

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 17, 2024 • 17min
Rewind: Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin, Alison Krauss, and His Artistic Longevity
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://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 16, 2024 • 20min
Dave Mustaine on Megadeth’s "Destroy All Enemies Tour," "Mission to Mars," and His Pre-Metallica Band
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://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 14, 2024 • 23min
Paul Feig on New Movie Jackpot! and Directing John Cena, Awkwafina, and Machine Gun Kelly
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://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 12, 2024 • 32min
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Touring with Mastodon & 20 Years of Ashes of the Wake
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://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


