Consequence Podcast Network
Eli Roth’s Cabin Fever Is Gross on Multiple Levels
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “We’re all gonna get it. We’re all gonna get sick. Jeff’s off in the woods getting drunk.” Yeah, we’re a professor … OF BEING A POD! School’s out and The Horror Virgin Crew is headed to a cabin in the woods for a little rest and relaxation. We’ve stocked up on stolen Snickers bars and fox urine, so pour yourself a glass of water and meet us in the woods for Cabin Fever. Just don’t sit next to Dennis. We’ll discuss Eli Roth, the fallacy of the Friend Zone, and effective body horror. Jenn plays the spoons and we all agree that chilli is the last thing you want to eat when there’s a flesh eating virus on the loose. OOOH, FACED! Subscribe to The Horror Virgin to access the ...
Let’s Scare Jessica to Death Brings Anxiety Into the Light
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | RSS “I sit here and I can’t believe that it happened. And yet I have to believe it. Dreams or nightmares? Madness or sanity? I don’t know which is which.” Is vampirism an effective metaphor for anxiety? How can mental health impact relationships? What does it feel like to distrust your own sanity? John Hancock’s Let’s Scare Jessica to Death dredges these questions up from the bottom of the lake, all while masterfully depicting intrusive thoughts and resiliency in the wake of a mental breakdown. Join Psychoanalysis hosts Jenn Adams, Lara Unnerstall, and Mike Snoonian as they continue their discussion of anxiety and its various forms while celebrating and dissecting this hidden gem. We’ll share our own ex...
Billy Hardison and The Head and the Heart’s Tyler Williams on How to Save Live Music for the Future
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public With the COVID-19 pandemic putting upwards of 90% of independent venues in danger of closing forever, it’s become vitally important for Congress to pass a relief bill to aid our most beloved rooms and the music community at large. To get some insight on the matter, Kyle Meredith speaks Billy Hardison, Kentucky’s precinct captain for the recently formed National Independent Venue Association, and artist Tyler Williams, drummer for The Head & The Heart. Together, they discuss what it’s been like to run their respective businesses during a global quarantine and pandemic, and what the dangers of our present and future could mean for live music in the long run. Strea...
The Youngbloods’ Jesse Colin Young on Why He Re-Recorded “Get Together” with Steve Miller
Kyle Meredith With… Jesse Colin Young Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Legendary founder of The Youngbloods Jesse Colin Young speaks with Kyle Meredith about re-recording the ’60s anthem “Get Together” to help feed hungry people through a partnership with SongAid and Why Hunger. Young tells us about tapping his friend Steve Miller to join him on the new version, the meaning of releasing the track on Juneteenth, and how the song speaks to now as much as it did during the original counterculture era. The songwriter also discusses last year’s comeback record, Dreamers, and how he’s continued to write about injustices throughout his 60-year career. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview s...
The Jayhawks on Depression, Anxiety, and the 24-Hour News Cycle
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public The Jayhawks lead man Gary Louris speaks with Kyle Meredith about XOXO. The new album finds the Americana legends heavily collaborating and features each member on the mic for lead vocals. Louris discusses the album’s artwork; themes of depression, anxiety, and the 24-hour news cycle; and life in Minneapolis since the murder of George Floyd. Louris also says the band could have recorded 30 records if the industry allowed them, but teases a finished solo album. 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 th...
Attack the Block Is a Call to Action
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher “There’s worse things out there to be scared of than us, tonight! Trust it!” This is too much madness to explain in one pod! Something just fell from the sky and crashed into our dad’s car. Grab your super soaker, your fireworks, and your bikes as we try to defend ourselves and save the world with Attack the Block. Unless you’re stuck in a dumpster. There’s a lot to love in this movie: the amazing cast, the creature design, and fantastic action sequences. Jenn digs into the social message and Mikey and Todd take opposing views on sibling dynamics. We love John Boyega, but we’re blown away by an up and coming duo known as Mayhem and Probs. Allow it. Follow us on Facebook | Twitter&...
Jehnny Beth on the Inspiration of Carl Sagan and Henry Rollins
Kyle Meredith With… Jehnny Beth Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Jehnny Beth calls up Kyle Meredith to speak about To Live Is To Love. The Savages frontwoman discusses working with Nine Inch Nails’ Atticus Ross and taking inspiration from Carl Sagan and Henry Rollins. Beth also dives into the LP’s themes of guilt, sexuality, and religion, while noting that “the core of the record is my shameful faults.” The French multimedia artist also talks about how her many projects intersect, including the record’s companion book, CALM: Crimes Against Love Memories. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and...
Ranking Stephen King’s Nightmares and Dreamscapes Pt. 2
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher There are 24 short stories within Stephen King‘s Nightmares and Dreamscapes — and they’re a polarizing bunch as you’ve already heard. In the second of two episodes dedicated to the 1993 collection, the Losers discuss the very best of ’em all. Join co-hosts McKenzie Gerber, Dan Caffrey, Ahse Digg, and Mel Kassel as they return to the camp fire and share their 12 favorite tales in King’s mighty tome. What’s their top pick? Will it be “Rainy Season”? Maybe “Home Delivery”? You’ll have to listen and find out! 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 ...
Jimmy Buffett Says Fans Still Tailgating for Quarantine Shows
Kyle Meredith With… Jimmy Buffett Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Jimmy Buffett sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Life On the Flip Side, an album that found the legendary performer at No. 2 on the album charts behind Lady Gaga. Buffett discusses balancing heavy subjects with humor in his songs, the influence of Bob Marley, how the melting pot of the Gulf area plays such a big role in his work, and the importance of music as a part of social change. The Margaritaville author also speaks about writing about royalty checks in a new track, playing live stream shows for front line workers and how fans are still tailgating for the quarantine performances. Kyle Meredith With… is an intervi...
Wang Chung on Rewriting Old Hits for New Times
Kyle Meredith With… Wang Chung Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Wang Chung founder Nick Feldman spoke with Kyle Meredith about the band’s involvement in last month’s Back to the Basement fundraiser, which found several ’80s stars live streaming to raise funds for frontline workers. The duo also rewrote one of their biggest hits — re-dubbed “Everybody Stay Safe Tonight” — to not only reflect the pandemic, but also speak to the BLM protests. The new wave legend also weighs in on how their songs have soundtracked Hollywood, last year’s Orchesography, more orchestral live shows, and the release of their long-awaited Clear Light Dark Matter compilation for later this year. Kyle Meredith With… is a...
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning Remains a Total What-If for the Franchise
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher It’s been five years since the demise of Jason Voorhees, but don’t tell Tommy Jarvis. Nightmares still plague the teenager, and he’s bringing that terror to Pinehurst Halfway House, where he’ll soon learn he’s not the only one with horror on the mind. Along for the ride are Halloweenies co-hosts Justin Gerber, Mike Vanderbilt, and McKenzie Gerber. Together, they discuss the what-ifs, missed opportunities, and pitfalls of this aborted reboot for the Friday the 13th franchise. Rest assured, nobody has ever spent this much time discussing this cast. So, unwrap that chocolate bar, go hang out with Vic, and listen above. If you missed any past episodes of Hallowee...
We Can All Agree The Purge Was Ahead of Its Time
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher “This is your emergency broadcast system announcing the commencement of the Annual Purge, sanctioned by the U.S. Government. Commencing at the siren, any and all crime, including murder, will be legal for 12 continuous hours.” It’s almost Purge time. We didn’t get invited to the neighborhood party this year, but that’s probably fine, right? We’ve enabled our emergency systems, so grab the control for your creepy robot camera and meet us in the panic room for The Purge. We hear the dip is good. This episode of The Horror Virgin is a bit of a heavy hitter as Jenn, Todd, and Mikey talk about politics, moral relativism, privilege, and Covid-19. Mikey tries to figure out Purge logic, Jenn loves Ethan...
