As 2024 comes to a close, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look the best interviews from the last 12 months. In this Rewind episode, listen back to the chat with Dave Navarro where he talks about this year's Jane’s Addiction reunion.

The guitarist begins the conversation by talking about his interests in WWII documentaries, archeology, and alien civilizations before buckling down to discuss the band’s tour with Love & Rockets. He also touches on how big of an influence Daniel Ash was for him, as well as the process of recording the new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love” and why they’re only playing songs from their first three albums (“Chris Chaney is playing with AC/DC, poor guy”).

Navarro goes on to talk about his distaste for seeing fans holding up phones during concerts, taking a break from guitar after Taylor Hawkins’ death, and why never wrote a second solo record. He then details getting to be more experimental with his playing as of late, The Velvet Underground’s influence on the band, and the distractions that kept Jane's Addiction unfocused for the past 20 years.

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As 2024 wraps up, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look at some of the best interviews from the past year. In this Rewind, revisit an interview with Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard where he talks about the band’s latest album, Dark Matter.

The guitarist gives insight on the joy and abandonment that went into the process of making the LP with producer Andrew Watt, as well as how it came together so much quicker than Gigaton. He relates the experience to that of their earliest years. Interestingly, Gossard also reveals that The Cure and U2 served as primary influences on the new set of songs.

With U2 in mind, Gossard tells us why he doesn’t want Pearl Jam to play The Sphere. He then gives his thoughts on The Darkness’ Justin Hawkins deconstruction of “Dark Matter” and, excitingly, says that he’d love to start on a follow up with Watt right away.

Listen to Pearl Jam’s Stone Gossard, 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.

Taylor Sheridan is a well-oiled storytelling machine, and his latest drama, Landman, set in the unforgiving boom towns of West Texas, promises high-stakes drama and a masterclass in grit. Kayla Wallace steps into the chaos as Rebecca, a fierce attorney who’s unafraid to shake up the old boys’ club — and maybe survive a snake or two along the way. The actress talks with Kyle Meredith about the series, as well as her return to When Calls the Heart.

Wallace relishes the role, bringing a fire that holds its own against powerhouse Billy Bob Thornton, whose rugged cynicism fuels the series’ combustible energy. From courtroom showdowns to tense standoffs in oil fields and wind farms, Wallace’s Rebecca is a woman who’s done her homework and isn’t afraid to use it.

The behind-the-scenes details are as riveting as the plot. When Wallace talks about acting alongside real snakes — plexiglass shields or not — it’s clear Landman doesn’t just flirt with danger; it marries it. “I was absolutely terrified,” she admits. “I thought the snake would somehow learn how to jump and get me.” Add in Wallace’s commitment to exploring the environmental and human costs of oil, and you’ve got a drama that’s as thought-provoking as it is pulse-pounding.

And for those who know Wallace best from When Calls the Heart, there’s more to look forward to. While her character Fiona took a detour to Nashville, Wallace hints that we might not have seen the last of her in Hope Valley.

Listen to Kayla Wallace, 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.

To celebrate 2024, Kyle Meredith with.. is taking a look back at some of the best episodes from the past year. On this Rewind episode, Maya Hawke catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Chaos Angel, her third album, and more.

The Stranger Things actress tells us how some of the songs were written while making the movie Wildcat, a film about the life of Francis O’Connrey, and how the life of the writer drifted into the lyrics. She also talks about how the opening dialog was taken from a psychic session she had with a pair of witches when she was 11 years old who wanted to put her inside a golden bubble. Hawke goes on to consider the mantras that are threaded throughout the record, her bouts of insomnia, and how an Allen Ginsberg quote reflects our separation of good and bad. She then gives an update on filming the final season of Stranger Things.

Listen to Maya Hawke chat about all this and more in the new episode, or watch it on YouTube. Hawke is also set to play a handful of shows in celebration of the release of Chaos Angel. Grab tickets here.

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As 2024 wraps up, Kyle Meredith with... is taking a look at some of the best interviews from the past year. In this Rewind, Joe Keery joins talks about the viral success of his 2022 album Decide, under his Djo moniker, as well as what he’s been up to in Fargo, Stranger Things, and the Marmalade film.

The actor/musician tells us what it’s been like seeing the song “End of the Beginning” take off on TikTok two years after its release, looking back at who he was during the writing of the album, and how the song puts his past into perspective. Keery then dissects the character-within-a-character he played in the Keir O'Donnell directed Marmalade, getting to play a different type of character in the most recent season of Fargo, and breaking away from Stranger Things.

Listen to Joe Keery 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.

In the second season of Alive and Well Enough (known as Alive and Well Enough Continues), Jeff Daniels and his son Ben continue crafting a genre-defying experience on Audible. It’s not just a memoir — it’s a masterclass in acting, a showcase of original songs, and a series of one-man plays. Listen to him chat about it and more with Kyle Meredith.

For Jeff, the series stems from a desire to blend storytelling mediums, taking his 25 years of acoustic stage shows and his decades of acting experience and molding them into something wholly unique. “I didn’t want to interview friends on a podcast,” Daniels says. “I wanted complete creative freedom.”

That freedom results in a vibrant, unpredictable journey. Jeff plays all the characters in his theatrical segments, meticulously nailing the timing in scenes with only himself as a scene partner. The structure leaps from reflections on his acting career to folk-infused songs like "Across the Way," where Jeff’s playwright roots show in his knack for beginning-middle-end storytelling.

Ben Daniels, who handles production and contributes musically, brings cohesion to this whirlwind of ideas. The result is a seamless blend of humor, poignancy, and behind-the-scenes wisdom — from Jeff’s reflections on The Newsroom to his offbeat Dumb and Dumber skits.

The cherry on top? Jeff’s recent claim to fame as the man who broke the Detroit Lions’ infamous “Bobby Layne curse.” Ever since a comedy bit with Peyton Manning, the Lions have been on a tear, and fans credit Jeff for lifting the decades-old hex. Now, Daniels is ready to immortalize it with "The Curse of Bobby Layne," a new song he’ll record with Ben and his band.

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To celebrate the end of 2024, we're taking a look at the best interviews from the past year of Kyle Meredith with... Today, Mckenna Grace joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, “Natalie,” as well as reprising her role as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

The artist discusses how she wrote the new song as a tribute to her friend Xochitl Gomez, her recent EPs each exploring different genres (pop punk for Bittersweet 16 and folk for Autumn Leaves), and wanting to make a metal album. In fact, Grace namechecks System of a Down as one of her current favorite bands. Not to be boxed in, she also names Taylor Swift’s Folklore as one of her all-time favorite albums, along with Blondeshell’s 2023 release (hard agree) and Alanis Morrisette’s Under Rug Swept.

Grace goes on to talk about what it’s like returning to the Ghostbusters franchise and how her character has grown, as well as the jam sessions she had with co-stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Logan Kim during downtime on the shoot.

Listen to Mckenna Grace 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.

To celebrate the year in Kyle Meredith with... we're taking a look back at some of the best interviews from 2024. Today, Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons.

The actor and musician explains how he reconnected with the members of his previous bands 30 Odd Foot of Grunt and The Ordinary Fear of God to form his new act, The Gentlemen Barbers. He dives into how the resulting sound drifts between genres, as well as how such a loose approach challenged him to continue to find new ways to use his voice.

Elsewhere, Crowe talks about the time RZA joined him on stage; walking away from a record deal with Tommy Mottola; and covering the likes of Nick Cave, Dire Straits, and Leonard Cohen. The Gladiator star also touches on the irony of playing The Colosseum and why the new sequel to the classic flick makes him a little uneasy.

Listen to Russell Crowe, 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.

Travis Fimmel is back in the spotlight with Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s sprawling new series set 10,000 years before the blockbuster films. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Fimmel delves into his role as Desmond Hart, a battle-hardened soldier wielding mysterious mental powers, as well as his own beer brand, Travla. Listen now.

The show’s shadowy intrigue and willingness to push boundaries are what drew Fimmel to the project. He credits the world-building of Dune: Prophecy to the immersive sets and costumes, though he insists his job as an actor is universal. Still, he’s not above cutting lines to maintain a character’s mystery.

Outside of Hollywood, Fimmel’s passion project is as rugged as his roles. His beer brand, Travla, is a scrappy venture rooted in his Australian farming roots. “We’ve got no budget,” he laughed, recounting his DIY marketing escapades that include wrangling snakes and shooting promo videos on his phone. For Fimmel, the endeavor is as much about representing hardworking country folks as it is about brewing: “Farmers are forgotten. We wanted a beer that gives city people a taste of the country.”

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Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Chris Diamantopoulos is as animated in conversation as he is on screen, riffing on everything from his latest project, The Sticky — a darkly comedic take on Canada’s infamous maple syrup heist the premieres December 6th on Prime Video — to his unexpectedly costly adoption of a 130-pound tortoise. Listen to the chat now.

Based on a real 2011 heist involving millions of dollars’ worth of maple syrup, The Sticky is a quirky, Coen-esque series where Diamantopoulos plays a bumbling Bostonian trying to outwit fate. Co-starring Margot Martindale and a pitch-perfect Jamie Lee Curtis, the show’s oddball ensemble and sepia-toned vibe make it a must-watch holiday binge.

Beyond The Sticky, Diamantopoulos reflects on a career spanning 40 years, from his turn as Robin Williams in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork & Mindy to voicing Mickey Mouse.

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Kyle Meredith sits down with the stars and music-makers behind Netflix’s new holiday hit, Meet Me Next Christmas. Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and the vocal phenoms of Pentatonix dish on the film, which merges romance, holiday spirit, and of course, unforgettable music. From flirty airport lounges to magical concerts, the movie puts an imaginative spin on seasonal clichés, and audiences around the globe have taken notice — it’s already topping charts in 43 countries. Listen to the chat now.

For Milian, the project felt like a homecoming. Her character Leila’s pursuit of a fairy-tale romance — and a ticket to Pentatonix’s sold-out Christmas Eve concert (get tickets to their very real Christmas tour here!) — blends charm with just the right amount of chaos.

Devale Ellis, who plays the film’s lovable underdog, Teddy, relished his chance to flip the script. But even with all the rom-com beats, the stars say the movie’s deeper message is about fate and faith, delivered with humor and heart.

At the film’s musical core are Pentatonix, who light up the screen with their harmonies and holiday cheer. Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee shared how the group’s real-life quirks made their way into the script. The group also penned the movie’s title track, “Meet Me Next Christmas,” a swoon-worthy addition to their growing holiday catalog. “It’s got that nostalgic Christmas movie vibe, but with a modern twist,” says Olusola.

Listen to Danny O’Donoghue 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