Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman join Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s City On Fire . The actors tell us what it was like to portray characters from the early 2000’s, an era that gave both their professional start, how the roles differ from their actual selves, but also how they still find ways to connect. Zuckerman (Succession, Fear Street) also discusses why he likes to play unlikeable characters and the key to understanding them, while Kirke (Girls, Sex Education) deconstructs how th...
May 26, 2023•17 min•Ep. 768
Travis Van Winkle sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Fubar, the new Netflix series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and a cast of comedians that includes Fortune Feimster, Adam Pally, Jay Baruchel, and Scott Thompson. The actor discusses the dysfunctional family of CIA agents that makes up the series, the more absurd parts of his character, and what it’s like to work with Arnold. Van Winkle goes on to talk about his work building schools in impoverished countries, what got him into volunte...
May 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 767
Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Fubar, as well as the three-part documentary Arnold, that’s set to follow. The legendary actor tells us why Fubar, a story about a father and daughter keeping their lives as CIA agents secret from each other, is his first time doing a television series. He also touches on why now is the time for a True Lies TV adaptation, and why he thinks Conan and Twins should come next. Schwarzenegger goes on to talk about how Ron...
May 22, 2023•16 min•Ep. 766
Far From Saints, the new group made up of Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones alongside The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker, join Kyle Meredith to talk about their debut album. The trio talk about the journey to the LP’s release after being sidetracked by the pandemic, finding their sound, and what the songs would be about. Jones and Lynn also dive into the idea of the songs being a conversation between the two, themes of death and rebirth, and how covering “Stop Draggin 'My Heart Around”...
May 20, 2023•22 min•Ep. 765
Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about City On Fire , the new Apple TV+ series that was inspired by the best-selling novel by Garth Risk Hallberg and written by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage ( Gossip Girl and The O.C. ), which finds a cast of characters who all seem to be in over their heads during the indie rock era of 2003 NYC. Oleff and Sui Wonders discuss their on-camera chemistry, how these characters fall into their situations, and acting the sce...
May 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 764
Def Leppard ’s Phil Collen grabs some time with Kyle Meredith to talk about Drastic Symphonies, their new collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra where they reimagine their classics and deep cuts with the famed orchestra. The guitarist tells us about being inspired by The Who’s Quadrophenia , as well as the influence of David Bowie, Mick Ronson, and T-Rex on last year’s Diamond Star Halo . Speaking of Bowie, Phil also drops the news that he’s resurrecting the tribute side project, Cy...
May 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 763
G-Eazy catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, Tulips & Roses, and upcoming album. The Oakland artist tells us about how the last couple years have been personally tough on him after burnout, a failed project, and losing his mom, being able to walk away, and how living in Paris led to turning everything around. Gerald also discusses sampling Gabriels, his appreciation of 30s & 40s music, and becoming part owner of the Oakland Roots. Listen to G-Eazy chat about all ...
May 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 762
AC Newman catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The New Pornographers’ latest album, Continue As A Guest. The singer-songwriter talks about still being surprised to be a working musician, Belle & Sebastian and Neutral Milk Hotel being early influences, and the pros of not being tied to any specific decade or era. Newman also dives into the stories behind some of the new songs, debates whether it's good to reference pop culture in lyrics, and shows a lot of love for the sound of a saxop...
May 13, 2023•31 min•Ep. 761
Belinda Carlile calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new EP, Kismet, which came to be after hooking back up with her 80s collaborator and songwriting legend, Diane Warren. The Go-Go’s co-founder discusses what it means to produce her first English-speaking album in over 20 years, the thread between her solo music and that of The Go-Go’s, and having her classic sound appear in the new work. Carlile also tells us about wanting to sing live with Dolly, Cindi Lauper, and Debbie Gibson, as w...
May 12, 2023•22 min•Ep. 760
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 char...
May 10, 2023•24 min•Ep. 759
Feist catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Multitudes, her first new album in six years. The Canadian singer-songwriter likens the new set to the game 52 Card Pickup and talks about how having a kid shows you your own mortality, as well as what she’s learned from watching martial art movies and how that applies to the record. Leslie also discusses how loss, life, and the unsolvable mysteries make up so much of what she’s writing about, and the songwriting group that she was part of that a...
May 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 758
Kylie Rogers sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Beau Is Afraid , the new A24 film starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ari Aster. The actress talks about her first impressions after reading the script, watching David Lynch’s Blue Velvet to get into character, having to be a bully to Phoenix, and having to chug yogurt in one of the scenes. Rogers also describes the time she met BTS and the shared love of K-Pop that she has with her character, as well as starring in the upcoming Landsc...
May 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 757
Harriet Walter joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s Silo , which tells the story of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside and co-stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Common, David Oyelowo, and Rashida Jones. The legendary actress discusses the worldbuilding that the series plays with, playing a character who’s lived underground all of her life, and what it might look like if her characters from Succession, Ted...
May 05, 2023•18 min•Ep. 756
Brendan Hunt sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about season 3 of Ted Lasso , now airing on Apple TV+. The actor, who plays Coach Beard, takes us into the pivotal Amsterdam episode known as “Sunflowers” which found Beard off on an unseen excursion only to return dressed like David Bowie with a pig nose (Piggy Stardust), and lets us know if a secret script of that adventure could exist, as well as if he could ever see himself playing this character outside of the main series. Hunt also discusse...
May 03, 2023•11 min•Ep. 755
Rickie Lee Jones drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Pieces of Treasure , her first album of standards that focuses specifically on The American Songbook. The legendary singer-songwriter tells us about reuniting with Russ Titelman, who co-produced her first two LPs, and taking control of her story with the recent autobiography Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American Troubadour. Jones also discusses what it means to sing songs that are steeped in a bygone male-dominated era, giving a ...
May 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 754
Tobi Bamtefa joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest season of Mayor of Kingstown , in which he stars as Deverin "Bunny" Washington. The British-Nigerian actor talks about what it takes to play the character, the opportunity to say big things with the show, especially when it comes to the prison system, and why it became so important to take care of his own mental health. Bamtefa also discusses his working relationship with Jeremy Renner, listening to Renner’s music online, and coming up as...
Apr 29, 2023•21 min•Ep. 753
The Bangles frontwoman Susanna Hoffs catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, The Deep End , and book, This Bird Has Flown . The Bangles co-founder tells us about the one-hit wonder type of story and using her experiences as a musician, as well as already confirming the movie rights, getting deep in that script, and reaching out to Taylor Jenkins Smith ( Daisy Jones & The Six ) and other music-fiction writers. Hoffs also dives deep into the new LP that finds her covering Bi...
Apr 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 752
Bowen Yang and Teresa Hsiao join Kyle Meredith to talk about season 3 of Awkwafina is Nora From Queens not Nora from Queens , the Comedy Central series that follows Awkwafina and her fictionalized family as they continue to try to find meaning and direction. Hsiao, who co-created the series alongside Awkwafina, tells us about where we find the family as they come out of the pandemic, while Yang, whose character Edmund finally finds fame and an identity crisis, shares how this season is more refl...
Apr 26, 2023•12 min
Jax joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "Cinderella Snapped," and the big year she has in front of her. The singer-songwriter discusses the runaway success of her single “Victoria’s Secret,” becoming a star on TikTok, and what her mental health and songs with real meaning have meant with all of this. Jax goes on to tell us about her love of pop-punk and guitar-driven music, her upcoming tour with Big Time Rush and MAX, and if an album is on the way. Listen to Jax chat about all ...
Apr 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 750
Aisha Tyler, Lara Dave, and Josh Singer all join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Apple TV+ series The Last Thing He Told Me , which stars Tyler along with Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Angourie Rice, and tells the story of a woman who must forge a relationship with her sixteen-year-old stepdaughter in order to find the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared. Laura Dave, who wrote the bestselling novel and her husband and co-creator Josh Singer tell us about th...
Apr 22, 2023•11 min•Ep. 749
Loren Gray joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut album, Guilty , and the long road to write and record the LP that includes becoming an independent artist after years of A&R trying to mold her into their idea of a pop star. The singer-songwriter tells us about taking her own image back, working with Bardo and Beauty School Dropout, and the influence of Zach Bryan on one particular song. Gray also talks about mental health as a theme, the storyline running through the music videos, and how...
Apr 21, 2023•21 min•Ep. 748
Suki Waterhouse catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, To Love, and the runaway success of Daisy Jones & The Six. The actress/musician tells us about touring with Father John Misty, her plans for more singles and the next album, and “Good Looking”’s recent viral moment. Waterhouse goes on to discuss how the cast of Daisy Jones & The Six has been trying to figure out how to tour (as well as even rehearsing recently), what a 2nd season of the show could look like, t...
Apr 19, 2023•35 min•Ep. 747
Tamara Taylor joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in the final season of FX’s Snowfall , how she found her character, and director John Singleton’s legacy. The actress also tells us about some of her favorite 80s bands (Public Enemy, Skinny Puppy, Siouxsie and the Banshees), dressing up as Joey Ramone for Halloween, acting opposite John Diehl in Snowfall , and wanting to play darker characters. Taylor goes on to reveal her love of graphic novels (Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore) and kung fu, w...
Apr 17, 2023•22 min•Ep. 746
Disturbed 's David Draiman calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about the band’s latest album, Divisive , and upcoming tour. The frontman tells us what keeps the band’s drive and momentum for writing new music this far into their career, how their breakthrough hit “Down With the Sickness” continues to speak to modern times, and how his duet with Ann Wilson was originally written in the wake of bandmate Dan Donegan’s divorce but has come to speak to his own recent split. Draiman goes on to discuss...
Apr 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 745
Paolo Nutini catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Last Night In The Bittersweet , his first album in eight years. The singer-songwriter takes us into his process, being uncomfortable with mass exposure, and the moments he considered writing for other artists instead of himself. Nutini goes on to talk about the movies that influenced this latest album, from sampling Tarantino’s True Romance to being inspired by the documentary Jodorowsky's Dune and French film Delicatessen. You can listen ...
Apr 14, 2023•23 min•Ep. 744
Ally Sheedy drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about season 2 of Single Drunk Female , out now on Freeform. The actress dissects where our favorite characters have arrived in this latest run with Samantha finding something to grab onto with her newfound sobriety and Carol learning that she’s really the problem, as well as getting their backstories, and us constantly questioning how crazy Carol might be. Sheedy also talks about having her Breakfast Club castmate Molly Ringwald as a cameo, how sh...
Apr 12, 2023•17 min•Ep. 743
Radiohead drummer Philip Selway joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest solo album, Strange Dance . The Radiohead drummer introduces us to his latest collaborators and bandmates, Portishead’s influence on his musical landscape, and the paranoia that threads throughout the LP. Selway also discusses Radiohead’s reputation for running away from catchy songs and speculates whether we’ll get another album from the legendary band. You can listen to Philip Selway chat about all this and more in th...
Apr 10, 2023•30 min•Ep. 742
Graham Nash catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album, Now , and how it showcases some of his most personal writing. The legendary singer-songwriter goes on to talk about David Crosby’s recent passing, writing a song about the rise and fall of CSNY, and penning a tribute to Buddy Holly. Nash also talks about the 60th anniversary of The Hollies and the simple thing it would take to reunite with any of his old bandmates. You can listen to Graham Nash chat about all this and more in...
Apr 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 741
De La Soul ’s Maseo joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the legendary group’s music finally coming to streaming services, as well as the loss of co-founder Trugoy the Dove. Plug Three details what it took to finally bring their music into the digital age, breaking away from Tommy Boy Records, their ongoing relationship with Damon Albarn and Gorillaz, and the weed and tequila-fueled night that resulted in “Feel Good Inc”. Maseo goes on to discuss the group’s next move, which includes the long-in-th...
Apr 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 740
Dove Cameron & Aaron Tveit sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the 2nd season of Schmigadoon on Apple TV+. The actor/musicians talk about the show becoming an anthology series and shifting the timeline to the darker fare of the 60s and 70s (you’ll notice heavy nods to C hicago, Hair, Sweeny Todd , and Cabaret , among others), and the line where a character ends and the real person begins. Cameron and Tveit also speculate on a third season, touch on their own solo music, and whether or ...
Apr 05, 2023•16 min•Ep. 739
