

Kyle Meredith With...
Consequence Podcast Network
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.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 22min
The Cast of Women in Blue on 1970s Mexico, Complex Characters & Women’s Rights
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 3, 2024 • 48min
Rewind: Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on Rock Operas, 2000s Emo & Recovering The Satellites
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 2, 2024 • 28min
Reggie Watts on His New Special Never Mind, His Autobiography, and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World"
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2024 • 44min
OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder on New Album Artificial Paradise, Solo Album, and Radiohead's Influence
Ryan Tedder, the lead singer and songwriter of OneRepublic, joins the discussion to unveil the secrets behind their album Artificial Paradise. He shares how the band's sound has evolved, the fascinating backstory of 'Last Holiday,' and last-minute changes to the tracklist. Tedder also dives into his chart-topping collab with David Guetta and his plans for a solo album influenced by Radiohead and LCD Soundsystem. With a desire to explore more emotional songs, he hints at a future of experimental music ahead!

Jul 29, 2024 • 28min
Deryck Whibley on the End of Sum 41, Chaotic Partying, and His Upcoming Memoir
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 27, 2024 • 51min
Rewind: Juliana Hatfield on Election Songs, Liz Phair, Reality Bites, and My So-Called Life
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 26, 2024 • 27min
Tami Stronach on The NeverEnding Story, The Childlike Empress, & Returning to Acting
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 24, 2024 • 24min
Victoria Justice on Suits: L.A., Depravity, and Leaning into Her Sensual Side
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 2024 • 14min
Minnie Driver on The Serpent Queen, Her Next Album, and Coldplay’s “Sparks”
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 20, 2024 • 41min
Rewind: Chris Cornell on Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and His Solo Work
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy