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Rita Wilson joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Now & Forever: Duets, an album that finds her collaborating with Elvis Costello, Smokey Robinson, Willie Nelson, Leslie Odom Jr., and many more on a playlist of some of her favorite songs of the '70s.

The actress/musician tells us about what drew her to put the spotlight on the decade; flipping classics like "Slip Slidin’ Away," "Fire," "Songbird," and "I’ll Be There" into conversations between two people; and what it was like to be opposite the mic with some of the greatest artists of all time.

Wilson also discusses the LP’s connection to her movie Now & Then, and gives us a peek into the upcoming Wes Anderson movie Asteroid City.

Listen to Rita Wilson talk Now and Forever: Duets and more on the Kyle Meredith With… now. As always, 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.

The 1975’s Matt Healy talks with Kyle Meredith about Being Funny in a Foreign Language.

The frontman discusses his knack for being self-aware in his lyrics, writing songs that don’t have choruses, plans to produce more projects for other artists, and how they’ve avoided being bored of the process.

Healy also tells us about the album’s closing track, “When We Are Together"; the pitfalls of over-analyzing art; the influence that Depeche Mode and Joy Division have had on them; and working with Samual Bradley on their latest videos.

Listen to The 1975's Matt Healy on the latest episode of the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now. As always, 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.

Jack McBrayer talks with Kyle Meredith about the second season of his preschool-aimed Apple TV+ series Hello Jack, The Kindness Show.

The actor tells us about how the show was inspired by his perception of world news and social happenings, how it’s helped him deal with dark events, and how he uses his comedic background within the show.

McBrayer also fans-out about having OK Go as the show’s house band; growing up as an R.E.M. fan; having guest stars like Gillian Jacobs, Christin Shaw, Tony Hale, and Joe Lo Truglio on the show; and staying true to his 30 Rock character Kenneth “The Page” Parcell.

Listen to Jack McBrayer talk Hello Jack, The Kindness Show and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch video of the complete chat on Consequence. As always, 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.

Oliver Sykes and Matt Nicholls of Bring Me the Horizon join Kyle Meredith backstage at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky to talk about the upcoming second chapter of their Post Human series.

Sykes analyzes the choice to do a long album run in what can seem like a singles-based world, as well as directing this latest set toward a more emo and post-hardcore sound, while Nicholls talks about having to learn different drum styles with each new release. Sykes also discusses the bigger story being told and how it looks at recovery, human evolution, and self-acceptance.

BMTH are currently on tour with Knocked Loose, grandson, siiickbrain, and you can get tickets here. For more live music, you can also check out an extensive list of must-see fall tours.

Listen to Bring Me the Horizon talk their Post Human series and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Bush’s Gavin Rossdale joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Art of Survival and explain how it ended up being one of the band's heaviest albums.

The songwriter talks Coldplay, The Mars Volta, and Leonard Cohen, as well as his love of religious iconography in his lyrics. Rossdale also reveals his hopes of being in the just-announced Constantine 2 and why he says that Nicholas Cage is “the best actor in the world.”

Listen to Bush's Gavin Rossdale talk The Art of Survival and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

For more from Rossdale, check out his appearance on the new season of the music history podcast The Opus, which centers this season of Alice in Chains' classic Dirt.

Oliver Sim speaks with Kyle Meredith about his debut solo album, Hideous Bastard, an LP that triumphs over fear and shame.

The xx member discusses talking about living with HIV in the opening track, wearing several "masks" throughout the set, and literally wearing a monster mask in the accompanying short film. That leads Sim to talk about his love of horror, appreciation of Sara Michelle’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and having Graham Norton and Placebo as heroes while growing up.

We also hear about what it’s been like working outside of The xx and their plans for more music in the future.

Listen to Sim discuss Hideous Bastard, The xx, and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Guitarist/producer and Pat Benatar’s husband and songwriting partner Neil Giraldo talks with Kyle Meredith about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Beneta.

Giraldo also shares his thoughts on the rest of the Rock Hall's Class of ‘22 and the background players that should also get their due. He goes on to talk about assumptions and judgments we make towards artists, giving back to the musical community, and his advice to younger musicians. He also discusses the new musical he and Pat are working on that reimagines Romeo & Juliet using Benatar’s songs, as well as injecting complex rhythms through songs like “We Belong” to challenge the pop radio audience.

Listen to Neil Giraldo talk Pat Benatar’s Rock Hall Induction on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest tour with Saucerful of Secrets, the all-star band that brings Floyd’s pre-Darkside catalog back to life. (Get tickets here!)

The drummer discusses how the songs have changed over the years, how the legendary band went against the R&B trends during their '60s startup, hearing David Bowie cover "See Emily Play" for his Pinups record, and misremembering his own influence by Chico Hamilton.

Mason also digs into the transitional moments of Atom Heart Mother and Meddle, the band’s reputation for arguments, and what it’s like being the middleman between Roger Waters and David Gilmore. We also get to hear about recently creating a new Pink Floyd song and if he foresees more from the partnership, as well as the story behind the recently released Animals 2018 Remix.

Listen to Pink Floyd's Nick Mason talk Saucerful of Secrets, Animals, and more on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast , or watch the chat via the Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

Metric’s Emily Haines and James Shaw join Kyle Meredith to talk Formentera, the band’s eighth studio album.

The pair discuss how they used a travel book as a way to escape during lockdown, inevitably influencing the journey within the songs. They also touch on learning that they’re not in total control of and finding the ways of letting go, as well as creating the epic “Doomscroller."

James goes on to tell us about taking inspiration from Johnny Marr, while Emily recounts their time with composer Howard Shore and if they plan to do any more film scores in the future.

Listen to Metric talk Formentera on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast above, or watch the chat via Consequence. Remember to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.

LAUV joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest album, All 4 Nothing, as well as his recent tour.

The alt-pop musician tells us about the existential crisis that led to the record, using inner child therapy and meditation, and being able to talk to his younger self through the songs. He also discusses how he approached writing about his drug use, in addition to LAUV’s Meditation Club, a hotline that fans can call to get guided meditations from him regularly.

Listen to LAUV on the Kyle Meredith With… podcast now, or watch the chat via Consequence. And as always, don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.