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Kyle Meredith With...

Consequence Podcast Network

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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35:49

Rewind: Daryl Hall & John Oates on Solo Albums,...

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2025/04/16

On this pair of archive interviews from Kyle Meredith With…, dive into the world of one of the most successful duos in music history: Daryl Hall and 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 decades-long chart domination. We look back at a two interviews, one with Oates in 2018 regarding a solo album and the

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15:55

Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon on Cowboy Songs, Ricky Lee...

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2025/04/14

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

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33:41

Rewind: Sarah McLachlan & Tracey Thorn on the...

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2025/04/09

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

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28:20

Jeff Bridges on Lost Tapes, Iconic Roles, and the...

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2025/04/07

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

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30:10

Finn Cole on Diving into Last Breath, Peaky Blinders,...

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2025/04/02

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

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29:18

Michael McDonald on Reuniting with the Doobie...

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2025/03/31

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

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18:29

Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, & Sebastian de Souza on The...

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2025/03/28

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

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27:25

Ben Barnes on His Debut Album, Stephen King's The...

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2025/03/24

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

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34:51

Rewind: Talib Kweli & Peaches on the Art of Protest...

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2025/03/19

On this Rewind episode of Kyle Meredith with..., listen to throwback interviews with Talib Kweli and Peaches -- two artists who couldn’t be more different on paper, yet both built careers on defying expectations. Kweli, one of hip-hop’s sharpest lyricists, has spent decades balancing conscious rap with undeniable flow, both in Black Star and with his great solo catalog. Meanwhile, Peaches took electroclash, punk attitude, and pure sexual liberation and turned it into a movement, proving that

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23:40

Hamilton Leithauser on ‘This Side of the Island,’ The...

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2025/03/17

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

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59:38

Rewind: Damon Albarn on Gorillaz, Blur, Solo Music,...

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2025/03/12

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

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37:31

Rewind: Adrian Belew & Daniel Ash on Odd Sounds,...

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2025/03/10

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,

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24:00

Emily Bett Rickards & Ash Avildsen on Bringing...

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2025/03/07

’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.Listen to Emily Bett Rickards and ash

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13:58

Denise Richards on Her Wild Things, Reality TV, and...

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2025/03/05

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

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62:28

Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr on Post-Punk Beginnings, '80s...

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2025/02/26

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear from Simple Minds: the Scottish rock giants who went from post-punk outsiders to stadium-filling anthem makers. With "Don’t You (Forget About Me)," the band became forever tied to the ‘80s, but their catalog runs way deeper — sweeping synths, soaring choruses, and a knack for reinvention that’s kept them going for decades. Whether they’re embracing their new wave roots or pushing into fresh territory, Jim Kerr and company are still

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13:33

David Hornsby & Charlotte Nicdao Talk ‘Mythic Quest’...

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2025/02/24

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

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34:51

Rewind: Jason Isbell on Sobriety, Storytelling, and...

Kyle Meredith With... ·

2025/02/19

On this archive interview of Kyle Meredith With..., revisit a conversation with Jason Isbell, the poet laureate of modern Americana who is armed with a sharp pen, a soulful voice, and the ability to break your heart in three verses or less. From his Drive-By Truckers days to his successful solo career that’s helped redefine southern songwriting, he’s crafted countless songs that cut deep. Whether he’s singing about love, addiction, or the ghosts of the past, it's going to be an emotional affair

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29:05

Taj Mahal on Grammy Noms, Generational Blues, and...

Kyle Meredith With... ·

2025/02/17

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

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56:07

Rewind: Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins & Chris Shiflett...

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2025/02/12

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,

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19:22

Natti Natasha Talks en Amargue, Bachata Roots, and...

Kyle Meredith With... ·

2025/02/10

Natti Natasha joins Kyle Meredith to dive into the Bachata of it all! Her latest album, Natti Natasha en Amargue, was produced by the king himself Romeo Santos and 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

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