Consequence Podcast Network
My Morning Jacket’s Jim James on The Waterfall II, Another New Album, and Justice for Breonna Taylor
Kyle Meredith With… My Morning Jacket Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public After a brief hiatus, My Morning Jacket have returned with their first record in five years, The Waterfall II. Frontman Jim James calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss why they sat on this other half of songs for so long and how the world has changed in the interim. One of the songs, “Magic Bullet”, was originally released in response to a 2016 gun-related killing, and James discusses what the song means today with his hometown of Louisville at the center of a similar story involving the murder of Breonna Taylor. James also talks about the water concept that flows throughout the set, producing S.G. Goodman’s record, and — get ...
Dreamers on Being Influenced by Nirvana and Sci-Fi
Kyle Meredith With… Dreamers Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Dreamers frontman Nick Wold calls into Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the band’s latest single “Heatseeker” and the alternate version that features their friend Grandson. In fact, it’s not the first time the two have collaborated, having teamed up earlier this year for Grandson’s “Whole Lotta”, which inspired Wold to take a more philosophical and political turn within his own lyrics. Wold discusses what this new phase for the band means for his upcoming songs, taking influence from Nirvana and Royal Blood to go heavier, his love of sci-fi, and learning to play piano during this downtime. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview...
Paul Weller on How People Change and Systems Stay the Same
Kyle Meredith With… Paul Weller Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Paul Weller rings Kyle Meredith to discuss his 15th studio album, On Sunset. The Jam singer-songwriter talks about his ability to write in multiple genres, enjoying the freedom to experiment in the studio, and the importance of not repeating himself. Regarding the lyrical themes, Weller dissects how people change but the systems stay the same, how he keeps positivity in the face of extreme turmoil, and how a trip to LA’s famous Sunset Strip resulted in a rare moment of nostalgia and looking back. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, We...
Jefferson Starship on 45 Years of Red Octopus
Kyle Meredith With… Jefferson Starship Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Jefferson Starship member David Freiberg jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to discuss the 45th anniversary of the band’s sophomore album, Red Octopus. The singer and multi-instrumentalist talks about the variation of styles heard on the record, how the band kept a family environment amidst a revolving door of members, and how “Miracle” became an unlikely hit. Freiberg then goes on to give us a scoop on the band’s upcoming album Mother of the Sun — their first since 2008 — and its first two singles: one of which was written by the retired Grace Slick and the other a tribute to founding member Paul Kantner. Kyle Meredith With...
Marcus King on El Dorado, Dan Auerbach, and Why He’ll Never Sing About White Claws
Kyle Meredith With… Marcus King Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Marcus King calls into Kyle Meredith to speak about his new album, El Dorado. The South Carolina-born singer-songwriter discusses the album’s production by The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, leaving home for a life on the road, the loss of style and character, and finding a strong metaphor in old Cadillacs. He also talks about taking inspiration from Willie Nelson, his Grand Ole Opry debut, what Beatles song he listened to every morning before school, and singing about whiskey. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri...
Marcus King on El Dorado, Dan Auerbach, and Why He’ll Never Sing About White Claws
Kyle Meredith With… Marcus King Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Marcus King calls into Kyle Meredith to speak about his new album, El Dorado. The South Carolina-born singer-songwriter discusses the album’s production by The Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach, leaving home for a life on the road, the loss of style and character, and finding a strong metaphor in old Cadillacs. He also talks about taking inspiration from Willie Nelson, his Grand Ole Opry debut, what Beatles song he listened to every morning before school, and singing about whiskey. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Fri...
Whitesnake on Restoring Old Art and Writing New Endings
Kyle Meredith With… Whitesnake Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Whitesnake singer David Coverdale speaks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s trilogy of new compilations called Red, White, and Blues, and how the series was inspired by restoring old art. Coverdale dives into being influenced by Marc Bolan, The Who, and early Pink Floyd for the 2000 song “She Give Me”, how knee surgery led to the new song “Always The Same”, and what we can expect from the series, particularly a new ending for “Is This Love”. 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...
Strong Opening Aside, Ghost Ship Struggles to Stay Afloat
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher “Congratulations. You found a boat. In the middle of the ocean, of all places.” The Horror Virgin Salvage Crew got a tip from a mysterious stranger about a missing ocean liner and we’re on our way to check it out. Meet us on the dance floor as we geek out over tugboats and try to figure out the plot of Ghost Ship. Together, we tackle important questions like: Does Ghost Ship have one of the best opening scenes in horror history? Is it a stealth Fast and the Furious spin-off? Does it count as cheating if it’s with a ghost? What are all these great actors doing on this boat? And most important, what the hell is going on? “Sea gives you an opportunity, you take it.” Follow us on Facebook ...
How Many Books Does Stephen King Have Left?
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher How many books does Stephen King have left in him? What short stories of his might work better as a novel? Could any of his tales be translated to found-footage horror? Gather around the clubhouse and find out! The Losers finally dump out the big ol’ Bag of Bones that’s been gathering dust in the corner. Together, Michael Roffman, Randall Colburn, McKenzie Gerber, and Jenn Adams crack some skulls and answer your pressing questions. 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 myriad TV, film, print, and stage adaptations of his work. S...
Alec Benjamin on the Influence of Leonard Cohen
Kyle Meredith With… Alec Benjamin Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Alec Benjamin speaks with Kyle Meredith about his first full-length album, These Two Windows. The Phoenix singer-songwriter discusses how there’s enough leftover songs to make a second album and how being bilingual may lead to writing in Mandarin in the future. He also shares his appreciation for Leonard Cohen and explains how he’s been co-writing and collaborating on songs amidst quarantine. 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 whe...
Steve Earle on Using Ghosts as a Writing Tool
Kyle Meredith With… Steve Earle Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public Steve Earle speaks with Kyle Meredith about Ghosts of West Virginia, his new album inspired by the 2010 West Virginia mining explosion that killed 29 miners. The songwriter/activist shares how the album has its roots in a theatre production called Coal Country, why he wanted to make a record for people who don’t vote the same way he does, and his thoughts on unions being the common ground between county factions. Earle goes on to discuss the task of taking all of this information and making it a musical, why he enjoys using ghosts as a writing tool, and the stories on ghost-based movies that he enjoyed in his youth. Kyle Meredith Wit...
DeepStar Six Sinks to the Bottom of Aquatic Horror
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher “Okay, boys and girls, don’t try this at home.“ The DeepStar is always greener in somebody else’s pod. The Horror Virgin Crew is on an extended tour at an underwater base and we’re starting to get cranky. We’ve just been ordered to destroy a mysterious cavern, but that seems really dangerous. Hop in your submarine and join us as we blow up the ocean with DeepStar Six. We’ll discuss our love for Miguel Ferrer, terrible romantic dialogue, lackluster action sequences and pro Sweater Flirting tips. We’ll also try to distinguish one underwater vehicle from another, identify DeepStar Six’s monster (is it Sebastain the Crab?), and figure out what movie Mikey thought we were watching. So, turn off the l...
