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Matt Mathews joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his comedy tour "When That Thang Get Ta' Thang'n."The comedian, who originally had no aspirations to perform stand-up, dives into his experience of growing up as a gay kid in Alabama. He talks of hitting puberty the week he was supposed to compete in a singing contest, explains his love for Britney Spears and Joanna Newsom, and explores his growing crowd work skills.Listen to Matt Mathews talk about his "When That Thang Get Ta' Thang'n" tour on this episode of Kyle Meredith With... Be sure to leave a review if you enjoy the show, 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

Maya Hawke links back up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Wildcat, her new film that serves both as a biopic about novelist Flannery O’Connor and as an interpretation of the writer's Southern Gothic prose. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The Stranger Things star talks about how reading O’Connor in high school left a lasting impression on her, one that directly led to the creation of Wildcat. Hawke had passed along the writer's prayer journal to her father (Ethan Hawke), and after he also fell in love with the work, the two decided to adapt her story for the big screen.Hawke goes on to reveal how she found the voice and rhythm of O’Connor, how the novelist's style has a connection to songwriting (Hawke's album Chaos Angel comes out May 31st), and whether or not the film industry is on the cusp of a new era for independent cinema.Listen to Maya Hawke talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on yo

Spike Feresten joins Kyle Meredith to talk about teaming up with Jerry Seinfeld for Unfrosted, the new Netflix comedy about the earth-shattering invention of the Pop-Tart. Set in the early '60s in the town of Battle Creek, Michigan, Unfrosted is the hilarious saga of Kellogg's and Post, sworn cereal rivals, as they race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. Listen to the new wherever you get your podcasts.Feresten -- famous for writing Seinfeld episodes like "The Soup Nazi" and "The Muffin Tops," as well as his work on Space Ghost Coast to Coast -- explains how he linked back up with Seinfeld for the absurd idea. As he tells the story, he explains how even though the characters are based on real people, they adapted the characters to fit a Seinfeld-mold.Listen to Spike Feresten talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our s

Shinedown’s Brent Smith joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the continued success of their 2022 album Planet Zero and its single “A Symptom of Being Human,” what to expect from the band's next record, and more. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The frontman discusses why he thinks the band's music continues to resonate years after its initial release, attributing much of it to their raw authenticity. As he tells it, such authenticity is shown not only through hit singles like "A Symptom of Being Human," but through their fun music videos and overall aesthetic as well.Rather than genre labels or fan expectations, Smith explains how the band's authentic intuition drives the direction of the band. To make his point, the singer invokes the crossover success of Olivia Rodrigo. It’s with that in mind that Smith previews their plans for Shinedown's next album, which he says will be less concept-driven and more guest-heavy.Listen to Shinedown’s Brent Smith talk about all t

Sarah Dowland joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her documentary, Sue Bird: In the Clutch. The documentarian, who is also behind the legendary visual effects for several Harry Potter and Matrix films, tells us why she wanted to tell the story of the basketball legend leading up to Bird’s retirement, why we look up to athletes, and the great coincidence of this doc coming out during Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking season and massive ratings for women’s basketball playoffs. Dowland also talks about the important stories told within the doc about the WNBA’s pay gap and looks back at when the players were encouraged to hide their sexuality, as well as the levity of seeing that Sue Bird and partner Megan Rapinoe keep their Olympic medals in shoeboxes in their closets.Listen to Sarah Dowland talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Net

Katie Crutchfield, the creative force behind Waxahatchee, chats with Kyle Meredith about Tigers Blood, her immaculate new record. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The singer-songwriter explains how much of the album was written while on the road touring (get tickets to her upcoming dates here!), as well as how such an environment seeped its way into the music.Crutchfield also dives into the outside influences that made their way into the new batch of songs, from life's contradictions to Wynona Judd. Of these inspirations is R.E.M. vocalist Michael Stipe, who the artist cites as a massive influence on her own approach to singing.Listen to Katie Crutchfield talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; 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

Legendary actor Kevin Bacon and his big brother and film composer Michael Bacon join Kyle Meredith to discuss the new album from their collaborative musical project The Bacon Brothers, Ballad of the Brothers. Listen to the new episode now.The duo talk about their upbringings in Philadelphia and how the setting has shaped their sound. While on the topic of foundational influences, the brothers also mention airport bars, tattoos, and their respective careers. Kevin, in particular, explains how his acting career helps him find different voices for each song. "I've always like singers who find a different place depending on the song they happen to be sinning," Kevin explains.As Ballad of the Brothers dropped on April 19th, the same day as the new Taylor Swift and Pearl Jam albums, the two also explain their secret weapon for topping the charts: the autoharp. "I think that's gonna knock Taylor Swift off #1," Michael says as Kevin laughs.Listen to The Bacon Brothers talk about all this or wa

Scoot McNairy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new film, Blood for Dust, a gritty crime drama in which he plays a traveling salesman being lured down a dark and dangerous path. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.The Narcos: Mexico actor explains how he approached the everyman character he portrays in Blood for Dust, leaning into the character's inherent desperation and focusing on moments of stillness. Helping McNairy lock into such a role was his scene partner and costar Kit Harington, who represents the film's primary corrupting force. Listen to Scoot McNairy talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; 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 Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter now out in the world, we’re pulling a pair of interviews with guitarist Mike McCready out of the vault. Listen to both wherever you get your podcasts.Rewinding to the year 2012, McCready digs into his side projects, from his UFO tribute band Flight to Mars to The Rockfords to his pre-Pearl Jam band Shadow. Then comes the big news (at that time): the announcement that he would be celebrating Mad Season, his one-off band with Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley, with a deluxe edition reissue.Going forward a year, the 2013 interview picks up where 2012's left off, with Mad Season. McCready tells the story on how they recorded three songs with Mark Lanegan and another pair with Killing Joke’s Jaz Coleman. When it's pointed out that McCready has played with nearly all of the most famous of Seattle singers, he reflects on the brief moment that he tried to start a project with Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain. What could have been...Listen to Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready talk about all this or watch

The English Beat’s Dave Wakeling drops by Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the Record Store Day reissue of the band's sophomore album Wha'ppen? Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The '80s legend digs into how he still connects to the dire warnings baked into the songs even 40 years after originally singing them, as well as how the progressive themes have aged. While undoubtedly political, he also talks about housing such ideas within danceable, catchy songs.As the two chat about the difference between the '80s and the modern day, touching on playing with Vampire Weekend at The Hollywood Bowl and his new material along the way, the conversation turns towards the state of the live music industry. When it comes to high ticket prices, Wakeling is just as confused as everyone else.Listen to Dave Wakeling talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with a

Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about working with Andrew Watt, finding inspiration in The Cure, and (of course) the band’s new album, Dark Matter. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The guitarist explains the joy of reconnecting with producer Andrew Watt, as well as how recording like they did in the earliest days of the group helped Dark Matter come together much quicker than 2022's Gigaton.Gossard also reveals that The Cure and U2 served as big influences for the album. In fact, with U2 in mind, he explains why he doesn’t want Pearl Jam to play The Sphere. As the conversation looks towards the future, Gossard also says he's already ready to get back in the studio(!).Listen to Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inq

Beth Ditto joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Gossip’s reunion album, Real Power. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.Ditto gets into how the group decided to work with legendary producer Rick Rubin upon their reunion, as well as all of the hijinks that ensued while making the record at Rubin's Hawaiian studio. The singer also chats about how affirming it is to see the movements for queer and trans people they championed early in their career continue to grow. Ditto explains her utter joy that progress is finally being made in the mainstream conversation, while recognizing the challenges that still lie ahead.Listen to Beth Ditto talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; 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

Skeet Ulrich joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his role in AMC's Parish, the Giancarlo Esposito-starring series. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.Parish follows a family man in New Orleans (Esposito) in the aftermath of his son's violent killing and the collapse of his business. After reconnecting with an old friend from his days as a wheelman (Ulrich), he's finds himself on a high-stakes collision course with a crime syndicate. Ulrich explores the psyche of his character, a man who has a knack for bringing as much trouble to the table as he does fun, as well as the loyalty his character feels towards Esposito's.Looking beyond Parish, Ulrich also takes a minute to revisit his famous role as the murderous Billy in the original Scream, giving his thoughts on the chances of Billy making a return to the franchise.Listen to Skeet Ulrich talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcas

Maggie Lindemann joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new EP, HEADSPLIT. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The alt-metal singer-songwriter chats about paring down the scale of HEADSPLIT in order to build up to her next big project. Doing so, however, had a sort of freeing effect, allowing her to experiment with both her sound and lyrics. As part of the new process, Lindemann looked to artists both established and up-and-coming. She mentions working with Siiickbrain, reckoning with the new generation coming up behind her, and looking towards Gwen Stefani and Evanescence's Amy Lee for career guidance.Listen to Maggie Lindemann talk about HEADSPLIT and more. You can also check out the artist discuss her album SUCKERPUNCH and her experience as a woman in the music industry on Beyond the Boys Club.To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series -- including our new comedy series Long Time No See --

Elbow’s Guy Garvey joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Audio Vertigo, the newest album from the English rock band. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.Garvey gets into how the band developed a beat-driven mindset for the record, which eventually led them to reinvent how they approached recording. Once in the studio, bands like Talk Talk, R.E.M., and The Beatles served as sources of inspiration.Listen to Elbow’s Guy Garvey talk about Audio Vertigo. The band is also set to tour Europe this summer. Get tickets to their upcoming dates here.To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series -- including our new comedy series Long Time No See -- by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Martin Amini joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new special I’m Transcending, as well as the behind-the-scenes special Back in the Gym. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.Amini chats about how the age of TikTok has required comedians to come up with new material at breakneck speed. The pace can be exhausting, but it's also brought him a new kind of success. He's explains how he honed his crowdwork techniques, adjusting his stylings, and ultimately adapted to the new world of comedy.Listen to Martin Amini talk about I'm Transcending, Back In the Gym, and more. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series -- including the new comedy series Long Time No See -- by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

George McKay and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett join Kyle Meredith to discuss Femme, a revenge thriller about Jules, who as Aphrodite Banks has a place among London’s celebrated drag artists. One night after a show, he steps out to get some cigarettes and is brutally attacked by a man out with a gang of his friends. Although Jules can recover physically, he withdraws from the outside world, traumatized. Months later, he recognizes his attacker by chance in a gay sauna. Without make-up and wrapped only in a towel, Jules can approach the other man incognito and find out who he is and begins an affair with the closeted Preston, with a plan to take his revenge. Both actors dig into the duality of their characters, with McKay championing the big roles he’s loved in the past such as John Leguizamo as Tybalt, while Stewart-Jarrett describes the mental and physical adjustments he had to make coming off of the show Culprits. The two reveal the internal acting and self-hatred that both roles demanded, what is was like working

Rudy Mancuso joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Música, the mostly true film based on his own life. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.Música tells a coming-of-age love story about an aspiring creator with synesthesia who must come to terms with an uncertain future. All the while, he's navigating the pressures of love, family, and his Brazilian culture in Newark, New Jersey.Mancuso discusses writing, directing, and acting in the project, as well as how his lack of formal filmmaking education led to one of the most creatively shot movies of the year.Listen to Rudy Mancuso talk about Música. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hamish Linklater joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Manhunt, a conspiracy thriller about one of the best-known but least understood crimes in history, the astonishing story of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The actor, who portrays the late president, tells us about wanting to show the family side of the often-portrayed figure, finding the right voice to use, and why we continue to be so interested in the events that took place with Booth and the assassination. Linklater also discusses what it was like to work with Tobias Menzies, who portrays Edwin Stanton, the U.S. Secretary of War at the time, and Lily Taylor as Mary Todd Lincoln, as well as directing the upcoming Downtown Owl with his partner Lily Rabe.Listen to Hamish Linklater talk about all this or watch it on YouTube. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Netwo

Gary Clark Jr. joins Kyle Meredith to talk about JPEG RAW, his first new album in five years. Listen to the new episode wherever you get your podcasts.The singer-guitarist recaps the eventful five years since his last project, 2019's This Land, an album that left him feeling burnt out. And yet, he found new energy after winning big at that year's Grammy Awards, making the executive decision to craft a party record. Throw in a tumultuous few years and the birth of his second child, and the sage was finally set for a new record.Listen to Gary Clark Jr. talk about JPEG RAW and the last few years of his life. To keep up to date with all the latest from Kyle Meredith With... follow on your favorite podcast platform; and stay up on all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy