Kyle Meredith With...

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Kyle 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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Kim Deal on Nobody Loves You More, Solo Adventures, and Long-Running Creativity
30-12-2024
Kim Deal on Nobody Loves You More, Solo Adventures, and Long-Running Creativity
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 Chicago, brings a distinctive sound. “This isn’t a Breeders album,” Deal emphasizes. With lush string arrangements, the songs explore new sonic territory.Deal also touches on performing with The Breeders on Olivia Rodrigo’s recent tour and the excitement of stepping onto stages like Madison Square Garden.With Nobody Loves You More landing on numerous year-end best-of lists (including Consequence’s own!), Kim Deal’s solo chapter has clearly struck a chord. As she puts it, “It’s been a long road, but this is exactly where I want to be.”Listen to Kim Deal, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rewind: Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on His Photography, Nick Cave, and Radiohead’s Reunion
27-12-2024
Rewind: Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood on His Photography, Nick Cave, and Radiohead’s Reunion
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 career. The bassist jokes about the band’s reluctance to be photographed, though ultimately reflects on how supportive his bandmates were of his passion for photography. The interview delves into the band’s creative process, particularly how the environments they recorded in influenced their sound, from haunted 15th-century manor houses during OK Computer to derelict country estates for In Rainbows. The bassist also mentions his recent work with Nick Cave, having played bass on Cave’s new album, and how the band’s hiatus allowed him to explore other creative avenues. As Radiohead approaches its 40th anniversary, Greenwood hints that the band recently reunited for a jam session and is excited about what’s next, though he’s careful not to reveal too much about their future plans.Listen to Radiohead’s Colin Greenwood chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rewind: Maynard James Keenan & Les Claypool on Thwarting Criminals, Performing in Costume, and Drinking Wine
25-12-2024
Rewind: Maynard James Keenan & Les Claypool on Thwarting Criminals, Performing in Costume, and Drinking Wine
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. Claypool also teases the idea of finally finishing his long-awaited projects with Sean Lennon and Billy Strings. Les then goes on to liken his approach to performing to Halloween — a celebration that allows him to become different personas while entertaining the audience. Maynard, for his part, opens up about his initial insecurities that led him to take on different characters during his performances, noting that doing so still serves as a buffer between himself and the audience. The conversation also takes a fun detour as Claypool recounts a surreal acoustic jam session he had with Eric Idle, "Weird Al" Yankovic, and Puddles the Clown.Listen to Primus' Les Claypool and Tool’s Maynard James Keenan chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rewind: Best of 2024: Dave Navarro
20-12-2024
Rewind: Best of 2024: Dave Navarro
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 him, as well as the process of recording the new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love” and why they’re only playing songs from their first three albums (“Chris Chaney is playing with AC/DC, poor guy”). Navarro goes on to talk about his distaste for seeing fans holding up phones during concerts, taking a break from guitar after Taylor Hawkins’ death, and why never wrote a second solo record. He then details getting to be more experimental with his playing as of late, The Velvet Underground’s influence on the band, and the distractions that kept Jane's Addiction unfocused for the past 20 years.Listen to Dave Navarro, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Kayla Wallace Talks Landman, When Calls the Heart, and Facing Off with Billy Bob Thornton
16-12-2024
Kayla Wallace Talks Landman, When Calls the Heart, and Facing Off with Billy Bob Thornton
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 holds its own against powerhouse Billy Bob Thornton, whose rugged cynicism fuels the series’ combustible energy. From courtroom showdowns to tense standoffs in oil fields and wind farms, Wallace’s Rebecca is a woman who’s done her homework and isn’t afraid to use it.The behind-the-scenes details are as riveting as the plot. When Wallace talks about acting alongside real snakes — plexiglass shields or not — it’s clear Landman doesn’t just flirt with danger; it marries it. “I was absolutely terrified,” she admits. “I thought the snake would somehow learn how to jump and get me.” Add in Wallace’s commitment to exploring the environmental and human costs of oil, and you’ve got a drama that’s as thought-provoking as it is pulse-pounding.And for those who know Wallace best from When Calls the Heart, there’s more to look forward to. While her character Fiona took a detour to Nashville, Wallace hints that we might not have seen the last of her in Hope Valley. Listen to Kayla Wallace, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jeff Daniels on Moments of Inspiration and Ending the Detroit Lions’ Curse
09-12-2024
Jeff Daniels on Moments of Inspiration and Ending the Detroit Lions’ Curse
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 experience and molding them into something wholly unique. “I didn’t want to interview friends on a podcast,” Daniels says. “I wanted complete creative freedom.”That freedom results in a vibrant, unpredictable journey. Jeff plays all the characters in his theatrical segments, meticulously nailing the timing in scenes with only himself as a scene partner. The structure leaps from reflections on his acting career to folk-infused songs like "Across the Way," where Jeff’s playwright roots show in his knack for beginning-middle-end storytelling.Ben Daniels, who handles production and contributes musically, brings cohesion to this whirlwind of ideas. The result is a seamless blend of humor, poignancy, and behind-the-scenes wisdom — from Jeff’s reflections on The Newsroom to his offbeat Dumb and Dumber skits.The cherry on top? Jeff’s recent claim to fame as the man who broke the Detroit Lions’ infamous “Bobby Layne curse.” Ever since a comedy bit with Peyton Manning, the Lions have been on a tear, and fans credit Jeff for lifting the decades-old hex. Now, Daniels is ready to immortalize it with "The Curse of Bobby Layne," a new song he’ll record with Ben and his band.Listen to Jeff Daniels, chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy