Consequence Podcast Network
David Cross Gets Back to Basics in Brooklyn
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Assembly is a docuseries from the Consequence Podcast Network that looks at what brings us together. Because most of our moments in 2020 have either been canceled, postponed, or all-out deconstructed, we’re humbled and beyond elated to spend the rest of the year following icon and multi-hyphenate of funny, David Cross. Recorded in 2019, the second season of Assembly finds host Robert Milazzo following Cross around as he shapes his new stand-up act through a set of intimate gigs in Brooklyn, New York. There will be friends, family, and colleagues. In Part 1, “Nothing to See Here”, Cross gets back to basics to put together his next feat of stand-up comedy. However, when his basics meet h...
Dreaming Up a Stephen King Biopic
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS The Losers’ Club dumps out another big ol’ Bag of Bones right after spooky season. Together, Losers Michael Roffman, Dan Pfleegor, and McKenzie Gerber crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. You know, like what would a Stephen King biopic look like? What’s the right age to become a Constant Reader? What are some tips for writing stories? And what Stephen King merchandise/paraphernalia would they want for themselves? Gather around and find out the As to your Qs. Founded in January 2017, The Losers’ Club is a weekly podcast for Constant Readers, horror hounds, and new fans of Stephen King to dig deep into the author’s oeuvre and the ...
Ricky Byrd on Changing the Conversation Around Addiction
Kyle Meredith With… Ricky Byrd Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Ricky Byrd, formerly of Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, returns with Sobering Times, his latest in a series of records that reflect on addiction recovery. Byrd spoke with Kyle Meredith about playing to recovery music groups and how the conversation and stigma has changed since becoming sober in the late ’80s. The singer-songwriter also discusses making a fun record with a message, his penchant for rough & tumble music, and the possibility of continuing the theme on future albums. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesd...
Friday the 13th Offers a Hidden Portrait of Grief
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “You see, Jason was my son, and today is his birthday …” Excuse me, which way to Camp Blood? We hear it has a death curse? Psychoanalysis kicks off November with a new mental health topic, and we have to get it ready before the campers arrive next week. Join Jenn, Mike, and Lara as they unpack the concept of grief and explore how the death of Jason Voorhees informs the events of the original Friday the 13th. Meet us at the lake as we dive down deep to explore the unpleasant emotions we like to keep below the surface. Mike gives an updated theory for how we experience grief and shares a creative idea for processing the pain of losing a loved one. We’ll also discuss our love for Sl...
Thurston Moore on America Being “Hijacked by a Racist Landlord”
Kyle Meredith With… Thurston Moore Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Sonic Youth co-founder Thurston Moore sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss By the Fire, his latest solo album and one that finds him taking inspiration from The Rolling Stones and The Replacements. Moore talks about working with producer Paul Epworth, the record’s classic rock moments, messing with traditional sounds, and playing to his past. The No Wave godfather also tells us about the themes of enlightenment, how all art is political, and voting for a candidate who will give progressive voices a seat at the table. Moore also tells us about a biography in the works, Sonic Life, which could see release in the n...
Local Natives on Obsessing Over At the Drive-In
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher This Must Be the Gig is joined by Local Natives. As two of the founding members of the Southern California band, Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn first came together when they were just high schoolers. Not long later, Local Natives’ debut record Gorilla Manor solidified their radiant credentials. Over a decade later, the five-piece have now released four studio albums and spread their sunshine and wonder at festivals and sold-out shows around the world. Most recently, the band put out the four-track Sour Lemon EP, collaborated with Sharon Van Etten, and put together an incredible live-streamed concert for eager fans. In this week’s episode, host Lior Phillips sp...
The Horror Virgin Reviews A Tale of Two Sisters
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS The Horror Virgin reviews A Tale of Two Sisters — and it’s John Mayer’s cautionary tale come to life. “Fathers be good to your daughters/ Daughters will straight up haunt you/ Girls hate stepmothers who murder their mothers/ So stepmothers be good to your stepdaughters too…” What’s your favorite scary movie? Are you a fanatic or a fraidy-cat? Love them or loathe them? Either way, The Horror Virgin has you covered. Each week, Horror Virgin Todd will experience the encyclopedia of horror one movie at a time. Subscribe to The Horror Virgin to access the podcast’s full archive! Follow on Facebook | Podchaser |&n...
Tom Holland on the Queer Subtext of 1985’s Fright Night
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS Happy Halloween, trick or treaters, dreamers, and campers. Believe it or not, but the Halloweenies have one more spooky surprise for you. A couple of weeks ago, I was able to get on the horn with the one and only Tom Holland. 2020 is the 35th anniversary of Holland’s directorial debut — one of our favorite Halloween rewatches — 1985’s Fright Night. So, in celebration, we spoke with the Master of Horror about his vampiric classic during a pleasant October afternoon. Together, we sank our teeth into the film’s rich pre-production history, the queer subtext that has since led to countless reevaluations (including by our pals the Horror Queers), ...
Cindy Blackman Santana: “Drums Drive Everything, But They Have to Be Musical”
Kyle Meredith With… Cindy Blackman Santana Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Legendary drummer Cindy Blackman Santana speaks with Kyle Meredith about Give the Drummer Some, an album that finds her singing lead for the first time. Together, they discuss the ways to make fun music with a message, tapping Metallica’s Kirk Hammet and Living Colour’s Vernon Reid to guest, and working with producer Narada Michael Walden. The former Lenny Kravitz drummer and now Santana member also weighs in on the freedom of making a record with the drums front and center in the mix, paying tribute to Miles Davis, and partnering with Yoko Ono and husband Carlos Santana to start SongAid. Kyle Meredith With...
Bully on Covering Nirvana and Writing Songs for Her Smell
Kyle Meredith With… Bully Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Bully singer-songwriter Alicia Bagnano joins Kyle Meredith in support of her third studio album, SUGAREGG. Together, they discuss her journey of personal growth, being inspired by Lucinda Williams, covering Nirvana and Orville Peck, writing songs for last year’s hit film Her Smell, and designing her own pair of Vans. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artist’s work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from legendary artists like Robert Plant, Paul M...
15 Must-See Horror Movies for Halloween 2020
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS With Tricks and Treats, the Halloweenies answer your questions. For the inaugural episode, co-hosts Justin Gerber, McKenzie Gerber, and Michael Roffman discuss a litany of topics — from female slashers to pre-1968 horror films to whether 1986’s The Fly is the greatest horror remake of all time. They also share their five favorite first-watches of the month and entertain a broad discussion on Nick Antosca’s un-produced Friday the 13th screenplay. Not surprisingly, it’s a long one, so you’ll want some treats for yourself. So, what are you waiting for? Join ’em above! If you missed any past episodes of Halloweenies, subscribe to the ar...
The Horror Virgin Heads to the ’80s for Paranormal Activity 3
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS On this week’s episode, The Horror Virgin is transported to the past — specifically, 1988 — for Paranormal Activity 3. Together, they must help Tobi convince Kristi to get to grandmas house before they find their parents’ sex tape and are haunted forever. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Meredith digs deep into the artist’s work to find out how the music is made and where their journey is going, from legendary artists like Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, U2 and Bryan Ferry, to the newer class of The National, St. Vincent, Arctic Monkeys, ...
