
Kyle Meredith With...
Kyle Meredith With... is an interview series in which WFPK's Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of artists. Meredith digs deep to find out how their work is made and where their journey is going. From legendary artists to the newer class, from musicians to film & television stars, you'll hear about the things you were always curious about from all of your favorites.
Latest episodes

Jun 12, 2024 • 31min
Jeff Daniels on New Music, American Rust & A Man in Full
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 10, 2024 • 42min
Russell Crowe on His New Album Prose and Cons, the Gladiator Sequel & Wine Nights With Michael Shannon
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 8, 2024 • 19min
Rewind: Derek Trucks on the Magically Explosive Live Sounds of the Tedeschi Trucks Band
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 7, 2024 • 25min
Carly Pearce on Her New Album Hummingbird, Country Music’s Comeback & Loretta Lynn’s Guidance
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 5, 2024 • 33min
Richard Linklater and Adria Arjona on Their New Film Hit Man and the Music of New Orleans
Join Richard Linklater, the iconic director of films like Boyhood, and Adria Arjona, known for her role in Andor, as they delve into their new film, The Hitman. They discuss the fascinating true story behind the plot, which follows a strait-laced professor who stumbles into a chaotic life as a fake hitman. Linklater shares insights into the film's New Orleans-inspired soundtrack, while Arjona reveals her approach to her character and her excitement for future projects. Their conversation highlights themes of identity and personal transformation.

Jun 3, 2024 • 35min
Sal Vulcano on His New Special Terrified, Impractical Jokers & Getting Curbed by Larry David
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 1, 2024 • 17min
Rewind: With By The Way, I Forgive You, Brandi Carlile Ascends into the Stratosphere
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 31, 2024 • 26min
Ani DiFranco on Her New Album Unprecedented Sh!t, Hadestown & the Responsibility of Pop Stars
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 29, 2024 • 32min
Maya Hawke on Chaos Angel and Conversing with Witches
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

May 27, 2024 • 28min
King of Leon’s Caleb Followill on Post Punk, The Artist’s Way & Dodging Their 20th Anniversary
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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy