.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Daya on Her Love of All Things David Lynch

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:49:10 +0000

Daya talks with Kyle Meredith about her new singles, including “Bad Girl", which showcase a personal and artistic rebirth. The 22-year-old pop artist talks about finding her own sound, singing about her own sexuality, injecting her love of all things David Lynch, crossing genres and eras, and exploring the darker side of pop music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Train on Proving Labels Wrong With "Drops of Jupiter"

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 18:32:55 +0000

Train singer-songwriter Pat Monohan heads back in time with Kyle Meredith to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Drops of Jupiter". Monohan details overcoming expectations and doubt from the industry to deliver one of the biggest songs of the era, all while dealing with the tragedy of losing his mother. The frontman also talks about what it was like to release an album during 9/11 and the similarities of being an artist during the pandemic.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Southern Culture on the Skids on the Influence of Horror Movies

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:52:18 +0000

Southern Culture on the Skids frontman Rick Miller hangs out with Kyle Meredith to discuss the band’s new album, At Home with Southern Culture on the Skids. Miller reflects on how the pandemic changed their style of writing and recording. The two also get into the Chapel Hill band’s famous mix of psychedelic sounds, how their love of campy horror movies influenced their music, and being part of I Know What You Did Last Summer. We also hear about covering Dear Mr. Fantasy while taking inspiration from Spacemen 3, the 30th anniversary of Too Much Pork For Just One Fork, and their 2020 release, Kudzu Records Presents.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Harry Connick Jr. on the Long History of Jazz and Faith Music

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 17:25:48 +0000

Harry Connick Jr. catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Alone With My Faith, a set of Christian gospel songs he recorded as a source of comfort during the pandemic. The singer/pianist/composer discusses what faith means to him in this setting, recording the iconic "Amazing Grace", and the long history of jazz and faith music. On the acting side of his career, however, Connick chats up his new movie with Katherine Heigl called Fear of Rain, a thriller about auditory and visual hallucinations.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Manchester Orchestra on Life, Death, and the Afterlife

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 18:19:32 +0000

Manchester Orchestra masterminds Andy Hull and Robert McDowell sit down with Kyle Meredith to unpack their new album, The Million Masks of God. Together, they discuss how its themes of life, death and the afterlife were inspired by the passing of McDowell's father and why the record plays like a seamless, rock opera. They also digress on their process of giving into jams, and detail what the plan is for the live version when the time comes to return to the stage.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Thin Lizzy's Ricky Warwick on the Loss of Mystery in Rock

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:04:37 +0000

Thin Lizzy and Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about When Life Was Hard and Fast. The new solo record finds the Irish songwriter taking stock of the past and Warwick tells us about having Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott and Guns N' Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed as guests, the loss of mystery in rock, and carrying Thin Lizzy’s legacy forward. There’s also a bonus disc of covers on the new record, and Warwick talks about covering the Britney Spears classic "Baby One More Time".

Damon Johnson on Working With Alice Cooper and Thin Lizzy

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:33:16 +0000

Damon Johnson hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss his new solo record, Battle Lessons, which finds the former Alice Cooper and Thin Lizzy member recounting his past with big rock sounds. Johnson tells us about embracing his past in this set’s music and the puzzle of songwriting. Also as a founding member of '90s band Brother Cane, Johnson discusses the impact of being featured on the soundtrack to Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Junkie XL on Scoring Zack Snyder’s Justice League: "Everything Is New"

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:43:25 +0000

Junkie XL catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss his score to Zack Snyder’s Justice League, what he calls his Mt. Everest of scores to go along with the new, four-hour version of the DC film. Thomas Holkenborg talks about the intensity of the music as he wrote and composed in isolation, genre hopping while staying seamless, and how classical music and choirs can be scary.

The producer also tells us about some of the character themes that bled over from Batman vs. Superman and Wonder Woman, Batman’s evolution from then to now, and the advice he received from pal Hans Zimmer. Later, Holkenborg also tells us about his John Carpenter-inspired score to the upcoming Godzilla vs. Kong and his scope to Snyder’s Army of the Dead.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Leslie Jordan on Keeping Company With Dolly Parton, Eddie Vedder, and More

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:45:16 +0000

The one and only Leslie Jordan catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, Company’s Comin’. Said company includes famous friends Dolly Parton, Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile, and more, who act as his duet partners on a set of Baptist hymns. In addition to his new album, the TV legend discusses his work in the sitcom Call Me Kat, last year’s sudden viral fame through his Instagram posts, and the campaigns to get him on Saturday Night Live. And that’s not all! Jordan is also part of the new movie The United States vs. Billie Holiday, has a new radio show called Hunker Down on Apple Music, and a new book on the way called How Y’all Doin, which recounts some of his favorite dinner party stories.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Howard on Weaving Dark Humor Into His Art

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:04:23 +0000

Ben Howard catches up with Kyle Meredith to tell us about Collections From The Whiteout. The new album finds him teaming up with The National’s Aaron Dessner and getting more experimental. To that end, Howard discusses writing about real-life characters such as Donald Crowhurst and Richard Russell, weaving dark humor into his art, and being influenced by the cities he tours.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Tash Sultana on Why You Can Never Have Enough Guitar

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:22:27 +0000

Tash Sultana grabs some hang time with Kyle Meredith to talk about Terra Firma, a record that finds them collaborating with other writers and musicians for the first time on an album. The Australian groove artist tells us about having a new Fender guitar line and being a saxophonist in their high school band. Sultana also talks about finding their center while writing these songs after losing focus of themself while traveling the globe, and being absolutely in love with their partner.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lake Street Dive on the Challenge of Writing Songs With Important Messages

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:37:23 +0000

Lake Street Dive frontwoman Rachael Price talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s new album, Obviously. Price discusses working with producer Mike Elizando due to his work with huge hip-hop artists, writing in pairs for the first time, and digging into her teenage diaries for inspiration. The soul-pop vocalist also takes us through the heavier topics on the album, how the songs change depending on what’s happening in the world, and the challenge of putting an important message in a song.

Papa Roach and Jeris Johnson on Creating Shorter Songs for TikTok

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:10:10 +0000

Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix and up-and-coming rocker Jeris Johnson sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new releases and “Last Resort” collaboration. The two discuss what the 2000 hit has come to mean with regards to mental health, with Shaddix diving back in time to talk about Infest’s 20th anniversary, while Jeris is dropping his first EP. Jacoby also talks about alcohol abuse and getting clean and how Jeris sees that while navigating new fame. Johnson, who broke out within TikTok, also takes us into the songs that make up My Sword, why turn-of-the-millenium rock is meaningful to him, and his desire to take rock music back to the forefront of pop culture. Both artists also give us an update on their future plans, which includes more collaborations from Papa Roach, a second greatest hits collection, and a new album in 2022.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kings of Leon on the Stories Behind When You See Yourself

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:15:07 +0000

Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill gives a ring to Kyle Meredith to talk all about the band’s new album, When You See Yourself. It's a record that finds Followill with his most poetic lyrics to date, and he explains why. The Tennessee-born songwriter also gets into the impact that Western movies and TV shows have had on him, and how they find their way into the album, with nods to Pancho & Lefty and Johnny Guitar. He also talks about recalling the band’s classic sound on this set, creating his own language during their early songs, and raising money for road crews during the pandemic.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen on His Friendship with David Bowie

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:36:35 +0000

Cheap Trick singer-songwriter Rick Nielsen catches up with Kyle Meredith to play some guitar while talking about In Another World. The lead guitarist discusses some of the Easter eggs within the new songs, writing about the passage of time, having the Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones guest, and covering John Lennon’s "Gimme Some Truth". Given the band's recent cover of "Rebel Rebel", Nielsen reminisces about his friendship with David Bowie as well as the time he hung with Jennifer Lopez. Later, he previews the upcoming tour in Australia and discusses his business ventures that include starting Reverb, his restaurants, and new vodka line. As a bonus, we’ve also included a 2017 interview with Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME on the Importance of Mystery

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:02:37 +0000

I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME singer-songwriter Dallon Weekes talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s debut LP, Razzmatazz. Weekes tells us about the breakthrough single “Leave Me Alone” being inspired by Bowie, Prince, and Don Henley, growing up on the Gen X / Millennial line, and the importance of keeping the band a bit mysterious. He also talks about theatrics and the beauty of a spoken word bridge. The former Panic At the Disco member also hints at a possible graphic novel in the works with DC Comics and how he plans to work all of the high concept into the live show.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Sammy Hagar on Covering David Bowie, The Who, and Van Halen

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Sammy Hagar catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, Lockdown 2020. The album was recorded in quarantine with his bandmates in The Circle that includes Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Vic Johnson as they run through covers of their heroes, peers, and his own Van Halen catalogue. The Red Rocker talks about tackling the scream on The Who’s "Won’t Get Fooled Again" and regretting writing such a high vocal part for Van Halen’s "Dreams". He also discusses the way Van Halen’s “Right Now” still speaks to today’s environment and tells us about sharing music with Eddie Van Halen during the guitarist’s final months, the talks they were having for a reunion, and his willingness to be part of a tribute show.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Jon Bon Jovi Revisits His Roles on Sex and the City, 30 Rock, and The West Wing

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:00:21 +0000

Jon Bon Jovi hangs out with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, 2020, and writing topical as a witness to history. The frontman compares his latest songs to his '80s and '90s output, and shares how they revolve around school shootings, the pandemic, and his work with JBJ Soul Kitchen. Bon Jovi also gives us the story behind his new single “Story of Love", which finds him digging into his childhood and reminiscing about family, the beauty in simplistic songs, and his love of Dire Straits, David Bowie, The Beatles, and Bruce Springsteen. He also talks about his '90s and '00s acting roles in such shows as Sex & The City, 30 Rock, and The West Wing, why that part of his career never took off how he wanted, and how it influenced his music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

The Weather Station on Toronto's Avant-Garde Jazz Scene

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:40:34 +0000

The Weather Station mastermind Tamara Lindeman talks with Kyle Meredith about Ignorance, her new LP that finds the folk artist taking on a new beat-driven, piano led set of songs. The Toronto-based songwriter talks about the local avant-garde jazz scene that she includes herself in, writing cinematically, and the complex arrangements that fill out this poppier set. Lindeman also dives into the themes of climate change, truth, trust, and how they intersect with personal statements while speaking on a global scale. She also previews her forthcoming live streaming event.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Wyclef Jean on Covering Bob Marley and a Third Fugees Album

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:49:14 +0000

Wyclef Jean hangs out with Kyle Meredith to dive into his new podcast series, Run That Back, and his Bob Marley cover for Amazon Music. The Fugees member also celebrates the 25th anniversary of The Score, speculates on what a third LP from the group would have sounded like. Jean then regales us with stories of disguising Van Halen songs in his church and starting as a jazz musician while wanting to be a composer. Later on, he gives updates on his recent 2020 singles, his Netflix movie Prince of Port au Prince, scoring Showtime’s The Chi, the Sodo Mood Lab, and what's next for Haiti.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

MAX on Collaborating With SUGA of BTS

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:46:20 +0000

Max Schneider, better known under the mononym MAX, catches up with Kyle Meredith to detail Colour Vision. Together, they discuss his penchant for theatrical writing and taking influence from Van Dyke Parks, who MAX portrayed in the Brian Wilson biopic, Love and Mercy. The actor/musician also tells us about his love of soul classics, envisioning a musical word that’s Disney-meets-Wes Anderson, and his new outlook after having vocal surgery. MAX then talks about his collaboration with SUGA from BTS as well as the details of what to expect from the upcoming tour.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Weezer's Brian Bell on What Albums to Expect Next

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:47:06 +0000

Weezer multi-instrumentalist Brian Bell joins Kyle Meredith to talk about OK Human, the band’s latest LP that finds them working with an orchestra on a seamless thematic piece. The guitarist discusses playing the acoustic guitar and organ since the record has no electric instruments, the importance of human voices, and using the Fibonacci sequence in one of their songs. Bell also dives into how the band continues to work on multiple records at once, gives an update on the delayed Van Weezer LP, drops the news on a classic-Weezer-inspired Weezer album that’ll be included in a four-part album series, and the possibility of a streaming performance of OK Human and full album celebration of 2001’s The Green Album.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

The Avalanches on the Universe, Mortality, and the Afterlife

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:53:23 +0000

The Avalanches grab some time with Kyle Meredith to dive into the creation of their new concept album, We Will Always Love You, which finds the sample masters teaming up with dozens of famous artists to create songs about the universe, mortality, and the afterlife. Together, Robbie Chater and Tony Diblasi discuss the importance of songwriting over sampling and working with Mick Jones. Later, we get a glimpse into what the upcoming tour will look like, which should find the two bringing back the art form of sampling live in front of the audience as they deconstruct songs and build them back up.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Jane Birkin on Writing About Ghosts

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:05:57 +0000

The legendary Jane Birkin catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Oh! Pardon tu dormais (Oh! Sorry you were sleeping), a new album of original songs that stem from her theatrical play of the same name and the passing of her daughter Kate Berry. Birkin talks about what attracted her to writing about ghosts, the cinematic nature of the music, and finding new ways to bring Serge Gainsbough’s poetry to people. The singer/actress also talks about the work her daughters Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou Doillon have done and whether or not they discuss their art with each other. She later teases a post-lockdown residency she’s planning.

3OH!3 on Writing Sad Anthems Amidst Positive Pop Songs

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:57:45 +0000

3OH!3 sit down with Kyle Meredith to detail their upcoming return-to-form record, NEED. Nate Motte and Sean Foreman explain how this new set speaks to their earlier songs, meeting fan expectations, and writing a sad anthem against the abundance of positive songs in pop music. The electronic duo also discuss maturing into middle age and how that finds its way into the music, the 00’s resurgence, and a teaser of the album’s special guests and upcoming 303 Day.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gracie Abrams on Being Inspired by Lorde’s Pure Heroine

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:44:33 +0000

Gracie Abrams sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Minor, and the recently released followup single "Brushfire". Abrams tells us how the two are thematically linked, writing the track with Tobias Jesso Jr., and the process of letting go during co-writing. The indie-folk songwriter also takes us into the story behind songs "21" and "Friends", being inspired by Lorde’s Pure Heroine early on, and finding her own voice with the title track. Already working on new music, we’re also given a peak into what to expect from her next set of music, which may draw on more worldly topics.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

The Staves on Being Influenced by The War on Drugs

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:25:45 +0000

The Staves return with Good Woman, a record that finds the trio of sisters at their most honest amidst volatile times. Both Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor join Kyle Meredith to discuss whether or not they wanted to continue as an outfit, having songwriting in their lives, working with producer John Congleton, experimenting with their sound, and taking inspiration from The War on Drugs. Bonus: We've also included a 2017 interview with Jessica.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ten Years After on Why We Keep Returning to Woodstock

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:00:33 +0000

Ten Years After co-founder Ric Lee talks with Kyle Meredith about his new autobiography, From Headstocks to Woodstock, which recounts his early life up until the moment the band played the legendary festival. Lee discusses the enduring legacy of their song "I’d Love To Change the World" and why we continue to revisit the late '60s era, as well as a very different atmosphere that they found at The Isle of Wight festival that same year. The legendary drummer also revisits the time he taught Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham drum patterns and how Ten Years After learned to jam after touring with Grateful Dead.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Martin Gore on Making Soundwave Art from Depeche Mode Songs

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:58:24 +0000

Depeche Mode songwriter Martin Gore hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss The Third Chimpanzee. The new instrumental solo album finds him thematically bridging primates to humans in both the sounds he’s making and the inspiration he draws from. Gore dives into the ways he makes instrumentals speak to something, and the state of panic and anxiety he felt over the past four years. The electronic innovator also talks about being on the forefront of computerized music, his thoughts on AI songwriters, making soundwave art out of Depeche Mode songs, and the upcoming remixes for The Third Chimpanzee.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Jon Batiste on Working with Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for Pixar's Soul

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:57:32 +0000

Jon Batiste speaks to Kyle Meredith about his upcoming album, We Are, how he's branching out, and writing between his gigs at The Late Show and for Pixar's Soul. The New Orleans raised musician goes in depth about the importance of artistry and what it was like working alongside Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Also included is an interview from last summer, which took place during the height of the Black Lives Matter protests.

'Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Steve Hackett of Genesis

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:16:50 +0000

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett meets up with Kyle Meredith to discuss Under the Mediterranean Sky, an orchestral album built around his nylon guitar. Hackett talks about what attracted him to the region, his journey from harmonica player to world musician, and the political undertones within his music and the players who make up his bands. Hackett also updates us on his next tour, which will include a solo set and one with his band and will cover the Genesis live album Seconds Out in its entirety.

'Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Joss Stone

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:59:49 +0000

Joss Stone sits down with Kyle Meredith to tell us all about her latest single, "Walk With Me", having the legendary Booker T Jones on it, and how it went from a love song to being more reflective of the world. The soul singer also talks about her love of collaboration, like writing with Mick Jagger in the supergroup Super Heavy, and what to expect from her new album, which she says is more songwriter based and inspired by Burt Bacharach. Stone also discusses her podcast A Cuppa Happy, why she picked the theme of happiness, and how fecal transplants could be some people’s answer to a happier life.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Less Than Jake

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:00:00 +0000

Less Than Jake frontman Chris Demakes sits down with Kyle Meredtih to talk about the band’s new album, Silver Linings, and the need to bring positivity and fun in the current era. The ska-punk legend also discusses being a legacy band, co-founder Vinnie Fiorello leaving in 2018, writing songs about their friends, and having Matt Yonkers behind the drum kit. DeMakes also hits on Losing Streak’s 25th anniversary, the band’s upcoming 30th anniversary plans, Chris DeMakes A Podcast, writing jingles for people, and his newly published biography.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Grandson

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:30:15 +0000

Grandson jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about his first full-length, Death of An Optimist. Jordan Benjamin discusses using his voice to make a difference, activism in the post-Trump era, and if his songs change for him going into the Biden presidency. Benjamin also dives into his generation’s desire for instant gratification, making change through his XXResistance Fund, being a multi-genre rocker, and teaming up with Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda and Blink 182’s Travis Barker.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Tesla's Brian Wheat

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:49:08 +0000

Tesla bassist Brian Wheat talks with Kyle Meredith about his new autobiography, Son of a Milkman. Together, they discuss how the book is a source of therapy, particularly for the darker moments of battling bulimia, anxiety, and depression during the band’s height of success. On the brighter side, Wheat tells us about why Paul McCartney is his biggest influence, meeting him in England, and what he thinks of the just-released McCartney III. Bonus: We've also included a 2017 interview surrounding Tesla's Shock.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 17:37:46 +0000

Kenny Wayne Shepherd talks with Kyle Meredith about his new live album and DVD, Straight To You. Shepherd discusses the TV appearance that the recording comes from, how sharing vocals affects what he plays, and how he relates to his most notable song, "Blue On Black". The blues guitarist also relays stories about hanging out with Neil Young and Stephen Stills, touring with Van Halen, and the lasting impression of Eddie Van Halen. We've also included a bonus 2017 interview with Shepherd.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Toto's Joseph Williams

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:30:29 +0000

Toto singer Joseph Williams talks with Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, Denizen Tenant. Williams, the son of composer John Williams, tells us about covering Peter Gabriel and the influences that make their way on to the new LP. We also get the backstory on the new CWF album that showcases his voice alongside Chicago’s Bill Champlin and what to expect from next year’s Dogz of Oz tour with Toto. The legendary rock band recently announced a new lineup and plan to dive into deep cuts and solo songs for their 2021 tour.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Uriah Heep

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 17:47:11 +0000

Uriah Heep lead man Mick Box jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss the 50 Years In Rock box set, which includes 23 CDs and four compilations of curated favorites from individual members. Box tells us about the early days of the band when they transitioned from Spice to Uriah Heep through eventually making a breakthrough with their masterpiece, Look At Yourself. The hard rock legend also talks about using fantasy lyrics, creating new artwork for the Magician's Birthday, finding a reset during the Firefly era, and being true to themselves as trends changed throughout the '80s and '90s. Box also gives an update on their next record, which they were set to record before the lockdown.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Pablo Cruise

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Pablo Cruise have returned with their first new song in nearly 40 years with "Breathe". David Jenkins hopped on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss what prompted writing again after being primarily a live band for the past couple decades and their love of a positive message. We also turn the clocks back to their final album, 1984’s Out of Our Hands, to hear what it was like having the '70s pop band adjust to an '80s new wave scene, writing with Huey Lewis, and the possibility of more new music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith's Best of 2020 Pt. 4: Sheryl Crow, Jimmy Buffett, Avi Kaplan, and Zac Brown

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:37:01 +0000

For all of December, Kyle Meredith is looking back on his favorite moments in 2020. This week, we revisit Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Cinnamon discussing his aversion to pop-stardom, Avi Kaplan telling us why he left Pentatonix to rekindle his folk roots, and Sheryl Crow diving into the politics of 2020 that shaped her new singles. From there, Zac Brown talks about writing against stereotypes, Jimmy Buffett shares his love of Bob Marley, and Jefferson Starship co-founder David Frieberg breaks down the band’s new album that features new lyrics from Grace Slick.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith's Best of 2020 Pt. 3: Jim James, Julien Baker, David Duchovny, and More

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 16:30:22 +0000

For all of December, Kyle Meredith is looking back on his favorite moments in 2020. This week, we revisit Jim James discussing the murder of Breona Taylor, Julien Baker dissecting the lies sold through religion, Paul Weller chewing on systematic change, Laura Marling studying psychoanalysis, Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil explaining why he’ll never do a solo record, and actor/novelist/musician David Duchovny wrestling with an environment of perpetual politics.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith's Best of 2020 Pt. 2: Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, KISS, LP, and More

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000

For all of December, Kyle Meredith is looking back on his favorite moments in 2020. This week, we revisit talking with Amy Lee of Evanescence as she was deciding the future sound of her band, Jxdn dialing back to his strict Southern upbringing, Avril Lavigne sharing her survivor's story, Paul Stanley of KISS radiating with positivity, LP discussing her large Russian fanbase, and Johnny 3 Tears from Hollywood Undead weighing in on the art of and current state of metal music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith’s Best of 2020 Pt. 1: Stephen Malkmus, Ed O’Brien, Paul Banks, and More

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:35:05 +0000

For all of December, Kyle Meredith is looking back on his favorite moments in 2020. This week, we revisit talking with Stephen Malkmus as he geeks out about Led Zeppelin, Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien balancing the darkness of the world with an optimistic light that he carries, Interpol’s Paul Banks finding his own new light within the band Muzz, King Krule discovering The Beatles, Sparks being masters at cussing, and Buzz Osborne who gets playful about the importance of music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Paul Stanley of Kiss

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:20:56 +0000

Kiss legend Paul Stanley and Landmarks Live creator Dan Catullo sit down with Kyle Meredith to discuss the band’s upcoming New Year’s Eve show, which is said to be their biggest show ever. Catullo tells us of safely producing a show of this magnitude during a pandemic and doing it live from Dubi to a virtual audience around the world.

Meanwhile, Stanley details the importance of bringing people together and how he makes a show that people will watch online compelling for them at home. The frontman also speaks about his unstoppable positive outlook, an update on the debut record from his side band Soul Station, impressing Rod Stewart with new music, and the eventual continuation of the End of the Road Tour.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Jerky Boys

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:08:38 +0000

The Jerky Boys mastermind Johnny Brennan talks with Kyle Meredith about the infamous prank caller’s first album in over 20 years. Brennan, who also voices Mort Goldman in Family Guy, goes deep on what made the fictional characters resonate so much during their '90s peak, getting Seth McFarlane’s seal of approval on the newest collection, and being an influence throughout National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The man behind Sol Rosenberg and Frank Rizzo also discusses knowing how to work his caller, developing new characters, being recognized on the phone, and the current PC culture.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Julien Baker

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Julien Baker hangs out with Kyle Meredith to talk about Little Oblivions and its themes of self examination and survival. Baker speaks about the illusions that we build for ourselves to make us feel comfortable, a life of being told lies, and how she took the news that the Easter Bunny wasn’t real. The Boygenius member also discusses her Big Libra Energy, adding drums into her songwriting, and covering Blink 182’s "Anthem Pt. 2".

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Doors' Robby Krieger

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:06:57 +0000

The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the 50th anniversary of Morrison Hotel. Krieger tells us about coming up with the solo to "Peace Frog" and how Lonnie Mac came out of retirement to play bass on "Roadhouse Blues". Then we pull into the present as Krieger discusses his new album, The Ritual Begins At Sundown. The LP has a blues connection to Morrison Hotel in the song "The Hitch" as well as a very strong Frank Zappa connection. Hear about all of that as well as a small tease about next year’s 50th anniversary collection of LA Woman.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Stone Gossard and Mason Jennings

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:10:46 +0000

Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard and singer-songwriter Mason Jennings have teamed up as Painted Shield and sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their self-titled debut album. Together, they discuss how they teamed up and recruited Matt Chamberlain, Brittany Davis, and John Congletan. Gossard tells us of opening his vault of demos for the music while Jennings describes working in a band for the first time and writing lyrics about time as escapism.

Gossard’s Loosegroove Records was also resurrected for the project, and Gossard details plans for the label to release a final Brad album and a previously unreleased 1982 Duff McKagan record. On the Pearl Jam side, Gossard discusses what it’s been like to release Gigaton without touring, the anxiety dreams he’s having with this being the longest he’s ever gone without playing Pearl Jam music, how the band is slowing down, plans for No Code and Yield box sets, and recording more PJ music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Tommy Lee

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Tommy Lee sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Andro, a record that finds him collaborating with folks like Mickey Avalon, Lukas Rossi, Shotty Horroh, and Brooke Candy. The Mötley Crüe co-founder also dives into relating to rap as a drummer, how this was originally was to have been a Methods of Mayhem album, splitting the male and female artists up, and covering Prince. Lee then discusses having Tyla Yaweh and Post Malone name a song after him, what it's like to be a pop culture icon, and the perception that older Crue fans have on his new ventures.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Leslie Odom Jr.

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:49:32 +0000

Leslie Odom Jr. jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Christmas Album, his second venture into holiday music. Odom tells us about the challenge of writing original Christmas songs, adding his own mark to classics, covering Sara Bareilles, and re-recording his song "Cold" with Sia. The Hamilton star also discusses what life’s been like since the Broadway juggernaut landed on Disney + and gives us the scoop on his upcoming movie One Night In Miami. Directed by Regina King, the film finds Odom Jr. playing Sam Cooke next to a young Cassius Clay and Malcom X.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... James Mercer of The Shins

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

James Mercer sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Shins’ new single, "The Great Divide". The singer-songwriter explains how it musically conjures both nostalgia and futurism, and how he’s slowly been closing the musical gap between The Shins and Broken Bells. Mercer also discusses a potential 20th anniversary edition of Oh Inverted World, whether we'll see a new Shins album anytime soon, the nearly finished LP from Broken Bells, and his recent work with Bruce Hornsby.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Will Butler

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:26:04 +0000

Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist Will Butler speaks with Kyle Meredith about his sophomore solo album, Generations, and its look at his place in the world, politics, and American history. Butler traces his family back to its colonial days through his grandfather Alvino Rey’s work as one of the first electric guitarists, and finally into the present where he and his wife have spent time working with local politics around the country. Butler goes on to talk about his penchant for theatrical writing, personas, and Motown, while also offering an update on the next Arcade Fire album and a Broadway production he's working on called Stereophonic.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... This Is the Kit

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:09:43 +0000

This Is The Kit returns with a new album, Off Off On, and Kate Stables catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about finding new sounds and playing against the folk genre. Stables also discusses the themes of empathy and the human condition, the power of youth leading the movements around the world, and borrowing from the Earth from future generations. Currently residing in Paris, the singer-songwriter also dishes on her need for solitude, love of pinhole photography, and the special edition car decks she’s made, which could hold mystical powers.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Romy

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:54:45 +0000

Romy Madley Croft, one-third of The xx, joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut solo single, "Lifetime", and preview her upcoming solo album. The English artist tells us how working with pop songwriters set a direction for the music she’s making now, going from the heartbreak songs of The xx to the dance-driven positivity that we hear on this lead single. Later, Romy discusses how the pandemic has lead her to write about seeking connection, co-writing Dua Lipa’s “Electricity", working with Kalela, and taking advice from Sia.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... David Duchovny

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:48:38 +0000

David Duchovny joins Kyle Meredith to discuss his new single, "Layin’ On the Tracks", and his forthcoming third album, Gestureland. The X-Files legend talks about being inspired by Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, how daily politics have been a new part of his life, and how he’s finding his voice as a songwriter. The New York Times best-selling author also previews his upcoming fourth novel, Truly Like Lightning, which follows a desert-dwelling Mormon family and their resistance to the harms of the outside world. To cap it all off, Duchovny also discusses his return to acting in The Craft: Legacy, what he did in the interim, and why he's been attracted to socially progressive characters throughout his career.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Ricky Byrd

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:46:00 +0000

Ricky Byrd, formerly of Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, returns with Sobering Times, his latest in a series of records that reflect on addiction recovery. Byrd spoke with Kyle Meredith about playing to recovery music groups and how the conversation and stigma has changed since becoming sober in the late '80s. The singer-songwriter also discusses making a fun record with a message, his penchant for rough & tumble music, and the possibility of continuing the theme on future albums.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Thurston Moore

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:11:01 +0000

Sonic Youth co-founder Thurston Moore sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss By The Fire, his latest solo album and one that finds him taking inspiration from The Rolling Stones and The Replacements. Moore talks about working with producer Paul Epworth, the record’s classic rock moments, messing with traditional sounds, and playing to his past. The No Wave godfather also tells us about the themes of enlightenment, how all art is political, and voting for a candidate who will give progressive voices a seat at the table. Moore also tells us about a biography in the works, Sonic Life, which could see release in the next year.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Gang of Four

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:21:38 +0000

Gang of Four co-founder Jon King speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s new box set, ‘77-’81. The post-punk legend discusses being rejected by numerous record labels, their bleak '70s British life, dealing with Nazis who attended their shows, and how their songs still speak to all of the same issues today. King also tells us about being influenced by Jimi Hendrix and funk music, touring with Public Enemy, being sampled by Run the Jewels, and having their music used in film and television, namely 13 Reasons Why, The Manchurian Candidate, and Marie Antionette.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Cindy Blackman Santana

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 18:38:25 +0000

Legendary drummer Cindy Blackman Santana speaks with Kyle Meredith about Give the Drummer Some, an album that finds her singing lead for the first time. Together, they discuss the ways to make fun music with a message, tapping Metallica’s Kirk Hammet and Living Colour’s Vernon Reid to guest, and working with producer Narada Michael Walden. The former Lenny Kravitz drummer and now Santana member also weighs in on the freedom of making a record with the drums front and center in the mix, paying tribute to Miles Davis, and partnering with Yoko Ono and husband Carlos Santana to start SongAid.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Bully

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:14:48 +0000

Bully singer-songwriter Alicia Bagnano joins Kyle Meredith in support of her third studio album, Sugaregg. Together, they discuss her journey of personal growth, being inspired by Lucinda Williams, covering Nirvana and Orville Peck, and writing songs for last year's critically acclaimed indie hit film Her Smell. Outside of music, we also hear about designing her own pair of Vans.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Cars' Elliot Easton

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:15:36 +0000

The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new album with The Empty Hearts, the supergroup that also features Blondie’s Clem Burke and The Romantics' Wally Palmar. Easton discusses the influence of '60s music, working with Ringo Starr, and how the New Wave generation were naturally nostalgic even as they blazed a futuristic sound. He also celebrates the 40th anniversary of The Cars' Panorama and shares the band's plans for another record prior to the death of Ric Ocasek.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Nickelback

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:14:38 +0000

Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss the 15th anniversary of All The Right Reasons. Together, they discuss what made it a heavier and more lush album, Chad Kroeger’s autobiographical lyrics, the absurdity of celebrity, and the story of their childhoods within the smash hit “Photograph”. Kroeger also discusses the accompanying live album from their show at the 2006 Sturgis Bike Rally and plans for a new 2021 LP as they hit their own 25th anniversary.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Mick Fleetwood

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 17:10:02 +0000

Mick Fleetwood jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about "These Strange Times", a re-recording originally found on Fleetwood Mac’s 1995 album Time. The founding drummer discusses the global environment that informs the song now and the 1995 lineup which didn’t include Lindsey Buckingham or Stevie Nicks. Fleetwood also takes us back to the band’s beginnings to remember the importance of Peter Green, the turning point of 1969's Then Play On, and the possibility of new music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Fleet Foxes

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:44:43 +0000

Fleet Foxes mastermind Robin Pecknold speaks with Kyle Meredith about his surprise new record, Shore. Pecknold maps out the LP, revisits the long quarantine drives that aided his songwriting, and reflects on the protests in NYC. The singer-songwriter also talks controlling a person’s perception of time through his music, seeing the past without rose-colored glasses, how his grandfather’s stroke and recovery leant a focus to memory and mortality, and his plan for a 24-hour song album.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Cranberries

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:44:14 +0000

The Cranberries founding members Noel Hogan and Fergal Lawler sit down with Kyle Meredith to dive back into 1994’s No Need To Argue for the 25th anniversary deluxe edition. The two take us through the first album's success, working out these songs on tour, learning to make heavier sounds, and the lasting impact of "Zombie". They also revisit the music video for "Ridiculous Thoughts", covering The Carpenters, featuring on soundtracks for Clueless and Empire Records, winning at the MTV Music Awards, and the time one of their shows started a riot in Washington DC. Later on, they explain what happened to the famous sofa that graced the album’s cover, revisit the Doors and Windows CD-rom, and digress a little on their forthcoming career-spanning documentary.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Glass Animals

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:50:43 +0000

Glass Animals mastermind Dave Bailey dives into Dreamland with Kyle Meredith. Together, they discuss his love of big concepts and themes, specifically leaning into his past on this record, the tourism of nostalgia, and how our relationships with others help define us. The Texas-born/UK-based songwriter also retraces his love of Space Ghost Coast To Coast, the culture of weird animation, his all-time favorite records, and his alter ego Wavey Davey.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Chicks

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:53:31 +0000

The Chicks have returned with Gaslighter, their first album in 14 years and first since dropping the Dixie in their name. Martie Maguire speaks with Kyle Meredith about what prompted their return, producer Jack Antonoff’s imprint, and the album's cinematic sounds. Maguire goes on to talk about picking their political battles within the lyrics, bringing out “March March” during the height of the BLM protests, and landing on President Obama’s summer listening list. We also get a heads up on what the future may bring now that their contract is up with Sony and hopes to include their kids on stage when touring resumes.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Slade's Noddy Holder

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:55:11 +0000

Slade singer and guitarist Noddy Holder jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new singles collection, Come On Feel The Hitz. The two discuss how the band would take rock to new places during their '70s peak, pushing Glam to greater heights, and influencing everyone from Nirvana to the hair bands of the '80s. Holder also gives the story behind their cover of "Get Down and Get With It", choosing to leave the band (and music) after releasing 1991's Radio Wall of Sound, and the band's plans for Dave Hill to carry on a new incarnation in the future.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Joan Osborne

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:32:54 +0000

Joan Osborne hops on the line Kyle Meredith to discuss her new album, Trouble and Strife. The singer-songwriter calls it her most political record to date, focusing on themes of gender expression and immigration. Originally from right outside Louisville, Osborne also shares what it’s been like to watch her hometown during the Breonna Taylor era. Shortly after, she dials the clocks back to 1995 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her breakthrough LP, Relish. She shares the story of Prince covering the album’s hit single, “One Of Us”, and the time he invited her into a private room to talk during one of his infamous parties.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Sheryl Crow

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 17:07:58 +0000

Sheryl Crow speaks with Kyle Meredith about her new single, "In the End", and its themes of leading with compassion and the danger of the religious right. Although she hopes for a Biden/Harris win, Crow admits that the money fueling the two main political parties has driven her to become a libertarian instead. Crow also opens up about the freedom of being a commentator with music that has immediacy, her virtual live series, and plans to possibly perform The Globe Sessions LP in full.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Butch Vig

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:31:11 +0000

Garbage drummer and super-producer Butch Vig speaks with Kyle Meredith about Divine Accidents. The sophomore album from his side outfit 5 Billion In Diamonds finds him once again collaborating with The Soundtrack of Our Lives' Ebbot Lundberg, Bristol UK producer Andy Jenks, and DJ James Grillo.

Vig discusses how the band was inspired by late '60s film music, why they looked to space and spirituality to make sense of the insane, and the similarities with writing Garbage’s James Bond theme to 1999's The World Is Not Enough.

Speaking of Garbage, Vig says the new album is about finished and talks about it being dark, schizophrenic, and very edgy, then goes on to talk about his partnership with Native Instruments on a new electronic drum, and what it was like to produce Sonic Youth’s minimal sounding Experimental Jet Set Trash and No Star.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... LP

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 18:51:01 +0000

LP hops on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new single "The One That You Love", reuniting with the duo who helped pen "Lost On You", and her melting pot of genres. The New York-born artist also takes us into this summer's Live In Moscow, her penchant for rock opera-style theatrics, and what releasing a record from Russia says in the current political climate. LP also discusses collaborating with the late Chester Bennington’s pre-Linkin Park band Grey Daze, working with Morrissey, Celine Dion recording her songs, and what we can expect from next year’s full length.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Corey Taylor

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:18:00 +0000

Corey Taylor sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his first solo record, CMFT. The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman talks about wanting to make an album with vintage vibes, blending genres, not hiding his influences, and writing with a different artistic muscle. Taylor also tells us about learning piano and his desire to take on steel drums, the loss of guitar-driven rock, and how he’s auctioning off his guitars to support the ACLU. We’re also tipped off on the B-sides and covers that will accompany this LP.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Patty Smyth

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 18:28:20 +0000

Patty Smyth joins Kyle Meredith to discuss It’s About Time, her first new album in 28 years. The “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough” singer explains how her new material finally became poignant enough to record, the lost unsupervised freedom that kids of the past had growing up, music as the great unifier, and how she sings about the rewards of a longstanding marriage to husband John McEnroe. Smyth also tells us why she’s recorded a famous Tom Waits song twice, and the new batch of songs that she’s already working on, including some possible lost tracks from her '80s band Scandal.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Beabadoobee

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:58:06 +0000

Beabadoobee chats with Kyle Meredith about her debut LP, Fake It Flowers, and what she calls her surprise success that altered her future of being a teacher. The London-based songwriter talks about where she found inspiration during a time of non-stop touring, therapeutic songwriting, and challenging the listener. She also talks about how Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang gave her a window into mental health, her love of Daniel Johnston, and the new music that she’s already finished.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Declan McKenna

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:18:45 +0000

Declan McKenna speaks with Kyle Meredith about his sophomore album, Zeros. The album uses a wide concept of space as a way of looking at our own problems and behaviors here on Earth through an astronaut character named Daniel. McKenna explains how he arrived at the concept, wanting to write a song for the ways the world could end, and how we’ve become trapped by the very world we created. The London singer-songwriter goes on to discuss the importance of questioning societal norms, environmentalism, the accompanying visuals that go along with the record, and hopes for theatrics in the eventual live show.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Kathleen Edwards

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:54:30 +0000

Kathleen Edwards speaks with Kyle Meredith about Total Freedom, her first new album since 2012’s Voyager. The two discuss her need to leave music and start a coffee shop called Quitters, her barista abilities, and making foam butt cracks. The Canadian songwriter also talks about singing about her comeback within the new songs, taking inspiration from The War On Drugs for her sound, and appreciating the work that Cracker’s David Lowery is doing for copywriting. Edwards also takes us back to her early days of touring with My Morning Jacket and tells us why she keeps a Louisville Slugger beside her bed.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Joe Bouchard

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:47:49 +0000

Former Blue Öyster Cult bassist Joe Bouchard speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, Strange Legends, which finds the songwriter embodying several strange characters. Bouchard discusses the lost art of the rock instrumental, covering The Kinks, and his ability to make happy songs sound dark. He also discusses "Don’t Fear the Reaper" as an anthem for the apocalypse, its use in Stephen King’s The Stand, and the Cowbell Edition of this new LP.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... G.E. Smith

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:53:44 +0000

Legendary guitarist and side-man G.E. Smith speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new album with Leroy Bell called Stony Hill. Smith takes us through how he met Bell, what prompted the album, writing music with a message, and the duo’s concern for our country. The former Saturday Night Live band leader also talks about playing alongside greats such as David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, and Hall & Oates, covering Buffy Sainte-Marie, and writing a song that stretches back to his time with Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Front Bottoms

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 20:31:20 +0000

The Front Bottoms hop on the line to talk with Kyle Meredith about In Sickness & In Flames, an album that finds the duo thinking about getting older while still making sure to laugh at themselves. Brain Sella and Mat Uychich discuss the need for a song to change along with the listener’s experience, going back to basics for recording, and finding resolution in hindsight. The Jersey duo also take us into the destruction of memories within the song "Montgomery Forever", their love of including Easter eggs within the records, and if there is a rock opera in their future.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Suzanne Vega

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:59:04 +0000

Suzanne Vega connects with Kyle Meredith about her new live album, An Evening of New York Stories and Songs. Recorded in the legendary Cafe Carlile, the new set of songs paint a fading picture of the Big Apple -- her longtime home. Together, the two discuss the loss of famous rooms across the city, coming up in the '80s folk scene, and how her relationship with the metropolis has evolved over the years. Vega also talks about the darker side of community that led to the passing of her brother and how nostalgia reveals the ghosts left behind, one of which includes her friend Lou Reed.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Yes co-founder Jon Anderson

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 14:45:31 +0000

Yes co-founder Jon Anderson gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about 1000 Hands: Chapter One. The new solo album took 30 years to finish, and Anderson revisits its epic journey. He also discusses the origins of the tracks, working with Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, where he gets his sense of melody, and the vocalizations he does each day. The legend also discusses the four new songs to be written for the album, their themes of living in the now, and his quest to figure out where music comes from.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Chicano Batman

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:31:54 +0000

Chicano Batman vocalist Bardo Martinez catches up with Kyle Meredith to discuss their new album, Invisible People. Martinez also digresses on larger topics such as being Latino during the Black Lives Matter era, challenging racial identifiers, immigration, and geographical privilege. Martinez also discusses the importance and impact that Daniel Quinn’s book Ishmael has had not only on his outlook, but also the lyrics for the new record and his love of Black music.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Harry Shearer

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:47:21 +0000

Comedic legend Harry Shearer gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about The Many Moods of Donald Trump, a new album that finds The Simpsons voice talent getting into character as our current president. Shearer discusses how he chose to parody which events, singing about Jared Kushner, the hurricane map, and the Very Stable Genius moment, the motion-capture videos he’s been making, and having members of The Meters and Dumpstafunk help out.

Kyle Meredith With... Harvey Mason Jr. and Milana Lewis

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 18:54:03 +0000

Harvey Mason Jr., chairman and interim CEO of the Recording Academy and Grammys, and Milana Lewis, founder of Stem, both join Kyle Meredith With... to discuss how the two companies are spearheading new ways to make sure artists get paid for their work.

First, Harvey Mason Jr. takes us through the Recording Academy’s Summer of Advocacy, namely how they're bringing aid to the music community and their efforts to lobby Congress. Mason also discusses activism in the pop world, partnering with the Color of Change organization, their continuing efforts with MusiCares, and the 2021 Grammy ceremony.

Milana Lewis takes over in the second half to tell us about founding Stem in 2015 as a way to help artists navigate a new digital and streaming industry and to get paid for their work. Lewis also talks about the importance of monetizing an artist’s core fans, giving $100,000,000 in artists advances earlier this year, the importance of good investments, the harm of bad ones, and how 2020 is ultimately an opportunity for musicians to get creative and the industry to reinvent itself.

Kyle Meredith With... Ani DiFranco

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 16:19:26 +0000

Ani DiFranco speaks with Kyle Meredith about her collaboration with the Prison Music Project on Long Time Gone. DiFranco takes us through her team up with Zoe Boekbinder, who brought in songs from inmates incarcerated within New Folsom Prison, and how it’s set to be adapted into a stage play. The legendary musician and activist also weighs in on capital punishment, citizen journalism, her hopes for Joe Biden, and the importance of voting in November’s election.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Liza Anne

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:46:33 +0000

Liza Anne speaks with Kyle Meredith about her new album, Bad Vacation, and the Instagram Live series she’s been leading called Emotional Health 2020. The Georgia-born Nashville resident discusses the crossroads of heart and politics and using 2020 as an opportunity to change for the better. She also meditates on her own success with antidepressants and therapy, balancing joy and sorrow in her writing, and how this all comes together on Bad Vacation.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Chrissie Hynde

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:46:53 +0000

The Pretenders' legendary singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the band's new record, Hate For Sale. Hynde talks about writing with her touring guitarist James Walbourne, looking back to the '50s and '60s for their sound, and the return of original drummer Martin Chambers. She also goes on to speak about hate as a strong word, love as a drug addiction, and her Bob Dylan quarantine covers series.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Bob Mould

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Bob Mould speaks with Kyle Meredith about his politically-charged new album Blue Hearts. The former Hüsker Dü frontman discusses the diversity of the Minneapolis scene during his band’s early days, what it’s been like to watch his old town during the George Floyd era, and the differences between '80s politics and today. He also reminisces on his then-struggles as a gay man and how they informed the band's iconic Zen Arcade. Mould then goes on to to talk about the upcoming presidential election, how helping trans people is the current focus in the LGBTQ+ community, and how his new song “Forecast of Rain” reflects on his religious upbringing.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Maya Hawke

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:15:42 +0000

Maya Hawke jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Blush. Hawke charts her path to what she calls “an accidental record" and shares why she finds songwriting as a way to communicate with others. She also tells us about the folk, rock, and jazz she heard around her house growing up, the biggest differences in writing poetry vs lyrics, the similarities between how she approaches songwriting and acting, and the importance of a great soundtrack.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Kansas

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Kansas lead singer Ronnie Platt gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss The Absence of Presence. This is the second Kansas album with the former Shooting Star frontman, and Platt speaks about his new confidence going into this set, in addition to how the new music speaks to their legacy. Platt also talks about his lyrics behind the song "Circus of Illusion", which unintentionally speaks to an isolated world.

Kyle Meredith With... Collective Soul's Ed Roland

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Singer-songwriter Ed Roland sits down with Kyle Meredith to give an update on the new music he has ready, including two Collective Soul albums and an EP for Record Store Day, a solo set, and a new band that's inspired by The Cars. From there the two discuss Craft Recordings' 25th anniversary deluxe edition of 1995’s self-titled LP, touring with Van Halen, and the crushing legal woes with their management. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of 2000’s Blender, and Roland shares why he’d love to remix it one day, covering Morphine (“You Speak My Language”), and dueting with Elton John (“Perfect Day”).

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Bootsy Collins

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:22:36 +0000

Bootsy Collins calls Kyle Meredith to talk about “Stars". The new single finds the legend collaborating with EmiSunshine, Cornel West, Bela Fleck, and a “collage of cultures” from around the world. Together, they discuss how the collaboration was created during quarantine, donating to MusiCares, and the way it sets up the new album out this Fall. Collins also discusses global themes of togetherness, the tragedies that bring us together, and how we’re missing “the hippie side of things.”

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Buzz Osborne

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Buzz Osborne gives Kyle Meredith a call about Gift of Sacrifice, his new King Buzzo album with oft-collaborator Trevor Dunn. The Melvins frontman talks about working with an acoustic bass, a modular synth, and his ever-growing alternate tunings. Osborne also discusses the ever-looming influence of Miles Davis on his writing, how The Melvins continue to be underestimated, dealing with bad criticism. Towards the end, he dives deep into his philosophies of science, evolution, and religion.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jarvis Cocker

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 15:19:51 +0000

Jarvis Cocker gives Kyle Meredith a ring to gab about Beyond the Pale, an album that finds him with a new band called JARV IS. The Pulp frontman tells us how many of the songs were finished live on stage, taking inspiration from Leonard Cohen, the fine line between direct inspiration and mimicry, and writing about human statues. Cocker also draws the line from his themes to our current need for communication and briefly revisits Pulp’s “Like A Friend” from the Great Expectations soundtrack.

Kyle Meredith With... Tanya Donelly

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:34:47 +0000

Tanya Donelly speaks with Kyle Meredith about her new covers collaboration with The Parkington Sisters. The collective gives a new spin to classics by Paul McCartney, The Go-Go’s, and Leonard Cohen. Donelly discusses the art of a cover song, her love of Split Enz and Echo & The Bunnymen, and why most of these picks are culled from the '70s and '80s. The Breeders and Throwing Muses co-founder also talks about raising money for COVID-19 relief and Black Lives Matter organizations, activism now versus the '90s, the chances of another Belly album, and a project she’s working on with Dylan In the Movies.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Lianne La Havas

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:36:18 +0000

Lianne La Havas speaks with Kyle Meredith about her self-titled LP. The concept album tells the story of a relationship from beginning to end, and the songwriter discusses how the meaning of those songs changed as they were written over a long period of time. La Havas also weighs in on her cover of Radiohead’s "Weird Fishes", particularly how it fits within the album's story; the importance of moods in songwriting; and the inspiration of the '70s on her recording process.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... jxdn

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:03:48 +0000

jxdn gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the seemingly overnight success of his music career after making a name for himself on TikTok over the last couple of years. The rising star discusses how seeing Juice Wrld in concert inspired him to be a songwriter, signing to Travis Barker's new label, and writing/recording with the pop-punk legend. Texas born and Tennessee raised, JXDN also talks about pushing against the judgmental Southern environment that he grew up in, having supportive pastor parents, and the stories behind "Angels & Demons" and "So What!".

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Phoebe Bridgers

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 15:11:31 +0000

Phoebe Bridgers speaks with Kyle Meredith about Punisher. The sophomore album finds the singer-songwriter taking on a bigger production with a balance of themes of disconnection. Bridgers discusses having to trick herself while writing, being “coffee shop famous,” producing Christian Lee Hutson’s new LP, becoming a fan of My Favorite Murder, appreciating true crime, and how this album could be the score to a “Midsommar-style divorce drama.”

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jon Batiste/Nabil Ayers

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:58:22 +0000

Jon Batiste, band leader of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Nabil Ayers, the US general manager for 4AD, both join Kyle Meredith to discuss how Black Lives Matter has affected their work and the entire music industry.

Batiste talks about leading protests on the streets of New York and the importance of voting in the upcoming election. While Ayers discusses his recent New York Times article about Ed Eckstine, the first black person appointed president of a major U.S. record label, the industry's approach to Blackout Tuesday, and the autobiography he’s working on about his own history in the business.

Note: This episode was originally recorded as part of Kyle Meredith’s new video series that premieres every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. EST on Consequence‘s Instagram channel.

Kyle Meredith With... Billy Hardison/Tyler Williams

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:25:16 +0000

With the COVID-19 pandemic putting upwards of 90% of independent venues in danger of closing forever, it’s become vitally important for Congress to pass a relief bill to aid our most beloved rooms and the music community at large.

To get some insight on the matter, Kyle Meredith speaks Billy Hardison, Kentucky’s precinct captain for the recently formed National Independent Venue Association, and artist Tyler Williams, drummer for The Head & The Heart.

Together, they discuss what it’s been like to run their respective businesses during a global quarantine and pandemic, and what the dangers of our present and future could mean for live music in the long run.

Stream the episode above and head to saveourstages.com to find out ways you can help. It should be noted that this episode was originally recorded as part of Kyle Meredith's new video series that premieres every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. EST on Consequence's Instagram channel.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jesse Colin Young

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Legendary founder of The Youngbloods Jesse Colin Young speaks with Kyle Meredith about re-recording the '60s anthem "Get Together" to help feed hungry people through a partnership with SongAid and Why Hunger. Young tells us about tapping his friend Steve Miller to join him on the new version, the meaning of releasing the track on Juneteenth, and how the song speaks to now as much as it did during the original counterculture era. The songwriter also discusses last year’s comeback record, Dreamers, and how he's continued to write about injustices throughout his 60-year career.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Jayhawks

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The Jayhawks lead man Gary Louris speaks with Kyle Meredith about XOXO. The new album finds the Americana legends heavily collaborating and features each member on the mic for lead vocals. Louris discusses the album’s artwork; themes of depression, anxiety, and the 24-hour news cycle; and life in Minneapolis since the murder of George Floyd. Louris also says the band could have recorded 30 records if the industry allowed them, but teases a finished solo album.

Kyle Meredith With... Jehnny Beth

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:41:02 +0000

Jehnny Beth calls up Kyle Meredith to speak about To Live Is To Love. The Savages frontwoman discusses working with Nine Inch Nails’ Atticus Ross and taking inspiration from Carl Sagan and Henry Rollins. Beth also dives into the LP’s themes of guilt, sexuality, and religion, while noting that “the core of the record is my shameful faults.” The French multimedia artist also talks about how her many projects intersect, including the record’s companion book, CALM: Crimes Against Love Memories.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jimmy Buffett

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:18:31 +0000

Jimmy Buffett sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Life On the Flip Side, an album that found the legendary performer at No. 2 on the album charts behind Lady Gaga. Buffett discusses balancing heavy subjects with humor in his songs, the influence of Bob Marley, how the melting pot of the Gulf area plays such a big role in his work, and the importance of music as a part of social change. The Margaritaville author also speaks about writing about royalty checks in a new track, playing live stream shows for front line workers and how fans are still tailgating for the quarantine performances.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Wang Chung

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:54:30 +0000

Wang Chung founder Nick Felman spoke with Kyle Meredith about the band’s involvement in last month’s Back to the Basement fundraiser, which found several '80s stars live streaming to raise funds for frontline workers. The duo also rewrote one of their biggest hits -- re-dubbed "Everybody Stay Safe Tonight" -- to not only reflect the pandemic, but also speak to the BLM protests. The new wave legend also weighs in on how their songs have soundtracked Hollywood, last year’s Orchesography, more orchestral live shows, and the release of their long-awaited Clear Light Dark Matter for later this year.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... My Morning Jacket

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:23:14 +0000

After a brief hiatus, My Morning Jacket have returned with their first record in five years, The Waterfall II. Frontman Jim James calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss why they sat on this other half of songs for so long and how the world has changed in the interim. One of the songs, "Magic Bullet", was originally released in response to a 2016 gun-related killing, and James discusses what the song means today with his hometown of Louisville at the center of a similar story involving the murder of Breonna Taylor. James also talks about the water concept that flows throughout the set, producing S.G. Goodman’s record, and -- get this -- the news that the band have finished an album of all new songs.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Washed Out

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:55:10 +0000

Washed Out mastermind Ernest Greene speaks with Kyle Meredith about his fourth studio album, Purple Noon. Green discusses a return to his early sound, how sunsets factor into the visuals, and finding inspiration to make '80s-style ballads after hearing The Cars' "Drive". The Georgia native also talks about the album's concept on the affairs of love and how working with Sudan Archives on her most recent record gave him a way forward in his own writing. In fact, Greene lets us know that he’s consistently writing with other artists, a first for him, and plans to release a collection of ambient music in the future.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jeremy Zucker

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:04:30 +0000

Jeremy Zucker calls Kyle Meredith to discuss Love Is Not Dying, a concept album about being in a relationship with someone battling addiction and mental health. Zucker speaks on the therapy of writing, coupling overwhelming beauty with the apocalypse, and balancing love and death. On the music side, the 24-year-old New Jersey native discusses using guitars meaningfully, teaching himself piano as he was writing the songs, and the success he’s found around the world.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Dreamers

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 17:19:36 +0000

Dreamers frontman Nick Wold calls into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the band’s latest single "Heatseeker" and the alternate version that features their friend Grandson. In fact, it’s not the first time the two have collaborated, having teamed up earlier this year for Grandson’s "Whole Lotta", which inspired Wold to take a more philosophical and political turn within his own lyrics. Wold discusses what this new phase for the band means for his upcoming songs, taking influence from Nirvana and Royal Blood to go heavier, his love of sci-fi, and learning to play piano during this downtime.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Paul Weller

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:03:39 +0000

Paul Weller rings Kyle Meredith to discuss his 15th studio album, On Sunset. The Jam singer-songwriter talks about his ability to write in multiple genres, enjoying the freedom to experiment in the studio, and the importance of not repeating himself. Regarding the lyrical themes, Weller dissects how people change but the systems stay the same, how he keeps positivity in the face of extreme turmoil, and how a trip to LA’s famous Sunset Strip resulted in a rare moment of nostalgia and looking back.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jefferson Starship

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:51:00 +0000

Jefferson Starship member David Freiberg jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss the 45th anniversary of the band’s sophomore album, Red Octopus. The singer and multi-instrumentalist talks about the variation of styles heard on the record, how the band kept a family environment amidst a revolving door of members, and how "Miracle" became an unlikely hit. Freiberg then goes on to give us a scoop on the band’s upcoming album, Mother of the Sun -- their first since 2008 -- and its first two singles: one of which was written by the retired Grace Slick and the other a tribute to founding member Paul Kantner.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Jamie Kennedy

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:12:34 +0000

Jamie Kennedy speaks with Kyle Meredith about hosting the eighth season of Coming To The Stage, now on Comedy Dynamics, in addition to his new Tubi standup special, Stoopid Smart. Together, they discuss an artist’s journey to get their 10,000 hours, how comics find fame sooner today than in the past, self-depreciation, and the art of the callback. The Scream star also talks about impersonating Matthew McConaughey, his respect for Hannah Gadsby, and his work in the Tremors franchise.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Marcus King

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:26:30 +0000

Marcus King calls into Kyle Meredith to speak about his new album, El Dorado. The South Carolina-born singer-songwriter discusses the album's production by The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, leaving home for a life on the road, the loss of style and character, and finding a strong metaphor in old Cadillacs. He also talks about taking inspiration from Willie Nelson, his Grand Ole Opry debut, what Beatles song he listened to every morning before school, and singing about whiskey.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Whitesnake

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:56:50 +0000

Whitesnake singer David Coverdale speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s trilogy of new compilations called Red, White, and Blues, and how the series was inspired by restoring old art. Coverdale dives into being influenced by Marc Bolan, The Who, and early Pink Floyd for the 2000 song "She Give Me", how knee surgery led to the new song "Always The Same", and what we can expect from the series, particularly a new ending for "Is This Love".

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Alec Benjamin

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 17:01:33 +0000

Alec Benjamin speaks with Kyle Meredith about his first full-length album, These Two Windows. The Phoenix singer-songwriter discusses how there's enough leftover songs to make a second album and how being bilingual may lead to writing in Mandarin in the future. He also shares his appreciation for Leonard Cohen and explains how he's been co-writing and collaborating on songs amidst quarantine.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Avi Kaplan

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 16:18:19 +0000

Avi Kaplan speaks with Kyle Meredith about I’ll Get By, his first album since leaving Pentatonix in 2017. The California-born songwriter discusses the anxiety of quitting a successful group, why the early part of his life near the sequoias was an important touchstone in his writing, creating experimental textures in Americana sounds, the tradition of Sweet Adeline, and running an acapella summer camp for high schoolers.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Steve Earle

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 17:43:19 +0000

Steve Earle speaks with Kyle Meredith about Ghosts of West Virginia, his new album inspired by the 2010 West Virginia mining explosion that killed 29 miners. The songwriter/activist shares how the album has its roots in a theatre production called Coal Country, why he wanted to make a record for people who don't vote the same way he does, and his thoughts on unions being the common ground between county factions. Earle goes on to discuss the task of taking all of this information and making it a musical, why he enjoys using ghosts as a writing tool, and the stories on ghost-based movies that he enjoyed in his youth.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Ocean Alley

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:09:18 +0000

Ocean Alley guitarist Mitch Galbraith speaks with Kyle Meredith about the Australian band’s new album, Lonely Diamond. The record comes on the heels of their single “Confidence” topping the Triple J Hottest 100, which put some pressure on the group going into this new set. Galbraith discusses the record’s themes of exploration, escapism, and creating a dreamworld, especially using landscapes to paint the lyrical picture. The guitarist also talks about the space cowboy surf rock vibe they were going for and how Eric Andre inspired the single “Hot Chicken".

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... REO Speedwagon

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 17:15:55 +0000

REO Speedwagon singer and guitarist Kevin Cronin jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about all of the big events surrounding the band. That includes their involvement in Ozark, which has since placed several of their classics back on the Billboard’s charts. Beyond the Netflix series, Cronin also discusses his weekly live stream Camp Cronin, his upcoming memoir, and the stories behind 1990’s The Earth, A Small Man, His Dog, and A Chicken, an album that found the band without longtime member and co-songwriter Gary Richrath.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Joywave

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:54:16 +0000

Joywave mastermind Daniel Armbruster calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss Possession. The new album finds the artist writing about subjects bigger than himself, particularly topics like gun violence and the nonstop news cycle. Together, the two discuss how quarantine has allowed for more self discovery, how his Big Data collaboration “Dangerous” helped inspire Fortnite’s direction, and a new side project that has yet to debut with Jason Suwito from Sir Sly.

Kyle Meredith With... Car Seat Headrest

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:46:26 +0000

Car Seat Headrest mastermind Will Toledo calls in to Kyle Meredith to talk about Making A Door Less Open. Together, they discuss the need to find a style and sound, working with existing samples to create something new, and customizing the vinyl, CD, and streaming editions to be their own unique listening experience. Toledo also discusses the invention of an alternate persona named Trait, how theatrics in rock music has become a lost art form, and the ways new single "Hollywood" speaks to class divide and being an outsider.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... X

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:20:05 +0000

Legendary LA punk band X gave us the surprise release with Alphabetland, their first album in 27 years, and first with the original lineup in 35 years. John Doe speaks with Kyle Meredith about what it took to get the band back in the studio, their ensuing tradition of writing about culture on the edge and moments of crisis, and taking on class divide and gentrification. The singer/bassist also describes why the band used a racial slur in their landmark debut Los Angeles as a stand against racism, and why they don’t sing that word now. Doe goes on to talk about how he and co-vocalist Exene Cervenka influence each other, how a trio of older cuts made the album, and what the future of X may look like.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mark Duplass

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 19:28:09 +0000

Filmmaker Mark Duplass speaks with Kyle Meredith about Volcano, I’m Still Excited, the band he fronted in the early 2000’s whose debut EP has been re-released on Polyvinyl Records. Duplass takes us back through the history of the group, which found him switching to keyboards after spending the '90s as “an overly earnest singer-songwriter." He also discusses his influences, his classical music upbringing, and ultimately his decision to leave it all behind to make movies. Even so, Duplass shares how he applies what he learned during those years to film projects that he’s worked on over the past couple decades.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... The Sounds

Fri, 29 May 2020 15:12:01 +0000

Jesper Anderberg of The Sounds speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band's first album in seven years, Things We Do For Love. Anderberg discusses the importance of taking a few years off to keep the band going, contending with fans' expectations, and nursing their legacy. The guitarist/keyboardist also talks about how vibe plays a big part in their songwriting, citing the Blade Runner soundtrack as a favorite, and using darkness as a writing tool.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Steven Page

Wed, 27 May 2020 19:17:07 +0000

Barenaked Ladies singer-songwriter Steven Page gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his new single "Isolation", in addition to Here’s What it Takes, the musical he’s been working on for the past seven years that was about to open right before the global pandemic. He also dives into his history of theatrical writing, recently teaming up with Broadway stars for an online collaboration, and performing a show with his own son. Page also talks about the success of his home shows over Zoom, and says he has an album’s worth of songs that could hopefully see the light of day sooner than later.

Kyle Meredith With... Gerry Cinnamon

Mon, 25 May 2020 16:08:36 +0000

Gerry Cinnamon calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss his sophomore LP, The Bonny. The Scottish singer-songwriter, who is seeing massive success in the UK, talks about what it’s like to achieve this kind of fame in his 30s, the DIY road that he follows, and how he sees songwriting as a lost art form. Cinnamon also goes on to talk about how Reservoir Dogs, Neil Young’s Powderfinger, and his bouts of insomnia have influenced his career and songs.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... STRFKR

Fri, 22 May 2020 18:58:39 +0000

STRFKR frontman Joshua Hodges speaks with Kyle Meredith about the group’s surprise new record, Future Past Life. The Portland-based singer-songwriter discusses how the record finds the band taking a more acoustic-led direction, the raw honesty in the lyrics, and the dark stories that make up the set. Hodges also talks about having an astronaut fan who took their music to space and how they repaid the favor with a few Easter eggs.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Indigo Girls

Wed, 20 May 2020 18:23:32 +0000

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls give Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss Look Long, their latest record that finds the folk rock duo reuniting with their lineup from ‘99’s Come On Now Social. Ray and Saliers discuss finding new sonic territory and how the lyrics take stock of their past. As social crusaders, both still find the activist fire burning strong and take a moment to speak about the environmental opportunity the world currently has with everyone staying at home.

Kyle Meredith With... Avril Lavigne

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:21:03 +0000

Avril Lavigne gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her new single "Warriors". The Canadian-French pop star shares why she rewrote the anthem as a tribute to frontline workers, and how she’s able to keep anthem-sized ideas personal. She also retraces the journey behind her latest album, Head Above Water, which found her dealing with Lyme disease and nearly quitting music.

Kyle Meredith With... Interpol's Paul Banks

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:42:41 +0000

Paul Banks calls up Kyle Meredith about his latest collaborative project Muzz. The Interpol frontman takes us through his history with his new bandmates and explains why trios seem to be his sweet spot these days. Of the lyrical content, we’re told many of the songs deal with mental health and its relationship with art, and were inspired by Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young. Finally, Banks says he wants to make another record with RZA and confirms more Interpol records in the future.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Perfume Genius

Wed, 13 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Perfume Genius mastermind Mike Hadreas speaks with Kyle Meredith about new album Set My Heart On Fire Immediately. Together, they discuss how movement informed the record and its connections to the dance and music collaboration The Sun Still Burns Here. Hadreas also weighs in on writing songs with big changes, themes of masculinity, guitar sounds that recall My Bloody Valentine and Motown, and his dream-team backing band of Jim Keltner, Pino Palladino, and Matt Chamberlain.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Soundgarden's Kim Thayil

Mon, 11 May 2020 18:36:43 +0000

Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil jumps into the Delorean with Kyle Meredith to revisit the Screaming Life/FOPP compilation, the "Room Without a View" single, and how the Seattle band found inspiration in The Melvins, Malfunkshun, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, and The Beatles. The guitarist also recalls writing page-turner music for the Encarta 95 program, the label issuing the Alive in the Superunknown CD-ROM, and forming The No WTO Combo alongside Krist Novoselic and Jello Biafra. Upon their return to the present, Thayil also says he was about to do a tour with The Blasters’ Dave Alvin before the shutdown, and then considers the prospects of a future solo album.

Follow on Facebook | Podchaser | Twitter

Kyle Meredith With... Tei Shi

Fri, 08 May 2020 18:01:50 +0000

Valerie Barbosa, aka Tei Shi, calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss her new single "Die 4 Ur Love" and her upcoming EP. The Columbian-Canadian singer talks about the difference in writing in Spanish vs. English, how this new set of songs came together in six days, and what to expect from the tracks we haven’t heard. She also discusses the mood during her last handful of pre-quarantine shows and the artistic chemistry she finds with collaborator Blood Orange.

Kyle Meredith With... Alison Mosshart

Wed, 06 May 2020 18:57:23 +0000

Alison Mosshart jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new solo single "Rise" from the Facebook Watch series Sacred Lies. The Kills vocalist goes on to discuss her fondness of writing for film and TV, working with Alain Johannes, her recent obsession with making her own videos, and the upcoming B-side to "Rise" called "It Ain’t Water". Mosshart then goes further into the year to let us know about the Third Man Books re-release of Car Ma, its accompanying spoken word companion (“weird shit inspired by the book”), in addition to a small update on the next record from The Kills.

Kyle Meredith With... Tori Amos

Mon, 04 May 2020 14:19:58 +0000

Tori Amos speaks with Kyle Meredith about her new book, Resistance: A Songwriter's Story of Hope, Change, and Courage. The second biography for the legendary singer-songwriter dives into her work amidst both collective and personal crises. Amos discusses her responsibility to speak out, how call-to-action songs come to fruition, and how her lyrics can be interpreted differently whether you're reading or singing them. Amos also talks about having to completely rewrite much of the book after losing her mother last year, and how the pandemic has changed the direction of the album she’s currently working on.

Kyle Meredith With... Courtney Marie Andrews

Fri, 01 May 2020 17:53:26 +0000

Courtney Marie Andrews speaks with Kyle Meredith about Old Flowers and how it documents the end of a nine-year relationship. The Arizona-born singer-songwriter talks about the album’s journey, exposure through vulnerability, taking inspiration from a Jack Gilbert poem, and how a bottle of wine can help you come up with a pretty great melody. Andrews also recalls her multiple duets with the late John Prine, the most recent of which was this past New Year’s Eve during her debut Grand Ole Opry appearance.

Kyle Meredith With... Oh Wonder

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Oh Wonder singer-songwriters Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht give Kyle Meredith a call to discuss No One Else Can Wear Your Crown and the Home Tapes series, the latter of which they started writing, recording, and releasing soon after the pandemic shutdown took hold. The duo discuss the benefits of being so immediate, how "Lonely Star" speaks to our isolation, their collective burnout, and the importance of recognizing your own success and dreams.

Kyle Meredith With... Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:19:08 +0000

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever singer-songwriters Fran Keany and Joe White give Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Sideways To New Italy. The two share what it was like to play Vic In the Park right before the worldwide shutdown and if releasing a record during this pandemic has changed how they regard the LP. Keany discusses how it's an album about their feelings of disconnection amidst life on the road, while White talks about leaning on love songs to help move forward.

Kyle Meredith With... Sparks

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:48:37 +0000

Sparks lead singer Russel Mael gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss the band’s new record, A Steady Drip Drip Drip. The two dig into how some of the songs have already found new relevance during the current pandemic, how one song in particular speaks to an older classic regarding climate change, and the band’s excellent use of swearing. Mael also gives the scoop on an upcoming musical starring Adam Driver that the band wrote as well as a documentary on their history filmed and produced by Edgar Wright.

Kyle Meredith With... HAIM

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

HAIM gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss their forthcoming third studio album, Women In Music Pt. III, due out this summer. The LA trio detail the confidence they had going into the studio, how their subconscious manifests into their own songwriting, and the importance of their sisterhood. Daniel Haim also speaks about giving Lou Reed a songwriting credit on first single “Summer Girl", creating a record that sonically feels like you’re in the room with them, and their ensuing collaborations with Paul Thomas Anderson.

Kyle Meredith With... AJR

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:02:07 +0000

AJR singer-songwriter Ryan Met speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s new single “Bang” and last year's Neotheater. Met discusses the brotherly trio’s ability to produce musically adventurous sounds, the fun of being self-referential, and their penchant for writing about growing up. He also weighs in finding emotional depth in pop culture, be it The Office or Beats by Dre; how they've sampled everywhere from the NYC subway system to David Lynch's Eraserhead; and their aversion to what they call homogenized music.

Kyle Meredith With... Gavin Rossdale

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss the band's upcoming album, The Kingdom. The alt-rock leader talks about the album’s central theme of self-improvement and how many songs stem from feelings of loneliness and searching for connection, all of which coincidentally line up for many people during the pandemic. Rossdale also discusses his penchant for using electric guitars for ballads, his continuing relationship with film composer Tyler Bates, an upcoming Bush live film, and his love of Louisville band Slint.

Kyle Meredith With... Waxahatchee

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:17:13 +0000

Waxahatchee singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about her new album Saint Cloud. Crutchfield details how Lucinda Williams, Jason Molina, and the women of classic country leant a big influence to the record, how changing styles also changes how she writes, and the importance of places in her music. The Alabama-born artist also discusses her complicated relationship with the South when it comes to ideology and politics as well as being in a relationship with another artist when you know you’re writing songs about each other.

Kyle Meredith With... Laura Marling

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 17:54:28 +0000

Laura Marling speaks with Kyle Meredith about her latest LP, Song For Our Daughter. The British singer-songwriter discusses the importance of challenging herself on the new set of songs, distinguishing the author from the product, her role in arming the next generation, and taking a bit of inspiration from Paul McCartney and Paul Simon. Marling is currently studying psychoanalysis and explains the impact that it's had on her songwriting, and later digresses on her live stream guitar lessons. And to top it all off, she even confirms the next LUMP record is complete.

Kyle Meredith With... Sparta

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:58:26 +0000

Sparta mastermind Jim Ward gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss the band’s first record in over a decade, Trust the River. The former At The Drive-In member talks about the tightrope of making old fans happy with new sounds, the importance of therapy and mental health, and staying optimistic in trying times. Ward is also a restaurant owner and dissects the struggles he's currently experiencing amidst the COVID-19 epidemic.

Kyle Meredith With... Nicole Atkins

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Nicole Atkins gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her new LP, Italian Ice. The Nashville-based songwriter talks about being an artist in a city that was hit by a tornado right before COVID-19 crept in and the impact that’s had on her career (Nicole also lived in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina). Born and raised in New Jersey, Atkins also talks about how the album reflects growing up on the boardwalks of Asbury Park, the scary stories her dad would tell, and recording in Muscle Shoals alongside the great Spooner Oldham. Speaking of guests, Spoon’s Brit Daniel, My Morning Jacket’s Carl Broemel, and Hamilton Leithauser also make appearances on the album, and Atkins tells us about those collaborations as well. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Ed O'Brien

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:39:03 +0000

Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss his debut solo LP, Earth. Topics include working with producer Flood, taking inspiration from Foals' Holy Fire, his love of gospel and soul, and dueting with Laura Marling. Within the record, O’Brien talks about the darkness of our environmental, political, and technological times, the importance of balancing that with light, and how a trip to Brazil was able to show him both sides. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Real Estate

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:50:17 +0000

Real Estate singer-songwriter Martin Courtney jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to gab about new album The Main Thing. Courtney shares how he tried out new sounds to get invigorated about writing music again and called in outside collaborators like Amilia Meath from Sylvan Esso. He also explains how parental anxiety plays a big role in the songs as he at once sees his own childhood through his children’s eyes while struggling with a potentially harmful world that they’re growing into. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... All Time Low

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:02:59 +0000

All Time Low singer-songwriter Alex Gaskarth rings up Kyle Meredith to get into the details of Wake Up, Sunshine. Gaskarth discusses how the new album returns to the band’s roots and is a cathartic flip against the themes from last year’s Simple Creatures. He also waxes on about pop punk and how he’s taken inspiration from both Foo Fighters and Britney Spears. The lead singer also discusses having Blackbear and The Band CAMINO guest on the new LP and how COVID-19 has forced artists into creative marketing plans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Stephen Malkmus

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:13:56 +0000

Stephen Malkmus talks to Kyle Meredith about his latest record, Traditional Techniques. The former Pavement frontman discusses using '60s and '70’s acoustic music as the inspiration, specifically the lighter side of Led Zeppelin. The legendary rockers have been on Malkmus’ mind after tweeting his track ranking of the Zozo album, so this interview gives him a chance to defend his lineup. Malkmus also talks about the generational bickering that arrives in the song “Flowin’ Robes” and Generation X’s ability to be lost in those conversations. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Best Coast

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:27:14 +0000

Best Coast returns with Always Tomorrow following a five-year gap that found Bethany Cosentino struggling with a creative block and dealing with her mental and physical health. The Los Angeles singer-songwriter calls Kyle Meredith to detail how she finally found her path forward. She also shares her deep love and appreciation for '80s-era Fleetwood Mac, her fandom for the Deftones, and what it’s like to play a Bernie Sanders rally. To top it all off, she even gives a quick shout out to White Reaper, who she calls “the best band in the world.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Rufus Wainwright

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:15:22 +0000

Rufus Wainwright speaks with Kyle Meredith about Unfollow The Rules, his first set of pop songs since 2012’s Out of the Game. The two discuss what he’s brought back to the genre, after spending the decade in classical and Shakespearian sonnets, and how he sees this as his second act with parallels to Leonard Cohen and Frank Sinatra’s late-career releases. Wainwright, who now lives in Los Angeles, also talks about the magic and history of Laurel Canyon, and its inspiration on the new songs, befriending and paying homage to Joni Mitchell, and how his many famous friends would make for a fine dinner party. The singer-songwriter also gives us a taste of what could come next, which involves a hard left turn from this current sound, and possibly a concentration on all things French. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Archers of Loaf

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 14:26:53 +0000

Archers of Loaf frontman Eric Bachmann gives Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about the first new music from the Chapel Hill band in 23 years. Bachmann takes us back to the first reunion shows that happened early last decade and the specific character that he must inhabit to write for the group. On that note, he discusses single “Raleigh Days”, which tells the story of the '90s scene that helped birth so many of their peers. Later on , Bachmann details their plans for an ongoing singles series before taking us back to 1995’s Vee Vee for its 25th anniversary. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Phantogram

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:15:16 +0000

Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter give Kyle Meredith a call to discuss their fourth LP, Ceremony. The duo explain how the album is essentially a rebirth for them after 2016’s Three, which dealt with the suicide of Barthel’s sister. The two share how they've been working on their own mental health, especially within a touring life that pushes many artists to depression and substance abuse. The trip-hop revivalists also talk about co-writing with Billy Corgan, being named as an inspiration by Billie Eilish, and the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut, Eyelid Movies. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Soccer Mommy

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 18:45:18 +0000

Soccer Mommy's Sophie Allison joins Kyle Meredith With... to unpack Color Theory. The Nashville singer-songwriter explains how the album is sectioned into three thematic colors: blue for depression, yellow for mental and physical illness, and gray for mortality. She shares how all three colors make up the stories of recent hurdles she and her family have faced amidst tough times. She also discusses her bouts of loneliness, why she relates water to sadness, taking inspiration from '90s music and '00s production, and her contribution to The Turning soundtrack. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Des Rocs

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:29:41 +0000

Des Rocs is a man on a mission and that mission is called Rock And Roll. The New York native speaks with Kyle Meredith about his quick rise to prominence and a history that stretches back to the band Secret Weapons. Rocs explains how he uses loneliness as momentum for writing, shares how he's taken inspiration from David Byrne/Talking Heads, and tells an embarrassing story about opening for The Rolling Stones. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Circa Waves

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:18:47 +0000

Circa Waves frontman Kieran Shudall speaks with Kyle Meredith about Sad Happy. The Liverpool-based singer-songwriter dives into the quick turnaround, his writing process, and how he sees this LP as a set to find out who the band really is after blasting off just a few years ago. Themes of class divide work their way into the music as the band becomes more politically vocal, siding with Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party in the recent UK election and comparing his platform to that of Bernie Sanders in the US. Shudall also weighs in on being a new parent, striving for more artistic choices over more safer sounds, taking inspiration from The Weeknd, and what to expect from the band’s upcoming Circa Fest. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... U.S. Girls

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 14:03:33 +0000

U.S. Girls creator Meghan Remy speaks with Kyle Meredith about Heavy Light, the new LP that finds the Toronto-based artist looking back at her childhood for answers. Remy discusses the importance of having a voice conductor on her team, which allowed for a pallet of harmonic wizardry and also gave the record depth through spoken word pieces that weave between the songs. Along with tour stories of rude tour managers and working in a patriarchy, Remy also throws some love to classic girl groups, which lent their own inspiration to the set. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Kodaline

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:51:28 +0000

Kodaline’s Steve Garrigan brings Kyle Meredith up to speed on everything going down in 2020. That starts with the new single “Where you Are”, which sets up their yet-to-be formally announced new album. Garrigan takes us through the reasons they chose to self-produce this time and how they recorded the entire record in a kitchen. He also discusses how the album takes a hard look into anxiety and mental health, two areas the frontman has been raising awareness on with U2's Adam Clayton and his Walk In My Shoes charity. Finally, though, Garrigan shares a charming story of a trip Kodaline recently took to India that involves a freeway chase by a super fan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... King Krule

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 16:54:01 +0000

King Krule singer-songwriter Archy Marshall calls Kyle Meredith to discuss his latest album, Man Alive! The experimental songwriter details the effects of recently becoming a parent, writing about depression in the past tense, and getting inspiration from French film aliens. We also hear about collaborating with Nilufer Yanya on “(Don’t Let The Dragon) Draag On” and how, as he says, he just properly heard The Beatles for the first time while producing this LP. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... of Montreal

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 14:05:35 +0000

Of Montreal singer-songwriter Kevin Barnes calls Kyle Meredith to detail the outfit’s latest record, UR FUN. Together, they dig into its '80s influences, especially the sounds of Cyndia Lauper, Janet Jackson, and the mid-decade pop era. Barnes also connects the political climate of that time to what’s currently happening in Congress, and how those bigger themes find their way through many of these songs. The psychedelic-pop wizard also talks about combining references of art and pop culture into biographical moments, living with dissociative disorder, and simultaneously producing Locate S,1’s new album, resulting in a sister record to UR FUN. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Psychedelic Furs

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:28:55 +0000

After 29 years, The Psychedelic Furs have returned with a brand new album, Made of Rain. Co-founder Tim Butler speaks with Kyle Meredith about the reason for the absence of new music, finding new fans while catering to older ones alike, and gathering influence from bands who were originally influenced by the Furs. Butler also talks about this new set having more band input than ever before, bringing Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus to co-produce, and looking toward David Essex as a touchpoint for one of the songs. March 2020 also marks the 40th anniversary of the band’s self-titled debut, and Butler takes us back to 1980 to discuss what it was like coming from the punk era into a post- world. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Caribou

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:04:27 +0000

Caribou mastermind Dan Snaith speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new album Suddenly. The songwriter discusses the differences in where he left off musically on 2016’s Our Love to produce a set inspired by Alternative R&B and classic soul. Snaith also details how the album began by whittling down over 900 draft ideas, working with his best friend/sounding board Four Tet, and creating an album with loss as a central theme without creating something sad. We also get a preview on what to expect from the forthcoming tour, which will feature some grand visual elements. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Nathaniel Rateliff

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:55:28 +0000

Nathaniel Rateliff rings up Kyle Meredith to discuss his latest album, And It’s Still Alright, which finds the “S.O.B.” artist returning to his singer-songwriter roots. Rateliff details how much of the writing came after the latest Night Sweats LP where he could look at his recent divorce with the clarity of a little more time. It was around then that his friend and longtime producer Richard Swift passed away, which gave the resulting songs even more weight. Still, Rateliff says that the main attraction of the new record is hope and dissects how to find the light in songs draped in darkness. On the much lighter side of life, we also hear about him teaming up with WIllie Nelson on their own cannabis line, as well as what opening for The Rolling Stones is like. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mike Campbell

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 15:29:23 +0000

Mike Campbell gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Wreckless Abandon, his debut album with The Dirty Knobs. The Heartbreakers co-founder gives us the history of the project, which stretches back over a decade, and talks about what it was like to play nearly-secret live shows with an unknown band that carried no hits to fall back on. We also hear about collaborating with Chris Stapleton on "Fuck That Guy" and the story behind the title track. Campbell says that he would have liked to have seen what Tom Petty would have brought to some of these songs, and sounds hopeful in recording with the other surviving members sometime in the future. As far as his other day job as the new guitarist in Fleetwood Mac, Campbell says that he'd like to do an album instead of only live shows, but that might have to wait until Stevie Nicks does her Rhiannon film. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Lisa Loeb

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:26:30 +0000

Lisa Loeb gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her latest album, A Simple Trick To Happiness. Her first true-blue adult album in over a decade, the singer-songwriter explains what she brought over from her string of children's albums, why she's focusing on more piano-driven music, and how she's finding inspiration from 70's artists like Elton John and Carole King. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of her major label debut, Tales, so we head back to 1995 to hear about the making of that album and how the single "Do You Sleep" was proof that she was more than a one-hit wonder. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Zac Brown

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 15:33:57 +0000

Zac Brown gives Kyle Meredith a call to detail his two new records: The Owl features the Zac Brown Band, while The Controversy is billed as his first solo pop album. Both albums showcase an artist stretching out into new sounds and working with some of pop's biggest producers, including Max Martin, Benny Blano, Ryan Tedder, and Skrillex. Brown gives us details into why he chose to take this direction, his need to explore, and some of the comments that critics and purists have given in response. In fact, one of these songs in particular, "God Given", has received the brunt of the backlash, but Brown says it's a song that been extremely misunderstood and uses this opportunity to clear the air. We also hear about covering The Wood Brothers, collaborating with Brandi Carlile on "Finish What We Started", and his plans to release songs in "little batches" as the band goes forward. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Walter Martin

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 15:26:27 +0000

Walter Martin jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to dive into the details behind his new album, The World At Night. The co-founder of The Walkmen discusses writing much of the new record as a tribute to Stewart Lupton, his childhood friend and collaborator in Jonathan Fire Eater, which more or less launched the NYC indie scene of the late '90s/early '00s. We also hear about Martin's penchant for using animals, nature, and theatrics in his songs, writing "Do-Dilly-Do" for Missing Link, his day job writing commercial jingles, and the 20th anniversary of The Walkmen ("maybe we'll get some sushi"). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Drive-By Truckers

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 17:23:57 +0000

Drive-By Truckers co-lead Patterson Hood speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band's latest LP, The Unraveling. The Athens, GA group found themselves writing arguably their darkest record, an unintended follow up to 2016's American Band that surveys the political landscape in real time. Hood talks about the difficulty of explaining the latest headlines to his kids, from school shootings to our own government putting babies in cages. We also hear how the song "21st Century USA" became a turning point in Hood's writing, the ridiculous nature of "flat-earthers", and the extremely important need to get Mitch McConnell out of government. On the lighter side, we also hear about recording in Sam Phillips' Memphis studio and making music to match the lyrics in the way you'd score a film. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mayday Parade's Derek Sanders

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:31:59 +0000

Derek Sanders chats with Kyle Meredith about his debut solo EP, My Rock and Roll Heart, which finds the Mayday Parade lead singer recording acoustic covers from Saves The Day, Something Corporate, and The Juliana Theory. The title itself comes from Jimmy Eat World's "A Praise Chorus", which gives the two a chance to discuss the genius of the Bleed American record. Sanders also remembers the Tallahassee scene that gave him his start, local legends But Lauren, and how 20 years on, emo and punk-pop are having their comeback run. Sanders also shares what to expect from his solo shows, details the plan for more of these solo EPs, gives us an update on the next Mayday Parade record, and if the band will be getting involved in the campaign season. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Naked and Famous

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:57:20 +0000

The Naked and Famous guest on the latest Kyle Meredith With... to discuss their latest release, Recover, a record that finds them once again becoming a duo after a decade of various lineups. Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers expand on the the new LP's darker patches, including Powers having a near-death experience after a bout of sepsis, and the moment that love meets mortality. And with their debut album Passive Me Aggressive You turning 10 this year, we also hear about the importance of that breakthrough record in their lives and plans to celebrate. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Silverstein

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 15:15:33 +0000

Silverstein singer Shane Told jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to dish about the band's latest LP, A Beautiful Place To Drown, which arrives on the emo-metal group's 20th anniversary. Told discusses writing on synth and employing saxophone for the first time, knowing when to scream, and the importance of hope in a set of otherwise despair-filled lyrics. The new record takes a hard look at mental health and mass anxiety surrounding the current landscape, and even gives a history lesson on the Vietnam draft in a song called "Sept. 14". We also get to hear about the album's guests, which includes Aaron Gillespie from Underoath and Princess Nokia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Dave Clark Five

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 17:24:45 +0000

Dave Clark of The Dave Clark Five gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the band's new compilation, All The Hits, which finds the legendary group's songs on vinyl for the first time in decades, remixed and remastered at Abbey Road Studios. On that topic, Clark dispels the long-running notion that there was ever a rivalry between the DC5 and The Beatles. We also hear about taking on their record label to release "Because" as a single, the Coast To Coast LP (fun fact: "Any Way You Want It" was the final song the Ramones ever played live), and the untold story behind "Universal Love", which was brought out of the vaults to close out this collection. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Poliça

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:58:25 +0000

Poliça vocalist Channy Leaneagh speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band's new record, When We Stay Alive, and the 10 ft. fall from a rooftop that left her temporarily paralyzed while writing the songs. Leaneagh discusses the identities of her own character both before and after the event, the idea of mentally rewriting her own history as an act of coping, and using that same concept in all of our lives to process the larger cultural environment. We also hear how her involvement in Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner's People (37d03d) collective has changed the way she approaches writing, and her recent collaborations with Boys Noize and Lane 8. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Hollywood Undead

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:41:44 +0000

Hollywood Undead’s Johnny 3 Tears gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss the band's latest LP, New Empire Vol. 1. The first of two concept albums finds the band in a much heavier setting than usual, a move that 3 Tears argues comes during a time of reimagining that goes beyond the music and even involves the members leaving their trademark face-masks behind. The two also take some time to talk about the resurgence in metal as a popular genre and the importance of its scene. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Scotty McCreery

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:01:45 +0000

Scotty McCreery gives Kyle Meredith a call to dish on The Soundcheck Sessions EP. The country star discusses the validating moment of taking back control over his songwriting and seeing his album Seasons Change soar to No. 1 with the help of single "Five More Minutes". The feat made him the first artist to do so without a manager or label after having been dropped following his 2013 effort. McCreery also talks about being looked at as a perfect Christian kid after winning American Idol's 10th season in 2011 and the difficulties of living up to that image, which can be heard on "In Between" with a set of lyrics that try to dispel the wunderkind pedestal he was put on. We later get an update on his next record that's in the works and hear about his don't-call-it-a-biography travelogue, which was just rereleased in paperback. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Air's Nicolas Godin

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 18:03:51 +0000

Air’s Nicola Godin gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his latest solo album, Concrete and Glass, a concept record that has roots in his love for architecture. Godin speaks about the larger topics in play, working alongside Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor, and why we'll have entire AI-made music on the charts within a year. The two also explore the current trend of minimalism in pop music, his love for sensuality within his own songs, his thoughts on the 20th anniversary of TheVirgin Suicides soundtrack, and his hopes to one day provide music for a sci-fi movie. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Evanescence

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:00:44 +0000

Evanescence mastermind Amy Lee gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss covering Fleetwood Mac’s "The Chain" for Gears of War 5. Lee talks about the mystery of Stevie Nicks, the influence of Beth Gibbons from Portishead, and the differences in writing for gaming versus film soundtracks. The "Bring Me To Life" singer then gives us clues into their next album, which is currently in production. Lee says it's the summation of everything they've done so far with plenty of new moments. The band is working with multiple producers to center in on different styles and hope to begin releasing singles sooner than later. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Dashboard Confessional

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 17:42:27 +0000

Dashboard Confessional singer-songwriter Chris Carrabba joins Kyle Meredith to discuss his new hits collection, The Best Ones Of The Best Ones, and his 20-year history as an emo original. He explains how he quickly found fans and how those fans helped put together the tracklist for his new collection. On that note, Carrabba also discusses finding rarities, how his lyrics have aged, and his plans to play full album shows on the upcoming tour, particularly 2001's The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most and 2003's A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar. Later, Carrabba revisits how he rebelled against the industry, and weighs in on being cited as an influence by a generation of Soundcloud rap artists. Ever the music fan himself, he also detours to anticipate new releases from Archers of Loaf, The Cure, and Pearl Jam. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Post Animal

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:42:03 +0000

Post Animal’s Jake Hirshland gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Forward Motion Godyssey. The two dig into the art and importance of mystery, breaking sonic boundaries, allowing themselves to take on multiple genres, and writing with a shared mind. The record was recorded in Big Sky, Montana, and while Hirschland says there was mystical behavior in the wildlife, the ghosts that haunted 2018's When I Think of You in a Castle didn't follow them. Hirshland also speaks about how house music inspired the lead single "Safe Or Not" and previews their upcoming tour with Cage the Elephant. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Blitz Vega

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:02:17 +0000

Blitz Vega is the new duo featuring The Smiths co-founder Andy Rourke and KAV, formerly of The Happy Mondays. The two spoke with Kyle Meredith about coming together after Rourke lost D.A.R.K. (and The Cranberries) frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan and the tone that her passing added to these new sessions. We hear what brought on their psychedelic sound and the magic they found within the equipment they used, which included the Ziggy Stardust mixing board and Abbey Road studios. The two also outline their next releases and documentary of their beginnings. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Triumph

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:32:46 +0000

Triumph are currently celebrating the 30th anniversary of their 1989 hits collection, Classics, with a deluxe vinyl edition. Co-founder Mike Levine spoke with Kyle Meredith about going for a higher audio experience and expanding the LP with live tracks from the 1983 Us Festival and their 2008 reunion at the Sweden Rock Festival. The two also discuss getting ahead of punk with their mid-70's garage rocker "Rock & Roll Machine" and finding their highest charting success with "Somebody's Out There" just as the band was falling apart in 1986. The band recently reunited once more for a one-off show that was taped for an upcoming documentary, Triumph: Lay It on the Line, so we'll hear about that night and if those rehearsals could lead to any more shows. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... David Foster

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:24:51 +0000

David Foster, the super-producer/songwriter behind songs from Christina Aguilera, Peter Cetera, Chicago, Alice Cooper, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, and who also wrote the theme to St. Elmo's Fire, gives Kyle Meredith to discuss his live album, An Intimate Evening. Foster discusses the theatrics that have become his songwriting calling card and how songwriting changes with new eras. We also get the stories behind two of the biggest show-stopping notes in pop history, first with Whitney Houston’s explosive moment in "I Will Always Love You", and then how he got Celine Dion to hit those notes in "All By Myself". Foster later gives us the goods on an upcoming musical about Betty Boop that he's behind, a documentary on his career, and his 2020 tour with wife Katharine McPhee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Foy Vance

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:50:08 +0000

Foy Vance gives Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss the two albums he released in 2019. With the soul-flavored From Muscle Shoals, Vance talks about working with the legendary Swampers, famous for backing Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, and how the entire project only took two days in the studio to complete. Then with To Memphis, we hear about how the Northern Irish songwriter found himself creating Americana, steeped in Baptist hymns and gospel music. It also gave him the opportunity to officially record "Make It Rain", a song of his that was previously only released by Ed Sheeran and covered by H.E.R. Vance also tells us that we might expect another pair of records before 2020 is up. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Vagabon

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 17:21:06 +0000

Vagabon singer-songwriter Laetitia Tamko speaks with Kyle Meredith about how her self-titled, sophomore LP wound up with a very different sound. Tamko explains how a lack of community amidst a disappearing Brooklyn DIY scene left her with an opportunity for a chosen isolation. She discusses working with bathroom choirs, writing in French, and the expectations from being a multi-cultural artist. Tamko also gives the story behind a song originally written for Tegan and Sara, and her newest single: a grunge-driven song for the soundtrack to The Turning. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... David Yazbek

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:07:37 +0000

David Yazbek, the artist behind the music for Broadway's The Full Monty, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women On the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and this year's Tootsie, jumped on the line to speak with Kyle Meredith about the lyrics and music for 2017's The Band's Visit. Yazbek, who also co-wrote the theme for Where In the World Is Carmen Sandiego, speaks about the musical's extremely relevant themes of cultures coming together. He also shares his own family history, growing up in multi-ethnic New York, and how that all came to influence his writing and playing. What's more, Yazbek offers a glimpse into his next project: a musical adaptation of 80's classic The Princess Bride. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Desmond Child

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 16:33:57 +0000

Desmond Child -- the songwriter behind dozens of Billboard hits -- gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his first live album. Child shares the tips and tricks of how he came up with so many chart-toppers, a late-70's mentorship with Bob Crewe, and the details on his upcoming biography. He's also the producer behind an upcoming documentary based on the career of the disgraced (and deceased) boy-band mogul Lou Pearlman, who launched the careers of Backstreet Boys and N'SYNC, and Child gives the update on that project as well. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Sheila E.

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 17:15:53 +0000

Sheila E. gives Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about her latest single "No Line", which features Snoop Dogg. The legendary drummer shares how the recording session turned into a much broader jam, resulting in around eight songs that she eventually plans to release. Later, she takes a moment to revisit "Holly Rock", one of the singles that Prince wrote for her. And she also teases a number of projects coming down the pipeline, specifically a second autobiography featuring backstage stories, a children's book, and a documentary. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Tatyana Ali

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 17:19:13 +0000

Over the weekend, Tatyana Ali (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The Young and The Restless) checked into Lifetime's Christmas Hotel. Today, she joins Kyle Meredith to discuss the thriving holiday movie genre and working with singer Telma Hopkins. Ali also discusses how she shot much of the movie just weeks after having a new baby and stresses how important it is for parents to have support for when they return to work. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Tom DeLonge of Angels & Airwaves

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:26:18 +0000

Angels & Airwaves mastermind Tom DeLonge sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss the band's latest single, "Rebel Girl", one-off track "Kiss & Tell", and how it all fits into the idea of a bigger multimedia project. The blink-182 co-founder discusses Bikini Kill, how writing for multiple platforms affects his songwriting, and how he distances himself from his early punk sound. DeLonge cites The Cure and early U2 as current inspirations and says that the upcoming record has a story arch of "more to life than what we're told" that intersects with his work with the To The Stars Academy.

Kyle Meredith With... Filter

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:16:35 +0000

Filter frontman Richard Patrick jumps back in time with Kyle Meredith to discuss the band's 1999 LP, Title of Record. Patrick goes in detail about how much of the lyrics were inspired by his then-secret relationship with D'arcy Wretzky of The Smashing Pumpkins. The former Nine Inch Nails member also talks about his love of Pantera, scoring Jim Carrey's Dark Crimes and 2017's Last Rampage, fan shock after hearing more melodic songs like "Take A Picture", recording the record while drunk and on drugs, and finding sobriety with the Army of Anyone project. Patrick also says that we could see a 2020 tour where he plays Filter's Short Bus and Title of Record back to back. He also teases what to expect from their next album, which he describes as super heavy, ambient, and heavily inspired by the current state of politics. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Milky Chance

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:12:28 +0000

Milky Chance hop on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss their third album, Mind the Moon. Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch talk about teaming up with Tash Sultana and Ladysmith Black Mambazo and using artists from around the world in a time when governments are becoming more insular. The duo also tell of a jet-lagged Australian jam session that led to "The Game" and explain Milky Change, their project for implementing eco-friendly practices within the music world. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Gregg Rolie

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:57:58 +0000

Gregg Rolie speaks with Kyle Meredith about his new solo record Sonic Ranch. The original lead singer of Santana, who would go on to form and front Journey alongside Steve Perry until his early 80's departure, has spent the last decade working on the LP. He was first sidetracked by joining Ringo Starr, followed by a Santana reunion in 2016, and then reconnecting with Neal Schon in 2018. Rolie shares how working alongside The Beatles drummer inspired the song "What About Love", the benefits of collaborating with his own son, and why he re-recorded the Journey classic "Look into the Future". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Devendra Banhart

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:55:22 +0000

Devendra Banhart calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss Ma, his new album that analyzes motherhood in both the literal sense, universal experience, and writing the record for his hypothetical future child. Banhart also goes in depth about the current state of his home country of Venezuela, how it's being crippled by a dictator, the immigration exodus happening within, and the difficulty of supplying relief and getting aid into the area. On the lighter side, Banhart also waxes poetic on his heroes Vashti Bunyan and Carole King, who both make very direct impacts on this new collection. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Chicago

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:14:32 +0000

Chicago are back with a new holiday album, Chicago Christmas, which yes, if you're counting, is their fourth time singing the holly-jollies. Co-founder Lee Loughnane calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss what brought them back to the X-mas format, making an album of holiday originals, and the stories behind several of the songs. Loughnane also discusses producing the record while touring, their current lineup's ability to find that classic Chicago sound, and what to expect from the upcoming 2020 with Rick Springfield. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Mowgli's

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:16:15 +0000

The Mowgli's have returned with "Fighting With Yourself", a single that finds Katie Earl taking the lead in the band for the first time after a lineup change. She and guitarist Josh Hogan jump on the phone with Kyle Meredith to discuss a band that's been in flux a few times before, the feelings of starting over, and how it all relates to the new track. The three also discuss their early 2019 EP American Feelings, "Normal Rockwell", writing the Big City Greens theme song, and guesting on Sesame Street Helpsters. Earl also gives us the scoop on their next single, an upcoming song called "Wasting Time", and touring with New Politics and Plain White T's. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cursive

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 15:53:29 +0000

Cursive frontman Tim Kasher calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about their new record, Get Fixed, which comes only a year after 2018's Vitriola. Kasher discusses the differences between the two albums, especially its themes of dark times, nationalism, and politics. Kasher also goes on to talk about how his songwriting process has changed throughout the years, finding answers from songs rooted in questions, and being known as the guy you turn to when you're going through a breakup. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Bishop Briggs

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:31:34 +0000

Bishop Briggs gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss her sophomore LP, Champion. Together, the two discuss the art of the anthem, writing with K.Flay, and stories behind the title track, "Jekyll & Hide", and "My Shine". No stranger to using her voice for big causes, Bishop also chats about speaking against the Alabama abortion laws and the duality of living in the US but not being able to have a vote in the upcoming elections. And as a massive My Chemical Romance fan, we hear what it was like when she got the news of the band's upcoming reunion tour and how she's been covering their songs in a live mashup with Twenty One Pilots and Panic! At the Disco classics. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Neon Trees

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:24:06 +0000

Neon Trees frontman Tyler Glenn speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band's comeback single, "Used To Like", and forthcoming new album. Glenn also takes us back through the past few years, which saw him coming out as a gay man, breaking away from the Mormon Church, and starring on Broadway in Kinky Boots. He also teases plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough debut album, Habits. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Patrick Watson

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:42:24 +0000

Patrick Watson speaks with Kyle Meredith about his latest record, Wave, and how it's inspired by Thom Yorke, Frank Ocean, and Talk Talk. Watson dives into his appreciation for the architecture of hip-hop's song structures, how well-worn formulas have started to pass, and his work on the final Leonard Cohen album. We also hear about his appreciation for visuals and how Twin Peaks makes a strong showing in this new album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cold War Kids

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:11:05 +0000

Cold War Kids frontman Nathan Willett calls up Kyle Meredith to get into the details about New Age Norms 1, the first LP in a proposed trilogy that finds the alt rockers going full-on funk and disco with certain tracks. Willett discusses being more lyrically focused than in past sessions, the art of writing an effective political song, and what we can expect from the forthcoming sequels. In fact, the next edition will arrive in early 2020, comes produced by Sean Everett, and we're told will be a more organic LP featuring more contributions from other members than the first volume. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cigarettes After Sex

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:06:43 +0000

Cigarettes After Sex frontman Greg Gonzalez gives Kyle Meredith a ring to dive into the details behind the band's sophomore album Cry. The two get into how location has always been important to how he creates art. Gonzalez also points out that it's no coincidence that their two albums share a lot of the same aesthetics since his idea for the group has some pretty specific parameters. We also hear how cinema factors into his writing, his hopes to get into scoring and soundtracking in the near future, a penchant for writing sexual lyrics, and how Shania Twain, Selena, and Brooks & Dunn were all strong influences. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... FKA twigs

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:17:48 +0000

FKA twigs has returned with her sophomore LP, Magdalene, once again showcasing her unique melodies, abstract movements, and heartbreaking lyrics. The artist born Tahliah Barnett jumps on the phone with Kyle Meredith to discuss how the meaning behind the album's songs have changed, the compassion within the lyrics, and whether or not she finds the songwriting process cathartic. Twigs also talks about reference points in artists such as Kate Bush, Adam and The Ants, and Nina Simone, how her career as a trained dancer has lead her to using swords in her live show, and her involvement in the Shia LaBeouf film Honey Boy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Alice Cooper

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:28:48 +0000

Alice Cooper chats with Kyle Meredith about his latest album, Breadcrumbs, which finds the legendary shock-rocker digging into his Detroit roots to cover MC5, Bob Seger, Suzi Quatro, and Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels. The two discuss some of the history of Motor City punk, how the city's sound is still evident in artists like Jack White, and how it's influenced his own sound through the years. Cooper also teases next year's album and revisits his recent venture with Hollywood Vampires. And finally, he shares a story about the rarest collectible in his catalogue. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Edward Norton

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:18:22 +0000

Edward Norton speaks with Kyle Meredith about the soundtrack and score to his new film, Motherless Brooklyn, which he wrote, directed, and stars in. Norton discusses how jazz in the 1950's broke race barriers by making household names out of its stars, and how the genre itself is an analogy for the tourettes that his character Lionel suffers from in the film. We also hear about his collaborations with Wynton Marsalis to create the music that dominates the soundtrack, and how his work juxtaposes against Daniel Pemberton's noir score. Norton also shares his history with Thom Yorke and Flea, who collaborated on an original song for the film titled, "Daily Battles". He argues that Radiohead is one of the defining voices of our generation, and even compares Yorke's writing to Spike Lee. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Craig Ferguson

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 15:33:44 +0000

Craig Ferguson dials up Kyle Meredith to discuss his new six-part docuseries, Hobo Fabulous, which just arrived on Comedy Dynamics. The former host of The Late Late Show takes us through the concept of his most recent tour -- a full show with no politics -- and the behind-the-scenes look we get that reveals his process along with interviews from his team and family. Ferguson also talks about what it's like to go from doing a new nightly monologue during his late night stint to having the same set for months on stage, PC culture as a comedian, and his upcoming movie projects. He also says that this is more than likely his last stand-up tour as he looks to close that chapter of his life for new experiences. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Beck

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:56:23 +0000

Beck jumps on the phone with Kyle Meredith to talk about his 14th LP, Hyperspace. The alt legend digs into the album's unsettling themes, working with Pharrell Williams to find its futuristic laid-back sound, and life in the information age. Also known for his iconic music videos, we hear what it's like to be nostalgically tied to a four-minute image, and as a fashion icon, what Beck gets from that art form as well. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Nick Offerman

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:41:33 +0000

Nick Offerman joins Kyle Meredith to discuss his latest stand-up tour, All Rise, which finds the humorist widening the scope of our current political era to encompass the follies of all humankind. We hear about Offerman's ties to Kentucky farming through his friendship with author/poet Wendell Berry, whose 2017 documentary Look & See Offerman produced, teaming up with wife Megan Mullally to direct the latest stage show, and his musical collaborations with Mark Rivers (of Mouse Rat, for you Parks and Rec fans) and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy. In fact, Nick and Kyle wax deep on the joys of Wilco as well as They Might Be Giants, whose video for "The Greatest" features Offerman in a starring role. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Simple Creatures

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:15:43 +0000

Simple Creatures, the super-pairing of Blink 182's Mark Hoppus and All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth, quickly followed their early 2019 debut with a follow-up EP, Everything Opposite, further exploring their mixture of big synth sounds and gothic undertones. Today, Gaskarth speaks with Kyle Meredith about how the collaboration is still finding its sound, citing The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, The Chemical Brothers, and Butthole Surfers as influences. He goes on to explain how the lyrics touch on the duality of being a touring musician and a family man. He also discusses a curious note on their Wikipedia page that points to an upcoming EP, and offers an update on the next All Time Low and Blink-182 records. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Leslie Odom, Jr.

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:50:38 +0000

Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. speaks with Kyle Meredith about Mr., which is being billed as his first album of all original material. The former Aaron Burr details his time spent at Skywalker Ranch, creating music that speaks to past legends like Nat King Cole and Cab Calloway, and preparing for his first national tour. Odom is also starring in the new film, Harriet, and the soon-to-be-released Sopranos prequel, and discusses how both of those projects found their way into the lyrics and themes of his new music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Push Baby

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:46:15 +0000

Push Baby singer-songwriter Jake Roche, who splits time on the mic and on screen in films like Finding Neverland, joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the four-year hiatus that found the band searching for their own voice and sound. More specifically, learning a new songwriting craft and changing their entire identity, starting with their name. Roche also details the process of injecting art into pop on their debut EP Woah, tackling themes such as toxic masculinity, and his love of The 1975, which he and the band namecheck in their song "thenineteenseventyfive". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jay Som

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 16:44:04 +0000

Jay Som, aka Melina Duterte, speaks with Kyle Meredith about her latest album, Anak Ko. Duterte discusses how the Joshua Tree desert played a large role in its completion and why she invited some of her friends into the recording sessions -- a first for the singer-songwriter. From there, she divulges on her love for Steely Dan, Alanis Morissette, and Prefab Sprout, weighs in on the influence of having music-obsessed parents, and tips us off to her second life as a producer for artists like Chastity Belt and Pendent, which may take on a more starring role for her in the near future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Robbie Robertson

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:21:04 +0000

Legendary co-founder of The Band Robbie Robertson speaks with Kyle Meredith about Sinematic, his first solo album in eight years, and how it ties in with the score to Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. From there, he discusses his long collaborative history with the legendary filmmaker, one that dates back to The Last Waltz and Raging Bull, and how his knack for writing character studies has been appealing to Scorsese. It's also the 50th anniversary of The Band's self-titled sophomore LP. So, naturally, Kyle and Robertson take a trip back to 1969 to discuss what it was like to be part of a musical revolution with Bob Dylan and how he's retracing all of this history in the new documentary, Once Were Brothers. Robbie also teases a follow up to Testimony, his 2016 autobiography, which will focus on his career after The Band broke up.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Hoobastank

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:26:28 +0000

Hoobastank guitarist Dan Estrin talks to Kyle Meredith about the 15th anniversary of the band's sophomore LP, The Reason. Estrin takes us behind the scenes of what it was like to write the chart-topping album while still touring their breakthrough debut, only to have the tour come to a halt after suffering a head injury from a motorbike accident. We also hear about the lasting impact of the album's titular track and the bonus songs that are included on the new deluxe edition (spoiler: the previously unreleased "Force Feed Me"). He also shares what's not included, specifically their cover of Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy", and you'll have to listen to find out why. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Go-Go's

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:19:52 +0000

The Go-Go's bassist Kathy Valentine takes a trip back to 1994 with Kyle Meredith to discuss the 25th anniversary of Return To The Valley of The Go-Go's. The two talk about what it was like to be in the band at a time when punk had gone mainstream, how many of those artists were citing The Go-Go's as a major influence, and their experiences playing with Courtney Love, Hole, Green Day, and the riot grrrl movement. Despite that legacy, the group has never been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which she addresses. We also hear how the single "The Whole World Lost Its Head" keeps finding new life with new lyrics in their live shows, writing the classic "Vacation", the Broadway musical that features their catalogue, an upcoming documentary telling their story, and Kathy's own autobiography and companion soundtrack that will be out next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Liz Phair

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:07:45 +0000

Liz Phair returns to the scene with not just her first new music in nearly a decade, but with an autobiography in tow as well. Phair spoke with Kyle Meredith about collecting the memories that make up Horror Stories, and how its follow up, the yet-to-be completed Fairy Tales, focuses on the darker and lighter sides of her past. She also discusses how the 2016 election and Prince's death helped kickstart the ideas and process. From there, we get to hear about her comeback single, "Good Side", returning to work with Exile in Guyville producer Brad Wood, and what to expect from the rest of the album, which Liz tells us will be a "stranger, much more experimental, deeper and twistier journey." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Kim Gordon

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 20:43:21 +0000

Nearly 40 years into her career, Kim Gordon has just released her first solo album, No Home Record. The album finds the Sonic Youth co-founder using lyrical collages over drum machines and guitar outbursts in what has resulted in pure sonic noice-pop fun. On today's episode of Kyle Meredith, Gordon unpacks the album, discussing the commercialization of art and writing in pop structures for the first time in a decade. The two also chat about her love and history of '80s hip-hop, whether or not the lyrics on this LP update the story from her autobiography, Girl In a Band, and why she recently became a Fleetwood Mac fan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... (Sandy) Alex G

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:56:14 +0000

(Sandy) Alex G speaks with Kyle Meredith about writing and recording House of Sugar, his latest critically acclaimed LP. Alex discusses his penchant for hooks and weird instrumentals, in addition to what a song means to him vs. how it's received by listeners. The two find a thread between the album's title and the current climate in America, which also pops up in songs like "Gretel" and "Bad Man". Speaking of politics, Alex found himself in an odd situation after a photo of him was mistaken for presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke, and we get the story on what that experience was like as well. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:36:50 +0000

The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss the band's latest LP, King's Mouth. He details the journey that took the album from being an art installation, a children's book, and finally a fantastical concept record with narration from The Clash's Mick Jones. The album arrives on the heels of Coyne becoming a father, a coincidence that lines up with the lyrical themes and gives the singer a chance to reflect on how his personal philosophies have been updated, he explains. The two also ponder whether "Giant Baby" find reflection in the political landscape as well as the scoop on a handful of official releases, both live and in-studio, that are set to drop within the next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Art Alexakis of Everclear

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:38:22 +0000

Everclear's Art Alexakis and Kyle Meredith discuss his debut solo LP, Sun Songs, which finds the "Santa Monica" frontman focusing on an acoustic sound and playing every instrument himself. We hear how lead single "Hot Water Test" recounts his recent diagnosis with MS, and the stories behind the handful of politically charged songs throughout the record. Alexakis also says that after this solo tour, he'll turn his attention to a 2020 run with Everclear to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Songs For An American Movie as well as the release of his autobiography. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... John Lodge of The Moody Blues

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:17:56 +0000

The Moody Blues' John Lodge gives Kyle Meredith a ring to detail his new best-of compilation, B Yond - The Very Best Of, which focuses on his oft-overlooked 70s solo releases, re-recordings of a pair of Moody Blues classics, and epic live cuts. Lodge also discusses how his recent work stands up to those fabled '60s songs, recounts going solo after the Moody Blues lost their way in the '70s, and promos his upcoming tour. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Whitney

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 16:36:44 +0000

Whitney's Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich give Kyle Meredith a call to discuss their sophomore album, Forever Turned Around, and its connections to anxiety, the environment, travel, and life in your '20s. They expand on the impact of bringing guitarist Ziyad Asrar back into the band, when writing personal is also political, being an 8-member band, and the stop and restarts that lead to a new LP. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... William DuVall of Alice in Chains

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:12:59 +0000

Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his debut solo record, One Alone. The singer details why now was the time to finally release a record on his own, how having a degree in religion/philosophy occasionally informs his writing, and backstories on “Til The Light Guides Me Home” and “Chains Around My Heart”. The two also discuss his former band Neon Christ’s documentary All Alone Together before heading back to 2009 for the 10th anniversary of Alice in Chains’ Black Gives Way To Blue, which found DuVall first filling in for the late Layne Staley: “We were fighting for the right to exist.” For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... White Reaper

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:16:11 +0000

White Reaper recently sat down with Kyle Meredith to go over the details of their latest LP, You Deserve Love. Both Tony Esposito and Nick Wilkerson discuss the Nashville sessions with producer Jay Joyce. share how having new guitarist Hunter Thompson changed the dynamics, digress on experimenting with new instruments, and explain why they wrote about cars and widows. They also revisit the all-ages Louisville underground community that gave them their start, and how they used their album cover to reflect our current era. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Ride

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:06:29 +0000

Ride vocalist and guitarist Andy Bell gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss their second reunion record This Is Not A Safe Place. Together, they discuss the stories behind "Repetition" and "R.I.D.E.", how even the big topic songs look inward on this record, and the influence of Basquiat and the late '80s alternative scene on the material. We're also told that another new album won't be far behind. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Little Feat

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:11:39 +0000

Little Feat keyboardist Bill Payne gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss the band's 50th anniversary and tour. The two head back to 1969 to talk about the band's beginnings and the many sounds they tried out through the years. They revisit the ill-fated 1979 record Down on the Farm, the 1988 comeback record Let It Roll, and even discuss the possibility of new music. Speaking of new music, Payne has also been a longtime member of The Doobie Brothers and we're told that there will be a new EP for their 50th anniversary, which is coming up next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Big Thief

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:00:28 +0000

Earlier this year, Big Thief released their third studio album, U.F.O.F., exciting fans and critics alike. That excitement was doubled, however, with the surprise announcement of its followup, Two Hands, due out October 11th. Environment plays a big part in the album, as Adrianne Lenker tells Kyle Meredith, not just the alarming news we're faced with, but also in the way the people who inhabit these songs spend their day within it. Elsewhere in the interview, she also talks about performing the album in full at an early London gig and teases some fan favorites yet to be released. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Joan Shelley

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:33:48 +0000

Joan Shelley has been getting huge praise both here and overseas for her latest record, Like the River Loves the Sea. Recently, the Louisville folk musician sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about leaving Kentucky to record the album in Iceland and what that environment meant to the songs. She also discussed the power of a whisper, working with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, how the environment plays a prominent role in songs like "The Fading", and why she rewrote a Hank Williams song after hearing news about the Amazon rain forests. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Sleater-Kinney

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 14:50:07 +0000

Sleater-Kinney's latest album, The Center Won't Hold, comes with a radically different sound than what most fans are used to, thanks in part to an adventurous spirit as well as tapping St. Vincent's Annie Clark to produce. Corin Tucker gives Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss the process and how they arrived at a synth-driven sound on The Center Won't Hold, meeting fan expectations, and tackling this era's big issues. Tucker breaks down the inspirations behind "The Future Is Here" and closing ballad "Broken", and tells how the LP has ties to '99s The Hot Rock. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Rusted Root

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 20:10:56 +0000

Rusted Root frontman Michael Glabiki phones Kyle Meredith to take us back to 1994 for the 25th anniversary of the band's breakthrough LP, When I Woke. He shares the stories behind songs "Send Me On My Way", "Martyr", and "Ecstasy". He also tells us about being in an organic-sounding band at the height of grunge, their political activism, and how it translates to events happening today. From there, he shares a number of tour stories, from his experiences opening for Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, Plant & Page, to jogging through gang territory, and to once playing a HORDE festival show to an audience of three: Sheryl Crow, her manager, and her dog. We also get an update on his new band, Uprooted, and their plans to release music this year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Madison Cunningham

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:35:50 +0000

Madison Cunningham speaks with Kyle Meredith about her debut album, Who Are You Now. More specifically, the journey that's taken her from her musical beginnings to landing a gig with Chris Thile's Live From Here, recording with Andrew Bird, and co-writing with Joe Henry. Cunningham also describes where her love of shifting time signatures comes from and why the electric guitar was the perfect instrument for this record. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Frankie Cosmos

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:26:39 +0000

Greta K. Klein gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss the new Frankie Cosmos album, Close It Quietly. Klein goes into the collaborative process, working with a new producer, in addition to its connection to this year's earlier release, Haunted Items. We also hear about the band's love for The Great British Bake Off, making a Puppy Edition of the album, and recording a song with her parents. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Dude York

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:36:31 +0000

Dude York give Kyle Meredith a shout to talk about their new record, Falling, and its themes of nostalgia and relationships. Peter Richards, Claire England, and Andrew Hall take us through the process of making the near-concept album, which breaks down the anxieties and stages of love and heartbreak, all while referencing The Killers and Ramones within its songs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Luscious Jackson

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:48:36 +0000

Luscious Jackson's Jill Cunniff speaks with Kyle Meredith about the 25th anniversary of the band's debut, Natural Ingredients, and the 20th anniversary of 1999's Electric Honey. We hear about the New York scene of the early '90s, their love of groove-based music and sampling, as well as touring with Beastie Boys, The Breeders, and R.E.M. After that, Cunniff gives the backstory on why the followup to their '96 breakthrough Fever In Fever Out (which included "Naked Eye") ended up being their last for 15 years. She also updates us on what the band members have been up to and the prospects of another album in the future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jamila Woods

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:03:03 +0000

Jamila Woods calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss her sophomore record LEGACY! LEGACY! and its unique concept. Each song on the record is named after a hero of hers -- from musicians to writers to painters -- and Woods weaves their histories into her own narrative. Listen ahead to to hear her ideas behind tracks like "Basquiat", "Miles", and "Muddy", as well as the concept of Afrofuturism as told through "Octavia" and "Sun Ra". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Paula Cole

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:30:17 +0000

Paula Cole gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Revolution, her latest set of new material. They dive into the album's ties back to '99's Amen with its poignant themes and musical nods to Marvin Gaye -- including the album's lone cover of "Mercy Mercy Me". Cole also talks about giving students tools and inspiration as a teacher at Berklee College of Music, and how her biggest hits keep finding fans in new generations (see: HAIM). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Dave Navarro

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:11:29 +0000

Dave Navarro calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss teaming up with Billy Morrison for their second Above Ground concert, which benefits MusiCares while raising awareness of mental health. Navarro tells us why the organization means so much to him, the tragedy of losing so many of our heroes and friends, and how he keeps a check on his own mental health. The show is also a tribute to the two musician’s love of vinyl, so they’ll be performing David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and The Stooges debut LP from front to back along with Perry Farrell, Gavin Rossdale, Billy Idol, Billy Duffy, and Wayne Kramer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Stephen Bishop & Jim Peterik

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:39:23 +0000

Kyle Meredith returns with two talks for Friday. First up, legendary singer-songwriter Stephen Bishop calls to discuss We'll Talk About It Later in the Car, its ties to his early catalogue, and how he nicked the title from the late Carrie Fisher. We also hear the story behind lead single "Like Mother Like Daughter", recording a song Jimmy Webb wrote at 12, his history of writing famous songs for movies, and his latest in that field for 2018's Benji film. Next up, Jim Peterik is on the line to dive into the details behind his latest World Stage record called Winds of Change, specifically its many collaborations with friends from Night Ranger, Loverboy, Chicago, Styx, and REO Speedwagon, as well as a song featuring the late Jimi Jamison. We also hear how he plans to tour the record and produce the next Dennis DeYoung LP. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Fastball

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:53:13 +0000

Fastball speak with Kyle Meredith about their latest album, Help Machine, collaborating with Wye Oak's Andy Stack, and taking inspiration from Neil Young, Richard Thompson, and Warren Zevon. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Hold Steady

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 14:40:37 +0000

The Hold Steady singer-songwriter Craig Finn gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss their comeback record, Thrashing Thru the Passion. We hear about the characters that populate the LP, their relation to our own current events, and how they compare to the ones Finn wrote about on this year's past solo album, I Need A New War. There's also some fun with spotting lyrics that reference older songs and having what Finn calls "the best lineup yet" with the return of Franz Nicolay. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Ben Folds

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:18:21 +0000

Ben Folds gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his autobiography, A Dream About Lightning Bugs, having a mantra of worker harder and not smarter, mining small moments of his past to make big statements in his songs, and making peace with his 1997 breakthrough single "Brick". The two also discuss how music imprints itself in memories and the importance of music therapy, the hurdles of making new albums, his issue with recent pop music, writing with his fans, and the prospect of a sequel to 1998's Fear of Pop Vol. 1. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Gruff Rhys

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:33:39 +0000

Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys gave Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his latest solo record, Pang, and how it got its start with Damon Albarn's Africa Express. It's an album sang entirely in Welsh, with flares of African rhythms and American expressions, making it a worldly album in a time of walls, a theme which also finds its way into the lyrics. And it's with all of that in mind that Gruff and Kyle tie the bigger picture topics back to the SFA LP, Guerrilla, which hit its 20th anniversary this year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Goo Goo Dolls

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:16:34 +0000

Goo Goo Dolls singer Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac give Kyle Meredith a call to rundown the stories behind their latest LP, Miracle Drug. It's an album lyrically built on hope and connection with a side-eye on the political landscape. We hear how touring Dizzy Up the Girl lent a bit of inspiration for this album's direction, their penchant for anthems, the difference in marketing a band now as oppose to their first tour in '89, and having artists like Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy covering their songs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Kate Tempest

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:19:21 +0000

Kate Tempest gives Kyle Meredith a ring to dive into her Rick Rubin-produced album, The Book of Traps and Lessons. She discusses finding the right sounds to accompany her poetry, tying personal stories into a greater picture of a lost post-Brexit Europe, journeying into a better person, and what it's like to perform a conceptual piece like this on the Glastonbury stage. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Belle and Sebastian

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:08:40 +0000

Belle and Sebastian singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch calls up Kyle Meredith for the insights into The Days of Bagnold Summer, which serves as the band's new album and soundtrack for the movie of the same name. There is discussion on the attraction of coming-of-age films, how the LP came from an idea for an instrumental record, and the loneliness of a harmonica. We also hear about their recent performance of If You're Feeling Sinister and having their own cruise. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Santana

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 16:13:22 +0000

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana gives Kyle Meredith a call to reminisce on the original Woodstock, his 1969 debut album, and his 1999 comeback record, Supernatural, particularly its gigantic hit single "Smooth". He also discusses his new album, Africa Speaks, namely how Rick Rubin helped bring the concept to life, giving Spanish vocalist Buika the reins to sing, and what African music means in today's political environment. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cautious Clay, Sunflower Bean, and Israel Nash

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:02:42 +0000

Kyle Meredith catches up with three artists backstage at Forecastle 2019. We first hear from Cautious Clay, who tells the story of finding his stage name from Louisville native Muhammad Ali as well as the comeback of the flute. Then Sunflower Bean sits down to discuss rock's stronghold in Europe, their great fashion attire, and activism. Finally, Israel Nash rounds up the trio with talk on his latest album, Lifted, its connections with the '60s and today, in addition to hosting a festival in his backyard. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Dawes

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:18:50 +0000

Dawes celebrates their 10th anniversary as a band in 2019. In celebration, today's episode of Kyle Meredith revisits 10 years of interviews with the band, touching upon nearly every one of their albums and eras. First up is a new sit-down with with Taylor Goldsmith, who discusses this year's tour and what their plans are for the next album ("a more live sounding record"). From there, it's conversations from 2017 (We're All Gonna Die), 2015 (All Your Favorite Bands), 2013 (Stories Don't End), 2012 (Nothing Is Wrong), and even a 2011 chat about Goldsmith's side project Middle Brother. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Hatchie

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:08:55 +0000

Hatchie singer-songwriter Harriette Pilbeam calls Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut LP, Keepsake. We also hear about her obsession with Love Island, adding mystery into songs like "Unwanted Guest", and the obscured artwork of the album. She also digresses on writing as an exercise, the desire to compose for other artists, the challenge to bring some of these songs to the stage, and the status of her other outfit, Babaganouj. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Delbert McClinton

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:54:26 +0000

The always entertaining Delbert McClinton calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss the stories behind Tall, Dark, and Handsome. We hear about how McClinton splits his time in his Mexico home, his thoughts on the current political climate of Central America and the US, as well as the struggle of making it in Nashville, working with his kids, and getting his own star on an Austin sidewalk. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:20:56 +0000

Preservation Hall Jazz Band's Ben Jaffe speaks with Kyle Meredith about their new album, A Tuba To Cuba, and its accompanying documentary directed by Danny Clinch. They also discuss the history and similarities between Cuba and New Orleans, the political undertones of the trip, and their history of collaborations with My Morning Jacket and Foo Fighters. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Dahni Harrison

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:07:56 +0000

Dhani Harrison speaks with Kyle Meredith about his single "Motorways (Erase It)". He also digresses on his dual life scoring films and documentaries (see: The Case Against Adnan Syed, Beautiful Creatures, Dogs), traveling to Antartica for environmental observations, guesting on new albums from UNKLE and Perry Farrell, and when we might hear from Fistful of Mercy again. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Cult

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:14:39 +0000

The Cult's Ian Astbury and Kyle Meredith take a deep dive into the 1989 album, Sonic Temple. Together, they discuss its big rock sound and how its DNA intersects with Joy Division, The Doors, Def Jam, the Beat authors, the art side of NYC, and the then-developing Seattle scene. Astbury also revisits meeting Sonic Youth, recording with Debbie Harry, and listening to the new Thom Yorke and Billie Eilish. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Bill Callahan

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 17:56:36 +0000

Bill Callahan gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest and how marriage and fatherhood affected his writing, as well as the importance of dreams in his lyrics. We also hear about the movie High Fidelity being an entry point in his catalog for many fans. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:14:13 +0000

Creedence Clearwater Revisited/Revival bassist Stu Cook calls up Kyle Meredith to talk about the band's second life and why it's time to put it to rest. We also hear about their association with The Big Lebowski and Stephen King, the 50th anniversary of Woodstock '69, and the pair of Roky Erickson records that Cook produced in the '80s. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Billy Bob Thornton

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:03:48 +0000

Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew give Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about Spark, the latest record from The Boxmasters. The LP was the last to be produced by The Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, and we hear not only about the importance of his talents, but the band's own history with the Fab Four. We also hear about the parallels between the '60s and current day in their lyrical themes of politics and homelessness. And finally, the band says there are more records already finished, which we could hear sooner than later. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Faye Webster

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:31:44 +0000

Faye Webster gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her latest LP, Atlanta Millionaires Club, and the relationship that weaves throughout the album. We also check in on how she's coping with a heavier tour schedule, her Atlanta Braves fandom, and having her own line of yo-yos. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Gin Blossoms

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 14:59:29 +0000

Gin Blossoms frontman Robin Wilson gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss their summer tour, last year's Mixed Reality, and the possibility of a new record next year. He also revisits the time he fronted KISS on Letterman, while also teasing plans to front and record with The Smithereens. However, both have the most fun talking about their respective worship of Athens, GA legends R.E.M.. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Nick Lowe

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:53:16 +0000

Nick Lowe gives Kyle Meredith the rundown on his latest EP and tour with Los Straightjackets. He shares the story behind "Love Starvation" and "Trombone" and how far back in his musical past he'll look for inspiration. The two also discuss recording Labour of Lust and Dave Edmunds' Repeat When Necessary at the same time, the lasting impact of Rockpile, and the 30th anniversary of his comeback album, The Impossible Bird. Lowe also tells us of a biography that's due out in the fall and plans for the next EP. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... 311

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:05:24 +0000

311 founder Nick Hexum calls up Kyle Meredith to give the lowdown on the band's new album, Voyager. Together, they discuss why they work with two producers, catering to fans of their old style while also pushing for new sounds, and the controversy surrounding the album's lead single "Crossfire". Afterward, we hear about the band's line of edibles and plans for their 30th anniversary next year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With.. Duff McKagan

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:39:28 +0000

Duff McKagan gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss his solo album, Tenderness, and its heavy themes from homelessness to activism and history repeating itself. McKagan also tells us about how Shooter Jennings helped bring the sound together, taking inspiration from Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan, and how all of this may influence the next Guns N' Roses album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Patton Oswalt

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 17:38:01 +0000

Patton Oswalt gives Kyle Meredith a call during his summer tour to talk about The Secret Life of Pets 2, working with Harrison Ford, true crime, MST3K, and his work on both AP Bio and Happy. We also hear that this current tour will lead to his next special, possibly due out later this year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Iron & Wine

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:27:26 +0000

Iron and Wine singer-songwriter Sam Beam gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss pairing up with Calexico once again on Years To Burn. We hear how their styles influence each other, their history, and what the tour will sound like. Later on, we hear about the deluxe edition Our Endless Numbered Days that Iron & Wine just released, stories behind the demos, and one of the LP's most popular songs, "Naked As We Came". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Incubus

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:15:47 +0000

Kyle Meredith jumps on the phone for two interviews with Incubus to talk about the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, 1999's Make Yourself. Frontman Brandon Boyd and bassist Ben Kenney discuss the creation of the landmark album, the current tour, and the new single they're about to drop. We also hear about about how the band came to grips with fame and the time they briefly saw a therapist. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... LIVE

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:01:46 +0000

LIVE frontman Ed Kowalczyk calls Kyle Meredith to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Throwing Copper. Together, the two discuss the album's hit singles "Lightning Crashes", "I Alone", and "Selling the Drama". They also revisit the trio of songs that were recorded during that era and are finally being released. Elsewhere, the two touch on the 30th anniversary of their debut, The Death of a Dictionary; playing Woodstock '94 & '99; the 2014 record the band did without him; and when we can expect new music For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Pete Yorn

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:40:54 +0000

Pete Yorn calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss his two new songs, "Calm Down" and "Can't Stop You", and how they lead into his new album, Caretakers. He talks a little about how the album was recorded and co-written with Jackson Phillips of Day Wave. Elsewhere, he explains why he's drawn to collaborations with folks like Scarlett Johansson, Liz Phair, and The Olms; his 20th anniversary working in the business; and how Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue has had an influence on his own touring. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Warren Haynes

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 14:05:40 +0000

Gov't Mule mastermind Warren Haynes gives Kyle Meredith a ring to talk about the new live album, Bring on the Music: Live at the Capitol Theatre, which comes as a package with a Danny Clinch-directed film. Haynes discusses their history together and how the band's deeper cuts get a chance to shine. It's also Mule's 25th anniversary as a band, which is all the more surprising as Haynes admits this was only suppose to be a side-project from his work in the Allman Brothers. Also listen for his thoughts on the live future of the Allman songs and the status of the next Gov't Mule studio album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Stray Cats

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 15:10:40 +0000

The Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom speaks to Kyle Meredith about the band's reunion album, 40. He shares how the album lines up with their 40th anniversary and the way they recorded it live. Phantom also explains how "everything traces back to Eddie Cochran. The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Sex Pistols, Motorhead, none of them exist without Eddie Cochran." For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mini Mansions

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 16:42:51 +0000

Mini Mansions frontman Michael Shuman joins Kyle Meredith to discuss the band's new album, Guy Walks Into A Bar. Together, they chat about how it was written and recorded in real time with all of the highs and lows of a relationship. Shuman also shares how he worked in a dark duet with Alison Mosshart and tapped Queens of the Stone Age drummer Jon Theodore. Elsewhere in the conversation, he revisits the time he opened for Sparks. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Peter Frampton

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 13:26:33 +0000

Peter Frampton calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss his latest album All Blues. The record pays tribute to blues greats and features friends like Sonny Landreth. The two also dive into why he's billing this year's tour as a farewell despite having recorded four albums in the past year. From there, they head back to 1969 to hear about the first pair of Humble Pie records, as well as two Frampton solo records, Where I Should Be and When All The Pieces Fit. He also revisits touring with David Bowie during the Glass Spider era. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Toad the Wet Sprocket

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:29:10 +0000

Toad the Wet Sprocket vocalist Glen Phillips gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about their upcoming tour with Big Head Todd and The Monsters. The tour marks the 30th anniversary of the band's 1989 debut, Bread & Circus. Together, the two revisit Toad's early days and their first hit "One Little Girl". From there, it's off to 1994's Dulcinea in which Phillips addresses how they were once mistakenly considered a Christian band. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Chris Robinson

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:43:01 +0000

Chris Robinson gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss his latest album with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Servants of the Sun. The two discuss how recording in the summer, a divorce, and a new relationship influenced his writing. Robinson also shares why he put the band on hiatus after losing a member and teases a potential solo album. The two then revisit The Black Crowes' past with 1994's Amorica and 1999's By Your Side. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Bush

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:22:54 +0000

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale rings up Kyle Meredith to discuss his reunion with Constantine co-star Keanu Reeves. Together, they discuss the new John Wick 3 soundtrack, particularly how lead single "Bullet Holes" traces back to Sixteen Stone deep cuts "The Bomb" and "Testosterone". On a similar note, Rossdale considers the album's 25th anniversary, revisiting his time opening for David Bowie while singing about him every night in "Everything Zen". They also double back to 1999's The Science of Things for its 20th anniversary and look ahead to a new record on the way. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Weyes Blood

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:59:30 +0000

Weyes Blood, aka singer-songwriter Natalie Mering, gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her new record, Titanic Rising. The two elaborate on the album's ties to climate catastrophe, and how its submerged artwork factors into it all. In fact, we get the story of how they built that underwater bedroom. Elsewhere, they go over Mering's love for movies and movie soundtracks before diving deep into the idea of true love. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Fontaines D.C.

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 16:36:38 +0000

Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O'Connell gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the band's debut album, Dogrel, going against the tide after meeting in a music school, and marrying poetry to punk. They also chat about why their home of Dublin takes such a prominent spotlight on the record as the fabled city finds itself going through uncomfortable changes, and what an album like this means for their future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... L7

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:39:49 +0000

L7 founder Donita Sparks dropped into the WFPK studio to talk with Kyle Meredith about the band's first album in 20 years, Scatter the Rats, particularly how the album balances big issues with humor. They also discuss the documentary that made their reunion a reality, how the band helped start Rock 4 Choice in the early '90s and its current fight today, signing to Blackheart Records, and, of course, their history with Joan Jett. Then, the two dial the clock back to '99 to get the story behind Slap-Happy, the band's final record before breaking up. Then, it's back to 1994 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hungry For Stink, which featured a song that would be covered by Prodigy on their Fat of the Land album, financially saving the band and leading to a moment where she gave a bouquet of flowers to the late Keith Flint and David Bowie. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Collective Soul

Wed, 29 May 2019 14:09:39 +0000

Collective Soul's E Roland calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss Blood, the first of two albums with socially conscious themes. The release lines up with the band's 25th anniversary, so it's back to 1994, where they revisit Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. Roland reveals how the tracks on the album were meant to be demos and yet shot the band to stardom, even landing them on the Woodstock '94 stage. They also chat about 1999's Dosage, which turns 20 this year and features a pair of classics that ended up on famous soundtracks for Varsity Blues and Twilight. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Wallows

Mon, 27 May 2019 15:04:57 +0000

Wallows gives Kyle Meredith a call to share the backstory on their debut album, Nothing Happens, which traces back 10 years and multiple band names. We also hear the story of their crazy bus fire, a board game video series they do with bands they tour with, and the awareness that comes from being in a band with famous actors (see: Dylan Minnette of 13 Reasons Why and Braeden Lemasters of Men of a Certain Age). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Claypool Lennon Delirium

Fri, 24 May 2019 18:10:02 +0000

Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium sit down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their latest LP, South of Reality. The three also tackle environmental issues, dive into black holes, wrestle with science facts, and discuss the latest surrounding Julian Assange. Elsewhere, Lennon talks about reissuing Yoko Ono's albums and covering The Beatles, while Les takes us back to Primus' performance at Woodstock '94. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The National

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:46:53 +0000

The National guitarist Bryce Dessner sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss I Am Easy To Find and how the new album meditates on the limitations and possibilities of a band. The two also dive into the details of how filmmaker Mike Mills played a crucial role in the LP, producing and writing alongside the band while creating a short movie to accompany the record. Dessner also talks a bit about his most recent solo offerings and how all of this opens the door wide open for what the band does from here on out. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Durand Jones & Katie Toupin

Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Durand Jones and Katie Toupin join Kyle Meredith to discuss how they found their identity through love and location. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Chris Cornell

Fri, 17 May 2019 11:12:50 +0000

In memory of Chris Cornell, Kyle Meredith compiled two interviews with the late singer-songwriter, who passed away two years ago on May 18th, 2017. The first interview is from 2011's Songbook Tour, in which they discuss Soundgarden and his views on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Temple of the Dog, and his very first solo show pre-Soundgarden. The second interview, however, was recorded backstage at the Ryman during 2015's Higher Truth Tour, where the two discussed family and the then-recent reissue of his solo album Euphoria Morning. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Wire

Wed, 15 May 2019 15:34:12 +0000

Wire's Colin Newman gives Kyle Meredith a ring to take him through the details of 1979's 154 for its 40th anniversary, as well as 1989's IBTABA. They also take some time to talk about the importance of Immersion and Githead, his two bands outside of Wire, and what's been happening in those camps. And to top it all off, Newman says that they're working on the new Wire record right now for a 2020 release. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Howard Jones

Mon, 13 May 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones chats with Kyle Meredith about his latest album Transform, the second in a four-part series about the world's relationship with technology following 2015's Engage. Elsewhere, Kyle and Howard reflect on the anniversaries for three of Jones' albums -- 1989's Cross That Line, 1994's Working in the Backroom, and 2009's Ordinary Heroes -- and what he took away from each of those releases. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mac DeMarco

Fri, 10 May 2019 13:35:58 +0000

Mac DeMarco gives Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss Here Comes The Cowboy and where he gets his love of soft rock and unapologetically romantic songs. We also hear about artist Henry Flynt's influence on this record, how moving to Los Angeles affected his writing, jams like on the song "Choo Choo", the lost art of the hidden track, and how starting his own record label has changed his day-to-day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison

Wed, 08 May 2019 14:50:02 +0000

Today’s Kyle Meredith With… is a special remembrance episode featuring the late Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, who passed away one year ago this week. Kyle Meredith compiled three recorded interviews from 2013, 2016 and 2017, during which Hutchison discusses touring with The National, the album Pedestrian Verse, and the similarities and differences between Kentucky and Scotland, from accents to alcohol. These interviews recall Hutchison’s humor and talent with words, and the influence he had over so many other musicians through Frightened Rabbit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Infamous Stringdusters

Mon, 06 May 2019 17:10:10 +0000

The Infamous Stringdusters talk to Kyle Meredith about how compassion and togetherness are the big themes on their latest record, Rise Sun. The Nashville progressive bluegrass outfit also share what it was like to win a Grammy, the importance of a venue such as Red Rocks, and why they're optimistic about the future of America. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... American Football

Fri, 03 May 2019 13:54:23 +0000

American Football’s Mike and Nate Kinsella are on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk all about LP3. The two cousins discuss how this album feels like their first followup, and what that meant as far as where they could take the songs. Mike also discusses catering to the emo crowd in your 40s, working with Hayley Williams of Paramore and Rachel Goswell of Slowdive, and how one of the songs has ties to Pure Bathing Culture. We also head back to that famous house from the first album's artwork to hear why it doesn't grace the latest, and what the future holds for the band. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... CJ Ramone

Wed, 01 May 2019 13:59:34 +0000

CJ Ramone, formerly of The Ramones, joins today's Kyle Meredith With… to discuss his new album, The Holy Spell, and how it pays tribute to a musician he’s worked with on previous records. He also discusses Starcrawler's cover of "Pet Sematary", Kanye West and Justin Timberlake's fandom of The Ramones, the political environment of The Ramones, and the possibility of retirement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Squeeze

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:25:27 +0000

Chris Difford, founding member of legendary new wave group Squeeze, joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the band's breakthrough sophomore record Cool For Cats for it's 40th anniversary. Difford also talks about Squeeze's upcoming Songbook Tour, an upcoming set of covers of the band from everyone from Questlove to Erykah Badu, and ultimately reflects on being compared to Lennon and McCartney with his co-songwriter Glenn Tilbrook. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Haelos

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:40:43 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Dom Goldmsith of Haelos calls in ahead of their forthcoming album, Any Random Kindness. Goldsmith discusses humans' relationship with technology, how climate change can't be ignored anymore, and sampling James Brown. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Head and the Heart

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 13:46:45 +0000

Jonathan Russell and Tyler Williams of The Head and The Heart give Kyle Meredith a call to discuss their forthcoming record, Living Mirage, due out May 17th via Warner Bros. Together, they discuss the darkness in their writing and how at one point the band was even in question. We also hear about what they've been up to between albums: Russell has an album coming out with Jackson Browne that ties into a project for Haiti, while Williams is responsible for discovering, managing, and getting Lucy Dacus signed. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Perry Farrell

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:28:10 +0000

Jane's Addiction frontman and Lollapalooza founder Perry Farrell joins Kyle Meredith With… to give a deep dive on his upcoming solo album Kind Heaven. Farrell talks about which Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros members are featured on the record, a track he wrote for Rachel Maddow, the album's one-of-a-kind mixing technique, and how its themes are rooted in the concept of the return of the Messiah. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jungle

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 19:04:36 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Tom McFarland of Jungle calls into the show while getting a tattoo to discuss the duo's latest album, For Ever, and its ties with the romance and dark side of America after recently moving to the country. He also wrestles with sudden success, discovering the beauty and struggles of America, and the importance of the world sticking together. In between, he explains how their music videos and choreography amplifies their song's messages. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Bouncing Souls

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:43:49 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Greg Attonito of The Bouncing Souls talks about their new EP and book, Crucial Moments, namely how the writing on both the songs and pages were influenced by the band's early days. He also discusses how their cover of The Waitresses' “I Know What Boys Like” pushes the envelope, why they didn’t want to be a punk band with only guys attending their shows, and why they used to hate Blink-182, which he jokingly calls "Lowest Common Denominator music" a few times. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 15:10:44 +0000

Singer-songwriters Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers, together known as Better Oblivion Community Center, join Kyle Meredith With... to discuss their debut LP, stage diving, covering "Shallow" from A Star Is Born, and eventually having enough albums for a greatest hits. On the more serious side, the three also talk about how themes of alienation and solitude pain this record, and how they've made each other better musicians. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Julia Jacklin, Alex Lahey, & Aldous Harding

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 22:16:10 +0000

Singer-songwriters Julia Jacklin, Alex Lahey, and Aldous Harding join Kyle Meredith With...for another special trio episode to carry you into the weekend. Jacklin weighs in on the emotionally heavy themes of her latest album, Crushing; the importance of lyrics over music (with a nod to Leonard Cohen); the timeless fun of the Gilmore Girls; and, yes, voyeurism. Lahey dials in to discuss the Nashville roots of The Best of Luck Club, the glorious sax solo of lead single "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself", the Mighty Ducks, and making a video in 103 degree heat. And finally, Aldous Harding discusses her latest record, Designer, namely how the title has multiple definitions, how geography plays a role in the lyrics, and how she can make minimalism sound so big. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Calpurnia

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:14:00 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Calpurnia rockers Finn Wolfhard, Malcolm Craig, Ayla Tesler-Mabe and Jack Anderson talk about their new single, “Cell", and share their long list of favorite bands and influences, ranging from legends such as Iggy Pop andThe Velvet Underground to new heroes such as PUP and White Reaper. They also discuss the current state of rock ‘n’ roll, where they hope it will go next, and their budding friendships with acts who have helped build up the genre which includes a band called Weezer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Karen O

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 18:04:31 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Karen O discusses her new collaboration with Danger Mouse, Lux Prima, digressing on how they influence each other and what it's like writing with his cinematic approach in mind. She also chats about her work on Amazon's Hanna and covering The Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet With Butterfly Wings". From there, she weighs in on how she hit the reset button after having a baby, why she prefers writing music to playing shows, and when we might be able to expect something new from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Tesla and Carl Palmer

Fri, 05 Apr 2019 18:09:06 +0000

On a special episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Brian Wheat of Tesla and Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) and Asia fame on using both old and new sounds in their music today. Wheat discusses Tesla's new album, Shock, and how Def Leppard's Phil Collen helped both produce and co-write the album. He also weighs in on their recent induction into the Hall of Fame. Shortly after, Palmer chats up his prog rock fantasy camp, which will include a screening of a never-before-seen performance by ELP. That's not all, though. He also offers some context for the band's Record Store Day release that captures their legendary 1972 Jam Rock Festival performance and explains how he'll spend the rest of the year on tour with both his ELP Legacy band and Asia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Sebadoh

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:27:52 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Lou Barlow of Sebadoh talks about the band’s first record in six years, Act Surprised, and why they will never break up. He also explains the personal significance of small room and living room shows, his opinions on album anniversaries (including the 20th anniversary of The Sebadoh), and everything else he’ll be up to this year with his other ear-piercing rock band Dinosaur Jr. Somewhere within all that chatter, the two have a very serious discussion on the ills of addiction and the pitfalls of opioids For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Captain Kirk Douglas

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:27:24 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Captain Kirk Douglas of The Roots gives the low-down on his upcoming solo album, Turbulent Times, due out May 24th via Hundred Watt Heart. He also touches upon his life as an entertainer on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the challenges of being a parent as a musician, and that one time Prince smashed his prized guitar to pieces without much apology. He also teases a new album by The Roots. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Girlpool

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 23:37:22 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With...,Girlpool's Cleo Parker goes deep into the band's third studio album What Chaos Is Imaginary. Together, the two discuss their vocal affects of gender transitioning, writing separately for the first time, connecting with songs written at a much younger age, and the sociology of taking someone's lyrics and repurposing it in the social media age. They also discuss the culture and absurdity in social media. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mercury Rev

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:06:25 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Mercury Rev’s Grasshopper talks about the new Bobbie Gentry cover album, which features an all-star cast of vocalists, including Norah Jones, Margo Price, Phoebe Bridgers, and Game of Thrones’ Carice Van Houten. Grasshopper also discusses an upcoming project at Big Ears Festival, the progress of the band’s next album, and the parallels between the time when Bobbie Gentry’s music was originally released and today’s political scene. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Bruce Hornsby

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:26:25 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, multi-instrumentalist songwriter Bruce Hornsby touches on his history scoring a variety of projects for Spike Lee. Hornsby also speaks about his involvement with and admiration for Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, working on his new album, Absolute Zero, and writing a song inspired by Father John Misty. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Simple Minds

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 15:55:52 +0000

On the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Simple Minds lead singer Jim Kerr revisits the band's humble beginnings, their sudden UK success with their 1979 debut Life in a Day, the political timelessness of 1989's Street Fighting Years, their great lost 1999 album Our Secrets Are the Same, and their 2009 comeback effort Graffiti Soul. Catching a trend there? Find out why 2019 will be just as memorable as the other 9s. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Cranberries

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:49:54 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With..., Noel Hogan of The Cranberries explains what it took to put together their final record, In the End, and how many of its songs now carry new meanings beyond how they were intended when Dolores O’Riordan wrote them. He also discusses the possibility (or lack thereof) of working with another singer for live shows in the future, the upcoming reissue of No Need to Argue, and why Woodstock ’94 was one of the band’s greatest shows ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cage the Elephant

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:37:59 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Cage the Elephant guitarist Brad Shultz talks about how the band wanted to take a more "cinematic" approach to making their upcoming fifth album, Social Cues. They also touch on how horror films inspired the album, working with Beck's father, David Campbell, and how depression and honesty relates to the band's songwriting. Shultz even suggests there might be a longer movie in the future that ties into this new material. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Matthew Logan Vasquez

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:10:16 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle interviews Delta Spirit frontman Matthew Logan Vasquez the day of the Michael Cohen hearing to discuss modern-day politics. He also goes into how intercontinental travel influenced his new album, how his childhood shaped his views on parenting, and what fans can expect for the future of Delta Spirit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Steve Mason

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:48:23 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With…, Steve Mason, formerly lead singer of The Beta Band, discusses his latest solo record, About The Light, and why it may be his most positive record to date. Mason also discusses the influences of American 1960s soul, gospel, and pop radio on his recent sound, and the reissues that The Beta Band worked on last year. This prompts an even deeper discussion on the differences in the music industry from the late '90s to now. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cherry Glazerr

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 20:20:02 +0000

On today’s Kyle Meredith With..., Clementine Creevy of Cherry Glazerr talks about the band’s new record, Stuffed and Ready, the stories behind some of its tracks, and how the band worked mechanically to achieve their new sound. Creevy also discusses their collaboration with Psychic Temple, which was recorded inside 24 hours. Finally, she dives deep into topics of self-worth, solitude, and men in power, in addition to sharing her ultimate dream of beating scalpers. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Josh Ritter

Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:37:56 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Josh Ritter digs deep into his new album Fever Breaks, from teaming up with Jason Isbell to collaborating with his heroes Bob Weir and Joan Baez to being heavily influenced by the 24/7 news cycle of today. He also reflects on the eclectic inspiration behind many of his past songs and looks back on his own legacy as he gets ready to honor Van Morrison at Carnegie Hall. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Corin Tucker

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 20:18:45 +0000

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, vocalist/guitarist Corin Tucker details her new album with Filthy Friends and shares a brief tease of Sleater-Kinney’s upcoming ninth studio album, which she describes as "psychic" and "a little more personal." Tucker also touches on issues of immigration and climate change, as well as how Sleater-Kinney's 1999 album, The Hot Rock, ties into their upcoming release. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Lucy Dacus

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 17:16:20 +0000

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus explains her 2019 EP project, which will include releasing several original songs and covers throughout the year around non-traditional holidays, like Bruce Springsteen's birthday. She also discusses the impact of being in boygenius and offers her support for bandmate Phoebe Bridgers amidst her recent efforts to tell her story revolving around Ryan Adams and sexual abuse in the music industry. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Alejandro Escovedo, River Whyless, & Marcus King

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 18:24:09 +0000

On this special trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Alejandro Escovedo, River Whyless, and Marcus King discuss their new albums and the endless inspirations that sparked their creativity. They also talk about immigration, the influence of The Clash, coming together as a society, and how being true to yourself can lead to some great music! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Meat Puppets

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:47:57 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets about the band’s new record, Dusty Notes, and what it’s been like to have the original lineup back together for the first time in about twenty years. Kirkwood discusses the lyrical similarities of songs like “Warranty” and “Vampyr’s Winged Fantasy” to his back catalogue, as well as the anniversaries of big records like Too High to Die and Monsters, and the experience of performing with Nirvana on MTV Unplugged. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jenny Lewis

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:41:26 +0000

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With…, indie songwriter Jenny Lewis goes deep on her new album, On the Line, and the joy of collaborating with her friends. Lewis touches on everything from recording with Ringo Starr, Beck, and Benmont Tench to being "emo as fuck." Lewis also touches on the possibility of performing songs by The Postal Service while on tour with Death Cab for Cutie this summer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Steve Hackett

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:07:14 +0000

On the latest installment of Kyle Meredith With..., former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new album, At the Edge of Light, and how it once again boasts band members from all over the globe. He talks about being heavily influenced by Brexit and the alt-right's prominence in the UK, discussing how it affected the album's recording and how it may be a problem for his forthcoming tour. On that same note, he also shares how he'll be playing Genesis' Selling England By the Pound in full on this tour, which will include a song he wrote with Peter Gabriel that was never released. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jawbox

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:29:14 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Bill Barbot of alternative/punk outfit Jawbox on the 25th anniversary of their major label debut For Your Own Special Sweetheart and the 30th anniversary of the band, both of which the band is prepared to celebrate with a 12-date summer tour. On top of these milestones, Meredith and Barbot touch on separating Jawbox from the hardcore scene, touring with Stone Temple Pilots and finding exposure through Beavis and Butthead. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Violent Femmes

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:16:16 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with Brian Ritchie of Violent Femmes about the stories behind their 30-year-old album, 3, the hiatus that occurred shortly before its release, and the solo record that Ritchie also released that year, Sonic Temple & Court of Babylon. He also discusses the band’s new album, which was completed in five days and will be coming out later this year, and the role of gospel and religion in the development of rock 'n' roll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Tommy James

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:50:55 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With…, Tommy James of Tommy James and the Shondells talks with Kyle about Alive, his first album in a decade. He also discusses the fateful year of 1969 and all the craziness that went on within the music industry. James even goes into what it was like doing business with the mob and the upcoming movie that will be based on his life For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Beirut

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:10:00 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Zach Condon of Beirut talks with Kyle Meredith about the importance that a sense of place and geography holds in the music he’s written over the years, specifically his new record, Gallipoli. He also discusses moving to Berlin and how that city’s experimental music scene influenced Gallipoli. Finally, Condon touches on Indiana Jones and Tintin and how they fed into his early interests in travel and language. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Hop Along, Wye Oak, and Middle Kids

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:46:38 +0000

On the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With..., three of today's sharpest indie outfits close out the week with some chewy discussions. Frances Quinlan of Hop Along discusses the origins of a few tracks from the group's newest album Bark Your Head Off, Dog. Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak opens up about expanding their sound and exploring the possibilities that come with adding a new member to their live lineup. And finally, Hannah Joy of Middle Kids touches on their growing popularity and picking up Will Arnett as a fan. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Mark Eitzel

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:15:34 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., American Music Club lead singer and solo musician Mark Eitzel talks with Kyle Meredith about his long solo career, including the 10th anniversary of Klamath and what to expect next, both from his new solo record and from American Music Club. He also delves into which of the band’s older songs still resonate with him, the values of a minimalist songwriting style, and the experience of writing for theater. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Sunflower Bean

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:25:26 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks with Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean about her band's latest release, King of the Dudes, and the band's experiences touring around the country that provided them inspiration for the EP. Cumming speaks about how Sunflower Bean took cues from Drake and Ariana Grande about "getting the song to the people." She also dishes on what it was like to meet Madonna. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jared Leto, lovelytheband, and The Kooks

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:03:30 +0000

On a special trio edition of Kyle Meredith With..., hear Kyle talk with three dynamic bands about the backstories behind their latest releases. 30 Second to Mars frontman Jared Leto explains how the country's ever-changing landscape influenced his new album, America. Lead vocalist Mitchy Collins describes his journey in rediscovering his love for music, which led to the making of Lovelytheband’s debut album, Finding It Hard to Smile. Lastly, Luke Pritchard of The Kooks chimes in on how the band's new album, Let's Go Sunshine,helped "redefine the band," even after being together for over a decade. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Altitudes & Attitude

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:17:54 +0000

The latest Kyle Meredith With… features Altitudes & Attitude, the rock outfit led by Anthrax's Frank Bello and Megadeth's David Ellefson, respectively. Unlike the bassists' other bands, the two didn't feel as though they had to "put on their angry face" for their 13-track LP, which ends up being noticeably catchier than their other work. The track "Late" features guitarist Ace Frehley, formerly of KISS, which got the two reminiscing on some specific childhood run-ins with the historic band. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Sara Bareilles

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 14:27:41 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Sara Bareilles speaks with Kyle Meredith about the new record she has on the way, buoyed by her late-2018 single, “Armor”, which deals with themes of feminism inspired by the Women’s March and the Kavanaugh hearing. The singer-songwriter also shares her thoughts on teaming up with T Bone Burnett, her new relationship with activism, and her experience starring in, writing, and creating the music for the Broadway show Waitress. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Editors, and Albert Hammond Jr.

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:07:51 +0000

The latest Kyle Meredith With… features three separate rock acts that each fill a certain slice of the genre and had new albums out in 2018. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club talk about drummer Leah Shapiro's brain surgery and three songs that didn't make their last album but could see the light of day soon. Editors discuss opening for The Cure and the recurring themes of human connection on their newest album. Finally, Albert Hammond Jr. opens up about his solo album and The Strokes. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Franz Ferdinand

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:46:35 +0000

The latest Kyle Meredith With… includes Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy as well as a bonus interview with frontman Alex Kapranos that took place last year. Hardy goes into how their album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand influenced their new release, Always Ascending, which was elevated by how the group “got to grips with more of the technology.” He also discusses the role a bassist has on a dance record and what made the band break away from their post-punk beginnings. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Panda Bear

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 20:31:06 +0000

The solo musician and co-founding member of Animal Collective, talks about his new record, Buoys, and what sets it apart from his previous three releases. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Juliana Hatfield

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 17:30:24 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks to Juliana Hatfield about her new album, Weird, and gets the scoop on several new songs. She also tells the story of how she recently met Liz Phair for the first time and time-travels back with Kyle to discuss her contributions to the movie Reality Bites and television series My So-Called Life, both of which are celebrating anniversaries this year. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Dave Keuning

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 03:24:09 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., guitarist and songwriter Dave Keuning discusses his first solo record, Prismism, since stepping aside from The Killers. Together, the two discuss the album's roots and inspirations, which include The Smashing Pumpkins and Queen, and how a version of shock therapy lent itself to Keuning's creativity. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Dandy Warhols

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:04:10 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols speaks with Kyle about the band’s brand-new record, Why You So Crazy, and their 25th anniversary tour. Taylor-Taylor also explores the artsy nature of ’90s Portland, what he thinks is the greatest piano piece ever written, and how the urge to evolve keeps the band from remaining in past genres. He also discusses how cynicism plays into lyrical content and the pursuit to find a breathtaking sound. Also included in this episode are two older interviews with Courtney Taylor-Taylor, one from 2012 and one from 2017, in which he discusses Ringo Starr’s influence and the graphic novel he wrote that ended up having a companion album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Brandi Carlile, Courtney Barnett, and Erika Wennerstrom

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:30:46 +0000

The latest Kyle Meredith With... is a special triple episode, featuring three musicians — Brandi Carlile, Courtney Barnett, and Erika Wennerstrom — who all have brand-new records out recently. Carlile discusses her politically charged single, “The Joke”, and the idea of radical acceptance and forgiveness and revisits her album The Story. Barnett talks about the shift in her songwriting toward bigger worldwide issues, her tee shirt collection, and the chances of her and Jen Cloher (Australian singer-songwriter and Barnett’s wife) doing an album together in the future. Finally, Wennerstrom shares what it’s been like taking time away from the Heartless Bastards, how trips to faraway lands influenced the writing of her new record, and the mythos of the highway. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... David Gray

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 15:00:51 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., David Gray speaks about his upcoming record, Gold in a Brass Age, discussing the album’s themes of nature and slowing down, how these reflections tie in with his own 50th birthday, and how his attitude changes going into each new album. He also talks Steve Reich, Life in Slow Motion, and his breakthrough album, White Ladder, which was released 20 years ago. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Sharon Van Etten

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:58:46 +0000

Sharon Van Etten talks to Kyle Meredith ahead of her highly anticipated new album, Remind Me Tomorrow. Together, they also spend time talking about Van Etten's last few years out of the spotlight, which included becoming a mother, going to graduate school, and appearing in Twin Peaks and Netflix's The OA. She even shares a story about moving in with Michael Cera and how that affected her new album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Pedro the Lion

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 17:20:58 +0000

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle Meredith interviews David Bazan of Pedro the Lion, who explains why he resurrected the name “Pedro the Lion” and what led to his new project, a concept series of five albums focused on different cities he has lived in throughout his life. He shares childhood stories that led to a song called “Black Canyon” and left him with a strange and haunting impression of Phoenix, Arizona. Bazan also discusses Fug Yep, a project that brings awareness to mental health and addiction, inspired by his relationship with the late Richard Swift. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Caroline Rose

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:53:18 +0000

Kyle Meredith With... kicks off 2019 with genre-bending singer-songwriter Caroline Rose, whose recent album Loner marks a significant departure from her previous folk-inspired style. Rose discusses what influences went into the making of the album, including movies as well as shows like Jeopardy!. She also explains how screenwriting influences her songwriting, the power of shared loneliness, and her new tradition of watching movies in the van while traveling. She also teases her next record, which she says will be a “bigger-sounding” follow-up to Loner. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Young Fathers

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 15:06:06 +0000

Kyle Meredith With... celebrates the last day of 2018 with Young Fathers' own Alloysious Massaquoi, whose record Cocoa Sugar made its mark on the charts in March of this year. Massaquoi talks about how they whittled the album down from 40 songs to 12 to create a collection that makes people think, Hey, I could get into this, He also explains Young Fathers' approach to recreating their material during live performances, comparing their shows to "a conversation", and how their hard-to-pin-down sound will shift in the future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... K's Choice, Jill Sobule, and Tracey Thorn

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:11:28 +0000

The latest episode of Kyle Meredith With... features with a triple-dose of turn-back-the-clock rock interviews. Sarah Bettens of K's Choice talks about the band's 25th anniversary live album, working on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and their brand-new, television tie-in record, Love = Music. Jill Sobule shares how Nostalgia Kills ties in with the stage show, #fuckseventhgrade, and revisits the time her nemesis said no artist can write anything good after 40. And finally, Tracey Thorn explains the inspiration behind the tracks on Record and her past experiences working with both Warpaint and Corinne Bailey Rae. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Blues Traveller

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 15:47:30 +0000

Blues Traveler's John Popper discusses the sometimes fun, sometimes sad world of sex, drugs and rock and roll.Popper speaks with Kyle about the group's newest record Hurry Up & Hang Around, which has profound ties to their 30th anniversary as a band and returns to their roots. He also dives into his recent divorce and experience being a father, in addition to how his struggles after a '93 motorcycle accident impacted him as a person. Naturally, he also shares stories from that Save His Soul period, including a bottle of urine he threw at his road manager at a particularly low point. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... M Ward

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 19:19:37 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, M. Ward, the solo artist and member of both She & Him and Monsters of Folk, discusses why his new album, What a Wonderful Industry, is both a celebration and a cautionary tale of the music industry. He also hints at possible future She & Him and Monsters of Folk collaborations. Finally, he discusses Elvis Presley as a metaphor for America, what Volume One changed for the indie folk scene, and how to know a bad contract when he sees one. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Wild Nothing, Bodega, and Houndmouth

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:42:03 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., members of Wild Nothing, Bodega and Houndmouth all celebrate the new releases of their albums this year. Wild Nothing's Jack Tatums explains why he feels Indigo is a "pop manifesto." Bodega's Ben Hozie discusses how the history and weight of New York City punk influenced the band and their debut Endless Scroll. And finally, Houndmouth digress on how their new record Golden Age was prompted both by the split of longtime member Katie Toupin and also the experience of parenthood. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Michael McDonald and Jake Shimabukuro

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:24:18 +0000

In a special holiday edition of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks to both Michael McDonald and Jake Shimabukuro about their respective upcoming albums during the most wonderful time of the year. McDonald discusses his new Christmas album Season of Peace, what it was like to cover some of the classic songs we hear every holiday season, and how he believes that the holidays are a "call for peace". Kyle also speaks to ukelele god Jake Shimabukuro about his new record The Greatest Day and his next project, a collaborative effort between the musician and legends like McDonald and Willie Nelson. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Toro y Moi

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:10:22 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle talks with Chaz Bundwick, also known as Toro y Moi, about his upcoming album, Outer Peace, and how it ties into his ideas about disposable culture. He also discusses his work with Rome Fortune, the California wildfires, discovering that Logic has a tattoo of one of his albums, wanting to work with Darius Rucker, and how living in a “playlist era” changes a person’s mindset about music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Kirstin Hersh, Belly, and Buffalo Tom

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:58:19 +0000

On today's special '90s trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with Kristin Hersh, Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz, and Belly's Tanya Donelly about new releases, an exciting rebirth for the artists 20 years after their big breaks. Hersh talks about her recent solo record, Possible Dust Clouds, and her past with Throwing Muses. Janovitz discusses Buffalo Tom's 2018 release, Quiet and Peace, and what the comeback has been like, and Belly's Tanya Donelly speaks about her band's return to the scene this year. For fans of '90s alternative rock, this episode offers a throwback worth listening to. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... The Monkees

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:02 +0000

This Wednesday’s Kyle Meredith With... features Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, who speaks with Kyle Meredith about the major 50-year anniversaries of Head and Instant Replay, what the transition between their respective styles had to do with the format of the band itself, and how Good Times! put The Monkees back on the charts after nearly 50 years. Dolenz also discusses the album’s recent follow-up, Christmas Party — the very first Christmas album from The Monkees — and offers an update about a “vault” of unreleased Monkees songs. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Phosphorescent

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:23:14 +0000

This Monday's episode of Kyle Meredith With... features Kyle's conversation with Phosphorescent’s Matthew Houck, who dives into the process of creating his new record, C'est La Vie, and how a sense of place tied into his more direct writing. Hoak explained that he was "more open to allowing [his] real life to be there" during the making of C'est La Vie, with life events including the birth of his first child and a bout of serious illness making appearances in songs throughout the album. The songwriter also touches on his recent cover of Radiohead’s "House of Cards" at a live show and the story behind that choice. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Ingrid Michaelson

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 19:35:21 +0000

On today's Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with Ingrid Michaelson about the release of her very first Christmas album, Songs for the Season, and how the nostalgia that colored her approach to it ties back to her experiences with Christmas as a child. She also describes imitating the techniques of how things were done in the '50s, the challenges implicit in making any Christmas album, and why she chose to include a sad original song. She also talks about how Stranger Things influenced her new album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Tom Morello

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:28:30 +0000

On today's episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello discusses the process of creating his new solo record The Atlas Underground, including anecdotes about working with industry mainstays like Gary Clark Jr., Marcus Mumford and even a story about asking Foo Fighters's Dave Grohl to play on the album. Morello also talks about Rage and the upcoming 20th anniversary of their 1999 record The Battle of Los Angeles, in addition to future plans with the supergroup Prophets of Rage. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Darius Rucker

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:38:18 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Darius Rucker discusses the 25th anniversary of 1994's Cracked Rear View and how 1998's Musical Chairs planted the seeds for his future in country music. On that topic, Rucker also goes deep on the conservative nature of country fans and how they may or may not clash with his own works, particularly his song "Drowning". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Klye Meredith With... Concrete Blond, Letter to Cleo, and Matthew Sweet

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 17:50:39 +0000

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with three major guests about the albums they released in 1993 and what they’ve been up to since then. Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde discusses the importance of Latinx art, the anniversary of Mexican Moon, and her thoughts on art as existing in the eye of the beholder. Letters to Cleo’s Kay Hanley shares hints about what new music we might expect from the band and what it’s like composing music for Doc McStuffins, and Matthew Sweet explores his two recent records and his upcoming vinyl-only album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Jake Shears

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 15:14:59 +0000

This Wednesday's edition of Kyle Meredith With... features Kyle's interview with former Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears, during which the singer touches on the process of recording his self-titled debut solo album and his recently released memoir, Boys Keep Swinging. On creating music by himself, Shears says the creative journey of writing his first solo work was "super liberating", and goes deeper into how cities like Louisville and New Orleans influenced his process. The rocker also hints at a future appearance in an unreleased "big" movie, so audiences should keep both their eyes and ears peeled from new work from Shears. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Richard Ashcroft

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:41:36 +0000

Kyle Meredith speaks with English singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft, best known as the lead singer of The Verve, who discusses his near-20-year-long solo career, culminating in his latest record, Natural Rebel, and what it means to him to create a record like that “for the fans.” Ashcroft also explores the idea of rock ‘n’ roll as a spirit and the transformative powers of music. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Todd Rundgren, Uriah Heap, and The Guess Who

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 21:19:25 +0000

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle offers up a special trio of interviews with legends Todd Rundgren, Uriah Heep, and The Guess Who. Rundgren discusses his forthcoming memoir, The Individualist, his recent collaborations with The Lemon Twigs, and the two anniversaries surrounding 1968's Nazz and 1978's The Hermit of Mink Hollow. Uriah Heep's Mick Box chats about the group's 25th album, Living the Dream, how they're always finding their classic sound, writing topical songs, and plans for their upcoming 50th anniversary. And last, The Guess Who's Garry Peterson and Rudy Sarzo weigh in on the band's new album, The Future Is What It Used To Be, writing songs about America, and an interesting coincidence that put their current singer in a seat on a plane next to a former singer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Tash Sultana

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 05:00:00 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Tash Sultana talks about their new record Flow State, an LP chock-full of long-form jams and landscapes painted with guitar. The musician discussed their approach of "soundscaping" while writing for each record and how valuable patience is in a world built on "hook, line, sinker"-structured and radio-edited songs. For those itching for more Sultana material already, they also touch on writing for their next project with more experimental and percussion-heavy music in the near future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Lucinda Williams

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 19:57:50 +0000

Kyle Meredith speaks with renowned country and blues musician Lucinda Williams about her latest release, Vanished Gardens, an Americana jazz collaboration with Charles Lloyd. They also delve into two coinciding anniversaries: the 20th anniversary of her landmark album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and the 10th anniversary of Little Honey. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... James, The Church, and Big Country

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:23:44 +0000

On today's special trio episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle speaks with three bands who released critical albums in the year 1988: James, Big Country, and The Church. James' Tim Booth talks about the humanitarian themes of their newer music, and the importance of their '88 album, Strip-mine, in the mythology of the band. Kyle jumps back in time again with The Church's Steve Kilbey, who discusses their classic 1988 record, Starfish, and how "going against the zeitgeist" of that time crafted their unique sound. To finish out the episode, Bruce Watson of Big Country chats with Kyle about their album Peace in Our Time and its groundbreaking effect when the group became one of the first to tour in Russia. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Toto

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:53:38 +0000

Today's episode of Kyle Meredith With... features classic rock legend Steve Lukather of Toto, who talks about everything from the "pamphlet jerk-fest" of Rolling Stone today to Weezer’s successful cover of their revitalized smash hit "Africa". Lukather laughed about the band's take on their song, saying: "They're gonna have to play that song for the rest of their lives, too!" The guitarist also discussed his new memoir, The Gospel According to Luke, and the prolific combined studio credits of Toto as a whole, which range from Michael Jackson's Thriller and work with The Beatles and Ringo Starr. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Deer Tick

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:33:49 +0000

This Monday’s Kyle Meredith With…Deer Tick’s John Joseph McCauley breaks down the band's upcoming compilation, Mayonnaise. The singer-songwriter also explains the significance behind the songs Deer Tick covers, shares some of his band's finer beer-drinking exploits, and retells the entire story leading up to his life-changing experiences fronting Nirvana. From Dave Grohl planning the entire thing to standing in a room for rehearsals, McCauley goes deep on the unthinkable reunion. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Gregory Alan Isakov, Haerts, and Brooke Annibale

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:52:17 +0000

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle Meredith speaks with three big guests about their new music and recent placements in television shows. Gregory Alan Isakov discusses how nature inspires his writing, his experience of immigrating from South Africa, and having the closing song on Netflix's The Haunting of Hill House. The band HAERTS discusses putting together and releasing their sophomore LP and seeing their music used on Thirteen Reasons Why, and Brooke Annibale joins to talk about taking on an electronic sound, being influenced by Robyn, and Grey's Anatomy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Hanson

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 18:04:08 +0000

This Wednesday’s Kyle Meredith With… features Hanson’s Taylor Hanson, who talks with Kyle Meredith in advance of the band’s new album, String Theory. He explores what it was like blending a love of R&B and soul music with an orchestra template, revisiting and rewriting old songs like “MMMBop” and “Tragic Symphony”, and how the context of the orchestra influenced the writing of new songs on the album. Hanson also touches on what has kept the band together and why they couldn’t have done the work they’re doing now in their earlier years. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... J Mascis

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 18:08:43 +0000

On today's episode of Kyle Meredith With..., J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. talks with Kyle about his new solo record, Elastic Days, a love for drumming, and his specific, recognizable "Big Muff" sound. Mascis discussed working on new music for the band by himself and other hobbies like biking and karaoke. "It's not as boring as most things," Mascis said about biking, which keeps him up early and perky as ever. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Young the Giant

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:29:50 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with Young the Giant frontman Sameer Gadhia to discuss their new record, Mirror Master. Gadhia not only talks about the loneliness and complexity of the selfie era, but also the "romanticism of the universe" and the quest to understand the world around us through interests like quantum physics. The singer discusses subverting the norms of today's music with honesty that "naturally weeds out" overproduced rock and how the genre needs a fire lit under it to make real change for the better. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... GWAR

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 16:34:49 +0000

This Halloween episode of Kyle Meredith With... features an interview with heavy metal band Gwar’s current frontman, Blothar, who dives into the mythology of the group's newest album, The Blood of Gods, which takes on social and political issues that will further "the destruction of the human race." We hear the artist's opinion on President Trump and his "bizarre, alien, surreal disregard for humanity," which Blothar claims makes him more like an ideal member of GWAR than any human being. He also touches on the group's new graphic novel, GWAR: The Enormogantic Fail, and their upcoming tour. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Melissa Eitheridge

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:43:39 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Melissa Etheridge talks about the legacy of Yes I Am, her groundbreaking album released 25 years ago, and what we can expect from her next album, which will be out early next year. The legendary singer-songwriter also discusses what went into making the songs on Yes I Am, what we might find on the upcoming reissue, why she views the idea of coming out as both a burden and a blessing, and her ensuing frustrations with the Grammys and rock 'n' roll. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Elvis Costello

Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:06:12 +0000

This Friday on Kyle Meredith With..., Kyle chats with modern pop legend Elvis Costello about his new album, Look Now, which was released earlier this month to critical acclaim. Costello elaborates on the older influences that tie this record to those of his past, namely the work that he and frequent collaborator Burt Bacharach did in revisiting songs originally intended as part of a stage show. The singer also dives into characters from past albums that carry through to his latest work. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Bob Mould

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:34:41 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With…, Bob Mould discusses growing up in the sixties and why he often chooses to begin the day with a book about Joni Mitchell or The Beatles rather than with the news. The songwriter and musician also touches on working with an 18-piece orchestra on Sunshine Rock, making “light records” versus “dark records,” and why he decided to include a cover on his new solo record for the first time in his career. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... David Crosby

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 20:14:42 +0000

Folk and rock legend David Crosby joins Kyle Meredith With... to discuss his new record, Here If You Listen, and the process of writing it, which included revisiting some old demos from the '60s and '70s. Crosby also touches on the 50th anniversary of two Byrds albums and how he will celebrate the upcoming 50th of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, insisting that he'd be happy to collaborate with Neil Young again. The singer-songwriter also delves into the anticipated documentary on his life directed by Cameron Crowe and his desire to start his own marijuana brand. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Cat Power

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 16:18:41 +0000

Chan Marshall, also known as Cat Power, talks with Kyle Meredith for Kyle Meredith With… about the minimal style of her new record, her lifelong songwriting practice of “three chords and the truth,” and the importance of freeing oneself from one's past. The singer-songwriter also speaks to what it means to be a wanderer, and why she wrote “Black” from the perspective of a ghost. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Rostam

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:53:54 +0000

On the latest Kyle Meredith With..., Rostam Batmanglij touches on his debut record and recent collaboration with Hamilton Leithauser, the inherently political nature of music, and what the process of songwriting is like for a perfectionist. The songwriter and producer also shares his appreciation for Bob Dylan and U2, a bit of news about working with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig, and what we can expect from his sophomore solo album. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Klye Meredith With... Joan Jett

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:58:56 +0000

Kyle Meredith sits down with Joan Jett and Kenny Laguna for this Monday's episode of Kyle Meredith With.... Jett discusses her experience fronting Nirvana at the band's 2014 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and her later collaborations with Dave Grohl. She explains the process behind her and The Blackhearts' new single, "Fresh Start", which can be found on the soundtrack to Runaways doc Bad Reputation, in addition to a group effort with Miley Cyrus and Laura Jane Grace on a cover of The Replacements' "Androgynous". For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Third Eye Blind

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:00:42 +0000

This Friday's episode of Kyle Meredith With... features Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins, who discusses the difference in public perception of the band versus their own opinion of themselves — Jenkins believes Third Eye Blind is "one of the last great rock bands" in the modern age. The singer shares his thoughts on the band's new covers EP, Thank You for Everything, and how it came to be. For those fans looking for even more Third Eye Blind, Jenkins also confirms the release of a new LP to look forward to in the spring. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith With... Alice Merton

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:43:15 +0000

Kyle Meredith talks to new star Alice Merton about her sudden rise to fame with the soulful European chart-topper "No Roots" and the press tirade that followed. The singer explained that her new single, "Why So Serious", began as a response to the press' questions about being a one-hit wonder and embracing her individuality through music and a small team. Merton also discussed her German-Canadian-English heritage and how a mixed national identity gives her a special perspective on current politics. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Our Sponsors:
* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy