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Steven Page catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Excelsior, his latest solo album that finds the former Barenaked Ladies co-lead with a three-act LP that touches on grief, loss, & loneliness all told through his trademark brand of exceptional melodies and creative storytelling. The singer-songwriter discusses the beauty of happy accidents, how music videos were the visual representation of songs and being forever tied to One Week’s video, and the difficulty of being a touring musician in 2022. Page also talks about why space and the universe plays an important role in his songwriting, his friendship with Ryan Reynolds, and that he’s working on a new Vanity Project album with former Duran Duran member Stephen Duffy.Listen to the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. Then, please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

Danny Pudi drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about season three of Mythic Quest. The actor tells us about directing an episode for the first time, playing a reformed version of his character, and why he keeps Wile E. Coyote in mind when playing Brad. Pudi also gives us an update of the Community movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and some of his favorite musicians, including Wu-Tang Clan, The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, and Alan Parson Project’s Sirius (because the Chicago Bulls, of course).You can listen to the most recent episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now and/or watch the chat on Consequence, and then please remember to do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

Shirley Manson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Anthology, the new compilation from Garbage that traces their entire catalog through last year’s No Gods No Masters.The frontwoman tells us how their record label talked them into the compilation and the struggle of it not being released in the US, how 2016's Strange Little Birds went mostly overlooked, and “being erased from musical history” after the critical-slagging of their 1999 James Bond theme "The World Is Not Enough" (as well as the reappraisal that’s happened since). Manson then gets into the financial risk of touring in a post-pandemic world before letting us peek into their next album, which she says is currently in the works.Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now and then do yourself a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

Benmont Tench talks with Kyle Meredith about Live at The Fillmore 1997, the new Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers box set that collects highlights from the band’s infamous 20-night sold-out run. The keys legend tells us about the idea behind the covers-heavy shows, their relationship with Bob Dylan, and bringing out deep cuts like “Heartbreaker’s Beach Party”. Tench also discusses why he says that Wildflowers wasn’t really a solo album, the unreleased songs that are still in the vault, and his reluctance to ever perform as The Heartbreakers again.You can check out the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence, and then please do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

Collective Soul’s Ed Roland catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Vibrate, the band’s 11th album. The frontman takes us through writing a collection that finds him searching during a time of political and environmental turmoil, his style of songwriting, channeling his heroes like Elton, McCartney, Jeff Lynee, and Tom Petty. Roland also takes us back to 1997’s Disciplined Breakdown and the courtroom drama that preceded it while they were breaking up with their manager, as well as writing “She Said,” which would eventually make its way to the Scream 2 soundtrack, and he gives us news about the 3 albums they’ve already recorded along with the 4th that they’ll be recording this coming January.Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence, and then please do us a favor and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

Hermanos Gutierrez dropped by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about El Bueno y El Malo, their Dan Auerbach-produced LP that finds the brothers furthering their collection of songs that recall desert landscapes and beautiful Western images. Estevan and Alejandro talk about starting the band and what led them to playing classical guitar, how they hooked up with the Black Keys lead, and the 10 seconds of listening that brought them together. The two also discuss why the desert is such a strong touchpoint for their writing and how coming from both a Swiss and Ecuadorian background influenced their style.Listen to the latest episodes of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat via Consequence. Then please do us a solid and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you like to get your podcasts. You can also 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

Zella Day joins Kyle Meredith to discuss Sunday in Heaven, her first full-length since 2015’s Kicker. The singer-songwriter talks about the long journey to finishing the record, how label and legal disputes kept her from releasing music or touring and finding her way from “sad girl music” to upbeat indie pop. Day tells us about writing with John Paul White, listening to lots of Mamas and Papas, and writing about the contradictions of living in Hollywood.You can listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the whole chat via Consequence. Then please do us a solid and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

In a special episode, Kyle Meredith features three recent interviews that were taped in front of a live audience during WFPK Members Only performances. First Jason Isbell talks about putting on his own festival, what authenticity means for him, and being featured in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming Killers of The Flower Moon. Then My Morning Jacket’s Jim James tells us why he loves Halloween more than the other holidays, how public radio has helped out the band throughout their career, and how they go about choosing the releases for their ongoing live album series. And wrapping us up, Built To Spill’s Doug Martsch takes us inside their latest album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name, and how he worked with a Brazilian duo, as well as his general writing process.Listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, and then do us a solid and like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. You can also 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

Debbie Gibson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Winterlicious, her first holiday album. The pop artist discusses her big second act, writing original holiday songs, and her latest collaboration with New Kids On the Blocks’ Joey McIntyre. Gibson also tells us about penning a tribute to her mom, being part of 1992’s A Very Special Christmas 2, and starring with Anthony Michael Hall in The Class, an updated homage to The Breakfast Club.You can listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. And also, remember 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

Noah Cyrus joins Kyle Meredith to take us into her debut album, The Hardest Part. The singer-songwriter talks about making an album of goodbyes, telling her story of addiction, mental health, and recovery, and duetting with her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus. Speaking of guests, Noah also digs into what it was like to write and sing with her musical hero, Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard, as well as LP, and how she was able to live out her Legend of Zelda dreams with the album artwork.You can listen to the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now or watch the chat on Consequence. And also, remember 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