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On this episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Wallows chat about their new project Model, a record they call their "most freeing album." Listen to bandmates Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston converse

Diving into the new set of songs, the three Wallows members explain how they feel the new project is a direct response to their 2022 effort Tell Me That It's Over, with themes of heartbreak and infatuation weaved throughout the tracklist.

The trio also chats about the songs that didn't make the album, as well as how they feel like they still have yet to write their best songs. Finally, they reminisce on covering The Stroked b-sides, paying homage to NSYNC, and embodying the rock energy of T. Rex.

Listen to Wallows 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.

Cleopatra Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of V. Stiviano in the FX miniseries Clipped, which tells the true story the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his eventual downfall. Listen to the interview.

The Australian actress discusses the myth that real Stiviano created after leaking tapes of Stiviano's racists rants. She talks about connecting to such a story, and how she ultimately looked to humanize the human being behind the persona.

Coleman goes on to talk about how the series reflects issues of race, power, celebrity, and societal expectations. She also gives a peek into what it’s like working with Ed O’Neil, whether or not fans will see any more of Devra Bloodaxe in upcoming installments of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon series, and her shoegaze-inspired music.

Listen to Cleopatra Coleman 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.

Today we rewind back to 2018, when Todd Rundgren dropped by the series to talk with Kyle Meredith about his 1968 album Nazz, 1978’s Hermit of Mink Hollow, and 2017's White Knight. Revisit the interview.

Elsewhere, the songwriter talks about working with The Lemon Twigs, as well as writing his autobiography, The Individualist.

Listen to Todd Rundgren 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.

G-Eazy catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Freak Show, the new album that finds the Oakland rapper trying out new sounds and personas. Listen to the interview now.

The artist talks about relocating to New York, embodying the theme of a freak show for the new set of songs, and how, underneath it all, the album is really a story of self-acceptance. He also touches on gaining B-Real’s blessing to interpolate Cypress Hill, mixing rock sounds into his style of hip-hop and trap, and crate digging for samples.

Elsewhere, G-Eazy discusses dipping his tow into acting in projects like All Souls, as well as the massive vault of unreleased material he's built up.

Listen to G-Eazy 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.

Andrew McCarthy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Brats, the new documentary that takes a deep dive into the famed "Brat Pack" of 1980s Hollywood stars. Listen to the interview now.

McCarthy chats about why he finally stopped running from this period of his past and explains how he has finally made peace with the term "Brat Pack," which McCarthy and his fellow actors weren't exactly huge fans of. He explores how the frenzy affected all of their lives, as well as the different reactions the other members had, like Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore.

The Pretty in Pink and St. Elmo's Fire star also discusses his journey of finding closure, as well as the iconic music that soundtracked his rise.

Listen to Andrew McCarthy 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.

Alexis Ren drops by to talk with Kyle Meredith about Latency, her new sci-fi thriller that follows a professional gamer tasked with testing new gaming equipment that's capable of reading her mind. Listen to the interview now.

Ren explains the unique acting challenges Latency posed, as the cast is solely made up of her and Sasha Luss. She details how such an intimate on-screen crew helps elevate the film's themes of solitude and mental health. To that point, the actress also explains the parallels the role had with the work she's done as a mental health activist.

Then, Ren tells the story of how director James Croke originally wanted her to shave her head for the roll before recalling her time on Dancing with the Stars. She also dives into her many hobbies, as well as her take on working opposite CGI.

Listen to Alexis Ren 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 this pair of interviews from the vault, Sonic Youth co-founder Kim Gordon joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut solo venture, No Home Record. Hear the full conversation now.

In a clip from 2019, the bassist and songwriter digs into her love of '80s hip hop and Fleetwood Mac, as well as her thoughts on the anniversaries of Sonic Youth's Daydream Nation and A Thousand Leaves. Then, the clock turns back to a 2014 interview with both Gordon and Bill Nace, who discuss their band Body/Head and Gordon's memoir, Girl in a Band.

Listen to Kim Gordon 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.

Mike Campbell catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits, his third album with The Dirty Knobs. Listen to the interview now.

The Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers guitarist discusses why he wanted the new record to feel grander than the boogie rock of The Dirty Knobs' first two LPs, as well as honoring his legacy with music and perfecting a certain "effortless" style. He also dives into the many guests of Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits, like Chris Stapleton, Graham Nash, and Lucinda Williams

Campbell also touches on reuniting with The Heartbreakers to play with Bob Dylan at last year's Farm Aid. Speaking of all-time greats, he then tells the story of getting called out by George Harrison for his Harrison-esque guitar part on The Wallflowers "6th Avenue Heartache."

Listen to Mike Campbell 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.

Jeff Daniels joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his musical side, as well as his roles in American Rust, A Man in Full, and Newsroom. Listen to the full chat.

Daniels, who's a talented musician in addition to being an accomplished actor, runs through his unique approach to songwriting, diving into songs that boast topics like, "What if Jesus was a stoner?" The artist then touches on taking inspiration from a wide breadth of figures, including the likes of John Prine, Jim Carey, Robin Williams, Jason Isbell, and Noah Baumbach.

The Dumb and Dumber star also discusses his filmography, from his recent tenure in American Rust and A Man in Full to the classic characters he's portrayed in the past. He explains how ideas like embracing the unexpected and playing against type heavily influence his role selection, as well as the rest of his creative life.

Listen to Jeff Daniels 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.

Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons. Listen to the full interview.

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 challenges 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 Motolla, 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 upcoming sequel to the classic flick makes him a little uneasy.

Listen to Russell Crowe chat about all this and more in the new episode. 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.