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Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani join Kyle Meredith to discuss the new Emmy-nominated documentary, Being Mary Tyler Moore, out now on Max. The producers talk about telling a dual story of Mary’s life as well as how her actions changed the conversation around women in America in the 60s and 70s, her private battles outside of celebrity, and being a reluctant hero of a movement at times in her life. Waithe, who has also written for and starred in Master of None, Ready Player One, and The Chi, recalls finding the show through Nickelodeon’s Nick At Nite and parallels Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ own career ascension to Moore’s, while Rajani gives us the update on the duo’s next documentary, which chronicles Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’s lockdown-producing Verzuz series while also telling the story of turning to Black music for comfort in turbulent times.Listen to Lena Waithe & Rishi Rajani sit and chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe t

Idina Menzel joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Drama Queen, her first album of new material since 2016’s self-titled LP. The Broadway legend, who’s also starring in Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah with Adam Sandler, tells us why she wanted to make a disco-inspired record and looking towards Barbra Streisand, Donna Summer, and Cher as inspirations, working with Nile Rodgers and Jake Shears, and the forthcoming nature that her songwriting partners appreciate. Menzel also reveals the stories behind “Make Me Hate Me,” “Move,” and “Beast” and why it was important for her to reclaim and reframe what being a drama queen means coming from someone who says there’s no need to apologize for having big, intense emotions.Listen to Idina Menzel sit and 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.Advertis

The Hives join Kyle Meredith to talk about The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, their first album in 11 years. Howlin' Pelle Almqvist and Nicholaus Arson tell us about how depressing it was to not have any new material, how this LP might speak to their 30th anniversary, and the desire to keep creating music that felt like youth more than maturity. The Swedish rockers also give us the stories behind “Bogus Operandi” and “The Bomb,” playing a 110-degree show in Italy and getting a major compliment from The Drums.Listen to The Hives chat about all this and more in the new episode  and you can also watch the interview 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

Barry Manilow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his current tour, album anniversaries, and upcoming releases. The legendary singer tells us about the money he donates to high school music programs on each stop of his tour, his love of melodies and how that was the cause of his success as a commercial jingle writer, and his love of electronic artists Underworld, Fat Boy Slim, and Claptone. Manilow also discusses his most recent record “Night Songs II,” his musical “Harmony,” which is finally premiering on Broadway, and the stories behind his debut album (which turns 50 this year) and Manilow Sings Sinatra (which turns 25). We also get to hear about his next projects, which include a pop album and a Christmas album.Listen to Barry Manilow sit and 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

Cory Finley joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new movie, Landscape With Invisible Hand, which finds an occupying alien species' bureaucratic rule and advanced technology that leaves most of Earth impoverished and unemployed, while two teenagers hatch a risky plan to ensure their families' futures. The director/screenwriter discusses why he chose to adapt the MT Anderson book, the sci-fi movies of the 80s and indie cinema of the 90s that influenced him, and casting the movie with Tiffany Haddish, Kylie Rogers, Asante Blackk, and Josh Hamilton. Finley also digs into why the aliens are obsessed with 1950s’s American television, how own dark view of the future and A.I., and the music and Michael Abels score that soundtracks the film.Listen to Cory Finley chat about all this and more in the new episode. 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: htt

Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier join Kyle Meredith to talk about the movie They Cloned Tyrone, which follows three friends as they discover and ultimately uncover an underground government cloning operation running experiments in the midst of their town and stars Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, and John Boyega. The filmmakers, who co-wrote the movie while Taylor directed, talk about the feelings they had of helming their first major picture, the fun of world building and coming up with the small and specific character traits of the clones, and watching fans make their own art after watching. The duo also talk about the underlying messages of the story, from unmentioned references to the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, along with why its fun to write about conspiracies and capers, as well as the music of the film calling back to 70’s & 80s funk and r&b, and how they got Erykah Badu to re-record “Tyrone”.Listen to Juel Taylor & Tony Rettenmaier chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also

Madison Beer joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Silence Between Songs. The pop star discusses her growth through therapy and self-care, her attraction to the music of the 60s, and which song on the new collection was inspired by The Beatles’ “Yesterday”. Beer also tells us how she developed the LP and making sure it stands as an album in the classic sense, writing about her brother Ryder, and how the album title applied to her life.Listen to Madison Beer chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the interview 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

With Heart of Stone now on Netflix director Tom Harper and actor Matthias Schweighöfer sit down with Kyle Meredith to dig into the Gal Gadot-starring action film. The two discuss how the movie reflects our current conversations around A.I. and how they both see it’s encroachment on the future of their professions, as well as the more intimate acting Schweighöfer was able to do in contrast with the action happening around Gadot. Mattias also lets us in on what he’d like to see as his character’s action sequence song (hint: It’s a Rod Stewart classic), while Harper divulges on how Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is” ended up backdropping one of the funnier scenes. And with the obvious question hanging in the air, we also hear thoughts on if they want this to be a franchise, and if so, what that means for a slow motion action scene with Mattias in the future.Listen to Tom Harper and actor Matthias Schweighöfer sit chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time

In the wake of The Band's Robbie Robertson passing away on August 9th, we're honoring his memory be releasing this 2019 episode of Kyle Meredith With... Robertson's family, who were with him when he died, said this in a statement through his management: "Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon,” the statement continued. “In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Six Nations of the Grand River to support the building of their new cultural center.”Here are the show notes from the original episode's release:Legendary co-founder of The Band Robbie Robertson speaks with Kyle Meredith about Sinematic, his first solo album in eight years, and how it ties in with the score to Martin Scorsese's The Irishman. From there, he discusses his long collaborative history with the legendary filmmaker, one that dates back to The Last Waltz and Raging Bull, and how his knack for writi

Moroccan-Canadian singer-songwriter Faouzia joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, "La La La," and proclaims this is "a doll summer." She hashes out why she's going for a more uptempo sound with her latest set, keeping her influences hidden for a more original sound, and not having an Arabic-Western pop artist to look to when she was young. Faouzia also discusses why she decided to cover Eiffel 65's "I'm Blue" and that contrary to some interpretations, last year's Citizen was only an EP, meaning that she's yet to release her debut album.Listen to Faouzia chat about all this and more in the new episode and you can also watch the interview 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

Bethany Cosentino catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut solo album, Natural Disaster. The Best Coast singer tells us about keeping the album a secret for the past few years and why it was time to put her band on indefinite hiatus, finding her new voice and musical direction, and writing what amounts to an album about self-discovery instead of the lyrics about relationships that she may have been known for. Cosentino also discusses how she leaned into the sound of 90s heroes like Counting Crows, Sheryl Crow, REM, and Liz Phair, and having Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Garbage’s Shirley Manson offer encouragement and guidance.Listen to Bethany Cosentino 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/pri

For the 800th episode, Kyle Meredith looks back at some choice interviews from this year. Among guests featured, we get to hear from Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme about his thoughts on existence and the band’s latest album, In Times New Roman, then Janelle Monae teases her upcoming portrayal as Josephine Baker in A24’s De La Resistance as well as the inspirations behind her latest LP, The Age of Pleasure. From there, Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar talk about their favorite 80s alternative bands and discuss reuniting after 20 years, while Suki Waterhouse digs into the runaway success of Daisy Jones & The Six. The special episode rounds out with Rob Lowe tell us why he loves the music of Bruce Spingsteen and Simon & Garfunkel so much, Monica Bellucci dissects the powerful women she’s played throughout the years, and Arnold Schwarzenegger riffs on action stars and his first TV series.Listen to the new episode now or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe

Victony joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the music he’s releasing this year that has included the new version of Soweto that originally appeared on his 2022 breakthrough EP, Outlaw. The Nigerian-born rapper discusses his freestyle process, discovering himself musically, and the genres that he still wants to tackle. Victony goes on to talk about what it is to be called “The Outlaw King,” the story behind “Jolene,” and how he crafts his songs with a live performance in mind.Listen to Victony 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

Emily Kinney joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album, Swimteam. The actress/musician tells how Cursive’s Tim Kasher gave her encouragement to keep pursuing music, reconnecting with the music of Rilo Kiley and Counting Crows, and why she wrote a song called “Avett Brothers,” as well as the participation trophy she gave an ex through the lyrics of “B or C For Effort”. Kinney also talks about how her acting influences her songwriting, with a reference to The Walking Dead in “The Last Chance”, and keeping up with the shows she’s been on, including the long-running zombie show and Masters of Sex.Listen to Emily Kinney 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

Actress Elizabeth Perkins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her role in the second season of Minx. Perkins tells us about her first impressions of the show, her character Constance, and what it's been like to revisit the Los Angeles of the 70s on set. With classic songs of that era playing throughout the show, Perkins discusses what Constance would be listening to, as well as how the show tells the social stories of that decade. They tie the past to the present when talking about a recent Joni Mitchell show that Perkins was able to see at The Gorge in Washington which also included Brandi Carlile and Sarah McLachlan. We also get to hear what it was like to film the series only to have it canceled by HBO right before wrapping and then have it picked up by Starz, which is where you can find the entire series now.Listen to Elizabeth Perkins 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 kee

Ellie Kemper sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Happiness For Beginners, her new movie out now on Netflix, a story that finds her character newly divorced and a little lost as she decides to sign up for a backcountry survival course hiking the Appalachian Trail with a group of oddball strangers. The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress talks with Kyle about playing against type with a character who spends most of her time bottled up and angry, the camaraderie of the cast, and how being a runner came in handy in a hiking movie. Kemper also regales us with the story of her singing Bob Schneider’s "40 Dogs (Like Romeo & Juliet)" in the film and tells us which song has her singing in the car in real life and which artists she’s listening to when she's out for a run. We also get to hear the type of role or gig that she looks for post-Kimmy-Schmidt, her recent stint on Broadway, and the podcast that’s been keeping her busy.Listen to Ellie Kemper chat about all this and more in the ne

Dylan Arnold joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his portrayal of Frank Oppenheimer in the new Christopher Nolan blockbuster Oppenheimer. The Halloween actor takes us through his audition and the weight he felt as soon as he landed the role, diving into the background of the physicist, and dissecting what this story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons on the Manhattan Project, relates to current situations out in the world. Arnold also talks about what it was like to be on a set with a near endless barrage of legendary names and what a role like this offers for the next steps in his career, which includes the upcoming Apple TV+ series, Lady in the Lake.This interview was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike. Listen to Dylan Arnold 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 Cons

The cast of Minx joins Kyle Meredith to talk about season 2, now showing on Starz. Lennon Parham (Shelly), Jessica Lowe (Bambi), Oscar Montoya (Richie), and Idara Victor (Tina) discuss the authentic story of the 70’s being told throughout the season, especially when it comes to equality and representation, as well as their own character development. We get to hear which musician they would want to hang out with if they were able to travel back to the period, as well as the eccentric photography scene during that time, and their cast karaoke parties.Listen to the cast of Minx 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

After 20 years apart, Dogstar are back as the trio consisting of Keanu Reeves, Bret Domrose, and Robert Mailhouse. The trio sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their new single, "Everything Turns Around," and the songs that will be featured on their upcoming album. The band discussed the journey to making new music, how their 90s songs feel like a different band, and the artists of the 70s and 80s such as Echo & The Bunnymen and Big Star that find influence in the tracks. Keanu goes on to mention how much he’s liking the band Alvvays as well as the importance of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s Psychocandy, while Bret and Robert recount a recent Neil Young show they attended, and then all three recount the time they opened for David Bowie. We also get to hear about their upcoming show at The Roxy and plans for the fall tour, which should eventually cover both coasts.Listen to Dogstar chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on Youtube. Please take the time to like, review, and s

Bruno Major engages in a conversation with Kyle Meredith, where they dive into his latest album, Columbo. The singer-songwriter discusses how he wears his influences from artists like Billy Joel, Leonard Cohen, and Randy Newman on his sleeve, drawing inspiration from their styles. Major also shares how renowned musicians like Queen's Brian May and Pink Floyd's David Gilmour have influenced his musical journey. The conversation then turns to the impact of the pandemic on Major's career momentum, with him expressing the feeling of being robbed during that period. He opens up about the challenges he faced during the writing process, grappling with feelings of paranoia and depression. Major also touches on the significance of artificial intelligence (A.I.), highlighting its importance and drawing parallels to groundbreaking discoveries like fire and the wheel. Additionally, he explores how his classical background influences his album, Columbo.Listen to Bruno Major chat about all this and more in the