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Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the debut album, Catastrophic Metamorphic, that’s just arrived from his side project Deaf Charlie, a collaboration with former Fitz and the Tantrums drummer John Wicks. The singer-bassist tells us the duo’s origin story, finding their sound, and stories behind several of the songs. Of course, Ament also gives us some details on the next Pearl Jam album, how advice that Neil Young gave them has applied to the moment, and when the album might make its way out, as well as a bit of talk of the 1998 album, Yield, with its 25th anniversary in mind.

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Louise Post, the iconic figure from Veruca Salt, joins Kyle Meredith for an insightful conversation about her debut solo album, Sleepwalker. Post shares the story behind this project, which emerged following the formation of a new band featuring another co-frontwoman, including the recording of an EP that is yet to be released. She also discusses how the tumultuous Trump presidency provided ample inspiration for her songwriting, covering subjects ranging from notable female pirates to personal traumas that influenced her experience as a sleepwalker during her youth. Post further explores the unintentional connection between her solo album and Veruca Salt's Ghost Notes, highlighting the thematic overlaps. She expresses her admiration for Kate Bush's masterpiece, "Hounds of Love," and draws inspiration from contemporary pop artists like Imagine Dragons, Melanie Martinez, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift.

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Jason Scott Lee joins Kyle Meredith to delve into his latest film, The Wind & The Reckoning. This groundbreaking movie not only marks the first international distribution of a film spoken entirely in the native Hawaiian language but also sheds light on the war crimes inflicted upon Hawaiian natives by white settlers in the late 1800s. During the conversation, Lee discusses his commitment to portraying diverse cultures in his acting career. From his roles in The Jungle Book and Rapa-Nui to Disney's Mulan and Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., Lee shares his experiences in telling the stories of various cultures through film. He even reveals a cameo appearance in the upcoming live-action version of Lilo & Stitch. As Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story celebrates its 30th anniversary, Lee takes us on a nostalgic journey, recounting his transformative experience embodying the martial arts legend. He reflects on the profound impact the role has had on his life and the enduring lessons he carries with him today.

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The cast of Outlander, including David Berry, John Bell, Charles Vanderaart, Joey Phillips, Izzy Meikle-Small, and producer Maril Davis, sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the seventh season, which is not only their biggest yet with 16 episodes, but also the penultimate season. Vanderaart, Phillips, and Moeller-Small all talk about what it's like to come into the cast at this point in the story, while Berry and Bell dig into the emotional weight of playing these characters. We also get to hear about how the brother/sister Quaker pair that Phillips and Moeller-Small portray navigate their experiences in the backdrop of the American Revolution, and then along with Maril Davis, the three debate whether or not they would try and change history if given the chance. Davis also talks about what this season means as we now know that the story is starting to wrap up and how they got Sinead O’Connor to sing the theme song.

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Este Haim catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her work as Executive Music Producer on the Hulu/Disney+ series, A Small Light. The Haim bassist discusses her work as a TV & film composer on projects such as Maid, Cha Cha Real Smooth, and White Lotus, which she scored the second season for, and plans to be part of future seasons in any way she can, as well as what makes A Small Light such a special series, as it tells the story of Anne Frank from the perspective of Miep Gies. Haim goes on to talk about bringing on Sharon Van Etten, Phoebe Bridgers, Angel Olsen, and Kamasi Washington to cover songs from the 40s as part of the soundtrack, as well as her sister Danielle to cover “Till We Meet Again” for the pilot episode. She also lets us know that Haim are back to work on writing their next album and will have a song on the upcoming Barbie soundtrack, as well as the preparation and expectations for their opening slots on the Taylor Swift Eras tour.

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Kara Jackson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her debut album, Why Does the Earth Give Us People To Love. The former National Youth Poet Laureate details her journey as a musician, writing songs about processing grief, and the difference in perception of how she sees herself versus how others view her. Jackson also discusses being raised on jazz and Joni Mitchell, admiration of Joanna Newsom, and giving a nod to Fiona Apple in her work.

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Daughter’s Igor Haefeli talks with Kyle Meredith about Stereo Mind Game, the band’s first new album since 2016. The guitarist/producer tells us about the journey and discarded music that eventually led to the LP, its thread to the video game soundtrack to Before The Storm, and taking some inspiration from Johnny Greenwood’s Phantom Thread soundtrack. Haefeli also discusses the struggles with simplicity, using voice messages as a base for lyrics, and the symbolism behind the dandelion on the cover.

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With the release of Extraction 2 on Netflix, actress Golshifteh Farahani & director Sam Hargrave sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the Chris Hemsworth-starring sequel, discuss what its success on a global scale means, the musicality and rhythm of both movies and how it manages to touch on childhood trauma amidst all of the action. Farahani tells us about playing a strong character who’s able to keep her femininity without being sexualized, and how there’s already a prequel script focused on her backstory, while both she and Hargrave discuss what it's like to shoot and act in the film’s now legendary one-shot extended scenes. We also get a tease on the world-building that these two films are creating and where the franchise goes from here.

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Carly Pearce reunites with Kyle Meredith to share insights into her latest single, "We Don't Fight Anymore," a powerful duet featuring Chris Stapleton. The acclaimed country star discusses her talent for crafting poignant and emotive songs, as she is known for her lyrical explorations of complex and tumultuous relationships. Pearce delves into her artistic evolution, revealing her exploration of a more rootsy sound for her upcoming collection. Furthermore, Pearce addresses the progress that women are making on the country radio charts, highlighting the strides that have been made while acknowledging the ongoing journey ahead. She also shares her experience of collaborating with Trisha Yearwood and working alongside her musical heroes.

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Josh Homme, the frontman of Queens of the Stone Age, reunites with Kyle Meredith in a discussion about the band's upcoming album, In Times New Roman, their first release since 2017. Homme shares his approach to creating music for all stereotypes and delves into the concept of how our musical preferences evolve as adults, often embracing the music we may have despised in our youth. Homme reveals that he is essentially soundtracking his own life, which he describes as pretty crazy at present. Furthermore, Homme explores the more aggressive moments featured on the new album, delving into his thoughts on the existential question of why we exist. He also discusses the use of gallows humor as a means to cope with the heaviness of human existence.

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