

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 10, 2024 • 54min
Rewind: David Duchovny on the Music, Books, and Iconic TV Roles That Have Made His Career
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 9, 2024 • 24min
“Weird Al" Yankovic on Polkamania, His Original Songs, In 3-D, and Mandatory Fun
“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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 7, 2024 • 32min
Samantha Morton on The Serpent Queen, The Walking Dead, and Her Debut Album
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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


