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Taped back in 2012, as Aimee Mann, Joe Henry, and Over the Rhine’s Karin Bergquist were deep in Louisville filming what would become Pleased to Meet Me, the indie music-film directed by Archie Borders and released in 2013. Talking with Kyle Meredith, the trio breaks down the strange thrill of musicians stepping into acting roles, how the movie’s story about forced collaboration mirrored their real-life creative chaos, and why chasing fame had already lost its appeal. Along the way, they got candid about the fear of embarrassing themselves, the freedom that came after the music industry’s collapse, and why di...

Walker Scobell sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about jumping back into the role that changed everything as Percy Jackson and the Olympians heads into its bigger, more physical second season on Disney+, opening up about how stepping away between seasons actually made him a better actor, why Season 2 demanded more stunt work and endurance, and how growing up in real time messes with audience perception on a long-gestating effects-heavy show. Along the way he reflects on working opposite Michael Douglas in Looking Through Water, learning on the fly fight choreography scenes that took weeks to shoot only...

Filmmaker Morgan Neville sits down with Kyle Meredith to unpack his Netflix documentary Breakdown 1975, a deep dive into a year when America seemed to collectively lose its footing and still made some of its greatest movies in the process. Neville explains why you can’t tell the story of 1975 without the years around it, how post-Watergate anxiety, cultural whiplash, and political exhaustion bled directly into films like Chinatown, Dog Day Afternoon, Taxi Driver, Jaws, and Star Wars, and why that moment eerily mirrors where we find ourselves 50 years later. The conversation also touches on New Hollywood’s last great gasp...

In this special holiday-themed conversation, Emmylou Harris and Lorrie Morgan sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk Christmas music, lifelong friendships, and the long arcs of their careers. Harris reflects on her quietly beloved album Light of the Stable, singing alongside Dolly Parton, and why songs like “Coat of Many Colors” carry the spirit of Christmas even without the tinsel. She also opens up about her deep commitment to animal rescue through Bonaparte’s Retreat and the push toward no-kill shelters, plus an upcoming expanded reissue of The Ballad of Sally Rose and work on her memoir. Morgan shares storie...

Aiyana-Lee sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about a truly surreal 2025 — from grinding it out as an independent artist to getting a life-changing DM from Spike Lee that led to her starring role in Highest 2 Lowest. She opens up about how Lee discovered her music, writing and performing the film’s title track and end-credit song, and what it was like working alongside Denzel Washington. The conversation also digs into her songwriting roots, growing up around legendary music history, surviving rough label experiences, reclaiming her voice on singles like “City of Lies,” and figuring out where music and acting g...

Director Paul Feig talks with Kyle Meredith about adapting The Housemaid from Freda McFadden’s bestseller, shaping its sly tonal shift from “fun unsettling” to full-on psychological thriller, and why he ultimately added entire pieces to the story that aren’t in the book. Feig digs into the dual-POV structure, explains his aversion to lazy voiceover, and breaks down how the film balances an hour of questions with an hour of answers. He also gets into building nuanced female-led stories (from Bridesmaids to Ghostbusters to A Simple Favor), collaborating with a wildly good-looking cast, and letting actors define their characte...

Zende Murdoch of The Runarounds jumps on with Kyle Meredith to dig into how a “fake” TV band on The Runarounds (now streaming on Prime Video) turned into a very real, very busy rock band. He talks about answering that mysterious Instagram casting call tied to Outer Banks, the long secret stretch of years where the group was quietly writing, finding their sound, and cutting an EP with Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads before anyone even knew the show existed. Zende gets into the proggy drum flex of “Funny How the Universe Works,” what it was like building the season o...

D’Arcy Carden talks with Kyle Meredith about dropping into the latest season of Loot on Apple TV+ as Adam Scott’s extremely extra “Italian” girlfriend Lutiana/Ashley-Kate, and how much of that bananas character (and those Italian/Delaware accents) came from the page vs. her own improv. We get into working with director Carrie Brownstein of Sleater-Kinney, shooting in Australia with Will Forte, and how she balances all of this with her other work in The Good Place, A League Of Their Own, and Barry. Darcy also digs into her very real music-nerd side — birthday shows at Largo with the C...

Juliana Hatfield stops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about her 20th album, Lightning Might Strike, a pop-rock gem born from a rough couple of years that included loss, depression, and uprooting her longtime city life for a house in the woods. She digs into writing through a “long, slow, nervous breakdown,” finding narrative threads in songs like “Falls Apart,” the unexpected heaviness behind “Popsicle,” and how working alone at home slowed the process but sharpened the focus. Hatfield also reflects on her early days with the Blake Babies, why some of that catalog is hard to revisit, her recurring ly...

Kyle Meredith talks with Lou Gramm — the original voice of Foreigner — about returning to the stage for select 50th-anniversary shows and revisiting the unheard cuts tied to the 40th anniversary of Foreigner 4. Lou digs into finishing those long-lost vault tracks, matching his classic vocal grit decades later, and the surprising emotional spark that came from hearing those old tapes again. He also gets into sobriety, balance, and how touring culture has shifted since the early days. Plus, he tells Kyle about his first new solo album in years — arriving in March — blending newly written material with songs he started decades...

Kyle Meredith dives into the world of Fraggle Rock with both the eternal explorer and the man who brings him to life. First up, Gobo Fraggle stops by to talk about the new holiday special "The First Snow of Fraggle Rock," breaking down his very first real snowfall, the panic of hitting “rock block,” and the unexpected outer-space songwriting session with Lele Pons that helped him find the season’s big song. Gobo also chats about his musical heroes, holiday traditions shared between Fraggles and silly creatures, and what it’s like braving the bright, noisy surface world. Then Kyle tal...

Kyle Meredith talks with Sarah Bareilles about executive-producing the new Apple TV documentary Come See Me In The Good Light, which follows poet laureate Andrea Gibson and their wife Megan Falley as they navigate an incurable cancer diagnosis with humor, honesty, and love. Sarah shares how discovering Andrea’s work during her own period of grief pulled her toward the project at exactly the right moment, how she and Brandi Carlile turned one of Andrea’s poems into the film’s original song “Salt and Sour and Sweet,” and why collaborating on Andrea’s words was unlike any songwriting she’s done b...

Gaten Matarazzo sits down with Kyle Meredith to dig into the final season of "Stranger Things," the long, weird, years-long goodbye that comes with it, and what it’s like to step off the biggest show on the planet and straight into the unknown. We get into how he’s handling the “out of work the second the job ends” actor life, his growing love for voice work, and what drew him to Andy Serkis’s new "Animal Farm" adaptation — where he plays a brand-new character created for the film. Gaten also talks fandom from the inside with "Lego Star Wars,"...

In this episode, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon talk with Kyle Meredith about the stunning new Netflix film Train Dreams, a dreamlike adaptation of Denis Johnson’s beloved novella. The actresses get into how the movie’s surreal, memory-drift style changed the way they approached the work, the balance between tight scripting and spontaneous “go feed the chickens” moments, and what it was like shooting in the Pacific Northwest with Joel Edgerton. Felicity digs into learning unexpected frontier skills (including shooting a rifle and skinning a goat), while Kerry talks about bonding with director Clint Bentley over horses and the film...

In this episode, Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon talk with Kyle Meredith about the stunning new Netflix film Train Dreams, a dreamlike adaptation of Denis Johnson’s beloved novella. The actresses get into how the movie’s surreal, memory-drift style changed the way they approached the work, the balance between tight scripting and spontaneous “go feed the chickens” moments, and what it was like shooting in the Pacific Northwest with Joel Edgerton. Felicity digs into learning unexpected frontier skills (including shooting a rifle and skinning a goat), while Kerry talks about bonding with director Clint Bentley over horses and the film...

Abe Sylvia joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Season 2 of Palm Royale on AppleTV. The producer and showrunner digs into the show’s evolution from a satire of American exceptionalism to a sharp look at sisterhood, ambition, and feminism in 1969 Palm Beach. Sylvia talks about crafting the bigger, flashier second season without audience influence, building emotional mirroring into every outrageous twist, and how women “committing the crime of having a feeling” inspired the story’s darker undercurrents. He also shares how choreography, scandal, and a few “occasional felonies” make this season the most dazzling yet.

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Actor Pierson Fodé joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Netflix holiday rom-com A Merry Little Ex-Mas, where he stars alongside Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, and Melissa Joan Hart. Fodé dives into embracing his “shirtless slow-mo guy” reputation, the art of balancing humor and self-awareness in Christmas movies, and what makes Netflix’s seasonal films so addictive. He also talks about his breakout year — juggling multiple projects, activism work, his Washington family farm roots, and shooting The Last Mrs. Parrish with Robert Zemeckis and Jennifer Lopez. They also get into Back To The Future, The Wrong Paris, and the rules...

Audrey Nuna joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the wild ride from her sophomore album Trench to becoming part of the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters. She digs into how the film changed her career overnight, the surprise of watching a Korean-American project go worldwide, and why recording for HUNTR/X helped her reconnect with the raw, human side of music. Audrey also teases her next album — one focused on imperfection, restraint, and real emotion — and opens up about simulation theory, creative evolution, and maybe not staying independent for long.

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Erika Christensen and Penelope Ann Miller join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new indie film After All, a moving three-generation story about family, forgiveness, and generational trauma. Christensen, who also executive produced, digs into why she was drawn to Ellen—a woman finally forced to grow up—and how the film’s stillness and honesty set it apart from today’s flashier fare. Miller discusses playing a mother facing dementia, channeling her Texas roots, and embracing the discomfort of shooting in a sweltering Austin house to create something authentic. The two reflect on finding hope without sentimentality, the art of s...

Florence Welch of Florence And The Machine joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Everybody Scream, her gothiest record yet and a sister to Dance Fever. Florence opens up about insecurity, imperfection, and how a near-death experience reshaped her connection to witchcraft and creativity. She discusses recording raw, unpolished takes with Aaron Dessner, lyrical callbacks to “Daffodil” and “Cassandra,” and how this record explores the line between prophecy and catastrophe. Florence also dives into her striking visuals with Autumn de Wilde, the Western influence on the artwork, and finding peace after chaos.

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Famke Janssen joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new Netflix series Amsterdam Empire, where she plays Betty, a former pop star out for revenge after her husband’s very public affair. Janssen dives into developing Betty as both actor and executive producer, working in her native Dutch for the first time, and creating the character’s colorful, childlike fashion herself as co-designer. She also tells Kyle about shooting a full music video as Betty, performing her own vocals and choreography, and what it was like to rediscover her roots back home in the Netherlands.

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Ricky Wilson and Simon Rix of Kaiser Chiefs talk with Kyle Meredith about their comeback moment on Education, Education, Education & War—finding purpose again after lineup changes, learning not to play it safe, and rediscovering the joy of being a band that still has something to say. Cut to three years later, and Norman Blake of Teenage Fanclub joins Kyle just as Brexit breaks, reflecting on optimism, aging gracefully in rock, and crafting Here, an album about love and contentment in uncertain times. Two bands from the same Britpop class proving there’s life—and wisdom—on the other side of...

In two conversations spanning seven years, Moby tells Kyle Meredith about creating beauty in chaos — first at SXSW 2011, where he previewed Destroyed, an album and photo book born from sleepless nights in hotel rooms, filled with “broken-down electronics” and midnight-highway moods. Flash forward to 2018, he’s promoting Everything Was Beautiful & Nothing Hurt and unpacking the emotional weight of songs like “Motherless Child,” connecting their grief and longing to his own life and the world’s unraveling. From playing bass with OMD on an upside-down guitar to comparing humanity to “scared little monkeys at a watering hole,” Moby weaves the personal and polit...

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Ron Funches join Kyle Meredith to talk all about Season 3 of Loot on Apple TV+. The pair get into what it’s like returning to their characters for a third time, how much of their real lives influence the writing, and the magic of collaborating with the show’s team. They also share what it was like filming the instantly-infamous Nude Beach episode with Henry Winkler (it was freezing), how their off-screen friendships fuel the on-screen chemistry, and what’s next — from Funches’ comedy tour to Michaela Jaé’s upcoming music following her single “Two To Tango.”

Kyle Meredith talks with Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene about reuniting the sprawling collective for Hug Of Thunder, rediscovering friendship as the heart of creation, and the emotional night they played Manchester just after the attacks—with Johnny Marr joining onstage.

Then, Sadie Dupuis of Speedy Ortiz joins twice: first in 2015, when she discussed using Foil Deer to push feminism and social awareness into rock’s conversation (“I’d rather be a social justice warrior than a rich kid with a drug problem”), and again in 2018 to unpack Twerp Verse, scrapping an entire album post-election to write songs...

Backstage at Bourbon And Beyond, Kyle Meredith caught up with Mary Chapin Carpenter to talk about her new album Personal History, a record she says she’s been working on for nearly five years and one that truly earns its title. She digs into songs like “Paint + Turpentine” and “Girl and Her Dog,” and how the more personal her stories get, the more universal they become.

Then, Kyle talks with Trampled By Turtles’ Erik Berry about Alan Sparkhawk with Trampled By Turtles — their new collaboration with the Low frontman. Berry recalls the Duluth roots that connected them, the influence...

Here’s a double feature: Marty Stuart joined Kyle Meredith in 2017 to talk about his album Way Out West, a record that drifts between cowboy songs, desert psychedelia, surf rock, and even flying saucers, all captured with help from Heartbreaker Mike Campbell. Stuart also opened up about his deep ties with Native communities, his lifelong love of California’s mythology, and how Western folklore still fuels his songwriting. And going back to 2012, the late Justin Townes Earle sat down with Kyle to talk about Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now. Fresh off Harlem River Blues, he s...

Ian Astbury of The Cult catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about touring both The Cult and their short-lived precursor #DeathCult on the new Paradise Now tour. Astbury digs into the Orwellian echoes of 1983, why revisiting Death Cult feels like a “zero point” reset, and how it recharges his artistic DNA. He also reflects on being an outlier in the mainstream, the contradictions of fame, and his frustrations with the loss of danger in modern rock. Along the way, he touches on performing with Tool, his martial arts discipline, memories of Live Aid, and the enduring mission of “gather...

Kyle Meredith sat down with Colin Hay at both Bonnaroo 2012 and again in 2017, and with Bruce Cockburn that same year, to talk about the strange gifts of staying power. Hay reflected on turning his between-song stories into a comedy tent set, losing Men at Work bandmate Greg Ham while hitting the 30th anniversary of their debut, and how songs can always be reborn if you bring fresh energy. By 2017, he was releasing a new album alongside the documentary Waiting for My Real Life, talking about “songs from being a certain age,” dodging the idea of retirement, and why his past...

The one and only Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, drops in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new book Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell. Cassandra Peterson digs into why it took decades to convince publishers this was more than a Halloween gag, but rather a year-round goth lifestyle guide, complete with stories from her childhood, her time in Italy (where she learned to cook and, oh yeah, got kidnapped), and even recipes tied to the 1988 Elvira: Mistress of the Dark film. She also talks about putting the book fully in Elvira’s voice, her friendship with Jack White (than...

Alyvia Alyn Lind joins Kyle Meredith to talk all about the Netflix series Wayward, where she plays a teen trapped in a so-called therapeutic school with cult vibes and a whole lot of buried trauma. The Chucky and Spiderwick Chronicles star digs into the psychological layers of the show, the early-2000s setting (and killer soundtrack featuring Third Eye Blind and Pink Floyd), and what it was like collaborating with creator/co-star Mae Martin. She also touches on her horror fandom, her love of Halloween, her scenes with the legendary Toni Collette, and how the cast went from crying...

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy joins Kyle Meredith to dive into his ambitious new triple solo album, Twilight Override. Clocking in at 30 songs across three discs, the project explores the past, present, and future—not as a rigid concept record, but as a flowing arc of memory, meaning, and hope. Tweedy shares how the record was inspired by the voices of his touring band, and how writing for their harmonies pushed the songs into new emotional territory. He also reflects on post-pandemic generational trauma, the ongoing challenge of maintaining empathy in a fractured world, and the creative power in resisting doom...

The cast of The Senior -- Michael Chiklis, Rob Corddry, and Mary Stuart Masterson -- along with the actual former football player the movie is based upon, Mike Flint, join Kyle Meredith to talk about the film's wild-but-true story. The Senior follows Flint as he becomes the older player to ever suit up for a college football team -- at the age of 59.

Chiklis, who was also 59 when filming, talks about the physical toll of hitting the field, how he approached portraying a living person, and why this became one of the most meaningful projects of his...

Hannah Stocking, Madison Pettis, and Yvonne Orji talk with Kyle Meredith about The Wrong Paris on Netflix — where a contestant (played by Miranda Cosgrove) signs up for a Parisian dating show and lands in Paris, Texas instead, plotting an early exit until feelings complicate the plan. We get into audition choices (including a full-throttle Southern accent), improv on set, playing “ambitiously passionate” reality-show personas, and how Yvonne’s hosting on real-life dating shows informed her in-film emcee. It’s backstage chaos, bull-riding bruises, and a surprisingly sweet heart under the satire—all in a fast, funny hang with Kyle Meredith. Duration: 00:16:51

Kyle Meredith talks with Willem Dafoe, Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop, and director Nadia Latif about turning Walter Mosley’s novel The Man in My Basement into a psychological thriller where race, trauma, and grief haunt every frame. The story follows Charles Blakey (Corey Hawkins), a man on the verge of losing his ancestral Sag Harbor home, who agrees to rent his basement to the mysterious Aniston Bennett (Willem Dafoe) for the summer—only to find himself pulled into a chilling reckoning with history, family ghosts, and the root of all evil.

Dafoe digs into acting as “pretend” courage...

It's a Rewind double feature today on Kyle Meredith With, as we bring you a pair of episodes from 2017. First, Soft Cell’s Marc Almond talks with Kyle Meredith about shaping his 2017 solo album, Shadows and Reflections, as a '60s-steeped, orchestral “torch and baroque” set—curating lesser-known gems, keeping the original arrangements’ DNA, and slipping in two new cuts (including the filmic “No One to Say Goodnight To” and the Walker Brothers-sized “Embers”).

Then on the second half of the episode, OMD’s Paul Humphreys talks about the band's own album from that year, The Punishment of Luxury, balancing...

”Sabrina Impacciatore joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in #ThePaper, the new sequel series to #TheOffice. She digs into the pressure of stepping into one of TV’s most beloved universes, the shaky nerves of table reads, and how her character Esmeralda was born out of survival instincts and innocence. Sabrina also shares the wild story of how she accidentally convinced the showrunners to make her do “the worm” without knowing it was an 80s breakdance move, the bloody knees that followed, and how comedy and tragedy fuel her acting choices.

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Lzzy Hale of Halestorm catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new record Everest, written and recorded in real time with Dave Cobb. She dives into the freedom of letting go of genre rules, the joy of seeing fans already singing the new songs, and how instant-classics like “Darkness Always Wins” were born out of raw, in-the-moment emotion. Lzzy also reflects on nearly 30 years of the band, balancing who she was at 22 with who she is now, and how performing live is equal parts gratitude, connection, and great people-watching—whether it’s fans in old tour shirt...

For this special Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith, Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips talks with Kyle Meredith across three interviews that span their albums King’s Mouth and The Terror, collaborations with Miley Cyrus and Kesha, and covers of The Beatles. Coyne digs into concept records, becoming a new father, the perception of songs like “Giant Baby,” and why useful music—like “Happy Birthday”—matters. He also reflects on the band’s legacy, staying curious, the balance between pop culture chaos and charity work, and why Flaming Lips fans embrace constant change.

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David Rysdahl joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in FX’s Alien Earth, his second collaboration with creator Noah Hawley after Fargo. Rysdahl digs into how the show goes beyond the franchise’s trademark monsters to explore AI, immortality, climate catastrophe, and humanity’s place in the world. He also reflects on playing Arthur, the conscience of the series, how his role parallels his Fargo character Wayne, and why he feels like he’s portraying a piece of Hawley himself. The conversation also touches on fatherhood metaphors, respecting the lore of the Alien franchise, the thrill of practical effects...

Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale of DEVO join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Netflix documentary chronicling the band’s 50-year history. The two discuss why it took so long for a DEVO doc to happen, the challenge of condensing their complex story into 90 minutes, and the long career of having to constantly explain the ideas behind their art. They revisit the Kent State shooting's influence on their formation, share memories of meeting Neil Young years after “Ohio,” and talk about how their sound was inspired by European futurists and the industrial culture of the 1970s. Mothersbaugh and Casale...

For this special Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith talks with DJ Shadow and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and apl.de.ap about pushing their artistry into bold new directions. DJ Shadow takes us inside The Mountain Will Fall, his first “artist show” in four years, the rediscovery of long-lost multi-tracks, and how staying forward-thinking keeps his music vital. Taboo and apl.de.ap discuss “Street Livin” as a raw diagnosis of America’s social and political climate, their continued activism from Standing Rock to schools in the Philippines, and Masters Of The Sun, a Marvel-published graphic novel expanded into augmented and virtual...

Legendary animator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Hotel Transylvania) talks with Kyle Meredith about his new Netflix film Fixed, a raunchy, 17-years-in-the-making adult animated comedy about a good dog’s wild final 24 hours before being neutered. Tartakovsky gets into the pitch’s “Seinfeld feature” origins, why dogs made the best cast, pushing boundaries without crossing his own comedic lines, and how Idris Elba went full James Bond-to-balls with his voice performance. He also reflects on the long fight to get adult animation in feature form and why this might be the perfect time for its return.

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Alien: Earth has landed and the cast is opening up about the deeper layers behind FX’s latest expansion of the Alien universe. In this conversation with Kyle Meredith, showrunner Noah Hawley breaks down how the show evolved from Ridley Scott’s original themes into something more reflective of today’s AI anxieties and technological obsessions. Star Sydney Chandler discusses the challenge of portraying Wendy, a hybrid with human consciousness, while Timothy Olyphant, Samuel Blinkin, Babou Ceesay, and Alex Lawther explore their characters' robotic and emotional balance, dead-eye acting, and existential trauma. There’s also a healthy amount of praise f...

Amy Berg joins Kyle Meredith to talk about It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, her new documentary exploring the legacy of the Grace singer. Berg discusses why it took over a decade to bring the film to life, earning the trust of Buckley’s mother Mary Guibert and choosing to frame the story through Jeff’s emotional voicemails, feminist ideals, and the women in his life—rather than the looming shadow of his father, Tim Buckley. The two also talk about the enduring power of Buckley’s voice, the misunderstood brilliance of Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk, and the emotio...

Kyle Meredith sat down with John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants in this special Rewind episode to talk about the albums Nanobots and I Like Fun, digging into how the band continues to find new ways to be weird 20 albums in. The Johns discuss the strange comfort fans find in their music during chaotic times, how short songs and dark characters let them explore new creative corners, and why they’ve never subscribed to the cliché rock lifestyle. Flansburgh shares how Jack Bruce’s homemade Mellotron choir helped shape “I Like Fun,” and both Johns reflect o...

Luciane Buchanan joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in Chief Of War, the epic new Apple TV+ series created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. Set in 18th-century Hawai’i, the show follows warrior Ka’iana as he attempts to unify the islands just before Western colonization, with Buchanan playing Ka’ahumanu—the queen who helped change Hawaiian history. The Night Agent star discusses discovering her character’s legacy, making a spiritual pilgrimage to Ka’ahumanu’s birthplace, and learning the endangered Hawaiian language for the role. Buchanan also reflects on how the project connects to her short film M...

Connor Sherry, Ethan Cutkosky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and newcomer Philip Fine Schneider join Kyle Meredith to talk about what it’s like playing the next generation of Gilmores in Happy Gilmore 2. The guys get into how they each channeled a different flavor of #AdamSandler’s iconic character, how their off-screen bromance added to the on-screen chemistry, and the unexpected Shakespeare-to-Sandler pipeline. MJF (the wrestler-slash-actor) talks about getting back to his theater kid roots, while Connor and Ethan reflect on how producing and directing has shaped their approach to acting. And they absolutely explain why they keep calling Sandler “Daddy.” It’s cha...

Director Kyle Newacheck joins Kyle Meredith to talk about taking on the legacy of Happy Gilmore with its long-awaited sequel. The Workaholics and Murder Mystery alum unpacks the challenge of balancing throwback nostalgia with a more modern comedic style, while also explaining why pure comedy is so rare these days. We hear about working with Adam Sandler, how golf became his newfound obsession, and the joy of directing original Happy Gilmore helmer Dennis Dugan. Plus: surprise MVP turns from Jason Kelsey, Bad Bunny, and a post-arrest Scottie Scheffler.

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Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds o fSummer catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into Side Quest, his solo album born out of becoming a dad and rediscovering that childlike sense of curiosity. Clifford talks about rewriting songs to better reflect his new phase in life, how parenting inspired the unpredictable structures of tracks like “Eclipse,” and why he intentionally left the drums off “KMFA.” He also opens up about the vulnerability of going solo after years with the band, fourth wall-breaking lyrics, and the push to do something that feels brand new instead of nostalgic. It’s an honest look at fi...

Ben Folds catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album with the National Symphony Orchestra, recorded at the Kennedy Center just before his dramatic exit as artistic advisor under the Trump takeover. Folds digs into why the Kennedy Center’s mission goes beyond just staging performances, how nonprofits keep communities connected, and what it means when the firewall protecting the arts from political intimidation breaks down. He also reflects on the symbolism of releasing this orchestral record on July 4th, shares stories about Rostropovich and Shostakovich’s resistance under Stalin, and why artists today can’t afford...

On this encore episode of The Story Behind the Song, Blondie are, without question, one of the most successful, iconic, and influential bands in rock and roll history. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 15 years ago, the Debbie Harry-fronted group has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and continues to release new music. But the “rock and roll” label doesn’t do justice to the group’s genre-bending music. What started as a punk band in the mid-1970’s in New York City after Harry and guitarist Chris Stein broke off from their earlier band, The Stillettoes, Blondie (first called An...

On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With.., Caroline Polachek and Alison Goldfrapp — two vocalists who could probably sing a grocery list and still make it sound like avant-garde pop bliss. Caroline, formerly of Chairlift, has turned heartbreak and hyperpop into an art form, floating somewhere between baroque synths and Enya-core. Alison, meanwhile, has spent decades wrapping disco, glam, and electroclash into one shimmering Goldfrapp package — and lately she’s stepped out solo just to remind us she can still make the dance floor melt. Expect stories of sonic reinvention, ghostly falsettos, and why ethereal is sometimes just another word fo...

Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Malachi Barton, and Freya Sky catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk all about Zombies 4 on Disney. The crew dive into how Zed and Addison’s monster diplomacy continues with a new clash between Daywalkers and vampires — vampires that, as Malachi jokes, “don’t suck blood but do snack on blood fruit!” Milo and Meg share what it’s like balancing acting and executive producing, how they keep the characters growing alongside their own lives, and how their real-life love for Disney Channel Friday nights sneaks into the franchise’s vibe. Plus, the newcomers spill on stepping in...

Rian Teasdale of Wet Leg catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s second album Moisturizer, the joys and pitfalls of success, and the choice to cocoon themselves in a countryside house to shut out distractions (including social media). Rian digs into writing as a full five-piece band this time around, the cathartic evolution of tracks like “Chase These Fists” and “CPR,” and how movies like Jennifer's Body helped soundtrack their creative hibernation. She also opens up about writing love songs for the first time, exploring queer identity through lyrics, and the importance of building a stage pers...

Tony winner and certified scene-stealer Renee Elise Goldsberry joins Kyle Meredith to talk through Who I Really Am, her long-awaited debut album. Known for #Hamilton, #Girls5Eva, and #SheHulk, Goldsberry opens up about why it took this long to release a solo LP, and why now was the moment to bet on herself. She discusses the freedom of genre-jumping across pop, musical theater, and soul, how she came to reinterpret “Satisfied” for this new chapter, and how Girls5Eva and Sarah Bareilles helped spark her confidence to record original material—including a Bareilles-penned track. It’s an album about embracin...

Lucy Dacus returns to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new solo album Forever Is A Feeling, a record that unfolds like a romance film—just not the romcom kind. The Boygenius member discusses writing songs in real time to process emotions, performing early tour dates in European churches and museums, and embracing reverence without necessarily embracing religion. She also gets into her poetic lyricism, including the introspective “Lost Time” and dreamy “Limerence,” and how covering Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle” unexpectedly mirrors her own meditations on how love and time collide. We also talk about the parade of indie...

Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips sat down with Kyle Meredith for three conversations across a handful of years to talk solo albums, Luna reunions, and songwriting that sometimes doubles as emotional excavation. Dean, known for his iconic turns in #Galaxie500 and #Luna, talked in 2014 about finally releasing his first solo album and what it meant to step out from the comfort of collaboration—including with wife and longtime musical partner Britta—and work with #MyMorningJacket’s Jim James as producer. He dug into the funny backlash from his memoir, navigating identity beyond legacy bands, and why a lyric like “what hav...

Alan Walker joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 10th anniversary of his breakout hit “Faded” and how he’s turned a bedroom project into a full-blown global empire. The EDM star gets into the making of WalkerWorld 2.0, the new single “Me, Myself and the Night,” and why he’s intentionally channeling his 2016–2019 sound. He also gives a preview of the immersive film WalkerWorld: The Last Ride, and talks about launching his first-of-its-kind World of Walker app—a digital hub meant to bypass social media algorithms and directly connect with fans.

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Kyle Meredith sits down with two legends to talk about legacy and how you live with—and sometimes rewrite—the ghosts of greatness. The late Gary Brooker of Procol Harum spoke just before his passing about the band’s 50-year retrospective Still There’ll Be More, the timeless power of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” and why Procol never quite fit in anyone’s box (except maybe their own). Then it’s Randy Bachman (The Guess Who, Bachman Turner Overdrive) discussing By George, his inventive reimagining of George Harrison classics, filled with rearranged melodies, sly tributes, and a surreal phone call from...

Zara Larsson catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her just-announced album Midnight Sun, arriving only a year after Venus. The Swedish pop star reflects on her shift from perfection paralysis to creative freedom, saying she’s done second-guessing and ready to “not stop.” Zara dives into working with her latest crew—who helped shape a cohesive, dancefloor-friendly collection filled with “bangers” and spiritual moments. She also discusses how the title track pays tribute to her summer house and the joy of existing, while lead single “Pretty Ugly” lets her let loose and shout. Plus: singing over glass-filled mud pits, coveri...

Seth MacFarlane sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements, his ninth studio album and a true passion project built from unreleased Frank Sinatra charts gifted to him by Sinatra's family. MacFarlane digs into what drew him to orchestral jazz, recording at Abbey Road, and why classic arrangers like Nelson Riddle and John Williams still reign supreme. He also unpacks why today’s post-heavy music creation loses the magic of the moment, shares his admiration for vocal harmony groups like The Hi-Lo’s, and reveals how he co-wrote unfinished Sinatra material without losing the...

Shirley Manson joins Kyle Meredith to talk all about Let All That We Imagine Be The Light, which she calls a sister record to No Gods No Masters. The Garbage frontwoman gets into the political and spiritual DNA of the album, writing through grief and recovery, the generational gaslighting of women in rock, and how she reshaped her lyricism to project love instead of fury. Manson also opens up about being bedbound, learning patience and shame, and what it meant to keep making art in a chaotic world. Elsewhere, she talks setlists, fan expectations, and the role of artists...

Mark Hamill joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan’s latest mind-bender based on a Stephen King novella. Yes, the man who gave us Luke Skywalker and the Joker is now playing a white-haired accountant waxing poetic about math and the universe—and somehow it’s one of the most moving things you’ll see all year. Hamill dives into building the character (full Geppetto vibes), mentoring a scene-stealing kid who knits on set, and delivering a monologue so long and thoughtful he nearly begged for cue cards. He also shares what it was like wor...

Finn Wolfhard joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Happy Birthday, his first solo album under his own name. The Stranger Things star digs into how writing 50 songs became a personal dare, how 90% of them were bad, and how the remaining 10% shaped a surprisingly cohesive set about coming of age. He opens up about recording lo-fi vocals to cassette, mixing noise rock with nostalgic childhood reflections, and why character-based songwriting has always come easier than getting vulnerable. They also discuss his collaborations with Jesse Eisenberg and Emile Mosseri on When You Finish Saving the World, his early love of Daniel...

In this two-part Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith catches up with Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria—two cornerstone indie bands that helped shape the lo-fi-to-mainstream arc of alternative music. Taped at different moments in their respective comebacks, both interviews dive into the complexities of making new music after years away. Imperial Teen reflect on their 2012 Feel the Sound album, the logistics of long-distance collaboration, and why they never chase hooks—they just happen. Meanwhile, Rainer Maria discuss the serendipity of proximity that led to their self-titled reunion album, pulling forgotten ideas from old MiniDiscs, navigating the streaming era, and writing lyri...

Auliʻi Cravalho joins Kyle Meredith to talk about voicing the title character in Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, a new Apple TV+ animated musical that tackles big ideas like identity, self-acceptance, and kindness—all through the eyes of a joyful animal who knows exactly who she is, even when others don’t. The Moana and Mean Girls star discusses working with Leland and Allison Flom on the music, finding Lulu’s voice, and how the story echoes her own experience as a queer woman of color. Cravalho also opens up about her recent Broadway run in Cabaret alongside Adam Lambert...

”In this long-lost 2016 conversation, legendary Warner Bros. Records president Lenny Waronker walks Kyle Meredith through the iconic Burbank offices (now shuttered), sharing candid stories about signing Prince, nearly passing on “Wicked Game,” quietly acquiring Tom Petty, and what made the label—and its artists—so visionary. Waronker reflects on his early studio days, the genius of Prince’s bassless “When Doves Cry,” the Black Album saga, and how letting artists lead was always the secret sauce. From Randy Newman to Chris Isaak to Bat-era Kim Basinger moans, it’s a masterclass in music history told from one of its most influential b...

John Densmore joins Kyle Meredith With… to celebrate 60 years of The Doors, discussing the band’s new archival live releases, their signature improvisational style, and the post-myth era where the music now speaks louder than the legend. He reflects on Jim Morrison’s poetic genius, the creative interplay between band members—especially between his drumming and Ray Manzarek’s left-hand bass—and why the group thrived as a trio. Densmore also shares memories behind deeper cuts like “Palace in the Canyon” and the evolution of epics like “The End,” which, in hindsight, served as a poetic farewell. He touches on the band’s Kenned...

Hannah John-Kamen joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about reprising her role as Ghost in Marvel’s Thunderbolts, a darker, more personal chapter in the MCU that explores themes of shame, loneliness, and redemption. She discusses how the character has evolved since Ant-Man and the Wasp, now more in control, emotionally guarded, and layered with British sarcasm. John-Kamen reflects on how the film mirrors post-pandemic isolation and highlights the internal struggles we all face. She also teases new music collaborations, reveals a favorite improvised scene with Florence Pugh and David Harbour, and explains what it’s like to live inside...

Gene Simmons says rock is dead. Again. And also that opera sucks, Broadway is confusing, critics are failed musicians, and he’s having more fun than the Pope. In this new Kyle Meredith With…, the Kiss legend returns to talk about the 50th anniversary of Dressed to Kill, the Kiss Army’s Las Vegas takeover, and why Rock and Roll All Nite still matters even if it was never a “hit single” in the traditional sense. Simmons discusses his new film company (Simmons/Hamilton Films), why young bands are stuck in an industryless industry, and story behind fan-favorite “Spit.” There’s also s...

Turns out when your bounty hunter comes back from the dead, he brings a six-string and a record deal. Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles join Kyle Meredith to talk about The Bondsman, their new horror-but-make-it-heartfelt Prime Video series with a twangy demonic twist. They break down how the show’s rootsy, Appalachian world inspired them to co-write a full album (Hell and Back) in character—a rarity in a TV landscape filled with music supervisors but not many actual songwriters. They get into why Nettles turned down every “musician role” for a decade until now, why Bacon insisted they reject a...

What took four years, required a personal crisis of confidence, and started as a riff about “coronavirus”? The Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets, apparently. Kyle Meredith sits down with Adam Duritz—who’s somehow still underrating “Einstein on the Beach”—to talk about finally releasing Butter Miracle, rewriting half the songs from scratch, and confronting the weird pressure of accidentally writing a perfect five-song rock record. Duritz opens up about unfinished Counting Crows songs (“Marjorie,” “Shallow Days”), finding personal connection in characters like Bobby, Elizabeth, and Maria, and how “Boxcars” began with a glam-Zeppelin riff screamed around the house mid-lockdown. He also shar...

This time on Kyle Meredith With…, it’s a double bill of the most cerebral funk you’ve ever danced to, featuring none other than Talking Heads’ David Byrne & Jerry Harrison. Byrne – the patron saint of quirky frontmen, king of the oversized suit, and the only guy who can make anxiety sound like a party trick. Whether he’s turning nervous tics into chart-topping hits with Talking Heads, penning essays on music theory, or staging Broadway shows about joy, he’s always had one foot in genius and the other in “what even is this?” And then there’s Jerry Harrison – the...

It turns out the man who helped write “Hotel California” also had a storage unit full of unreleased jams just waiting to be exhumed. Don Felder joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Vault: 50 Years of Music, a new album that finds the former Eagle dusting off decades of demos—from slide-heavy ‘70s tracks to ‘80s disco bops to fresh cuts written in the last year. He shares the tale behind finding the original cassette of a track from the time he was joining the legendary group, recording vocals in the shadow of Henley, reinventing “Heavy Metal” with Toto’s rhythm section...

This archive episode from Kyle Meredith With… features two guests with wildly different claims to rock legacy—one who helped define it, and one who’s protecting it. First up is Ian Paice, the last original member still keeping Deep Purple in the game over 50 years later. As the drummer behind “Smoke on the Water,” he’s one of the few humans whose tom fills have been played in every Guitar Center across America. But don’t let the legacy trap fool you—Paice is still bashing away with precision, fire, and probably a little tinnitus. Then there’s Jean Fogelberg, wid...

For someone who wasn’t sure westerns were her “journey,” Lizzy Greene sure rides like she was born in the saddle. The Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and A Million Little Things alum tells Kyle Meredith about her new Netflix series Ransom Canyon, where she plays the small-town Texas daughter of a sheriff with dreams of getting the hell out. (Relatable.) Greene talks about drawing on her Lone Star upbringing, surviving cowboy camp in New Mexico, breaking her knee doing cheer stunts, and her unlikely emo side (The Cure, The Smiths, and a little eyeliner energy in her next project Sweati...

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With…, it’s the most successful duo in music history: Daryl Hall & John Oates. One’s a blue-eyed soul pioneer with a voice built to cut through FM static. The other’s a mustachioed master of melodic restraint. Together, they blurred the lines between rock, R&B, and pop — then turned that blur into a decades-long chart domination. We look back at a pair of interviews, one with Oates in 2018 regarding a solo album and the final Hall & Oates single, and another with Hall from 2022 that found him teaming up with Robert Fripp, Tod...

Bon Iver’s Sable, Fable might be the most “rootsy” they’ve sounded in a while—but don’t call it a pivot. Justin Vernon tells Kyle Meredith it’s less about reinvention and more about stripping away the layers: less mystery, more clarity, fewer effects, more humanity. “Everything Is Peaceful Love” was the compass, and the rest followed—a sonic arc from Wisconsin cabin solitude to California sunshine. Vernon opens up about the cinematic thread behind the album’s cowboy vibe, the word “change” as a narrative fulcrum, and how music helped him stitch himself back together. He also talks about the influ...

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Sarah McLachlan & Tracey Thorn: two voices that helped define the emotional landscape of the ’90s—and did it on their own terms. McLachlan, with her soaring melodies and introspective songwriting, built a legacy of haunting beauty, activism, and Lilith Fair 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 in one line. Different sounds, same fearless spirit. Kyle Meredith talks with both about their music, impact, and what keeps them b...

A cassette from 1977. A decades-long jam session. A surprise Record Store Day release. Leave it to Jeff Bridges to casually drop one of the year’s coolest archival albums with Slow Magic 1977–1978, recorded with his friends and forgotten until now. He chats with Kyle Meredith about the magic of imperfection, the Wednesday night jams that forbade actual songs, and why it took some coaxing to bring this to the surface. We also go deep on his love of poetry, his accidental collaboration with Burgess Meredith (no relation to Kyle), and his dream of writing a King Kong sequel involving alie...

Finn Cole survived the brutal world of Peaky Blinders as Michael Gray, only to take on the ultimate survival story in Last Breath. Playing real-life diver Chris Lemons, he faces being stranded 200 feet underwater with just minutes of oxygen, while Woody Harrelson and Simu Liu race to save him. Turns out filming underwater is just as stressful as it sounds—minus the occasional dance break to Underworld’s “Born Slippy.” As for his Peaky Blinders arc, Cole tells Kyle Meredith that it was tough seeing Michael turn villainous, but ultimately felt grateful for the challenge of playing an antagonist in such...

Michael McDonald’s back with the Doobie Brothers, because one reunion tour wasn’t enough. Their new album Walk This Road marks his first studio outing with them since 1980, and they’re even throwing in a little accordion action just to keep us on our toes. Turns out, it’s not easy to pick up a new instrument at 70—who knew? Michael joins Kyle Meredith to dive into the magic of getting the band back together, writing with Tom Johnson and Patrick Simmons, and why the Yacht Rock label just won’t die (even if half the band wishes it would).<...

Who knew that revisiting your childhood dreams could involve bucket lists, awkward basketball lessons with Patrick Ewing, and the accidental outing of a secret novelist? Sofia Carson (Carry-On, The Descendants), Kyle Allen (West Side Story, American Horror Story: Apocalypse), and Sebastian de Souza (The Great, Medici: Masters of Florence) chat about their new Netflix movie The Life List, where Carson’s character, Alex, tackles her mom’s posthumous list of dreams. Spoiler: it’s not all tears and tissues—it’s surprisingly funny, even when Carson’s struggling to shoot hoops with an NBA legend. Oh, and did we mention the...

From playing a wannabe rock star in Killing Bono to actually becoming one, Ben Barnes has taken the long road to his debut album, Where the Light Gets In. He talks with Kyle Meredith about his first full-blown tour, the soul and storytelling behind his music, and whether he still Googles his own lyrics to make sure he didn’t accidentally steal them. Oh, and he drops a Dickens reference because, of course, he does. Plus, he reflects on playing The Punisher’s villain, stepping into the world of Stephen King’s The Institute, and how Almost Famous totally lied a...

On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith W..., Talib Kweli & 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, from Black Star to solo greatness. Meanwhile, Peaches took electroclash, punk attitude, and pure sexual liberation and turned it into a movement—proving that provocation can be just as powerful as poetry. Both are innovators, disruptors, and fiercely independent voices. Kyle Meredith takes us back to his interviews with the pair of legendary artists in this spe...

Hamilton Leithauser is back with This Side of the Island, an album that took a decade to perfect—and you can hear it in the grooves. Leaning into a funkier, more danceable sound (thanks in part to his Chapel Roan and Charlie XCX-loving kids), the former Walkmen frontman crafted a record with air-drumming-worthy beats and some sharp lyrical musings about life, love, and—yes—kids these days. Leithauser speaks with Kyle Meredith about why he sat on some of these songs for years, how his wife, and producer Aaron Dessner, helped push the album over the finish line, and what h...

On the rewind episode of Kyle Meredith W..., Damon Albarn: the restless architect of Britpop, animated bands, and boundary-pushing collaborations. From leading Blur through the highs and weirdness of the ‘90s to reinventing the game with Gorillaz, he’s never been content to sit 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 Meredith dives into the ever-evolving world of Damon Albarn in this special Rewind episode, looking back at a trio of their conversations.

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On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with...,  hear Adrian Belew & Daniel Ash: two sonic architects who helped redefine the boundaries of rock. Belew, the guitar wizard behind King Crimson, Talking Heads, and Bowie, turned the instrument into a playground of sonic weirdness, bending, looping, and warping notes into something entirely his own. Meanwhile, Ash—whether in Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, or Love and Rockets—helped shape goth, post-punk, and alternative rock with his hypnotic, reverb-drenched riffs. Both are innovators, each in their own wildly different way, but united by an endless curiosity for pushing sound forward. Kyle Meredith takes...

’Before WWE, before the GLOW ladies, there was Mildred Burke—taking on men in carnival rings, making a million bucks, and revolutionizing women’s wrestling. Queen of the Ring tells her incredible (and criminally unknown) story, brought to life by director Ash Avildsen (Paradise City) and star Emily Bett Rickards (Arrow). The two talk with Kyle Meredith about the film, as well as wrestling, Louisville, and why women still have to fight for their place in sports.

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Denise Richards has done it all—dodged space bugs, stolen scenes in Wild Things, survived Real Housewives drama, and now she’s letting cameras into her life once again with Denise Richards and Her Wild Things on Bravo. This time, it’s all about family, raising three daughters, and navigating everyday chaos—with a few celebrity cameos sprinkled in. Denise talks about why she signed on, how her daughters are stepping out of their parents’ shadow, and why she’s still friends with (almost) all of her exes. Plus, she shares her dream of bringing Drop Dead Gorgeous back from the dea...

Simple Minds: the Scottish rock giants who went from post-punk outsiders to stadium-filling anthem makers. With Don’t You (Forget About Me), they 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 they’re more than just a John Hughes soundtrack staple. Join us for this retrospective as Jim Kerry talks with Kyle Meredith about the legacy, the music, and the future f...

Mythic Quest is back for Season 4, and workplace dysfunction has never been so gloriously chaotic. David Hornsby and Charlotte Nicdao dive into the latest absurdities: David’s character might finally grow a spine (but definitely more hair), Poppy’s shockingly in a happy relationship, and yes, there’s a villainous feast that gets wildly out of hand. They also spill on what it’s like writing themselves into humiliating situations (naked beach scenes included), how Side Quest expands the Mythic Quest universe, and Charlotte’s shift behind the camera for her directorial debut. Plus, David teases The Lost Boys musical—be...

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Jason Isbell: the poet laureate of modern Americana, 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 a solo career that’s redefined Southern songwriting, he’s crafted songs that cut deep—whether he’s singing about love, addiction, or the ghosts of the past. With a sound that blends rock, country, and folk, and a knack for storytelling that rivals the greats, Isbell has become one of the most respected songwriters of his generatio...

Kyle Meredith With… the legendary Taj Mahal! With a fresh Grammy-nominated live album, Swinging Live at the Church in Tulsa, Taj reflects on his lifelong musical journey, channeling the blues’ ancestral roots from 12th-century Mali to modern-day Tulsa. From breaking the strings on his step dad's hidden guitar to crafting a sound that’s unmistakably his own, Taj dives deep into how history, culture, and innovation shaped his singular style. Plus, he breaks down the importance of vinyl, the art of live performance, and why church acoustics make magic. Spoiler: he’s still not tired of “Queen Bee” after all these ye...

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith With..., Foo Fighters: the 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 Chris Shiflett and the late, great Taylor Hawkins who gave the band its heartbeat and bite. Shiflett’s slick guitar work brought a sharp edge to their sound, while Hawkins’ explosive drumming and larger-than-life personality made him the band’s not-so-secret weapon. Together, they helped shape the Foo Fighters into more than just Grohl’s post-Nirvana project—they became a rock institution...

Natti Natasha joins Kyle Meredith to dive into the Bachata of it all! Her latest album, produced by the king himself, Romeo Santos, leans into her Dominican roots and gets unapologetically real. Natti opens up about her three-year journey to create this passion project, weaving soulful vocals with heart-on-sleeve lyrics. She also reflects on how her music has evolved—spoiler: she’s singing love songs for the romantics and heartbreak survivors alike. Plus, there’s talk of taboo topics and empowering women through candid storytelling. Turns out, Natti Natasha doesn’t just create music for the moment; she’s aiming for...

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.

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Peyton List: from Disney Channel favorite to genre queen, she’s built a career that refuses to be boxed in. Whether she’s kicking ass in Cobra Kai, solving ghostly mysteries in School Spirits, or taking on unexpected new roles such as Girl Haunts Boy, she’s always bringing depth, charm, and just the right amount of edge. The Jessie actress is back for School Spirits Season 2, and the afterlife is only getting weirder. As Maddie, she’s been unraveling the mysteries of the undead high school experience—because being a ghost doesn’t mean the drama stops. With more twists...

On this Rewind of Kyle Meredith With... we speak with the one and only Josh Homme: the desert rock king, riff master, and the man who’s somehow made being a swaggering badass look effortless for decades. 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 cool. Whether he’s redefining rock or collaborating with legends, he’s always got one foot in the dust and the other kicking down doors. Let’s dive into the world of Josh Homme and the unst...