In this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with... , Kyle speaks with The Daily Show 's Desi Lydic about the comedy news program and its coverage of the 2024 United States Presidential election. The comedian discusses her journey from being obsessed with late '90s Saturday Night Live to finding her own comedy path after moving to Los Angeles. She touches on her roles in Not Another Teen Movie , Legally Blonde 2 , and MTV’s Awkward . Lydic goes on to talk about auditioning three times for The Daily ...
Jan 01, 2025•31 min
With her work with the Pixies and The Breeders, Kim Deal is no stranger to iconic records. But her latest, Nobody Loves You More , marks a true milestone: her first true solo album. During her chat with Kyle Meredith , Deal shares insights into the album's decade-long journey, explaining, “I’ve been working on this since around 2011, releasing 7-inch singles here and there, but this record started feeling like an album around 2016.” The album, recorded across multiple locations from Kentucky to ...
Dec 30, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1024
On this week's Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith speaks with Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood, who opens up about his new photography book How To Disappear: A Photographic Portrait of Radiohead. The book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at Radiohead, a band known for its mystique, and includes personal photos interspersed with words of reflection on the band’s middle years. Greenwood credits Nick Cave for helping him frame the concept of the book, finding beauty in the “middle years” of a band’s care...
Dec 27, 2024•36 min
For this Rewind of our 1000th episode of Kyle Meredith With… , Kyle sits down with two icons of rock — Primus frontman Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan. Revisit the collision of giants. The two rockers chat about their ongoing collaboration and friendship, highlighted by the “Sessanta Tour.” The conversation quickly turns hilarious, with the two bantering about everything from thwarting bank robberies and wrestling bears to recalling their first meeting during the 1993 Lollapalooza. ...
Dec 25, 2024•31 min
Stepping into the iconic Dexter universe was no small task for Patrick Gibson, who takes on the role of young Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Original Sin . In a new chat with Kyle Meredith , Gibson reveals the deep dive he took into Michael C. Hall’s legendary portrayal. Listen to his insights. The new series not only leans into the darkness fans love, but also finds moments of levity. Gibson notes, “There’s an absurdity to the show’s extremes that naturally brings out comedic moments. My mom even ask...
Dec 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1023
As 2024 comes to a close, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look the best interviews from the last 12 months. In this Rewind episode, listen back to the chat with Dave Navarro where he talks about this year's Jane’s Addiction reunion. The guitarist begins the conversation by talking about his interests in WWII documentaries, archeology, and alien civilizations before buckling down to discuss the band’s tour with Love & Rockets. He also touches on how big of an influence Daniel Ash was for hi...
Dec 20, 2024•55 min
As 2024 wraps up, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look at some of the best interviews from the past year. In this Rewind, revisit an interview with Pearl Jam ’s Stone Gossard where he talks about the band’s latest album, Dark Matter . The guitarist gives insight on the joy and abandonment that went into the process of making the LP with producer Andrew Watt, as well as how it came together so much quicker than Gigaton. He relates the experience to that of their earliest years. Interestingly, G...
Dec 18, 2024•30 min
Taylor Sheridan is a well-oiled storytelling machine, and his latest drama, Landman , set in the unforgiving boom towns of West Texas, promises high-stakes drama and a masterclass in grit. Kayla Wallace steps into the chaos as Rebecca, a fierce attorney who’s unafraid to shake up the old boys’ club — and maybe survive a snake or two along the way. The actress talks with Kyle Meredith about the series, as well as her return to When Calls the Heart . Wallace relishes the role, bringing a fire that...
Dec 16, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1022
To celebrate 2024, Kyle Meredith with.. is taking a look back at some of the best episodes from the past year. On this Rewind episode, Maya Hawke catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Chaos Angel , her third album, and more. The Stranger Things actress tells us how some of the songs were written while making the movie Wildcat , a film about the life of Francis O’Connrey, and how the life of the writer drifted into the lyrics. She also talks about how the opening dialog was taken from a psy...
Dec 13, 2024•32 min
As 2024 wraps up, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look at some of the best interviews from the past year. In this Rewind, Joe Keery joins talks about the viral success of his 2022 album Decide , under his Djo moniker, as well as what he’s been up to in Fargo , Stranger Things , and the Marmalade film. The actor/musician tells us what it’s been like seeing the song “End of the Beginning” take off on TikTok two years after its release, looking back at who he was during the writing of the album, ...
Dec 11, 2024•23 min
In the second season of Alive and Well Enough ( known as Alive and Well Enough Continues ), Jeff Daniels and his son Ben continue crafting a genre-defying experience on Audible . It’s not just a memoir — it’s a masterclass in acting, a showcase of original songs, and a series of one-man plays. Listen to him chat about it and more with Kyle Meredith . For Jeff, the series stems from a desire to blend storytelling mediums, taking his 25 years of acoustic stage shows and his decades of acting exper...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1021
To celebrate the end of 2024, we're taking a look at the best interviews from the past year of Kyle Meredith with... Today, Mckenna Grace joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, “Natalie,” as well as reprising her role as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire . The artist discusses how she wrote the new song as a tribute to her friend Xochitl Gomez, her recent EPs each exploring different genres (pop punk for Bittersweet 16 and folk for Autumn Leaves ), and wanting to make a metal a...
Dec 06, 2024•26 min
To celebrate the year in Kyle Meredith with ... we're taking a look back at some of the best interviews from 2024. Today, Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons. The actor and musician explains how he reconnected with the members of his previous bands 30 Odd Foot of Grunt and The Ordinary Fear of God to form his new act, The Gentlemen Barbers. He dives into how the resulting sound drifts between genres, as well as how such ...
Dec 04, 2024•43 min
Travis Fimmel is back in the spotlight with Dune: Prophecy , HBO ’s sprawling new series set 10,000 years before the blockbuster films. Speaking with Kyle Meredith , Fimmel delves into his role as Desmond Hart, a battle-hardened soldier wielding mysterious mental powers, as well as his own beer brand, Travla. Listen now. The show’s shadowy intrigue and willingness to push boundaries are what drew Fimmel to the project. He credits the world-building of Dune: Prophecy to the immersive sets and cos...
Dec 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1020
Speaking with Kyle Meredith , Chris Diamantopoulos is as animated in conversation as he is on screen, riffing on everything from his latest project, The Sticky — a darkly comedic take on Canada’s infamous maple syrup heist the premieres December 6th on Prime Video — to his unexpectedly costly adoption of a 130-pound tortoise. Listen to the chat now. Based on a real 2011 heist involving millions of dollars’ worth of maple syrup, The Sticky is a quirky, Coen-esque series where Diamantopoulos plays...
Nov 29, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1019
Kyle Meredith sits down with the stars and music-makers behind Netflix ’s new holiday hit, Meet Me Next Christmas . Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and the vocal phenoms of Pentatonix dish on the film, which merges romance, holiday spirit, and of course, unforgettable music. From flirty airport lounges to magical concerts, the movie puts an imaginative spin on seasonal clichés, and audiences around the globe have taken notice — it’s already topping charts in 43 countries. Listen to the chat now....
Nov 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1018
Danny O’Donoghue is in good spirits as he catches up with Kyle Meredith , juggling tea, talk of Irish bars, and tales from the road. The Script frontman has spent much of 2024 playing to stadium-sized crowds while opening for Pink, squeezing in intimate guerrilla gigs at small pubs and diving into urban exploration on days off. He joins the podcast to talk Satellites , the band’s first record in five years and their first since the tragic loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan in 2022. Touring has provi...
Nov 25, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1017
For this week’s bonus Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith takes us through four interviews recorded over the past thirteen years with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe. Join them in the corner, in the spotlight, as they lose their religion. Beginning in 2011, just after the band had broken up and in the midst of releasing a career retrospective, Mike Mills talks about the band’s decision to split. He also touches on the string of albums that led up to Collapse Into Now. From there, we head to 2018...
Nov 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min
What do you get when you pair an animated holiday tale with a heartfelt story about overcoming barriers? Two wildly different but deeply resonant films that remind us of the power of connection. This holiday season, Richard Curtis ( Love Actually , About Time ) brings us That Christmas on Netflix , while Judith Light ( Who's the Boss? , The Menu ) and Courtney Taylor ( Abbott Elementary , Insecure ) star in Disney+ ’s Out of My Mind . Both projects dive into themes of love, understanding, and th...
Nov 22, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1016
It’s been 25 years since Cruel Intentions turned manipulation into an art form, and now the series adaptation on Prime Video is ready to twist the knife even further. Claire Forlani ( Meet Joe Black , Mallrats ) and Jon Tenney ( Scandal , The Closer ) step into this world of privilege and deceit, bringing their own sharp edges to characters who thrive on power games. The pair spoke with Kyle Meredith about their roles, their inspirations, and the ongoing allure of a story that just won’t let go....
Nov 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 1015
The Pope of Trash himself John Waters joins Kyle Meredith to dive into his enduring holiday-themed spoken word tours , his provocative take on Christmas traditions, 1994's Serial Mom , the unmade Liarmouth adaptation, and the irreverent artistry that's defined his career. Waters, who has been delighting (and shocking) audiences with his Christmas tours for over a decade, promises fresh material every year. (Get tickets to this December's run of shows here !) His approach combines biting social c...
Nov 18, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1014
This week’s Rewind looks back at a trio of interviews with Tori Amos. Listen to the selections, which span from 2017 to 2021, now. The first interview runs it back to 2017, when Amos had just released her fifteenth LP, Native Invader. It's an album that was written in the wake of Trump’s 2016 presidential inauguration and the conversation spotlights environmental concerns, her Native American ancestry, and the political landscape backed with sweeping piano runs and slicing guitar solos. From the...
Nov 16, 2024•52 min
Martin Kove joins Kyle Meredith to reflect on an extraordinary career that spans over 50 years in Hollywood, from memorable guest spots on Gunsmoke , Kojak , and Charlie's Angels to his definitive role as the unrelenting John Kreese in The Karate Kid franchise and its Netflix sequel series, Cobra Kai . Kove describes the evolution of Kreese as a character who began as the ultimate antagonist but has grown into a nuanced figure with layers of vulnerability. "I'd rather cry on camera than beat som...
Nov 15, 2024•31 min•Ep. 1013
Maren Morris sat down with Kyle Meredith backstage at Bourbon and Beyond to talk about her Intermission EP , a stunning reflection of life in flux. It’s been a whirlwind since Morris released Humble Quest , with the singer-songwriter making bold changes to her career and life. As she told Meredith, “You’re going to have to sacrifice your old life to get to your new one.” Morris describes Intermission as an appetizer of what’s to come, though its emotional weight packs a full-course punch. The st...
Nov 13, 2024•34 min•Ep. 1012
The Bangles ’ Susanna Hoffs dives into her personal archive of unreleased gems with The Lost Record , a collection of tracks from the late '90s that are only now seeing the light of day. Chatting with Kyle Meredith , Hoffs recounts how this “lost” album came to be, from its serendipitous origins in her garage to collaborating with the likes of the Tuesday Night Music Club crew, the same musical collective that brought Sheryl Crow's debut album to life. Reflecting on the project’s sound and era, ...
Nov 11, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1011
In this 2010 Rewind interview, Adele chats with Kyle Meredith about the growth that took place between her debut album, 19, and her second album, 21 . Listen to the conversation now. Adele discusses the emotional inspiration behind 21 , which emerged from a devastating breakup that led her to create some of her most powerful music of her career. She reveals that she initially struggled to find direction, waiting for life to hit her with the emotional experiences she draws upon for songwriting. S...
Nov 09, 2024•11 min
Hank Azaria steps into the spotlight in a new role as the frontman of Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band , channeling his inner Bruce Springsteen for the tribute act that started as a 60th birthday celebration and quickly turned into a regular gig. He's even taking it on the road (get tickets here )! Listen to his conversation with Kyle Meredith , where Azaria delves into his journey from comedic acting to rock 'n' roll, tackling Bruce’s iconic voice, and the emotional thrill of performing Sprin...
Nov 08, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1010
In a groundbreaking move to expand the Citadel universe globally, two new series, Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny , take espionage fans from the tech-driven streets of Milan to a retro India filled with unexpected twists. Kyle Meredith sits down with the cast and creatives behind each international adaptation to explore how these stories reinvent the spy genre and connect to the original Prime Video series. For Citadel: Diana, Matilda De Angelis brings a layered portrayal of the title sp...
Nov 06, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1009
Catching up with Suzanne Vega backstage at Bourbon and Beyond , Kyle Meredith dove into the timeless artist's latest ventures, including her new single “Rats.” Listen now. “Rats" is a gritty homage to New York City's darker corners, inspired by punk mainstays like The Ramones and newer post-punk outfit Fontaines D.C. The timing couldn’t be better: the song dropped alongside the first-ever National Rat Summit in NYC, giving Vega’s track a fitting place among the urban grit it romanticizes. The re...
Nov 04, 2024•17 min•Ep. 994
In this special Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins joins the conversation for two interviews, one from 2015 and another from 2017. Hear them both now. In the first interview, Corgan discusses the band's album Monuments to an Elegy , which arrived as part of the ambitious Teargarden by Kaleidyscope project. He reflects on the album's concise pop sound, his competition with modern pop stars, and the state of modern alternative rock. He also shares insights i...
Nov 02, 2024•27 min
