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Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy joins Kyle Meredith to dive into his ambitious new triple solo album, Twilight Override. Clocking in at 30 songs across three discs, the project explores the past, present, and future—not as a rigid concept record, but as a flowing arc of memory, meaning, and hope. Tweedy shares how the record was inspired by the voices of his touring band, and how writing for their harmonies pushed the songs into new emotional territory. He also reflects on post-pandemic generational trauma, the ongoing challenge of maintaining empathy in a fractured world, and the creative power in resisting doomscroll culture. From the autobiographical storytelling of “parking lots” to the messy guitar solos and meditative closing track “Enough,” it’s a generous and unguarded collection—released, hilariously, on the 30th anniversary of Wilco’s debut. No nostalgia tours here, just a big-hearted flood of new music. Get tickets to Tweedy's upcoming tour dates here: https://stubhub.prf.hn/l/kVkPdWg/ Listen to Jeff Tweedy chat about all this or 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cast of The Senior -- Michael Chiklis, Rob Corddry, and Mary Stuart Masterson -- along with the actual former football player the movie is based upon, Mike Flynt, join Kyle Meredith to talk about the film's wild-but-true story. The Senior follows Flynt as he becomes the older player to ever suit up for a college football team -- at the age of 59. Chiklis, who was also 59 when filming, talks about the physical toll of hitting the field, how he approached portraying a living person, and why this became one of the most meaningful projects of his career. Corddry and Masterson, who play Flynt's coach and wife, respectively, discuss finding unexpected emotional depth in their characters, navigating the real people behind the roles (including Eileen Flynt watching on set), and how the film explores masculinity, redemption, faith, and the long game of unfinished business. It’s a sports movie, sure — but one that trades cliché locker room speeches for something a lot more human. Listen to the cast of The Senior discuss the new movie or watch the interviews via YouTube: Michael Chiklis and Mike Flynt here, and Rob Corddry and Mary Stuart Masterson 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hannah Stocking, Madison Pettis, and Yvonne Orji talk with Kyle Meredith about The Wrong Paris on Netflix — where a contestant (played by Miranda Cosgrove) signs up for a Parisian dating show and lands in Paris, Texas instead, plotting an early exit until feelings complicate the plan. We get into audition choices (including a full-throttle Southern accent), improv on set, playing “ambitiously passionate” reality-show personas, and how Yvonne’s hosting on real-life dating shows informed her in-film emcee. It’s backstage chaos, bull-riding bruises, and a surprisingly sweet heart under the satire—all in a fast, funny hang with Kyle Meredith. Listen to the cast of The Wrong Paris discuss the new film or watch the interview on YouTube 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith talks with Willem Dafoe, Corey Hawkins, Anna Diop, and director Nadia Latif about turning Walter Mosley’s novel The Man in My Basement into a psychological thriller where race, trauma, and grief haunt every frame. The story follows Charles Blakey (Corey Hawkins), a man on the verge of losing his ancestral Sag Harbor home, who agrees to rent his basement to the mysterious Aniston Bennett (Willem Dafoe) for the summer—only to find himself pulled into a chilling reckoning with history, family ghosts, and the root of all evil. Dafoe digs into acting as “pretend” courage, why first days on set still terrify him, and how genre lets hard truths sneak up on an audience. Latif reflects on making her feature debut and weaving her own story of loss into Mosley’s text, while Hawkins details playing Charles’ transformation opposite Dafoe in a basement where time itself bends. Diop speaks to how horror and thriller connect with Black history in ways straight drama can’t. From prosaic lines that ring like bells (“People die every day”) to lighting tricks, skewed timelines, and even maggot wrangling, the team unpacks how The Man in My Basement becomes a story you can’t shake. Listen to Willem Dafoe, Corey Hawkins, and more of the cast of The Man in My Basement discuss the new film or watch the interviews 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://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Rewind double feature today on Kyle Meredith With, as we bring you a pair of episodes from 2017. First, Soft Cell’s Marc Almond talks with Kyle Meredith about shaping his 2017 solo album, Shadows and Reflections, as a '60s-steeped, orchestral “torch and baroque” set—curating lesser-known gems, keeping the original arrangements’ DNA, and slipping in two new cuts (including the filmic “No One to Say Goodnight To” and the Walker Brothers-sized “Embers”). Then on the second half of the episode, OMD’s Paul Humphreys talks about the band's own album from that year, The Punishment of Luxury, balancing four decades of signature melody with modern minimalism and glitch textures, limiting the synth palette to dodge the “tyranny of choice,” and turning a WWI painting into a rhythmic teaser with gunfire as percussion—while still embracing the hits. Show your support for Kyle Meredith With by making sure 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

”Sabrina Impacciatore joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in #ThePaper, the new sequel series to #TheOffice. She digs into the pressure of stepping into one of TV’s most beloved universes, the shaky nerves of table reads, and how her character Esmeralda was born out of survival instincts and innocence. Sabrina also shares the wild story of how she accidentally convinced the showrunners to make her do “the worm” without knowing it was an 80s breakdance move, the bloody knees that followed, and how comedy and tragedy fuel her acting choices. Listen to ”Sabrina Impacciatore or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. 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

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s new record Everest, written and recorded in real time with Dave Cobb. She dives into the freedom of letting go of genre rules, the joy of seeing fans already singing the new songs, and how instant-classics like “Darkness Always Wins” were born out of raw, in-the-moment emotion. Lzzy also reflects on nearly 30 years of the band, balancing who she was at 22 with who she is now, and how performing live is equal parts gratitude, connection, and great people-watching—whether it’s fans in old tour shirts, Marvel cosplay, or the occasional festival chaos. Listen to Lzzy Hale of Halestorm or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. 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

For this special Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith, Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips talks with Kyle Meredith across three interviews that span their albums King’s Mouth and The Terror, collaborations with Miley Cyrus and Kesha, and covers of The Beatles. Coyne digs into concept records, becoming a new father, the perception of songs like “Giant Baby,” and why useful music—like “Happy Birthday”—matters. He also reflects on the band’s legacy, staying curious, the balance between pop culture chaos and charity work, and why Flaming Lips fans embrace constant change. Listen to Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips or watch it on chat about all this and more. 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

David Rysdahl joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in FX’s Alien Earth, his second collaboration with creator Noah Hawley after Fargo. Rysdahl digs into how the show goes beyond the franchise’s trademark monsters to explore AI, immortality, climate catastrophe, and humanity’s place in the world. He also reflects on playing Arthur, the conscience of the series, how his role parallels his Fargo character Wayne, and why he feels like he’s portraying a piece of Hawley himself. The conversation also touches on fatherhood metaphors, respecting the lore of the Alien franchise, the thrill of practical effects, and how the series’ unexpected soundtrack choices (from Tool to Nina) elevate each episode. Listen to David Rysdahl or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. 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

Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale of DEVO join Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Netflix documentary chronicling the band’s 50-year history. The two discuss why it took so long for a DEVO doc to happen, the challenge of condensing their complex story into 90 minutes, and the long career of having to constantly explain the ideas behind their art. They revisit the Kent State shooting's influence on their formation, share memories of meeting Neil Young years after “Ohio,” and talk about how their sound was inspired by European futurists and the industrial culture of the 1970s. Mothersbaugh and Casale also dive into their upcoming Cosmic De-Evolution tour with #TheB52s, the meaning behind “farewell… maybe,” and why Something for Everybody deserved more love. Listen to Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale of DEVO or watch it on YouTube chat about all this and more. 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

For this special Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith talks with DJ Shadow and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and apl.de.ap about pushing their artistry into bold new directions. DJ Shadow takes us inside The Mountain Will Fall, his first “artist show” in four years, the rediscovery of long-lost multi-tracks, and how staying forward-thinking keeps his music vital. Taboo and apl.de.ap discuss “Street Livin” as a raw diagnosis of America’s social and political climate, their continued activism from Standing Rock to schools in the Philippines, and Masters Of The Sun, a Marvel-published graphic novel expanded into augmented and virtual reality with an all-star voice cast and a Hans Zimmer-assisted soundtrack. Listen to DJ Shadow and Black Eyed Peas’ Taboo and apl.de.ap chat about all this and more. 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

Legendary animator Genndy Tartakovsky (Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Hotel Transylvania) talks with Kyle Meredith about his new Netflix film Fixed, a raunchy, 17-years-in-the-making adult animated comedy about a good dog’s wild final 24 hours before being neutered. Tartakovsky gets into the pitch’s “Seinfeld feature” origins, why dogs made the best cast, pushing boundaries without crossing his own comedic lines, and how Idris Elba went full James Bond-to-balls with his voice performance. He also reflects on the long fight to get adult animation in feature form and why this might be the perfect time for its return. Listen to Genndy Tartakovsky 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Alien franchise has never been short on xenomorphs, but FX’s Alien: Earth proves there’s plenty more to fear than acid blood and chestbursters. In a conversation with Kyle Meredith, showrunner Noah Hawley, producer David W. Zucker, and cast members Timothy Olyphant, Sydney Chandler, Samuel Blenkin, Alex Lawther, and Babou Ceesay unpacked the series’ deeper bite: AI ethics, corporate dystopias, and what happens when humanity hardwires itself into machines. Listen to all of the conversations now. Hawley says his entry point wasn’t just the monster, but “the moment Sigourney Weaver leans back and Ian Holm is revealed to be an android,” sparking a story about “being trapped between the primordial past and an AI future you created that’s now turning on you.” Chandler adds that Alien: Earth doesn’t “feed the audience answers,” but leaves space for viewers to chew on questions long after the credits roll. And while the genre demands a little running-and-screaming, the cast was just as invested in the subtler moments. “I’m rooting for us,” Olyphant quips about his stance on AI, “but yeah, I’m a little iffy on it all.” Even in a universe built on corporate greed and hybrid consciousness, the performers resisted the urge to play cyborgs and synthetics as soulless automatons. Ceesay framed his character’s dead-eyed determination as a coping mechanism for trauma, while Blenkin relished his Peter Pan–inspired villain’s warped morality: “He’s completely misread the book… He sees himself as a superhero.” Lawther sums up the on-set energy as being “like a magpie, collecting things” about AI, even if none of them could actually explain how it works. All agreed the humanity—flawed, obsessive, or childlike—is what makes the terror hit harder. Listen to cast of Alien Earth chat about all this and more. 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

Amy Berg joins Kyle Meredith to talk about It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, her new documentary exploring the legacy of the Grace singer. Berg discusses why it took over a decade to bring the film to life, earning the trust of Buckley’s mother Mary Guibert and choosing to frame the story through Jeff’s emotional voicemails, feminist ideals, and the women in his life—rather than the looming shadow of his father, Tim Buckley. The two also talk about the enduring power of Buckley’s voice, the misunderstood brilliance of Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk, and the emotional toll of telling a story that still hits so many listeners at a soul-deep level. Berg even teases potential bonus footage, the possibility of a future biopic, and the Chris Cornell doc she's currently working on. Listen to Amy Berg chat about all this and more our 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith sat down with John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants in this special Rewind episode to talk about the albums Nanobots and I Like Fun, digging into how the band continues to find new ways to be weird 20 albums in. The Johns discuss the strange comfort fans find in their music during chaotic times, how short songs and dark characters let them explore new creative corners, and why they’ve never subscribed to the cliché rock lifestyle. Flansburgh shares how Jack Bruce’s homemade Mellotron choir helped shape “I Like Fun,” and both Johns reflect on writing about death, dread, and Peter Pan syndrome with equal parts humor and sincerity. Plus: opinions about James K. Polk, writing beats by email, and the eternal mystery of Louisville’s incredible junk stores. Listen to John Flansburgh and John Linnell of They Might Be Giants chat about all this and more. 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

Luciane Buchanan joins Kyle Meredith to talk about starring in Chief Of War, the epic new Apple TV+ series created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett. Set in 18th-century Hawai’i, the show follows warrior Ka’iana as he attempts to unify the islands just before Western colonization, with Buchanan playing Ka’ahumanu—the queen who helped change Hawaiian history. The Night Agent star discusses discovering her character’s legacy, making a spiritual pilgrimage to Ka’ahumanu’s birthplace, and learning the endangered Hawaiian language for the role. Buchanan also reflects on how the project connects to her short film Mother Tongue, her experience on set with Momoa (and a lot of apple boxes), and the importance of telling these stories from an indigenous perspective. Listen to Luciane Buchanan chat about all this and more our 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Connor Sherry, Ethan Cutkosky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and newcomer Philip Fine Schneider join Kyle Meredith to talk about what it’s like playing the next generation of Gilmores in Happy Gilmore 2. The guys get into how they each channeled a different flavor of #AdamSandler’s iconic character, how their off-screen bromance added to the on-screen chemistry, and the unexpected Shakespeare-to-Sandler pipeline. MJF (the wrestler-slash-actor) talks about getting back to his theater kid roots, while Connor and Ethan reflect on how producing and directing has shaped their approach to acting. And they absolutely explain why they keep calling Sandler “Daddy.” It’s chaos, it’s heart, and it’s hilarious — all with Kyle Meredith steering the golf cart. Listen to the cast of Happy Gilmore 2 chat about all this and more 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Director Kyle Newacheck joins Kyle Meredith to talk about taking on the legacy of Happy Gilmore with its long-awaited sequel. The Workaholics and Murder Mystery alum unpacks the challenge of balancing throwback nostalgia with a more modern comedic style, while also explaining why pure comedy is so rare these days. We hear about working with Adam Sandler, how golf became his newfound obsession, and the joy of directing original Happy Gilmore helmer Dennis Dugan. Plus: surprise MVP turns from Jason Kelsey, Bad Bunny, and a post-arrest Scottie Scheffler. Listen to Kyle Newacheck chat about all this and more our 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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds o fSummer catches up with Kyle Meredith to dig into Side Quest, his solo album born out of becoming a dad and rediscovering that childlike sense of curiosity. Clifford talks about rewriting songs to better reflect his new phase in life, how parenting inspired the unpredictable structures of tracks like “Eclipse,” and why he intentionally left the drums off “KMFA.” He also opens up about the vulnerability of going solo after years with the band, fourth wall-breaking lyrics, and the push to do something that feels brand new instead of nostalgic. It’s an honest look at finding your own voice while still loving where you came from. Our Sponsors: * Check out Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ben Folds catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album with the National Symphony Orchestra, recorded at the Kennedy Center just before his dramatic exit as artistic advisor under the Trump takeover. Folds digs into why the Kennedy Center’s mission goes beyond just staging performances, how nonprofits keep communities connected, and what it means when the firewall protecting the arts from political intimidation breaks down. He also reflects on the symbolism of releasing this orchestral record on July 4th, shares stories about Rostropovich and Shostakovich’s resistance under Stalin, and why artists today can’t afford to “shut up and sing.” It’s an inspiring, candid conversation about music as an act of resistance, the future of orchestral music, and how we can all be capable of anything — for better or worse — if we’re not paying attention. Listen to Ben Folds 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 Effecty and use my code KMW for a great deal: https://www.effecty.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy