Comedian John Early joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new album version of his hit HBO stand-up special Now More Than Ever . Listen to the interview now. Early tells us about modeling the special after The Last Waltz , the iconic concert film centered on The Band. He reveals the stories behind the songs that he and his band cover in the special, including Britney Spears’ “Overprotected” and Neil Young’s “After the Goldrush,” and teases the new covers and materials he's taking on the road for...
Sep 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 984
On this collection of four (!!) archival interviews, Father John Misty’s Josh Tillman talks about everything from drumming with Fleet Foxes to releases like Fear Fun and I Love You Honeybear . Listen to it all now. First, Tillman touches on his debut album under the (at the time) new moniker, having just come from a drumming stint with Fleet Foxes. We then pick up in backstage at Bonnaroo 2013, where Tillman speaks about celebrity, love, and how he has his finger on the pulse of what a teenage g...
Sep 07, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Sugaray Rayford joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his album Human Decency. The Grammy-nominated blues titan discusses his growing up in severe poverty in Texas before making his way to California and finding his voice in R&B and Blues (and meeting a pre-famous Vanilla Ice), as well as how his time in the Marines influenced his style of social justice lyrics, while also taking a page from Prince’s book about how to distill all of it into upbeat party music. Rayford goes on to dig into the bac...
Sep 06, 2024•26 min•Ep. 983
Kyanna Simone joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Hulu movie The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat . Listen to Kyanna Simone discuss the film. Based off Edward Kelsey Moore’s bestselling novel , The Supremes follows the trio of women as they navigate life's joys and challenges across two generations. Simone talks about working in a period piece set in the 1960s, the importance of platonic friendships that the film portrays, and why she trained to be a boxer. The actress also touches on pl...
Sep 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 982
Akon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble . The "Lonely" singer also previews his upcoming LP, so listen to the episode now. Akon takes us back to his 2004 mindset, in which his then-recent release from jail made up the bulk of inspiration for the songs on the record. He talks about breaking out of that persona after becoming so well known for it, as well as how he was musically looking towards Michael Jackson and Bob Marley. He also dives into the s...
Sep 02, 2024•23 min•Ep. 981
On this archival interview from 2018, Meshell Ndegeocello dives into her covers album Ventriloquism, the 25th anniversary of Plantation Lullabies , and more. Listen to the conversation now. The artist chats about the struggles of being a woman in the music industry, how things have changed behind the scenes, and the lasting cultural significance of music from the '90s. She also touches on positive change, environmental concerns, and using her platform for good. Listen to Meshell Ndegeocello chat...
Aug 31, 2024•18 min
Los Lonely Boys ’ JoJo Garza joins the show to dive into Resurrection , the band’s first album in a decade. The bassist retraces the band's steps over the past 11 years, from taking a hiatus prior to 2020, to returning to the stage after The Who asked them to open a line of shows. Garza also discusses picking up the producer reigns for the first time on Resurrection. Elsewhere, he gives us the backstory on the darkness of closing track “Blood Water” and reveals that lead single “Wish You Would" ...
Aug 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 980
Edie Brickell and Trever Hagen of Heavy MakeUp join Kyle Meredith to talk about the group's sophomore album, Here It Comes . Listen to the conversation now. Brickell details how the music made with the trio (which is rounded out by yMusic ’s CJ Camerieri) all comes from completely improvised sessions with no written material brought in. She discusses her ability to come up with the lyrics while recording them in one-take sessions, and how the unique process changes the artists' relationship with...
Aug 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 979
The Bad Monkey cast and the show's creator join Kyle Meredith to talk about the Apple TV+ series starring Vince Vaughn . Listen to the crew they all things Bad Monkey. Lawrence (also of Scrubs , Ted Lasso , and Shrinking ) dives into the great soundtrack, which features Tom Petty covers by artists such as Eddie Vedder, Jason Isbell, and Weezer. The creator tells us why he wanted the Petty covers throughout the series; in fact, Lawrence's daughter, Charlotte, discusses her own contribution: a cov...
Aug 26, 2024•23 min•Ep. 978
For this week’s archive episode, listen to Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford discuss Rock Camp: The Movie , his autobiography Confess , and, of course, the music of Judas Priest. Halford talks about the musicians that would populate his own rock 'n' roll fantasy camp, the mysticism of heroes, and how he learned to be an entertainer after he became a singer. The metal god also looks back on his '90s bands Fight and 2WO before touching on Judas Priest's 50th anniversary tour. Listen to Judas Pries...
Aug 24, 2024•34 min
Dave Navarro catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest Jane's Addiction reunion, which finds alt-rock legends linking up with original bassist Eric Avery for the first time in over 30 years. Listen to Navarro dive into the Jane's Addiction's new era, including their new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love." The guitarist talks about how the original members of Jane's Addition came back together, what it means to be making new music again, and how they've both grown and retain...
Aug 23, 2024•54 min•Ep. 977
Jacob Bertrand chats with Kyle Meredith about Cobra Kai Season 6, the show's final season. Listen to their conversation. The actor discusses his character's redemption arc, his attachment to his trademark mohawk, and the anxious excitement that comes with Cobra Kai ending. To that point, Bertrand shares that he hopes to do more directing in the near future, starting with a monster-based short film. Elsewhere, he talks about getting into character by listening to Deftones and Led Zeppelin, as wel...
Aug 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 976
NIKI joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Buzz , her new album that follows 2022’s Nicole . Listen now. The singer and songwriter discusses how going through an identity crisis led her to become a more balanced, self-assured, strong-rooted person and artist, ultimately resulting in the set of new songs. She talks about trying to craft an album that she would want to listen to, her admiration for Joni Mitchell, and the backstory of songs like "Did You Like Her in the Morning" and "Too Much of a Good...
Aug 19, 2024•26 min•Ep. 975
On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with ..., Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman Robert Plant stops by to talk about his album Carry Fire. Listen now. The iconic musician also touches on his work with Chrissie Hynde, Alison Krauss, and Patty Griffin, as well as the importance of rock music in his life. Elsewhere, he discusses Great Van Fleet’s vocal soundalike and why he has no plans to ever return to Zeppelin ever again. Listen to Robert Plant chat about all this and more in the new episod...
Aug 17, 2024•17 min
Megadeth ’s Dave Mustaine chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's "Destroy All Enemies" tour (get tickets here ), as well as their most recent album, 2022's The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead! . The legendary metal frontman explains why Megadeth have been digging deep into the depths of their catalog for their recent shows, as they've begun to shake up the setlist in new and exciting ways. He then touches on what guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari brings to Megadeth's sound, how member changes redefi...
Aug 16, 2024•20 min•Ep. 974
Paul Feig joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Jackpot! , his new movie starring John Cena and Awkwafina (watch it now on Amazon Prime ). Listen now. Set in the near future, Jackpot! follows a new California lottery that has one strange rule: if you're able to kill the winner, you legally claim their prize. The director launches into the comedy and tension inherent to such a concept before telling stories from production. Feig then chats about finding his lane in action comedy, how far they were ab...
Aug 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 973
Lamb of God ’s Randy Blythe chats with Kyle Meredith about the 20th anniversary of their album Ashes of the Wake and their tour with fellow heavy rockers Mastodon . Listen now. As he explores Ashes of the Wake and the 20 years since it's release, the frontman touches the inexperience he can't help but hear on the demos included on the deluxe edition , his love of B-sides, and metal music's relative youth as a genre. He also previews Lamb of God's tour with Mastodon; get tickets to the double-hea...
Aug 12, 2024•32 min•Ep. 972
For this week's episode from the vaults, listen to a pair of interviews with David Duchovny that finds him touching on his music tastes, career, and more. The X-Files legend discusses being inspired by Neil Young and Paul McCartney for his album Gestureland , his fourth novel Truly Like Lightning , and playing socially progressive characters throughout his career (including Twin Peaks , It’s Garry Shandling’s Show , and Red Shoe Diaries ). Listen to David Duchovny chat about all this and more in...
Aug 10, 2024•54 min
“Weird Al" Yankovic joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, "Polkamania!" Listen to the comedian and musician talk about the latest addition to his polka medley series. Yankovic dives into the process of taking some of the biggest pop hits of the last decade (including tunes from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Adele, and others) into a medley of accordion-driven polka music. Through the conversation, he touches on how his relationship with contemporary pop music has shifted as he's ag...
Aug 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 971
Samantha Morton chats with Kyle Meredith about the Season 2 of The Serpent Queen , as well as her debut album Daffodils & Dirt . Listen now. The actress, who once again portrays Catherine de' Medici in the Starz series, talks about the new season of The SerpentQueen , explaining how the current political state in the United States and the United Kingdom compare to that of the show's 16th century narrative. She also touches on the depths of her character, as well as how it differs from her pr...
Aug 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 970
The cast of Apple TV’s Women in Blue joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new series, which is inspired by true events and follows Mexico’s first female police force in 1970 after they discover their squad is nothing more than a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer. Listen now. Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Téllez, and Amorita Rasgado each dive into the minutia of the show, exploring the greater themes of feminism and hard-fought progress. Mori begins by di...
Aug 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 969
On this archival episode, hear a pair of interviews with Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz. Revisit these conversations from the vault now. The first chat dates back to 2021, when the band had just released Butter Miracle, Suite One , an EP that nods to The Who and found the band leaning into the fan-favorite sound of songs like “Round Here” and “Mrs. Potter’s Lullaby.” Duritz also chats about their impact on 2000s emo bands and the possibilities of a deluxe edition of their 1996 LP, Recoverin...
Aug 03, 2024•48 min
Reggie Watts chats with Kyle Meredith about his new standup special Never Mind , as well as his recent autobiography, Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again . Listen now. The comedian launches into a conversation about everything that makes up both his new special and his memoir, from his love of the '80s Brat Pack to obsessing over time travel. He also takes the time to examine Gen Z'a interest in the 1990s, explores how he arrived at his unique style of...
Aug 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 968
OneRepublic ’s Ryan Tedder joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Artificial Paradise , the band's new album. Tedder discusses the new approach the band took when writing and recording Artificial Paradise , explaining why the feel of the record is so different from OneRepublic's past releases. He touches on the references in "I Ain't Worries," the dark origin of "Last Holiday," and their decision to change the tracklist 48 hours before submitting the final version. Elsewhere, Tedder talks about his r...
Jul 31, 2024•44 min•Ep. 967
Sum 41 ’s Deryck Whibley talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s final album, Heaven :x: Hell , and his upcoming memoir, Walking Disaster . Listen to the frontman's insights. Whibley discusses the reasoning behind bringing the famed pop punk band to an end, as well as the artistic journey that led them to record their final album. He touches on their shifting sound over the years and how those touchstones have manifested within the new batch of songs. Elsewhere, the artist chats about re-disco...
Jul 29, 2024•28 min•Ep. 966
On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with... , hear three throwback interviews with Juliana Hatfield. Hatfield chats about everything from her album Pussycat to the memories she associates with the start of her career as a solo artist to paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John. Elsewhere, she touches on Weird , meeting Liz Phair, and her contributions to Reality Bites and My So-Called Life. Listen to Juliana Hatfield chat about all this and more in the new episode. Please take the time to like...
Jul 27, 2024•51 min
Tami Stronach (also known as The NeverEnding Story ’s Childlike Empress) and her husband, actor and producer Greg Steinbruner, join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps . Listen to the two run through the new project. Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps tells the story a lonely goatherd who was cursed at birth and his journey to bargain with a reclusive witch in an attempt to reverse the spell. Notably, the feature marks Stronach's firs...
Jul 26, 2024•27 min•Ep. 960
Victoria Justice talks with Kyle Meredith about her most recent singles (including "Down") and her upcoming film roles (including Depravity and California King ). Listen to the now. The former Victorious star discusses why she's so focused on her music career as of late, as well as why hew new musical era finds her leaning into a more sensual side of herself. She dives into the process of writing and recording her new single "Down," which took place in Baja, Mexico, before taking listeners behin...
Jul 24, 2024•24 min•Ep. 964
Minnie Driver joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I on the Starz series The Serpent Queen . Listen to the conversation now. The actress discusses why she sees The Virgin Queen as “a woman of appetites," the factual liberties the show takes, and creating a rock 'n' roll version of the historical figure. Speaking of music, Driver goes on to reveal which songs she used to get into character, her plans for her fourth album (it’s been a decade since her last LP), and wh...
Jul 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 963
For this week’s rewind episode, the late Chris Cornell discusses Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, and his solo material. Listen to his insights on this interview from the vaults. Cornell talks about Soundgarden’s eventual (still waiting) inclusion into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, his time in Temple of the Dog, and his very first solo shows (which happened pre-Soundgarden). Then, he speaks to his kid’s forays into music and touches on his politics. Listen to Chris Cornell chat ab...
Jul 20, 2024•41 min
