Kyle Meredith With… Podcast

The Jerky Boys on the Current PC Culture

Kyle Meredith With… The Jerky Boys Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS The Jerky Boys mastermind Johnny Brennan talks with Kyle Meredith about the infamous prank caller’s first album in over 20 years. Brennan, who also voices Mort Goldman in Family Guy, goes deep on what made the fictional characters resonate so much during their ’90s peak, getting Seth McFarlane’s seal of approval on the newest collection, and being an influence throughout National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The man behind Sol Rosenberg and Frank Rizzo also discusses knowing how to work his caller, developing new characters, being recognized on the phone, and the current PC culture. Kyle Meredith With… is an ...

Julien Baker on Her Big Libra Energy, Being Told Lies, and Dunking on Republicans

Kyle Meredith With… Julien Baker Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Julien Baker hangs out with Kyle Meredith to talk about Little Oblivions and its themes of self examination and survival. Baker speaks about the illusions that we build for ourselves to make us feel comfortable, a life of being told lies, and how she took the news that the Easter Bunny wasn’t real. The Boygenius member also discusses her Big Libra Energy, adding drums into her songwriting, and covering Blink 182’s “Anthem Pt. 2”. 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...

The Doors’ Robby Krieger on 50 Years of Morrison Hotel

Kyle Meredith With… Robby Krieger Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the 50th anniversary of Morrison Hotel. Krieger tells us about coming up with the solo to “Peace Frog” and how Lonnie Mac came out of retirement to play bass on “Roadhouse Blues”. Then we pull into the present as Krieger discusses his new album, The Ritual Begins At Sundown. The LP has a blues connection to Morrison Hotel in the song “The Hitch” as well as a very strong Frank Zappa connection. Hear about all of that as well as a small tease about next year’s 50th anniversary collection of LA Woman. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview ser...

Stone Gossard and Mason Jennings on Forming Painted Shield and Pearl Jam Slowing Down

Kyle Meredith With… Stone Gossard and Mason Jennings Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard and singer-songwriter Mason Jennings have teamed up as Painted Shield and sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about their self-titled debut album. Together, they discuss how they teamed up and recruited Matt Chamberlain, Brittany Davis, and John Congleton. Gossard tells us of opening his vault of demos for the music while Jennings describes working in a band for the first time and writing lyrics about time as escapism. Gossard’s Loosegroove Records was also resurrected for the project, and Gossard details plans for the label to release a final Brad album and a pre...

Tommy Lee on How Hip-Hop Fits Into His Songwriting

 Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Tommy Lee sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Andro, a record that finds him collaborating with folks like Mickey Avalon, Lukas Rossi, Shotty Horroh, and Brooke Candy. The Mötley Crüe co-founder also dives into relating to rap as a drummer, how this… Please click the link below to read the full article. Tommy Lee on How Hip-Hop Fits Into His Songwriting CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Leslie Odom Jr. on Playing Sam Cooke for One Night in Miami

 Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Leslie Odom Jr. jumps on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Christmas Album, his second venture into holiday music. Odom tells us about the challenge of writing original Christmas songs, adding his own mark to classics, covering Sara Bareilles, and re-recording… Please click the link below to read the full article. Leslie Odom Jr. on Playing Sam Cooke for One Night in Miami CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of...

James Mercer on Closing the Musical Gap Between The Shins and Broken Bells

 Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS James Mercer sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about The Shins’ new single, “The Great Divide”. The singer-songwriter explains how it musically conjures both nostalgia and futurism, and how he’s slowly been closing the musical gap between The Shins and Broken Bells. Mercer… Please click the link below to read the full article. James Mercer on Closing the Musical Gap Between The Shins and Broken Bells CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give...

Will Butler on Family, Broadway, and Arcade Fire’s New Album

 Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist Will Butler speaks with Kyle Meredith about his sophomore solo album, Generations, and its look at his place in the world, politics, and American history. Butler traces his family back to its colonial days through his grandfather Alvino Rey’s work as… Please click the link below to read the full article. Will Butler on Family, Broadway, and Arcade Fire’s New Album CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back ...

This Is the Kit on the Need for Empathy and Solitude

 Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS This Is The Kit returns with a new album, Off Off On, and Kate Stables catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about finding new sounds and playing against the folk genre. Stables also discusses the themes of empathy and the human condition, the… Please click the link below to read the full article. This Is the Kit on the Need for Empathy and Solitude CoS Staff You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Romy on Going from Heartbreak Songs to Positive Jams

Kyle Meredith With… Romy Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Romy, one-third of The xx, joins Kyle Meredith to discuss her debut solo single, “Lifetime”, and preview her upcoming solo album. The English artist tells us how working with pop songwriters set a direction for the music she’s making now, going from the heartbreak songs of The xx to the dance-driven positivity that we hear on this lead single. Later, Romy discusses how the pandemic has lead her to write about seeking connection, co-writing Dua Lipa’s “Electricity”, working with Kalela, and taking advice from Sia. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicia...

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...

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...