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Toad the Wet Sprocket vocalist Glen Phillips gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about their upcoming tour with Big Head Todd and The Monsters. The tour marks the 30th anniversary of the band's 1989 debut, Bread & Circus. Together, the two revisit Toad's early days and their first hit "One Little Girl". From there, it's off to 1994's Dulcinea in which Phillips addresses how they were once mistakenly considered a Christian band. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Robinson gives Kyle Meredith a shout to discuss his latest album with the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Servants of the Sun. The two discuss how recording in the summer, a divorce, and a new relationship influenced his writing. Robinson also shares why he put the band on hiatus after losing a member and teases a potential solo album. The two then revisit The Black Crowes' past with 1994's Amorica and 1999's By Your Side. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale rings up Kyle Meredith to discuss his reunion with Constantine co-star Keanu Reeves. Together, they discuss the new John Wick 3 soundtrack, particularly how lead single "Bullet Holes" traces back to Sixteen Stone deep cuts "The Bomb" and "Testosterone". On a similar note, Rossdale considers the album's 25th anniversary, revisiting his time opening for David Bowie while singing about him every night in "Everything Zen". They also double back to 1999's The Science of Things for its 20th anniversary and look ahead to a new record on the way. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Weyes Blood, aka singer-songwriter Natalie Mering, gives Kyle Meredith a call to discuss her new record, Titanic Rising. The two elaborate on the album's ties to climate catastrophe, and how its submerged artwork factors into it all. In fact, we get the story of how they built that underwater bedroom. Elsewhere, they go over Mering's love for movies and movie soundtracks before diving deep into the idea of true love. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fontaines D.C. guitarist Carlos O'Connell gives Kyle Meredith a call to talk about the band's debut album, Dogrel, going against the tide after meeting in a music school, and marrying poetry to punk. They also chat about why their home of Dublin takes such a prominent spotlight on the record as the fabled city finds itself going through uncomfortable changes, and what an album like this means for their future. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

L7 founder Donita Sparks dropped into the WFPK studio to talk with Kyle Meredith about the band's first album in 20 years, Scatter the Rats, particularly how the album balances big issues with humor. They also discuss the documentary that made their reunion a reality, how the band helped start Rock 4 Choice in the early '90s and its current fight today, signing to Blackheart Records, and, of course, their history with Joan Jett. Then, the two dial the clock back to '99 to get the story behind Slap-Happy, the band's final record before breaking up. Then, it's back to 1994 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hungry For Stink, which featured a song that would be covered by Prodigy on their Fat of the Land album, financially saving the band and leading to a moment where she gave a bouquet of flowers to the late Keith Flint and David Bowie. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. h

Collective Soul's E Roland calls up Kyle Meredith to discuss Blood, the first of two albums with socially conscious themes. The release lines up with the band's 25th anniversary, so it's back to 1994, where they revisit Hints, Allegations, and Things Left Unsaid. Roland reveals how the tracks on the album were meant to be demos and yet shot the band to stardom, even landing them on the Woodstock '94 stage. They also chat about 1999's Dosage, which turns 20 this year and features a pair of classics that ended up on famous soundtracks for Varsity Blues and Twilight. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wallows gives Kyle Meredith a call to share the backstory on their debut album, Nothing Happens, which traces back 10 years and multiple band names. We also hear the story of their crazy bus fire, a board game video series they do with bands they tour with, and the awareness that comes from being in a band with famous actors (see: Dylan Minnette of 13 Reasons Why and Braeden Lemasters of Men of a Certain Age). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Les Claypool and Sean Ono Lennon of The Claypool Lennon Delirium sit down with Kyle Meredith to discuss their latest LP, South of Reality. The three also tackle environmental issues, dive into black holes, wrestle with science facts, and discuss the latest surrounding Julian Assange. Elsewhere, Lennon talks about reissuing Yoko Ono's albums and covering The Beatles, while Les takes us back to Primus' performance at Woodstock '94. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The National guitarist Bryce Dessner sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss I Am Easy To Find and how the new album meditates on the limitations and possibilities of a band. The two also dive into the details of how filmmaker Mike Mills played a crucial role in the LP, producing and writing alongside the band while creating a short movie to accompany the record. Dessner also talks a bit about his most recent solo offerings and how all of this opens the door wide open for what the band does from here on out. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Durand Jones and Katie Toupin join Kyle Meredith to discuss how they found their identity through love and location. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In memory of Chris Cornell, Kyle Meredith compiled two interviews with the late singer-songwriter, who passed away two years ago on May 18th, 2017. The first interview is from 2011's Songbook Tour, in which they discuss Soundgarden and his views on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Temple of the Dog, and his very first solo show pre-Soundgarden. The second interview, however, was recorded backstage at the Ryman during 2015's Higher Truth Tour, where the two discussed family and the then-recent reissue of his solo album Euphoria Morning. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wire's Colin Newman gives Kyle Meredith a ring to take him through the details of 1979's 154 for its 40th anniversary, as well as 1989's IBTABA. They also take some time to talk about the importance of Immersion and Githead, his two bands outside of Wire, and what's been happening in those camps. And to top it all off, Newman says that they're working on the new Wire record right now for a 2020 release. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Synth-pop pioneer Howard Jones chats with Kyle Meredith about his latest album Transform, the second in a four-part series about the world's relationship with technology following 2015's Engage. Elsewhere, Kyle and Howard reflect on the anniversaries for three of Jones' albums -- 1989's Cross That Line, 1994's Working in the Backroom, and 2009's Ordinary Heroes -- and what he took away from each of those releases. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mac DeMarco gives Kyle Meredith a ring to discuss Here Comes The Cowboy and where he gets his love of soft rock and unapologetically romantic songs. We also hear about artist Henry Flynt's influence on this record, how moving to Los Angeles affected his writing, jams like on the song "Choo Choo", the lost art of the hidden track, and how starting his own record label has changed his day-to-day. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today’s Kyle Meredith With… is a special remembrance episode featuring the late Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit, who passed away one year ago this week. Kyle Meredith compiled three recorded interviews from 2013, 2016 and 2017, during which Hutchison discusses touring with The National, the album Pedestrian Verse, and the similarities and differences between Kentucky and Scotland, from accents to alcohol. These interviews recall Hutchison’s humor and talent with words, and the influence he had over so many other musicians through Frightened Rabbit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Infamous Stringdusters talk to Kyle Meredith about how compassion and togetherness are the big themes on their latest record, Rise Sun. The Nashville progressive bluegrass outfit also share what it was like to win a Grammy, the importance of a venue such as Red Rocks, and why they're optimistic about the future of America. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

American Football’s Mike and Nate Kinsella are on the line with Kyle Meredith to talk all about LP3. The two cousins discuss how this album feels like their first followup, and what that meant as far as where they could take the songs. Mike also discusses catering to the emo crowd in your 40s, working with Hayley Williams of Paramore and Rachel Goswell of Slowdive, and how one of the songs has ties to Pure Bathing Culture. We also head back to that famous house from the first album's artwork to hear why it doesn't grace the latest, and what the future holds for the band. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CJ Ramone, formerly of The Ramones, joins today's Kyle Meredith With… to discuss his new album, The Holy Spell, and how it pays tribute to a musician he’s worked with on previous records. He also discusses Starcrawler's cover of "Pet Sematary", Kanye West and Justin Timberlake's fandom of The Ramones, the political environment of The Ramones, and the possibility of retirement. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Difford, founding member of legendary new wave group Squeeze, joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about the band's breakthrough sophomore record Cool For Cats for it's 40th anniversary. Difford also talks about Squeeze's upcoming Songbook Tour, an upcoming set of covers of the band from everyone from Questlove to Erykah Badu, and ultimately reflects on being compared to Lennon and McCartney with his co-songwriter Glenn Tilbrook. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy