Justin Vernon joins Kyle Meredith With… to dive into SABLE, fABLE , Bon Iver ’s latest and most rootsy record in years. But don’t call it a pivot — Vernon says it’s more about clarity than change. “Less mystery, more humanity,” he explains, crediting the song “Everything Is Peaceful Love” as the emotional and sonic compass for an album that tracks a "Man in black in a cabin, making the choice to change his life.” Listen now. Vernon discusses the cinematic quality and "visual story" of the songs,...
Apr 14, 2025•16 min•Ep. 1039
On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with... , hear from Sarah McLachlan and Tracey Thorn: two voices that not only helped define the emotional landscape of the ’90s, but did so on their own terms. McLachlan, with her soaring melodies and introspective songwriting, built a legacy of haunting beauty, activism, and defiance. Thorn, as half of Everything But the Girl and a solo artist in her own right, turned quiet vulnerability into pop brilliance with a voice that could break your heart with o...
Apr 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 1038
Jeff Bridges joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Slow Magic: 1977–1978 , a long-lost batch of recordings from his late '70s jam sessions that’s finally getting its debut on Record Store Day via Light in the Attic. Listen now. Bridges also reflects on working with legends like Burgess Meredith — who contributes a spoken word piece to the album — and how songwriting often intersects with his acting career. He recalls writing music inspired by Crazy Heart , fantasizing about a King Kong sequel, and e...
Apr 07, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1037
Finn Cole catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Last Breath , the true-life deep-sea survival thriller that finds him playing a saturation diver stranded at the bottom of the North Sea. The Peaky Blinders alum gets into the intense training he and Simu Liu underwent to shoot underwater with real gear, how they learned to stay calm in a literal pressure cooker, and how scuba diving actually overlaps with acting when it comes to breathing, focus, and presence. Listen now. Cole also reflects ...
Apr 02, 2025•30 min•Ep. 1036
Michael McDonald joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about Walk This Road , the first Doobie Brothers album to feature him as a full member since 1980. What started as a 50th anniversary tour quietly evolved into something more permanent, with McDonald, Tom Johnston, and Pat Simmons writing and singing together again for the first time in decades. He shares stories about rediscovered demos, recording new songs in real time, and finally living out his dream of playing accordion on a New Orleans-ins...
Mar 31, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1035
Kyle Meredith sat down with Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, and Sebastian De Souza to talk about their new Netflix film The Life List . Listen now. The trio discusses filming in New York, how the city itself became a character in the movie, and how Brooks curated a soundtrack that brought the story to life. Carson even took piano lessons to master "Clair de Lune" for a pivotal scene. Meanwhile, Allen talks about his longboarding commute and how his character’s Labrador energy comes naturally, and De S...
Mar 28, 2025•18 min•Ep. 1034
Ben Barnes chats with Kyle Meredith about his debut album, Where the Light Gets In, and the whirlwind experience of his first major tour on this episode of Kyle Meredith with.. . Inspired by classic soul and rock influences like Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, Barnes wanted the record to reflect all stages of a relationship, from infatuation to heartbreak. Listen now. As for his acting career, Barnes is shifting gears back to the screen with the upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Institute , wh...
Mar 24, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1033
On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with... , listen to throwback interviews with Talib Kweli and Peaches -- two artists who couldn’t be more different on paper, yet both built careers on defying expectations. Kweli, one of hip-hop’s sharpest lyricists, has spent decades balancing conscious rap with undeniable flow, both in Black Star and with his great solo catalog. Meanwhile, Peaches took electroclash, punk attitude, and pure sexual liberation and turned it into a movement, proving that pr...
Mar 19, 2025•35 min
Kyle Meredith sat down with Hamilton Leithauser to talk about his first solo album in five years, This Side of the Island , a record that took a full decade to finish. Listen now. The album leans into a more danceable, groove-heavy sound — something Leithauser credits to years of listening to his daughters’ pop playlists, including Chappell Roan and Charlie XCX. “Maybe I just wanted to make something they’d actually listen to," he says. Of course, This Side of the Island comes on the heels of Th...
Mar 17, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1032
On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With.. , hear from Damon Albarn: the restless architect of Britpop legends Blur and the animated band Gorillaz. From leading Blur through the highs and weirdness of the ‘90s to reinventing the game with Gorillaz, Albarn has never been content sitting still. Whether he’s crafting melancholic ballads, Afrobeat-infused bangers, or experimental operas, Albarn’s genius lies in his ability to shapeshift while still sounding unmistakably like himself. Kyle Meredit...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr
On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with... , hear from Adrian Belew and Daniel Ash: two sonic architects who helped redefine the boundaries of rock. Belew -- the guitar wizard behind King Crimson, Talking Heads, and David Bowie -- turned the six-string into a playground of sonic weirdness. He bended, looped, and warped notes into something entirely his own. Meanwhile, Ash helped shape goth, post-punk, and alternative rock with his hypnotic, reverb-drenched riffs in acts like Bauhaus, Tone...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min
Kyle Meredith sits down with actor Emily Bett Rickards ( Arrow ) and director/screenwriter Ash Avildsen ( Paradise City , American Satan ) to talk about their new movie Queen of the Ring . Listen now. Taking place from the 1930s to the 1950s, the movie tells the story of how professional wrestler Mildred Burke became the first million-dollar female athlete, breaking barriers in a sport where women weren’t even allowed to compete. Filmed in Louisville, the production leaned on Ohio Valley Wrestli...
Mar 07, 2025•24 min•Ep. 1032
Kyle Meredith caught up with Denise Richards , who’s inviting audiences into her world once again with Bravo's Denise Richards and Her Wild Things . The actress -- known for roles in Wild Things , Starship Troopers , and The World Is Not Enough -- shares why she and her daughters were ready to open their lives for reality TV. Listen now. The new show balances family drama, humor, and plenty of Hollywood nostalgia, with appearances from longtime friends like Tori Spelling and Patrick Muldoon. Ric...
Mar 05, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1031
On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with... , hear from Simple Minds: the Scottish rock giants who went from post-punk outsiders to stadium-filling anthem makers. With "Don’t You (Forget About Me)," the band became forever tied to the ‘80s, but their catalog runs way deeper — sweeping synths, soaring choruses, and a knack for reinvention that’s kept them going for decades. Whether they’re embracing their new wave roots or pushing into fresh territory, Jim Kerr and company are still proving...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Kyle Meredith sits down with David Hornsby and Charlotte Nicdao to break down Season 4 of Apple TV ’s Mythic Quest , the chaos of game development, and what’s next for the characters. Listen now. Nicdao reveals that Poppy is in a new place this season — happier, in a relationship, and almost balanced — which, of course, is bound to implode. “She’s always waiting to get out,” Nicdao says, describing how naturally the character comes to her. Hornsby, who also writes for the show, admits that when ...
Feb 24, 2025•14 min•Ep. 1030
On this archive interview of Kyle Meredith With..., revisit a conversation with Jason Isbell, the poet laureate of modern Americana who is armed with a sharp pen, a soulful voice, and the ability to break your heart in three verses or less. From his Drive-By Truckers days to his successful solo career that’s helped redefine southern songwriting, he’s crafted countless songs that cut deep. Whether he’s singing about love, addiction, or the ghosts of the past, it's going to be an emotional affair....
Feb 19, 2025•35 min
Kyle Meredith caught up with the legendary Taj Mahal to discuss his Grammy-winning live album Swingin’ Live at the Church in Tulsa and the deep-rooted history that fuels his music. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts . Mahal’s signature style — deeply informed by blues, jazz, folk, and world music — stems from a lifetime of self-taught exploration, starting with a childhood discovery of his stepfather’s abandoned guitar. “I figured out how to play with an old comb,” he recalls. He lat...
Feb 17, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1029
On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., revisit a conversation with foundational Foo Fighters members Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett. Foo Fighters are a band that rose from the ashes of grunge to become rock’s most reliable hit-makers and festival headliners. But beyond Dave Grohl’s frontman glow, it’s guys like Shiflett and the late, great Hawkins who gave the band its heartbeat and bite. Shiflett’s slick guitar work brought a sharp edge to their sound, while Hawkins’ explosive drum...
Feb 12, 2025•56 min
Kyle Meredith sat down with Natti Natasha to dive into her latest album, Natti Natasha en Amargue , which marks a return to her roots and a deep embrace of Bachata. Listen now. Produced and written by none other than Romeo Santos , the king of Bachata himself, the album is a passionate exploration of love, heartbreak, and cultural pride. “This is definitely a moment of just being very close to the fans, embracing the Dominican Republic, embracing Latinos,” Natasha shared. Collaborating with Sant...
Feb 10, 2025•19 min•Ep. 1028
On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Creedence Clearwater Revival's John Fogerty, Doug Clifford, and Stu Cook muse over the iconic band's legacy. Their swampy sound, blue-collar storytelling, and unshakable hooks made CCR legends, churning out hit after hit in just a few short years. But behind the music was a history of tension, lawsuits, and one of rock’s most infamous breakups. Now, decades later, the music still endures, and so do the stories. Listen to Creedence Clearwater Reviv...
Feb 05, 2025•48 min
Listen to Peyton List chat with Kyle Meredith about how her career has taken her from Disney Channel’s Jessie to kicking ass in Cobra Kai . Now, she's headed back to the afterlife with School Spirits Season 2. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts . Of course, this isn’t List’s only recent spectral role, as she starred in Netflix's Girl Haunts Boy , making her something of Hollywood’s go-to ghost. The challenge of playing two different spirits was worth it, though, as School Spirits con...
Feb 03, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1027
On this Rewind of Kyle Meredith With..., hear a conversation with the one and only Josh Homme -- the desert rock king, the riff master, and the man who’s somehow made being a swaggering badass look effortless for decades on end. From Kyuss to Queens of the Stone Age to Them Crooked Vultures, Homme has built an empire on fuzz-drenched guitars, hypnotic grooves, and a voice that oozes coolness. Whether he’s redefining rock or collaborating with legends, he’s always got one foot in the dust and the...
Jan 29, 2025•44 min
Kyle Meredith caught up with Sam Jaeger to talk about his standout year, balancing roles in Blumhouse’s Wolf Man and the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale . Listen now. Known for his versatility across comedy ( Parenthood , Take Me Home ) and intense drama ( The Handmaid’s Tale ), Jaeger said he’s always focused on finding the humanity in his roles. In Wolf Man , he plays a man grappling with isolation and transformation, themes he noted were inspired by the pandemic. “It’s really a story abou...
Jan 27, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1026
For this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., revisit conversations with Genesis alumni Mike Rutherford, Tony Banks, and Steve Hackett. From Rutherford's Mike and the Mechanics project to Banks' orchestral ambitions and Hackett's prog pilgrimages, these discussions dive into a sonic odyssey of reinvention, nostalgia, and reunion chatter. Turns out, “I wouldn’t rule it out” was prog-rock code for “See you in 2020!” Still, there’s plenty to unpack — like Rutherford's cheerful reflections on Le...
Jan 22, 2025•48 min
In this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., take a listen through five interviews featuring Sonic Youth royalty — Kim Gordon, Lee Ranaldo, and Thurston Moore — because noise rock never ages, it just gets louder. Gordon dissects Airbnb décor and Fleetwood Mac’s Tusk , Ranaldo explains that the way to keep a band together is by not asking too many questions, and Moore doubles down on mixing avant-garde riffs and classic rock solos. All told, it's collection of nostalgic, messy, and brilliant ...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 25 min
What’s better than one Wilson sister blazing her own path? Two Wilson sisters redefining the rock ‘n’ roll family drama! On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with... , Ann Wilson touches on her introspective solo album and Nancy Wilson reflects on Roadcase Royale . Listen now. In addition to her solo work, Ann also discusses having a killer band lineup and why Heart took something of a hiatus. Meanwhile, Nancy converses about going through a honeymoon phase with her new band and explains what...
Jan 15, 2025•38 min
What happens when two legends of camp and cosmic rock step out from the mothership? In this special Rewind episode, The B-52s' Cindy Wilson and Kate Pierson talk with Kyle Meredith about life outside iconic band — because after nearly 50 years of party-starting, who wouldn’t need some “me” time? Wilson waxes poetic about her “not-so-solo” solo project, armed with art installations and something she calls “turbo chill.” Meanwhile, Pierson revisits the band’s formative years, shouts out Georgia’s ...
Jan 13, 2025•28 min
Is there a more quintessentially ‘90s band than Pavement? The lo-fi legends practically invented the sound of slacker indie rock, blending sharp wit with just the right amount of musical chaos. On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with... , frontman Stephen Malkmus and guitarist Scott Kannberg/Spiral Stairs reflect on the band's legacy and ultimate reunion. From Slanted and Enchanted to Wowee Zowee , Pavement became indie darlings and reluctant icons of a generation that pretended not to care...
Jan 08, 2025•51 min
In a recent conversation with Kyle Meredith , Troian Bellisario opened up about her latest role in On Call , the gripping new police drama coming to Prime Video . Listen now. Known for her breakout role in Pretty Little Liars , Bellisario takes on a completely new challenge, with On Call diving deep into the moral complexities of modern policing. The series blends body cam, dash cam, and cell phone footage to deliver an unflinching, immersive experience. On Call pairs Bellisario’s jaded veteran ...
Jan 06, 2025•27 min•Ep. 1025
For this special Rewind episode, Chris Robinson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Happiness Bastards , the first album of new material from The Black Crowes since 2009. The frontman tells us how he sees this record as a love letter to rock 'n' roll, how touring Shake Your Money Maker for its 30th anniversary influenced their latest set of tunes, and why he thinks rock lyrics should have a romantic dark side. Robinson goes on to discuss the nature of celebrity before diving into finding new ways ...
Jan 03, 2025•34 min
