Emily Kinney joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Swimteam. The actress/musician tells how Cursive’s Tim Kasher gave her encouragement to keep pursuing music, reconnecting with the music of Rilo Kiley and Counting Crows, and why she wrote a song called “Avett Brothers,” as well as the participation trophy she gave an ex through the lyrics of “B or C For Effort”. Kinney also talks about how her acting influences her songwriting, with a reference to The Walking Dead in “The Last Chance...
Jul 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 798
Actress Elizabeth Perkins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in the second season of Minx . Perkins tells us about her first impressions of the show, her character Constance, and what it's been like to revisit the Los Angeles of the 70s on set. With classic songs of that era playing throughout the show, Perkins discusses what Constance would be listening to, as well as how the show tells the social stories of that decade. They tie the past to the present when talking about a recent Joni ...
Jul 28, 2023•14 min•Ep. 797
Ellie Kemper sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Happiness For Beginners , her new movie out now on Netflix, a story that finds her character newly divorced and a little lost as she decides to sign up for a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers. The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress talks with Kyle about playing against type with a character who spends most of her time bottled up and angry, the camaraderie of the cast, and ho...
Jul 26, 2023•18 min•Ep. 796
Dylan Arnold joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his portrayal of Frank Oppenheimer in the new Christopher Nolan blockbuster Oppenheimer. The Halloween actor takes us through his audition and the weight he felt as soon as he landed the role, diving into the background of the physicist, and dissecting what this story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons on the Manhattan Project, relates to current situations out in the world. Arnold also t...
Jul 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 795
The cast of Minx joins Kyle Meredith to talk about season 2, now showing on Starz. Lennon Parham (Shelly), Jessica Lowe (Bambi), Oscar Montoya (Richie), and Idara Victor (Tina) discuss the authentic story of the 70’s being told throughout the season, especially when it comes to equality and representation, as well as their own character development. We get to hear which musician they would want to hang out with if they were able to travel back to the period, as well as the eccentric photography ...
Jul 21, 2023•23 min•Ep. 794
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 o...
Jul 19, 2023•25 min•Ep. 793
Bruno Major engages in a conversation with Kyle Meredith, where they dive into his latest album, Columbo . The singer-songwriter discusses how he wears his influences from artists like Billy Joel, Leonard Cohen, and Randy Newman on his sleeve, drawing inspiration from their styles. Major also shares how renowned musicians like Queen's Brian May and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour have influenced his musical journey. The conversation then turns to the impact of the pandemic on Major's career momentum,...
Jul 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 792
Lior Phillips joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new book, South African Popular Music (Genre: A 33 1/3 Series) . The writer and podcast host (check out This Must Be The Gig on the Consequence Podcast network) takes us through why she wanted to write about the history and the story she wanted to tell, how the region's music has generally been driven by the political landscape, American music’s influence, and the sad history behind “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Phillips also tells us why she crin...
Jul 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 791
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...
Jul 12, 2023•15 min•Ep. 790
Greta Van Fleet ’s Sam Kiszka catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new album, Starcatcher . The bassist recounts why the band went back to an in-the-garage mentality when writing and creating the songs, many of which were done on the fly in the studio with producer Dave Cobb, and how lead singer Josh Kiszka found himself dropping in more personal stories than in the past. As for the lyrics, the band took an even wider scope to their world-building, at once detailing the creatio...
Jul 10, 2023•22 min•Ep. 789
Ian Hunter drops in to talk with Kyle Meredith about Defiance Part 1, the first in a two-part guest-heavy series. The Mott The Hoople singer tells us about starting the album during Covid and remotely involving artists such as Slash and Billy Gibbons since his own band wasn’t able to be in the studio together, as well as discussing how age and ageism play into being a rock musician, getting better at his craft as he gets older, and looking back to his school days and relationships with his fathe...
Jul 07, 2023•28 min•Ep. 788
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, anoth...
Jul 05, 2023•36 min•Ep. 787
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 an...
Jul 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 786
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 th...
Jun 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 785
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...
Jun 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 784
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 D...
Jun 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 783
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...
Jun 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 782
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 go...
Jun 23, 2023•32 min•Ep. 781
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 th...
Jun 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 780
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 c...
Jun 19, 2023•21 min•Ep. 779
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 fo...
Jun 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 778
Carly Pearce reunites with Kyle Meredith to share insights into her latest single, "We Don't Fight Anymore," a powerful duet featuring Chris Stapleton. The acclaimed country star discusses her talent for crafting poignant and emotive songs, as she is known for her lyrical explorations of complex and tumultuous relationships. Pearce delves into her artistic evolution, revealing her exploration of a more rootsy sound for her upcoming collection. Furthermore, Pearce addresses the progress that wome...
Jun 16, 2023•16 min•Ep. 777
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. Fu...
Jun 14, 2023•44 min•Ep. 776
John Roberts joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new single, “Danger,” and work as Linda Belcher on Bob’s Burgers. The actor/musician tells us how 80s music has been a major inspiration, getting to drive Knight Rider’s Kit in the music video, and having Margaret Cho grinding on the car. Roberts goes on to discuss his friendship with Blondie’s Debbie Harry, how the writer’s strike has affected Bob’s Burgers, and how Linda Belcher has been an inspiration for women, moms, and LGTBQ people. Listen...
Jun 12, 2023•24 min•Ep. 775
The Kinks ’ Dave Davies calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Journey Part 1, which celebrates the 60 years of the legendary band. The guitarist/songwriter tells us about looking back at his past, the band not being afraid of darker subjects, and the intersection between spirituality and politics. In fact, Davies is a big Star Trek fan and compares their subject matter to the philosophy frequently found in the episodes of the iconic series, and goes on to discuss the importance of imagin...
Jun 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 774
Inhaler sat down to talk with Kyle Meredith about their sophomore album, Cuts & Bruises , and the nostalgia that runs through its lyrics. Elijah Hewson, Robert Keating, Josh Jenkinson, & Ryan McMahon discuss the songwriting tricks of Bob Dylan and The Beatles, giving a nod to David Bowie’s “Fashion,” and what could happen with the leftover songs from the session. The Irish band also gives us the backstory of their fans making special hats for each gig and how audiences enjoy the imperfec...
Jun 07, 2023•21 min•Ep. 773
Pearl Jam ’s Stone Gossard catches up with Kyle Meredith, providing insights into his upcoming final album with his band Brad, titled In the Moment That You're Born as well as the 30th anniversary reissue of their debut LP, Shame . Gossard reflects on the passing of lead singer Shawn Smith and reveals how he drew inspiration from NWA and Ice Cube for his guitar work. He also discusses the contrasting experiences of recording Shame compared to Pearl Jam's Ten, Temple of the Dog's self-titled albu...
Jun 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 772
Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde join Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s City On Fire . The actors discuss how opposites attract within their characters, carrying the weight of the scenes throughout the production, and telling the stories of addiction, queer relationships, and class struggle from a 2002 perspective. Tortorella and Clyde also dig into the show’s music, from the early aughts indie rock that plays throughout to the original songs written for Nico’s character and the band he fr...
Jun 02, 2023•18 min•Ep. 771
Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new LP, Such Ferocious Beauty , and how it tells the story of dealing with their father’s death after living with dementia. The lead singer details how she finds her way into the songs after brother and bandleader Michael Timmins write the songs, as well as their shared memories, the role nature plays in the LP, the finality of death, and the fear and dread that comes from watching too much television and news. On the les...
May 31, 2023•30 min•Ep. 770
Illenium joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new self-titled album. Nicholas Miller tells us why the album is a prequel to his first trilogy, calling back to early favorite bands like Linkin Park and Blink 182, and rocking out on this new LP with Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker. The DJ/songwriter also discusses remixing Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero , going bigger on his latest tour, and partnering with End Overdose. Listen to Illenium chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via Yo...
May 29, 2023•25 min•Ep. 769
