

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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Jul 5, 2023 • 36min
Lucinda Williams on Working with Springsteen, Learning from Petty, and the Brilliance of Dylan
Renowned singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her latest album, Stories From A Rock n Roll Heart, a collection born out of surviving a tornado, pandemic, and a personal stroke. Williams reflects on her musical journey, emphasizing her deep-rooted connection to Bob Dylan's "Highway 61 Revisited" and the profound impact of the late Tom Petty on her life and career. The album features a guest-heavy lineup, including a collaboration with Bruce Springsteen, another with Angel Olsen, and one even inspired by the movie "The Outsiders".Listen to Lucinda Williams 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

Jul 3, 2023 • 34min
311’s Nick Hexum on Music, Evolver, & Drop D Heaviness of Their Next LP
311's Nick Hexum reunites with Kyle Meredith for a discussion about the 30th anniversary of 311's debut album, Music, as well as the 20th anniversary of Evolver and the band's current work on their next album. The frontman reflects on his admiration for early R.E.M. and The Clash, sharing how his own confidence in the band developed during his high school years. He highlights the melodic contrast that set 311 apart from the more aggressive rock period characterized by bands like Limp Bizkit and Korn. Hexum also praises the lyricism of Ben Folds and acknowledges the significant influence that The Beatles had on 311's 2003 album. He then provides a sneak peek into their upcoming record, noting that it features a heavier sound with a good dose of drop D tuning.Listen to 311's Nick Hexum 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

Jun 30, 2023 • 39min
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament on Deaf Charlie, Yield, & the Next PJ Album
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the debut album, Catastrophic Metamorphic, that’s just arrived from his side project Deaf Charlie, a collaboration with former Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks. The singer-bassist tells us the duo’s origin story, finding their sound, and stories behind several of the songs. Of course, Ament also gives us some details on the next Pearl Jam album, how advice that Neil Young gave them has applied to the moment, and when the album might make its way out, as well as a bit of talk of the 1998 album, Yield, with its 25th anniversary in mind.Listen to Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament 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

Jun 28, 2023 • 30min
Veruca Salt’s Louise Post on the Trauma, Women Pirates, & Rebirth That Lead To Sleepwalker
Louise Post, the iconic figure from Veruca Salt, joins Kyle Meredith for an insightful conversation about her debut solo album, Sleepwalker. Post shares the story behind this project, which emerged following the formation of a new band featuring another co-frontwoman, including the recording of an EP that is yet to be released. She also discusses how the tumultuous Trump presidency provided ample inspiration for her songwriting, covering subjects ranging from notable female pirates to personal traumas that influenced her experience as a sleepwalker during her youth. Post further explores the unintentional connection between her solo album and Veruca Salt's Ghost Notes, highlighting the thematic overlaps. She expresses her admiration for Kate Bush's masterpiece, "Hounds of Love," and draws inspiration from contemporary pop artists like Imagine Dragons, Melanie Martinez, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift.Listen to Veruca Salt's Louise Post 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

Jun 26, 2023 • 36min
Jason Scott Lee on the Cultural Stories of Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story, Jungle Book, and Doogie Kameāloha, M.D
Jason Scott Lee joins Kyle Meredith to delve into his latest film, The Wind & The Reckoning. This groundbreaking movie not only marks the first international distribution of a film spoken entirely in the native Hawaiian language but also sheds light on the war crimes inflicted upon Hawaiian natives by white settlers in the late 1800s. During the conversation, Lee discusses his commitment to portraying diverse cultures in his acting career. From his roles in The Jungle Book and Rapa-Nui to Disney's Mulan and Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., Lee shares his experiences in telling the stories of various cultures through film. He even reveals a cameo appearance in the upcoming live-action version of Lilo & Stitch. As Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story celebrates its 30th anniversary, Lee takes us on a nostalgic journey, recounting his transformative experience embodying the martial arts legend. He reflects on the profound impact the role has had on his life and the enduring lessons he carries with him today.Listen to Jason Scott Lee 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

Jun 24, 2023 • 32min
The Cast of Outlander on Season 7, Nonviolence, & Getting Sinead O’Connor to Sing the Theme
The cast of Outlander, including David Berry, John Bell, Charles Vanderaart, Joey Phillips, Izzy Meikle-Small, and producer Maril Davis, sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the seventh season, which is not only their biggest yet with 16 episodes, but also the penultimate season. Vanderaart, Phillips, and Moeller-Small all talk about what it's like to come into the cast at this point in the story, while Berry and Bell dig into the emotional weight of playing these characters. We also get to hear about how the brother/sister Quaker pair that Phillips and Moeller-Small portray navigate their experiences in the backdrop of the American Revolution, and then along with Maril Davis, the three debate whether or not they would try and change history if given the chance. Davis also talks about what this season means as we now know that the story is starting to wrap up and how they got Sinead O’Connor to sing the theme song.Listen to the cast of Outlander 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

Jun 23, 2023 • 32min
Este Haim on Soundtracking A Small Light, Haim’s Barbie Song, & Opening for Taylor Swift
Este Haim catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her work as Executive Music Producer on the Hulu/Disney+ series, A Small Light. The Haim bassist discusses her work as a TV & film composer on projects such as Maid, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and White Lotus, which she scored the second season for, and plans to be part of future seasons in any way she can, as well as what makes A Small Light such a special series, as it tells the story of Anne Frank from the perspective of Miep Gies. Haim goes on to talk about bringing on Sharon Van Etten, Phoebe Bridgers, Angel Olsen, and Kamasi Washington to cover songs from the 40s as part of the soundtrack, as well as her sister Danielle to cover “Till We Meet Again” for the pilot episode. She also lets us know that Haim are back to work on writing their next album and will have a song on the upcoming Barbie soundtrack, as well as the preparation and expectations for their opening slots on the Taylor Swift Eras tour.Listen to Este Haim 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

Jun 21, 2023 • 25min
Kara Jackson on the DNA of Joni Mitchell, Joanna Newsom, & Fiona Apple in her work
Kara Jackson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People To Love. The former National Youth Poet Laureate details her journey as a musician, writing songs about processing grief, and the difference in perception of how she sees herself versus how others view her. Jackson also discusses being raised on jazz and Joni Mitchell, admiration of Joanna Newsom, and giving a nod to Fiona Apple in her work.Listen to Kara Jackson 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

Jun 19, 2023 • 21min
Daughter’s Igor Haefeli on Simplicity, Soundtracks, & Stereo Mind Game
Daughter’s Igor Haefeli talks with Kyle Meredith about Stereo Mind Game, the band’s first new album since 2016. The guitarist/producer tells us about the journey and discarded music that eventually led to the LP, its thread to the video game soundtrack to Before The Storm, and taking some inspiration from Johnny Greenwood’s Phantom Thread soundtrack. Haefeli also discusses the struggles with simplicity, using voice messages as a base for lyrics, and the symbolism behind the dandelion on the cover.Listen to Daughter’s Igor Haefeli 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

Jun 17, 2023 • 31min
Golshifteh Farahani & Sam Hargrave on Extraction 2’s Trauma, Musicality, & One-Shot Scenes
With the release of Extraction 2 on Netflix, actress Golshifteh Farahani & director Sam Hargrave sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the Chris Hemsworth-starring sequel, discuss what its success on a global scale means, the musicality and rhythm of both movies and how it manages to touch on childhood trauma amidst all of the action. Farahani tells us about playing a strong character who’s able to keep her femininity without being sexualized, and how there’s already a prequel script focused on her backstory, while both she and Hargrave discuss what it's like to shoot and act in the film’s now legendary one-shot extended scenes. We also get a tease on the world-building that these two films are creating and where the franchise goes from here.Listen to actress Golshifteh Farahani & director Sam Hargrave 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