
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

Jan 13, 2024 • 23min
Eduardo Franco on Self Reliance’s Ninja Skills, Andy Samberg Limo Rides, & Stranger Things 5
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 12, 2024 • 19min
Jack Antonoff on New Bleachers, Movie-Like Albums, & Lana Del Rey’s “Perfect Voice”
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 10, 2024 • 15min
Peter Capaldi & Tom Moutchi on Crimes Dramas, a Changing London, & New Music
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 8, 2024 • 26min
Mckenna Grace on Friendship Songs, Metal Albums, & Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
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.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 6, 2024 • 16min
Kyle Meredith Rewind: Janelle Monáe on The Age of Pleasure & Upcoming Role in A24’s De La Resistance
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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 5, 2024 • 39min
Kyle Meredith Rewind: Andy Taylor on Recovering From Pop, David Bowie’s Death, & Duran Duran’s Lost Reportage LP
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 Andy Taylor.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 3, 2024 • 44min
Kyle Meredith Rewind: Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme on Stereotypes, Existence, & Gallows Humor
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 Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jan 1, 2024 • 16min
Kyle Meredith Rewind: Dolly Parton on Classic Rock, Classic Costumes, & Trying to Reunite Led Zeppelin
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 Dolly Parton.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 29, 2023 • 24min
Kyle Meredith Rewind: Les Claypool on Covering Tool and Pink Floyd & Upcoming Albums with Delirium and Billy Strings
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: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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 27, 2023 • 25min
Kyle Meredith Rewind: Keanu Reeves and Dogstar on Reuniting & Listening to Alvvays and The Jesus and Mary Chain
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 Keanu Reeves.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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