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On this special rewind episode, revisit five interviews with Les Claypool of Primus and more. Listen to the trip through time and bass here.Starting in 2011, Claypool and his band dropped into the WFPK studio to dig into their just-released Green Naugahyde. From there, the musician talks about Americana music (and his Duo de Twang project), the Primus biography, and their tribute to Willy Wonka. The 2019 interview is with both Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon, with the two discussing the Claypool Lennon Delirium, environmental issues, black holes, and Julian Assange.The next stop is in 2022, where we hear about covering Rush and his thoughts on Maynard James Keenan’s wine. Finally, we arrive in 2023, when he touches on covering Tool and Pink Floyd.Listen to Les Claypool 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:

The Jesus Lizard’s David Yow joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Rack, the band’s first release in 26 years. The rock icon dives deep on the record as well as his acting career, so listen now.Yow discusses how the record came to be, mentioning how band members Dwayne Denison and Mac McNeilly had been working on new ideas without his knowledge. Despite years apart, Yow explained that the band didn’t consciously try to replicate their old sound, but rather let things naturally evolve: “It’s going to sound like The Jesus Lizard no matter what we do.”The frontman also reveals the backstory of the song “Hide and Seek,” inspired by Lars von Trier’s film The House That Jack Built. The conversation also covers the track “Lord Gadiva,” a 27-year-old song that the band never released until now.Listen to The Jesus Lizard’s David Yow 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

Keith Powers and Jan Luis Castellanos join Kyle Meredith to talk about Uglies, the new Joey King-starring movie that adapts Scott Westerfeld’s iconic book series. Listen to the interview now.Launching into a discussion about the film, which explores a futuristic world where everyone is conventionally attractive, both actors laugh at the idea that anyone in the movie could be considered "ugly." They then get serious, touching on the many important themes baked into the story, from questions regarding free will to the pitfalls of technological dependence.Powers, whose previous work includes Straight Outta Compton and The Perfect Find, goes on to discuss the red pill/blue pill situation the narrative presents, the nature of adapting a novel for the big screen, and what signing up for a trilogy means to him. Castellanos, who's known for properties like 13 Reasons Why, then jumps in to chat about working with director McG, his upcoming projects, and fan expectations.Listen to Sugarray Keith Powers and

Comedian John Early joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new album version of his hit HBO stand-up special Now More Than Ever. Listen to the interview now.Early tells us about modeling the special after The Last Waltz, the iconic concert film centered on The Band. He reveals the stories behind the songs that he and his band cover in the special, including Britney Spears’ “Overprotected” and Neil Young’s “After the Goldrush,” and teases the new covers and materials he's taking on the road for his upcoming tour (get tickets here). The comedian also discuss coming up with the persona he portrays in Now More Than Ever, and how growing up gay in Nashville with minister parents led to a comedic style that turns the mirror on performative behavior and liberal posturing.Elsewhere, Early dishes on the attention he’s be getting since being featured in Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero” video.Listen to John Early talk about Now More Than Ever. Keep up on all the latest episodes by following Kyle Meredith With… on your favo

This week’s REWIND collects four interviews with Father John Misty’s Josh Tillman and Kyle Meredith, all recorded between 2012 and 2016. The first, from 2012, catches Tillman on his debut album under the new moniker having just come from a drumming stint with Fleet Foxes and revealing his new persona, as well as talking about drug trips and Hollywood. We then pick up in 2013 backstage at Bonnaroo where Josh spoke about celebrity, love, and how he has his finger on the pulse of what a teenage girl wants. From there we jump to 2015 where, backstage at Hangout Fest, the two explore I Love You Honeybear. And then finally, we wrap up in 2016 with a viral interview discussing success, originality, and Taylor Swift.Listen to Father John Misty’s Josh Tillman 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: https://redcirc

Sugaray Rayford joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his album Human Decency. The Grammy-nominated blues titan discusses his growing up in severe poverty in Texas before making his way to California and finding his voice in R&B and Blues (and meeting a pre-famous Vanilla Ice), as well as how his time in the Marines influenced his style of social justice lyrics, while also taking a page from Prince’s book about how to distill all of it into upbeat party music. Rayford goes on to dig into the backstory behind songs like “Failing Upwards” and the sexy sway of “Hanky Panky,” and also tells us about his contributions to upcoming tribute albums for Bill Withers and Little Feat’s Lowell George.Listen to Sugaray Rayford 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/brandsPr

Kyanna Simone joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Hulu movie The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat. Listen to Kyanna Simone discuss the film.Based off Edward Kelsey Moore’s bestselling novel, The Supremes follows the trio of women as they navigate life's joys and challenges across two generations. Simone talks about working in a period piece set in the 1960s, the importance of platonic friendships that the film portrays, and why she trained to be a boxer.The actress also touches on playing the younger version of the character Odette as Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor played the adult version, a type of role sharing Simone is familiar with after having played younger versions of Oprah and Octavia Spencer's respective characters in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Ma.Watch The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat on Hulu, where new subscribers can get a 30-day trial by signing up here, or bundle Hulu with Disney+ and Max to save up to 38%.Listen to Kyanna Simone chat about all this and more in the ne

Akon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the 20th anniversary of his debut album, Trouble. The "Lonely" singer also previews his upcoming LP, so listen to the episode now.Akon takes us back to his 2004 mindset, in which his then-recent release from jail made up the bulk of inspiration for the songs on the record. He talks about breaking out of that persona after becoming so well known for it, as well as how he was musically looking towards Michael Jackson and Bob Marley. He also dives into the story of how he landed on the sped up Bobby Vinton sample in "Lonely," and helping popularize auto-tune with T-Pain.Elsewhere, Akon teases his upcoming album, noting that some of the new material arrives as a counterpoint to his lack of interest in the messages of today’s music scene. "I have to come back, only because the direction of where music is going I don't think is helpful," he says. "I just believe that it's a lot of misguidance, misinformation. I think that the direction of wh

This week’s Rewind takes us back to 2018, when Meshell Ndegeocello dropped by to talk with Kyle Meredith about her covers album, Ventriloquism, the (then) 25th anniversary of Plantation Lullabies, and how her music has paved the way for other women in the music industry. The bassist/poet reflected on the cultural significance of music from the 90s, as well as environmental concerns, positive change, and the responsibility and commitment to using her platform for good.Listen to Meshell Ndegeocello 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

Los Lonely Boys’ JoJo Garza joins the show to dive into Resurrection, the band’s first album in a decade. The bassist retraces the band's steps over the past 11 years, from taking a hiatus prior to 2020, to returning to the stage after The Who asked them to open a line of shows. Garza also discusses picking up the producer reigns for the first time on Resurrection.Elsewhere, he gives us the backstory on the darkness of closing track “Blood Water” and reveals that lead single “Wish You Would" is an outright tribute to The Beatles. Resurrection arrives on the 20th anniversary of Los Lonely Boys' breakthrough debut album and their classic single “Heaven,” so Garza explores how they'll go about working old and new songs into the setlist for their upcoming tour (get tickets here).Listen to Los Lonely Boys’ JoJo Garza 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 w

Edie Brickell and Trever Hagen join Kyle Meredith to talk about Heavy MakeUp’s sophomore album, Here It Comes. The “What I Am” singer details how the music made with the trio (including yMusic’s CJ Camerieri) all comes from completely improvised sessions with no written material brought in, her ability to come up with the lyrics while recording them in first takes, and how the process changes their relationships with their material. Hagen, who also plays trumpet for Bon Iver, goes on to tell us about the in-the-moment studio situations that led to some of the album’s most striking sounds and how their third LP could be out as early as next year.Listen to Edie Brickell & Trever Hagen 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:

The cast of Bad Monkey join Kyle Meredith to talk about the Apple TV series that stars Vince Vaughn as a one-time detective demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida. A severed arm found by a tourist out fishing pulls Yancy into the world of greed and corruption that decimates the land and environment in both Florida and the Bahamas. And yes, there’s a monkey and a great soundtrack populated by Tom Petty covers by artists such as Eddie Vedder, Jason Isbell, Weezer, and tons more great artists. In fact, creator Bill Lawrence (who also gave us Scrubs, Cougar Town, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking) tells us why he wanted the Petty covers throughout the series and how Vaughn’s character ended up with a ZZ Top ringtone, while his daughter Charlotte Lawrence not only tells us about this being her acting debut but covering “Wildflowers” as her contribution. Meredith Hagner dissects her character, “Eve Stripling,” a sociopath who keeps us on our toes as to her ultimate motives, while Natalie Martinez (“Dr. Rosa Cam

For this week’s Rewind, we head back to 2021 when Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford dropped by to discuss his participation in Rock Camp: The Movie, his autobiography Confess, and his own music. Halford told us about the musicians that would populate his own rock and roll fantasy camp, the magic, and mysticism of our heroes, and how he learned to be an entertainer once he became a singer. The metal god also took us back to his 90s bands Fight and 2WO before giving us a peak into a solo album that was heavily inspired by the blues, as well as the Judas Priest 50th anniversary tour and next Priest album.Listen to Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford 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

Dave Navarro catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest Jane's Addiction reunion, which finds alt-rock legends linking up with original bassist Eric Avery for the first time in over 30 years. Listen to Navarro dive into the Jane's Addiction's new era, including their new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love."The guitarist talks about how the original members of Jane's Addition came back together, what it means to be making new music again, and how they've both grown and retained what makes them special. He talks about the missteps he feels he and the band have made throughout recent decades, the distractions of fame, and how Steely Dan helped him fall back in love with the guitar after the untimely death of Taylor Hawkins.Elsewhere, Navarro shares his interest in WWII documentaries, archeology, and alien civilizations. He then discusses the influence of The Velvet Underground, as well as keeping up with bassist Chris Chaney now that he's playing with AC/DC.Listen

Jacob Bertrand chats with Kyle Meredith about Cobra Kai Season 6, the show's final season. Listen to their conversation.The actor discusses his character's redemption arc, his attachment to his trademark mohawk, and the anxious excitement that comes with Cobra Kai ending. To that point, Bertrand shares that he hopes to do more directing in the near future, starting with a monster-based short film.Elsewhere, he talks about getting into character by listening to Deftones and Led Zeppelin, as well as his thoughts on the upcoming Karate Kid movie supposedly not being set in the same universe as Cobra Kai.Listen to Jacob Bertrand 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

NIKI joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Buzz, her new album that follows 2022’s Nicole. Listen now.The singer and songwriter discusses how going through an identity crisis led her to become a more balanced, self-assured, strong-rooted person and artist, ultimately resulting in the set of new songs. She talks about trying to craft an album that she would want to listen to, her admiration for Joni Mitchell, and the backstory of songs like "Did You Like Her in the Morning" and "Too Much of a Good Thing."Elsewhere, the artist touches on not relating to her younger self anymore and why she always ends her projects with the words, "No one will save you."Listen to NIKI talk about the Buzz and more in the new episode. You can grab tickets to NIKI's upcoming concerts 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://redcircle.com/b

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman Robert Plant stops by to talk about his album Carry Fire. Listen now.The iconic musician also touches on his work with Chrissie Hynde, Alison Krauss, and Patty Griffin, as well as the importance of rock music in his life. Elsewhere, he discusses Great Van Fleet’s vocal soundalike and why he has no plans to ever return to Zeppelin ever again.Listen to Robert Plant  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

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's "Destroy All Enemies" tour (get tickets here), as well as their most recent album, 2022's The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!. The legendary metal frontman explains why Megadeth have been digging deep into the depths of their catalog for their recent shows, as they've begun to shake up the setlist in new and exciting ways. He then touches on what guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari brings to Megadeth's sound, how member changes redefine an act's DNA, and the inspiration behind the song "Mission to Mars."Elsewhere, Mustaine teases an upcoming Tesla-related announcement, discusses his wider interests, and recalls covering Sammy Hagar’s “This Planet’s on Fire” with his pre-Metallica band.Listen to Megadeth's Dave Mustaine 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

Paul Feig joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Jackpot!, his new movie starring John Cena and Awkwafina (watch it now on Amazon Prime). Listen now.Set in the near future, Jackpot! follows a new California lottery that has one strange rule: if you're able to kill the winner, you legally claim their prize. The director launches into the comedy and tension inherent to such a concept before telling stories from production.Feig then chats about finding his lane in action comedy, how far they were able to take the premise without crossing any lines, and how he convinced John Cena to sing "Turtle Power" from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. He also touches on Machine Gun Kelly's many talents, as well as his upcoming sequel to A Simple Favor.Listen to Paul Feig 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

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe chats with Kyle Meredith about the 20th anniversary of their album Ashes of the Wake and their tour with fellow heavy rockers Mastodon. Listen now.As he explores Ashes of the Wake and the 20 years since it's release, the frontman touches the inexperience he can't help but hear on the demos included on the deluxe edition, his love of B-sides, and metal music's relative youth as a genre. He also previews Lamb of God's tour with Mastodon; get tickets to the double-headlining run here.Listen to Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe 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