

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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Sep 9, 2022 • 13min
Josh Gad on Central Park’s Meat Loaf-style Power Ballad and the Return of Kristen Bell and Sam Richardson
Josh Gad joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Season Three of Apple TV+’s Central Park, which Gad co-created with Loren Bouchard (Bob’s Burgers) and Nora Smith.The actor tells us about the new showrunners, changes, and opportunities with this latest season, as well as having Kristen Bell return in a new character and creating the interim mayor role especially for Sam Richardson.Gad also discusses the Meat Loaf-style power ballad that Mike Viola wrote for his character, having Regina Spektor and Sara Bareilles back, and his songwriter wish list that includes Lin Manuel Miranda, Andre 3000, Elton John, and Jonathan Richman.Listen to Josh Gad discuss Central Park and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or via the YouTube player below. As always, don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 7, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Afghan Whigs’ Greg Dulli on the Illumination of How Do You Burn and Loss of Mark Lanegan
Greg Dulli phones in to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Afghan Whigs’ latest album, How Do You Burn?.The frontman discusses how the record found a brighter tone than their last couple LPs, having Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn on guitar, and the saints and sinners that populate the collection. Dulli also talks about once again duetting with Marcy Mays, his long term friendship with the late Mark Lanegan, and plans for the songs that didn’t make the album.Listen to Greg Dulli discuss The Afghan Whigs' How Do You Burn? and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Also, keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 6, 2022 • 17min
Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka on Opening for Metallica and Going Back to Their Roots for New LP
Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s latest album, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, and current tour (tickets for which are available here).The bass guitar and keyboardist tells us how the band came up with their stage visuals and the Lord of the Rings type of world they’ve created. He then touches on his disappointment with the lack of substance on pop radio and teaming up with environmental organizations.Kiszka also gives us a peek into GVF's next record, which is well on it’s way, and what it’s been like opening for Metallica.Listen to Greta Van Fleet’s Sam Kiszka discuss the band's tour, The Battle at Garden’s Gate, and more on the Kyle Meredith With... now, or watch the chat via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 5, 2022 • 22min
Robin Trower and Derek Sherinian on Mastering Their Instruments and Famous Collaborations
Two legendary artists, prog keyboardist Derek Sherinian and guitarist Robin Trower, join the Kyle Meredith With… podcast for a special two-part episodes.First, Sherinian -- recently voted the Greatest Keyboard Player of the 21st Century by MusicRadar -- discusses his new album Vortex; working with Steve Lukather, Zakk Wylde, and Nuno Bettencourt; and future plans to team back up with frequent collaborator David Coverdale.Then, Trower joins Kyle to talk about No More Worlds to Conquer, an album that at times finds him railing against world leadership and lying politicians. Trower also tells us about the next record that’s nearly complete and playing with Cream bassist Jack Bruce in the '80s.Listen to Robin Trower and Derek Sherinian on this bonus episode of Kyle Meredith With… now. As always, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 2, 2022 • 22min
Ronnie Dunn on Finding the Musical Intersection of Merle Haggard and Mick Jagger
Ronnie Dunn sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about 100 Proof Neon, an album that finds the Brooks & Dunn co-founder looking back to the sounds and themes of his late-'80s and early-'90s classics.The country legend tells us about searching for the union of Merle Haggard-meets-Mick Jagger, the concepts of neon and whiskey that holds the songs together, and recording "The Blade" after Ashley Monroe had made a hit out of it. Dunn also discusses the collaborations on the LP, his publishing company, and his photography.Listen to Ronnie Dunn on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now, and then be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 31, 2022 • 35min
Corey Feldman on Unearthed Soundtrack Cuts from Lost Boys and Dream a Little Dream, Plus His Dr. Dre and Suicidal Tendencies
Corey Feldman sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Love Left 2, a sequel to his 1994 debut album, and accompanying box set that also features previously unreleased songs from films such as The Lost Boys and Dream a Little Dream.The actor / musician discusses writing a sequel and how the two albums reflect not only each other, but the similarities in the times and eras they were written. He also talks about hw a meeting with Don Dokken spurred the archival project, and having Dr. Dre’s son Curtis Young and members of Suicidal Tendencies and David Bowie’s Tin Machine as collaborators. Feldman also talks about some of the easter eggs and callbacks in his songs and the physical release, his activism with Child USA, and his most recent cameos in film and TV.Listen to this episode of the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now, and then be sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 29, 2022 • 22min
Hayley Orrantia on Performing in Kinky Boots, the Future of The Goldbergs, and "Gasoline"
Hayley Orrantia drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about her latest single, "Gasoline," and plans for upcoming music.The actress/musician discusses how the pandemic afforded her time to work on solo writing, the contradiction of writing about a toxic relationship with someone she’s very much in love with, and the indie pop style she’s leaning into. She also shares her admiration of MUNA’s latest release.Orrantia also revisits her recent run on The Masked Singer, covering "I Will Always Love You," and performing in the all-star Kinky Boots at the Hollywood Bowl, as well as her character growth and casting changes on the upcoming 10th season of The Goldbergs.Listen to Hayley Orrantia discuss "Gasoline," Kinky Boots, The Goldbergs, and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 26, 2022 • 12min
IVE on "After Like," Sudden Success, and Loving Modern Family and Korean Horror Films
K-pop girl group IVE dial in to talk with Kyle Meredith about their new single “After Like” and their quick rise to fame.The six-piece discuss experimenting with multiple sounds, growing up on K-pop, and how their name speaks for the message in their music. We also get to hear about dealing with their level of success right out of the gates; the challenges of making multilingual music; and how they are big fans of Modern Family, Victorious, and Korean horror films.Listen to the latest episode of Kyle Meredith With... now, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 24, 2022 • 20min
Sabrina Carpenter on Vulnerability, Nonsense, and Influences on Emails I Can't Send
Sabrina Carpenter joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Emails I Can’t Send, an album that reflects the artist’s emotional trauma (and drama) of the last few years.The actress/musician discusses the journey to allowing herself to be more publicly vulnerable; the press and rumors behind “Because I Liked a Boy”; and channeling influences like Alanis Morrissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Carole King on the tracks.Carpenter also tells us about how switching record labels might have allowed for more freedom, starting a production company during the pandemic, and working with a tiger in one of her latest videos. Listen to Sabrina Carpenter discuss Emails I Can't Send and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 22, 2022 • 19min
Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon 40 Years of Rio, Rock Hall Induction, and Working with Blur's Graham Coxon
Simon Le Bon dials up Kyle Meredith to discuss Future Past and Duran Duran’s upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.The frontman tells us about the new record being a continuation of 2015’s Paper Gods, having Blur’s Graham Coxon as their guitarist, and tapping David Bowie’s pianist Mike Garson for a new song and a cover of Bowie’s "Five Years." Le Bon also takes some time to talk about the 40th anniversary of Rio.Le Bon later discusses the special validation of getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, their hopes to have both Andy Taylor and Warren Cuccurullo play with them at the induction ceremony, and his thoughts on getting Kate Bush and Fela Kuti inducted next year.Listen to the Duran Duran frontman discuss their upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast now. When you’re done, make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy