Kyle Meredith With...
950 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsKyle Meredith With... is an interview series in which WFPK's Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of artists. Meredith digs deep to find out how their work is made and where their journey is going. From legendary artists to the newer class, from musicians to film & television stars, you'll hear about the things you were always curious about from all of your favorites.
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Episodes
Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme on Stereotypes, Existence, & Gallows Humor
June 14, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJosh 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. ...
John Roberts on 80s Music, Knight Rider, & Bob’s Burgers
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBJohn 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. L...
Dave Davies on 60 Years of The Kinks, Star Trek, Spirituality, and Self Expression
June 09, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBThe 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 ima...
Inhaler on Nostalgia, Special Hats, and the Songwriting Tricks of Dylan & The Beatles
June 07, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBInhaler 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 imperfections...
Stone Gossard on the Final Brad Album and Next Pearl Jam LP
June 05, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBPearl 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 al...
Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde on the Addiction, Queer Relationships, & 2002 Indie Rock of City On Fire
June 02, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBNico 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...
Cowboy Junkies Margo Timmins on Death, Loss, Nature, and the Sharon sessions
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBCowboy 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 ...
Illenium on Remixing Taylor Swift, Rocking Out with Avril Lavigne, & His Linkin Park and BMTH Inspired Prequel LP
May 29, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIllenium 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 vi...
Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman on The Early 2000’s of Apple TV+’s City On Fire
May 26, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBJemima 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 the...
Travis Van Winkle on Impressing Arnold Schwarzenegger, Singing Gordon Lightfoot, and Crying For Pearl Jam
May 24, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBTravis 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 vol...
Arnold Schwarzenegger on His First TV Series & the 80s Action Heroes
May 22, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBArnold 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 ho...
Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones & The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker on Their New Band, Far From Saints
May 20, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFar 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 Aro...
Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders on Chaos, Shrooms, The Strokes, and Radiohead
May 19, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBWyatt 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 scenes...
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on the Royal Philharmonic Collab & Resurrecting the Cybernauts David Bowie Tribute
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBDef 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, C...
G-Eazy on Burning Out, Living in Paris, & Becoming Part Owner of Oakland Roots
May 15, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBG-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 thi...
AC Newman on The New Pornographers Early Influences & Not Being Tied To A Decade
May 13, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBAC 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...
Belinda Carlile on Rediscovering Her Classic Sound & Likelihood of Another Go-Go’s LP
May 12, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBBelinda 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, ...
Les Claypool on Covering Tool and Pink Floyd & Upcoming Albums with Delirium and Billy Strings
May 10, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBLes 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 ...
Feist on Mortality, Martial Arts Movies, & Being in a Songwriting Group with Beck and Mac DeMarco
May 08, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBFeist 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 th...
Kylie Rogers on Beau Is Afraid, Watching Blue Velvet, & Meeting BTS
May 06, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBKylie 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 Lan...
Harriet Walker on Silo, Succession, & Acting Alongside The Who’s Roger Daltrey
May 05, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHarriet 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 Lasso’s Brendan Hunt on Coach Beard, Happiness, & Piggy Stardust
May 03, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBBrendan 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 discu...
Rickie Lee Jones on Reconnecting with Her Past & Singing the American Songbook
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBRickie 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...
Tobi Bamtefa on Mayor of Kingstown, the US Prison System, & Jeremy Renner’s Music
April 29, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBTobi 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...
Susanna Hoffs on Covering Billie Eilish & Jason Schwartzman, New Book and It’s Upcoming Movie
April 28, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBThe 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 Billie...
Bowen Yang and Teresa Hsiao on Nora From Queens, Legal Weed, & Michael Bolton
April 26, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBowen 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 r...
Jax on Cinderella Snapped, Pop Punk’s New Era, & Upcoming Tour with Big Time Rush and MAX
April 24, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJax 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...
Aisha Tyler, Laura Dave, & Josh Singer on Apple TV+’s The Last Thing He Told Me
April 22, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAisha 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...
Loren Gray on Taking Her Image Back & Being a Taylor Swift Superfan
April 21, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBLoren 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 ...
Suki Waterhouse on New Music and The Possibility of a Tour and 2nd Season of Daisy Jones & The Six
April 19, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBSuki 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, the i...
Tamara Taylor on Snowfall’s Conclusion & Favorite Graphic Novels and 80s Bands
April 17, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBTamara 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,...
Disturbed’s David Draiman on Divorce, Down With the Sickness, and a Duet with Heart’s Ann Wilson
April 15, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBDisturbed'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 discu...
Paolo Nutini on the Influence of Tarantino’s True Romance, Jodorowsky's Dune, & Delicatessen
April 14, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBPaolo 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 lis...
Ally Sheedy on Single Drunk Female, Molly Ringwald Cameo, & Upcoming Brat Pack Doc
April 12, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBAlly 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...
Philip Selway on Paranoia, Portishead’s Influence, & Radiohead’s Future
April 10, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBRadiohead 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 i...
Graham Nash on His Most Personal Album, The Loss of David Crosby, & 60 Years of The Hollies
April 07, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBGraham 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 mor...
De La Soul’s Maseo on Losing Dave, Working with Gorillaz, & The Upcoming AOI 3
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBDe 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...
Dove Cameron & Aaron Tveit on the Darker 2nd Season of Schmigadoon
April 05, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDove 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 Chicago, 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 not...
Joshua Henry on New Music & Having Sara Bareilles and Phillipa Soo as a Sounding Board
April 03, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBJoshua Henry sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Can’t Nobody Tell Us Nothing” and upcoming album. The Broadway star/singer-songwriter tells us about the specific day he found his falsetto, having folks like Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, and Phillipa Soo as his sounding board and collaborators, and the moments when his Broadway sounds leak into his songwriting. Henry goes on to discuss what’s fueling the inward-looking themes that drive the new LP, recently coming...
Judy Collins on Performing Wildflowers, Staring Down Mitch McConnell, & Her Next LP
March 31, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBJudy Collins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her Grammy-nominated album, Spellbound, and being an honoree at the upcoming She Rocks Awards. The legendary singer-songwriter tells us about some of her recent songs that were inspired by Thomas Merton, the importance of her time in Colorado and Greenwich Village, and peace and war as evergreen topics. Collins also discusses why she’s been performing her 1967 album Wildflowers in full, staring down Mitch McConnell at a recent Washington DC even...
Tyler Posey on New Music, Keeping Teen Wolf Going, & Getting an Evil Eye from Jason Bateman
March 29, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTyler Posey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his upcoming album, Unravel, being an independent artist, and continuing to work with John Feldman. The actor/musician tells us about the bands that are inspiring his latest set, writing with his partner Phem, and composing a track for the Teen Wolf movie, in which he stars. In fact, Posey says he wants to keep the series going now that the movie has broken a few records. He then goes on to discuss working on the Scream television series, getti...
Charles Dance on Conspiracies, Personal Data, & Working with Kiefer Sutherland
March 27, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBCharles Dance sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Rabbit Hole, the new Paramount+ series also starring Kiefer Sutherland. The legendary actor tells us how the actors were only given a little bit of the script at a time to keep all the twists and turns surprises, as well as how the themes of conspiracy, AI, and personal data plays into the story and our real lives. Dance also discusses how the script allows him to play with more comedy than usual and why he doesn’t bring his character...
Steve Van Zandt on Fixed Setlists for the Springsteen Tour & 21 Years of The Underground Garage
March 24, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBSteven Van Zandt joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th-anniversary of Little Steven’s Underground Garage and his current tour with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band (get tickets here). The Lilyhammer/Sopranos actor/musician tells us why The British Invasion is so important to his radio show, its lasting impact on ’60s culture, and why he thinks we’ll never see another musical revolution like it again. Van Zandt also reveals why Springsteen and the band have decided to stick with...
Scott Neustadter on Daisy Jones & The Six, Having Phoebe Bridgers & Marcus Mumford Co-writing, & Possibility of a 2nd Season
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBScott Neustadter sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Daisy Jones & The Six, the miniseries based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book and starring Riley Keough, Sam Claflin, Suki Waterhouse, and Camila Morrone. The screenwriter/producer tells us how the series began with a book to being produced by Reese Withspoon’s Sunshine Productions, the difficulty and care of making a true representation of being in a band, finding the cast, and having Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon as a consultant. Neustadte...
All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth on how The Beatles, Elton John, & Queen Inspired Tell Me I’m Alive
March 20, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAll Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth checks in with Kyle Meredith to talk Tell Me I’m Alive, an album that works as a continuation of 2021’s Wake Up Sunshine. The frontman tells us how Sgt. Pepper, Elton John, and Queen serve as influences, why he came to write about addiction, substance abuse, and coping as a lyrical thread, and trying not to overthink the overall process. Gaskarth also reveals which track has a nod to a Morrissey song, having Teddy Swims guest, and preparing for their upcoming unp...
Noah Jupe on The Magician’s Elephant, Dreamin’ Wild, & Listening to Fred Again
March 17, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBNoah Jupe joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Magician’s Elephant, a new animated film on Netflix based on the Kate DiCamllo book of the same name. The Quiet Place actor tells us about the hope and magic that attracted him to the script, what it was like to be a voice actor for the first time, and the incredible cast that also includes Mandy Patinkin and Natasia Demetriou. Jupe also discusses starring in Dreamin’ Wild with Zooey Deschanel and Casey Affleck, listening to Fred Again, making ...
Chris Shiflett on New Music, Working with Jaren Johnson, & Upcoming Foo Fighters Tour
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBChris Shiflett sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, “Black Top, White Lines,” and upcoming solo album. The Foo Fighters guitarist tells us about writing with Jaren Johnson, the difference between his work in the Foos and co-writing with his solo work, and the Hot Country-meets-ZZ Top sound of this lead single. Shiflett also takes us back to his recent performance at The Opry with Sierra Hull, his writing process, and planning around the upcoming Foo Fighters tour. L...
Aly & AJ on Linda Rondstadt’s Music as Inspiration, Getting a Seal of Approval from Terrence Malick, & a Joy Oladokun Collaboration
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBAly & AJ catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest album, With Love From. The sister duo discusses how much of the record was born from their extensive touring behind 2021’s A Touch of the Beat, how their pop background is always lurking in their songwriting, as well as using Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt as touchstones for this new set. They also tell us about having filmmaker Terrence Malick give his seal of approval on one of the new tracks, having Joy Oladokun as a guest, ...
Kimiko Glenn on Disney Channel’s Kiff, Weird Cartoons, and History of the World Pt II
March 10, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBKimiko Glenn joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Disney Channel’s newest animated series, Kiff. The Orange Is the New Black actress talks about the show being nostalgic of older cartoons, especially those that were just a little on the weird and funny side, being a fan of shows like Looney Tunes, Ahh Real Monsters, and Rugrats, and coming up with the voices. Glenn, who also found fame in Waitress on Broadway, discusses the songs that she gets to sing in this series and having Celine Dion, Lea ...
Liily on Post Punk, Performance Art, and Meeting David Byrne & SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy
March 08, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBLiily’s Dylan Nash and Maxx Morando join Kyle Meredith to talk about their latest single, “Applause,” and upcoming album. The frontman and drummer tell us about resetting their sound while still discovering who they are, writing about people’s reactions to performance art, and heading in a more angular direction. We also get to hear about playing their latest single “Applause” on the Miley Cyrus New Year's Eve TV special, meeting David Byrne and SNL’s Please Don’t Destroy backstage, and the ...