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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 discovery — not commercial validation — is the only thing worth showing up for.Listen to Aimee Mann, Joe Henry & Karin Bergquist chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.

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 to end up on the cutting room floor, and why improvisation can suddenly become canon. Plus, he teases Season 3 moments with Kate McKinnon that nearly broke him on set, talks about sharing scenes with comedy heavyweights, and explains why sometimes the best prep is just going back to school and being a normal kid for a while.Listen to Walker Scobell chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please

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, the rise of Reagan-era thinking before Reagan ever took office, how movies functioned as a national therapy session, and why the shared theatrical experience itself now feels endangered.Listen to Morgan Neville chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series

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 stories from Nashville Christmas specials, explains her connection to modern classics like “Grown-Up Christmas List,” and talks about teaming up with Pam Tillis on their album Come See Me and Come Lonely, built from deep-cut country favorites and a friendship that grew later in life.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

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 go next now that the spotlight’s officially on.Listen to Aiyana-Lee chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 characters through wardrobe and posture. And Kyle gets him talking about a perfectly framed martini shot and the hidden gin bottles that have become Feig trademarks.Listen to Paul Feig chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Pod

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 one soundtrack in a sort of songwriting boot camp, and how the crew splits writing between songs for the characters and songs for the actual band. He also takes us into the new single “Chasing the Good Times,” born in a Nashville session with Brad Schultz of Cage The Elephant, the surreal rush of watching sold-out dates roll in, and why, TV renewal or not, The Runarounds are now a full-on touring band with plenty more music on the way.Listen to Zende

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 Crutchfield sisters’ Snocaps and Waxahatchee band, surprise moments with Lenny Kravitz, Jeff Tweedy, Courtney Barnett, Aidy Bryant, and more — before we wrap it up with who she wants to see in the Rock Hall next.Listen to Lou Gramm chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the 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 lyric motifs, and the possibility of returning to her acclaimed cover-album series—this time with a full R.E.M. tribute.Listen to Juliana Hatfield chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com

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 ago.Listen to Lou Gramm chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 talks with John Tartaglia — showrunner, puppeteer, and the voice behind Gobo — about taking on a character with decades of mythology, pulling inspiration from classic specials like "The Bells of Fraggle Rock," and weaving in new characters and subtle callbacks for longtime fans. John gets into the surreal moment of meeting Gobo on camera, the influence of original performer Jerry Nelson, and why Gobo’s stubborn optimi

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 before. She also chats with Kyle about her upcoming album—her first since "Amidst The Chaos"—including how grief shaped the writing and how Andrea’s voice even appears on one of the new tracks. Plus, Sarah reflects on the healing power of comedy while revisiting Girls5Eva and hints at hopes for more stories with the group down the road.Listen to Sarah Bareilles chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. 

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," his dreams of diving deeper into theater, and why he’s waiting to make music until he has something real to say.Listen to Gaten Matarazzo chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://r

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’s quiet emotional power. They also touch on Bryce Dessner’s gorgeous score, Nick Cave’s closing song, and why stories like this still matter in the increasingly cutthroat film world.Listen to Felicity Jones and Kerry Condon chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to d

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.Listen to Abe Sylvia chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 every Christmas movie must obey.Listen to Pierson Fodé chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri

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.Listen to Audrey Nuna chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 silence, and the human stories that still matter.Listen to Erika Christensen and Penelope Ann Miller chat about all this and more or watch their conversations on YouTube here and here. 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:/

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.Listen to Florence Welch chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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.Listen to Famke Janssen chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy