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Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde join Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s City On Fire. The actors discuss how opposites attract within their characters, carrying the weight of the scenes throughout the production, and telling the stories of addiction, queer relationships, and class struggle from a 2002 perspective. Tortorella and Clyde also dig into the show’s music, from the early aughts indie rock that plays throughout to the original songs written for Nico’s character and the band he fronts, and how the post-911 trauma that made its way into those songs is being represented once again in the aftermath of the pandemic. Listen to Nico Tortorella and Xavier Clyde chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new LP, Such Ferocious Beauty, and how it tells the story of dealing with their father’s death after living with dementia. The lead singer details how she finds her way into the songs after brother and bandleader Michael Timmins write the songs, as well as their shared memories, the role nature plays in the LP, the finality of death, and the fear and dread that comes from watching too much television and news. On the less morbid side, Timmins also talks about the band’s long-lost album, Sharon, which was just released after over 30 years in the vault, and what else might still be waiting to eventually see the light of day. Listen to Cowboy Junkies’ Margo Timmins chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Illenium joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new self-titled album. Nicholas Miller tells us why the album is a prequel to his first trilogy, calling back to early favorite bands like Linkin Park and Blink 182, and rocking out on this new LP with Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker. The DJ/songwriter also discusses remixing Taylor Swift’s Anti-Hero, going bigger on his latest tour, and partnering with End Overdose. Listen to Illenium chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman join Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s City On Fire. The actors tell us what it was like to portray characters from the early 2000’s, an era that gave both their professional start, how the roles differ from their actual selves, but also how they still find ways to connect. Zuckerman (Succession, Fear Street) also discusses why he likes to play unlikeable characters and the key to understanding them, while Kirke (Girls, Sex Education) deconstructs how the pair create their own unwritten backstories. Listen to Jemima Kirke & Ashley Zukerman chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Travis Van Winkle sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Fubar, the new Netflix series starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and a cast of comedians that includes Fortune Feimster, Adam Pally, Jay Baruchel, and Scott Thompson. The actor discusses the dysfunctional family of CIA agents that makes up the series, the more absurd parts of his character, and what it’s like to work with Arnold. Van Winkle goes on to talk about his work building schools in impoverished countries, what got him into volunteering and service, and celebrating his 40th birthday by wrestling in Senegal. We also get to hear what his action movie walkup songs would be (Pearl Jam and Whitney Houston), singing a Gordon Lightfoot song in one of the episodes, and crying when Pearl Jam got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Listen to Travis Van Winkle chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arnold Schwarzenegger joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his new Netflix series, Fubar, as well as the three-part documentary Arnold, that’s set to follow. The legendary actor tells us why Fubar, a story about a father and daughter keeping their lives as CIA agents secret from each other, is his first time doing a television series. He also touches on why now is the time for a True Lies TV adaptation, and why he thinks Conan and Twins should come next. Schwarzenegger goes on to talk about how Ronald Regan’s presidency and era opened the door for Arnold’s type of action hero, why he thinks the press during Bill Clinton’s era tried to quash it, and why the man behind Pumping Iron, Terminator, and Twins doesn’t need a song to help him get pumped up. Listen to Arnold Schwarzenegger chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Far From Saints, the new group made up of Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones alongside The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker, join Kyle Meredith to talk about their debut album. The trio talk about the journey to the LP’s release after being sidetracked by the pandemic, finding their sound, and what the songs would be about. Jones and Lynn also dive into the idea of the songs being a conversation between the two, themes of death and rebirth, and how covering “Stop Draggin 'My Heart Around” gave them a sonic direction. Listen to Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones & The Wind and the Wave’s Patty Lynn and Dwight Baker chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about City On Fire, the new Apple TV+ series that was inspired by the best-selling novel by Garth Risk Hallberg and written by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl and The O.C.), which finds a cast of characters who all seem to be in over their heads during the indie rock era of 2003 NYC. Oleff and Sui Wonders discuss their on-camera chemistry, how these characters fall into their situations, and acting the scenes where they’re high on shrooms. The two also talk music, from what they’re listening to in real life (Pink Floyd, Black Midi, Gorillaz, and Moby) to what their on-screen counterparts are into (The Strokes, Radiohead), as well as Chase’s other gig as a writer and Wyatt’s work in the Stay Awake and The Year Between. Listen to Wyatt Oleff & Chase Sui Wonders chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Def Leppard’s Phil Collen grabs some time with Kyle Meredith to talk about Drastic Symphonies, their new collaboration with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra where they reimagine their classics and deep cuts with the famed orchestra. The guitarist tells us about being inspired by The Who’s Quadrophenia, as well as the influence of David Bowie, Mick Ronson, and T-Rex on last year’s Diamond Star Halo. Speaking of Bowie, Phil also drops the news that he’s resurrecting the tribute side project, Cybernauts, and will be recording new covers, along with making a guest appearance on Ian Hunter’s upcoming second volume of Defiance. Collen goes on to discuss the leftover songs the band has, the possibility of a future concept album, and how they remade "Pour Some Sugar On Me" as a duet ballad. Listen to Def Leppard’s Phil Collen chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

G-Eazy catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, Tulips & Roses, and upcoming album. The Oakland artist tells us about how the last couple years have been personally tough on him after burnout, a failed project, and losing his mom, being able to walk away, and how living in Paris led to turning everything around. Gerald also discusses sampling Gabriels, his appreciation of 30s & 40s music, and becoming part owner of the Oakland Roots. Listen to G-Eazy chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

AC Newman catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about The New Pornographers’ latest album, Continue As A Guest. The singer-songwriter talks about still being surprised to be a working musician, Belle & Sebastian and Neutral Milk Hotel being early influences, and the pros of not being tied to any specific decade or era. Newman also dives into the stories behind some of the new songs, debates whether it's good to reference pop culture in lyrics, and shows a lot of love for the sound of a saxophone. Listen to AC Newman of The New Pornographers chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Belinda Carlile calls in to talk with Kyle Meredith about her new EP, Kismet, which came to be after hooking back up with her 80s collaborator and songwriting legend, Diane Warren. The Go-Go’s co-founder discusses what it means to produce her first English-speaking album in over 20 years, the thread between her solo music and that of The Go-Go’s, and having her classic sound appear in the new work. Carlile also tells us about wanting to sing live with Dolly, Cindi Lauper, and Debbie Gibson, as well as remembers her 1993 album Real for its 30th anniversary, and shoots down any notion of another album from her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame group. Listen to The Go-Go’s chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Les Claypool catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about bringing back Colonel Les Claypool's Fearless Flying Frog Brigade for a summer tour, in which they’ll be playing Pink Floyd’s Animals in full, as well as talking about the new lineup that includes Sean Ono Lennon as part of the band. The Primus frontman goes on to tell us why he’s playing Animals in full for the first time in 20 years, the possibility of covering a Tool album, and recently fronting a band made up of Tool members for a charity event. Claypool also discusses last year’s Primus EP, maybe doing another Frog Brigade LP, finishing up the next Claypool Lennon Delirium album, and working more with Billy Strings. Listen to Les Claypool discuss all this and more and more in the new episode or watch via YouTube. Then make sure to like and subscribe to Kyle Meredith With… wherever you get your podcasts, and you can also follow the Consequence Podcast Network for updates on all our shows. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Feist catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Multitudes, her first new album in six years. The Canadian singer-songwriter likens the new set to the game 52 Card Pickup and talks about how having a kid shows you your own mortality, as well as what she’s learned from watching martial art movies and how that applies to the record. Leslie also discusses how loss, life, and the unsolvable mysteries make up so much of what she’s writing about, and the songwriting group that she was part of that also included Beck, Mac DeMarco, Adam Cohen, and Damien Rice. Listen to Feist chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kylie Rogers sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Beau Is Afraid, the new A24 film starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ari Aster. The actress talks about her first impressions after reading the script, watching David Lynch’s Blue Velvet to get into character, having to be a bully to Phoenix, and having to chug yogurt in one of the scenes. Rogers also describes the time she met BTS and the shared love of K-Pop that she has with her character, as well as starring in the upcoming Landscape With Invisible Hand, and continuing to portray young Beth in Yellowstone. Listen to Kylie Rogers chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kylie Rogers sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Beau Is Afraid, the new A24 film starring Joaquin Phoenix and directed by Ari Aster. The actress talks about her first impressions after reading the script, watching David Lynch’s Blue Velvet to get into character, having to be a bully to Phoenix, and having to chug yogurt in one of the scenes. Rogers also describes the time she met BTS and the shared love of K-Pop that she has with her character, as well as starring in the upcoming Landscape With Invisible Hand, and continuing to portray young Beth in Yellowstone. Listen to Kylie Rogers chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Harriet Walter joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Apple TV+’s Silo, which tells the story of the last ten thousand people on earth, their mile-deep home protecting them from the toxic and deadly world outside and co-stars Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Common, David Oyelowo, and Rashida Jones. The legendary actress discusses the worldbuilding that the series plays with, playing a character who’s lived underground all of her life, and what it might look like if her characters from Succession, Ted Lasso, and Silo were to ever have dinner together. Speaking of Succession, Walter tells us that she’s keeping up with the show in real time along with all of the rest of us, ponders the prophetic nature of science fiction, and remembers the time she filmed The Magical Legend of The Leprechauns alongside The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Kieran Culkin. Listen to Harriet Walter chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brendan Hunt sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about season 3 of Ted Lasso, now airing on Apple TV+. The actor, who plays Coach Beard, takes us into the pivotal Amsterdam episode known as “Sunflowers” which found Beard off on an unseen excursion only to return dressed like David Bowie with a pig nose (Piggy Stardust), and lets us know if a secret script of that adventure could exist, as well as if he could ever see himself playing this character outside of the main series. Hunt also discusses how the coach is slowly getting closer to his real self’s personality traits, what happiness means with the show, and how they choose the music. Listen to Brendan Hunt chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rickie Lee Jones drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Pieces of Treasure, her first album of standards that focuses specifically on The American Songbook. The legendary singer-songwriter tells us about reuniting with Russ Titelman, who co-produced her first two LPs, and taking control of her story with the recent autobiography Last Chance Texaco: Chronicles of an American Troubadour. Jones also discusses what it means to sing songs that are steeped in a bygone male-dominated era, giving a new, mystical sound to the song “Nature Boy,” and digging up her very first publicity photo for the cover art. Listen to Rickie Lee Jones chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tobi Bamtefa joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest season of Mayor of Kingstown, in which he stars as Deverin "Bunny" Washington. The British-Nigerian actor talks about what it takes to play the character, the opportunity to say big things with the show, especially when it comes to the prison system, and why it became so important to take care of his own mental health. Bamtefa also discusses his working relationship with Jeremy Renner, listening to Renner’s music online, and coming up as a spoken word artist known as Bam Bam The Poet. Listen to Tobi Bamtefa chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch via 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy