Joe Keery joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the recent viral success of his 2022 Decide, under his Djo moniker, as well as what he’s been up to in Fargo, Stranger Things, and the Marmalade film. The actor/musician tells us what it’s been like seeing the song “End of the Beginning” take off on TikTok two years after its release, looking back at who he was during the writing of the album, and how the song puts his past into perspective while also giving a nod to an iconic Annie Lennox classic. Keery then dissects the character-within-a-character he played in the Keir O'Donnell directed Marmalade, getting to play a different type of character in the most recent season of Fargo, and breaking away from Stranger Things.Listen to Joe Keery 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff Daniels and his son, Ben Daniels, discuss the second season of their Audible series Alive and Well Enough Continues. The series combines memoir, masterclass, and music, showcasing Jeff’s talents as a storyteller, playwright, and musician. With skits, songs, and reflections on his acting career, Jeff pushes creative boundaries, performing one-man plays and revisiting moments that shaped his life. Ben shares insights into the production process, blending his musical expertise with his father’s creative vision. Together, they explore the art of storytelling and collaboration, delivering an intimate and captivating listening experience.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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To celebrate the end of 2024, we're taking a look at the best interviews from the past year of Kyle Meredith with... Today, Mckenna Grace joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her latest single, “Natalie,” as well as reprising her role as Phoebe in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.The artist discusses how she wrote the new song as a tribute to her friend Xochitl Gomez, her recent EPs each exploring different genres (pop punk for Bittersweet 16 and folk for Autumn Leaves), and wanting to make a metal album. In fact, Grace namechecks System of a Down as one of her current favorite bands. Not to be boxed in, she also names Taylor Swift’s Folklore as one of her all-time favorite albums, along with Blondeshell’s 2023 release (hard agree) and Alanis Morrisette’s Under Rug Swept.Grace goes on to talk about what it’s like returning to the Ghostbusters franchise and how her character has grown, as well as the jam sessions she had with co-stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, and Logan Kim during downtime on the shoot.Listen to Mckenna Grace 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To celebrate the year in Kyle Meredith with... we're taking a look back at some of the best interviews from 2024. Today, Russell Crowe chats with Kyle Meredith about the latest album in his Indoor Garden Party series, Prose and Cons.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 challenged 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 Mottola; 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 new sequel to the classic flick makes him a little uneasy.Listen to Russell Crowe, 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Travis Fimmel is back in the spotlight with Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s sprawling new series set 10,000 years before the blockbuster films. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Fimmel delves into his role as Desmond Hart, a battle-hardened soldier wielding mysterious mental powers, as well as his own beer brand, Travla. Listen now.The show’s shadowy intrigue and willingness to push boundaries are what drew Fimmel to the project. He credits the world-building of Dune: Prophecy to the immersive sets and costumes, though he insists his job as an actor is universal. Still, he’s not above cutting lines to maintain a character’s mystery.Outside of Hollywood, Fimmel’s passion project is as rugged as his roles. His beer brand, Travla, is a scrappy venture rooted in his Australian farming roots. “We’ve got no budget,” he laughed, recounting his DIY marketing escapades that include wrangling snakes and shooting promo videos on his phone. For Fimmel, the endeavor is as much about representing hardworking country folks as it is about brewing: “Farmers are forgotten. We wanted a beer that gives city people a taste of the country.”Listen to Travis Fimmel, 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Speaking with Kyle Meredith, Chris Diamantopoulos is as animated in conversation as he is on screen, riffing on everything from his latest project, The Sticky — a darkly comedic take on Canada’s infamous maple syrup heist the premieres December 6th on Prime Video — to his unexpectedly costly adoption of a 130-pound tortoise. Listen to the chat now.Based on a real 2011 heist involving millions of dollars’ worth of maple syrup, The Sticky is a quirky, Coen-esque series where Diamantopoulos plays a bumbling Bostonian trying to outwit fate. Co-starring Margot Martindale and a pitch-perfect Jamie Lee Curtis, the show’s oddball ensemble and sepia-toned vibe make it a must-watch holiday binge.Beyond The Sticky, Diamantopoulos reflects on a career spanning 40 years, from his turn as Robin Williams in Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Mork & Mindy to voicing Mickey Mouse.Listen to Chris Diamantopoulos 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith sits down with the stars and music-makers behind Netflix’s new holiday hit, Meet Me Next Christmas. Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and the vocal phenoms of Pentatonix dish on the film, which merges romance, holiday spirit, and of course, unforgettable music. From flirty airport lounges to magical concerts, the movie puts an imaginative spin on seasonal clichés, and audiences around the globe have taken notice — it’s already topping charts in 43 countries. Listen to the chat now.For Milian, the project felt like a homecoming. Her character Leila’s pursuit of a fairy-tale romance — and a ticket to Pentatonix’s sold-out Christmas Eve concert (get tickets to their very real Christmas tour here!) — blends charm with just the right amount of chaos.Devale Ellis, who plays the film’s lovable underdog, Teddy, relished his chance to flip the script. But even with all the rom-com beats, the stars say the movie’s deeper message is about fate and faith, delivered with humor and heart.At the film’s musical core are Pentatonix, who light up the screen with their harmonies and holiday cheer. Kevin Olusola and Matt Sallee shared how the group’s real-life quirks made their way into the script. The group also penned the movie’s title track, “Meet Me Next Christmas,” a swoon-worthy addition to their growing holiday catalog. “It’s got that nostalgic Christmas movie vibe, but with a modern twist,” says Olusola.Listen to Danny O’Donoghue 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 NetworkAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Danny O’Donoghue is in good spirits as he catches up with Kyle Meredith, juggling tea, talk of Irish bars, and tales from the road. The Script frontman has spent much of 2024 playing to stadium-sized crowds while opening for Pink, squeezing in intimate guerrilla gigs at small pubs and diving into urban exploration on days off. He joins the podcast to talk Satellites, the band’s first record in five years and their first since the tragic loss of guitarist Mark Sheehan in 2022.Touring has provided serves as both a source of escape and inspiration. While opening for Pink, The Script has been turning stadium nights into three-part marathons: the main gig, a follow-up show at a local bar, and sometimes even a radio set in between. On days off, O’Donoghue finds creative outlets in places like Detroit’s urban ruins or a science center’s planetarium, where they filmed a makeshift music video under simulated starlight. “You’ve got to keep busy, or the road will occupy you,” he explains. You can catch more of The Script on the road next year in the EU, UK, Australia, and beyond by getting tickets here.As Satellites signals a new chapter, O’Donoghue acknowledges the weight of time. “Most of the bands we came up with aren’t around anymore,” he says. But rather than feeling like a survivor, he sees it as a testament to hard work. “Music can unlock the deepest of feelings,” O’Donoghue says. “It’s the best way I know to keep going.”Listen to Danny O’Donoghue 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For this week’s bonus Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith takes us through four interviews recorded over the past thirteen years with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe. Join them in the corner, in the spotlight, as they lose their religion.Beginning in 2011, just after the band had broken up and in the midst of releasing a career retrospective, Mike Mills talks about the band’s decision to split. He also touches on the string of albums that led up to Collapse Into Now. From there, we head to 2018 to talk with Mills about the 20th anniversary of the 1998 album Up, as well as the 10th anniversary of Accelerate. After that, head to 2021, when Michael Stipe joined Mills to reflect on the 25th anniversary of New Adventures In Hi-Fi, along with having folks like Eddie Vedder and Jason Isbell covering them. And finally, we visit 2023, when Mills returned once again to talk about Up (now five years older) and having the group’s music in the television show The Bear.Listen to R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and Michael Stipe 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What do you get when you pair an animated holiday tale with a heartfelt story about overcoming barriers? Two wildly different but deeply resonant films that remind us of the power of connection. This holiday season, Richard Curtis (Love Actually, About Time) brings us That Christmas on Netflix, while Judith Light (Who's the Boss?, The Menu) and Courtney Taylor (Abbott Elementary, Insecure) star in Disney+’s Out of My Mind. Both projects dive into themes of love, understanding, and the occasional mistake — be it Santa’s or our own — and all three filmmakers talk with Kyle Meredith about them.Curtis says That Christmas started as bedtime stories for his kids. Starring Brian Cox as a slightly flawed but lovable Santa Claus, the film is equal parts heartwarming and hilarious, with intertwined narratives reminiscent of Curtis's Love Actually.Meanwhile, Out of My Mind tackles a different kind of connection. Based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper, the film follows Melody Brooks, a sixth-grader with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair and is nonverbal. Light and Taylor play crucial roles in Melody’s life, offering advocacy and understanding as Melody challenges societal limitations.Listen to the cast of Out of My Mind chat about all this and more in the new episode or watch it on YouTube here and here. 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy