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Jason Mewes sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about building a career that’s lasted more than three decades, from his start in Kevin Smith’s Clerks to the ever-expanding Jay And Silent Bob universe, and now into new territory with his YouTube series Five Things. The show, set inside a convenience store, uses everyday items as a jumping-off point for conversations that go way off the usual press-tour script, pulling out stories even longtime collaborators haven’t heard before. Mewes also gets into the evolution of his stand-up "Diary Of A Manchild," how sobriety still shapes the way he approaches the stage, and why he’s shifted away from the heavier material toward something looser and more personal. Along the way, he talks about directing Madness In The Method, revisiting earlier films like Drawing Flies, launching a Murdoch Mysteries podcast, and the reality that staying in the business often means creating your own opportunities. It’s a conversation about longevity, luck, and figuring out how to keep doing what you love, all while still finding time to circle back for another run in the View Askewniverse. Listen to Jason Mewes chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Joe Bonamassa and George Benson join Kyle Meredith to talk about the massive tribute album B.B. King Blues Summit 100, a 40-artist, 32-song celebration of B.B. King that pulls in everyone from Eric Clapton to Sheryl Crow, Marcus King, and more. The two guitar greats trade stories about their personal history with B.B., from Benson being called his favorite guitarist to Bonamassa touring with him at just 12 years old, while digging into what made B.B.’s playing, songwriting, and stage presence so singular. Along the way, they get into the overlap between blues and jazz, Benson’s breakthrough with “This Masquerade,” and the challenge of honoring a legend without trying to outdo him. And as they start joking and interviewing each other mid-conversation, it turns into exactly the kind of moment you hope for when two icons sit down. Listen to Joe Bnamassa and George Benson chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Keeley Karsten joins Kyle Meredith to talk about stepping into the long-awaited Malcolm in the Middle revival, Life’s Still Unfair, playing Leah, Malcolm’s sharp, impulsive daughter who mirrors him without trying. Karsten admits she hadn’t even seen the original series before landing the role, leading to a crash-course binge ahead of filming, which helped her understand the family dynamics she was about to walk into. The Fablemans actress gets into the pressure of joining a cast that already has decades of chemistry, how quickly Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, and the rest made her feel like part of the family, and the challenge of mastering the show’s signature fourth-wall breaks. She also highlights how the reboot balances absurd comedy with heavier ideas like generational baggage, all while keeping things fast and funny across just four episodes that leave the door open for more. And if there’s talk of a Leah-focused future, she’s not confirming anything, but she’s definitely not saying no either. Listen to Keeley Karsten chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, James Marsden, and creator Jonathan Tropper all join Kyle Meredith to unpack Season 2 of Your Friends And Neighbors, which shifts away from the first season’s heist-of-the-week setup into something darker and more character-driven, with Tropper calling it the show’s The Empire Strikes Back moment as the story pivots toward consequences and the bigger question of why Andrew Cooper keeps doing this at all; Hamm talks about slipping back into Coop’s rhythm and trusting that long-term arc, Peet gets into Mel’s storyline and how the show folds in menopause, identity, and midlife upheaval, while Munn returns as Sam to face the fallout of her choices and Marsden arrives as Owen Ash, a magnetic disruptor who feels somewhere between James Bond and Jay Gatsby, and across the board they dig into the push and pull of characters who are constantly working against themselves, the balance of humor and tension, and the details like Coop’s movie tastes. Show your support for Kyle Meredith With by making sure 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Derek Trucks joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Tedeschi Trucks Band’s new album Future Soul, a record he says captures the group feeling “present and current” while also hitting a new creative stride. He gets into working with producer Mike Elizondo to shape a more aggressive, forward-leaning sound, how songs like “Hero” tap into the band’s punk and grunge instincts, and why the title track demanded a guitar tone that felt like it might fall apart mid-take. Trucks also talks about writing after years back on the road post-pandemic, trimming down from a potential double album, and learning to serve the song even within a 12-piece lineup. Along the way, he reflects on rediscovering the joy of recording, surprising himself in the studio, and the full-circle moment of opening for the Eagles decades after first crossing paths with Joe Walsh. Listen to Derek Trucks chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, and Lulu Wilson sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the absolutely unhinged ride that is Pizza Movie, a Hulu comedy that turns a simple late-night food run into a full-blown, multi-level hallucination adventure. The trio get into how the script first landed, why they skipped any “method research” when it came to the drug-fueled premise, and how the film plays like a video game with different phases—including body swaps, puppet worlds, and even a butterfly POV. They also break down the “Switcheroo” sequence and how they avoided tired body-swap tropes in favor of something sharper and more character-driven, plus the reality of shooting most of the movie inside a transformed middle school that somehow feels like a dozen different locations. It’s a fast, funny conversation about a movie that’s aiming straight for cult classic status. Listen to Gaten Matarazzo, Sean Giambrone, and Lulu Wilson chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serve Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about turning their real-life father-daughter dynamic—and years spent in the competitive dance world—into the heartfelt indie film She Dances. Drawing from Audrey’s upbringing in dance competitions and layering in a quiet but powerful story of grief, the two discuss how the film became a deeply personal family affair, even featuring cameos from their own relatives. They get into the chaos and camaraderie of dance culture, the decision to avoid broad comedy in favor of something more honest, and how their new production company is helping champion this kind of storytelling. It’s also a look at indie filmmaking finding its footing again, with Kentucky as the backdrop, and how sometimes the most intimate stories hit the hardest. Listen to Steve Zahn and Audrey Zahn chat about all this and more 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/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, Ciara Bravo, and Marco Pigossi all sit down with Kyle Meredith to talk about You’re Dating A Narcissist, a rom-com that keeps twisting the knife as it asks who’s actually the problem in modern relationships. Tomei gets into playing a psychology professor obsessed with spotting narcissists—while maybe missing her own tendencies—while Cola talks about the rare chance to play in a story where every woman gets a full arc and no one’s entirely right. Bravo brings the emotional center, caught between her mother and fiancé, while Pigossi leans into the ambiguity of a character who might be charming… or something else entirely. Along the way, they talk about reuniting after High Tide, the film’s three-year journey to release, Cola’s turn in Shrinking with Jessica Williams, and how this story plays like a mystery where your instincts keep flipping right up to the end. Listen to Marisa Tomei, Sherry Cola, Ciara Bravo and Marco Pigossi chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Felicia Day sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new graphic novel, The Daughter Of Sparta, a feminist reimagining of Greek mythology inspired by a nearly forgotten figure with just one line in ancient texts. She traces the project back to pandemic-era insomnia, deep dives into mythology, and a desire to tell a story that Hollywood wouldn’t necessarily greenlight—leading her to embrace independence in a big way. Along the way, she opens up about identity, creative control, and the dangers of chasing approval over authenticity, themes that echo from her early work like The Guild to her Audible series Third Eye. Day also teases a Kickstarter-backed The Guild reunion movie for its 20th anniversary, plus new creative habits—from oil painting to learning Polish—that are shaping her next chapter. Listen to Felicia Day chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cast and creators of Outlander come together to talk with Kyle Meredith about Season 8 as the long-running series heads toward what might be its final chapter, with Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin reflecting on Brianna and Roger’s evolution—her finally coming into her own, him still searching for purpose—while admitting every new script came with that familiar “what are they going to do to us now?” feeling. Meanwhile, John Bell and Izzy Meikle Small discuss Young Ian stepping into fatherhood and Rachel becoming fully part of the Fraser’s Ridge family, along with the emotional weight of filming a season everyone knew could be the end. On the creative side, Matthew B Roberts and Maril Davis break down how to close out a decade-plus story without turning it into a “very special episode,” keeping things true to the show’s roots while still delivering payoff—and even upping the ante with Annie Lennox on the theme. And while there’s talk of closure, time travel rules still apply, meaning in the world of Outlander, the story might never really be finished. Listen to Tim Roth, Steven Knight and Tom Harper chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ed O’Brien catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his second solo album, Blue Morpho, a record born out of the isolation and emotional weight of the pandemic. Reflecting on how a “dark night of the soul” led to a daily practice of playing guitar without expectation, O’Brien explains how those raw moments became the foundation of the album’s songs, shaped further through collaboration with producer Paul Epworth. He also discusses the record’s deep connection to nature, the influence of writers like Wendell Berry, and how embracing rather than avoiding darkness led to something unexpectedly beautiful. Along the way, O’Brien looks back at Radiohead’s recent reunion tour, shares a story about the band’s very first gig in 1985, and considers how his solo work now sits alongside the “mothership” of the band, with both worlds continuing to evolve side by side. Listen to Ed O'Brien chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kyle Meredith sits down with Tim Roth, creator Steven Knight, and director Tom Harper to talk about Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the film that brings Tommy Shelby’s story to its long-planned conclusion. Knight reveals that the idea of ending Peaky Blinders with a movie set during World War II was part of the plan from the very beginning, while Harper discusses translating the series into a more focused cinematic finale—complete with intense practical sequences like the brutal mud fight between Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan and a collapsing tunnel scene filmed largely for real. Roth also talks about joining the universe after a personal invitation from Murphy, reshaping his character into a deceptively calm Nazi sympathizer, and how his own family’s World War II history gave the role emotional weight. Along the way, the conversation touches on real historical inspirations—from the bombing of Birmingham’s BSA factory to wartime spiritualists claiming to speak with the dead—as well as Roth’s friendships with icons like David Bowie and Patti Smith, all while reflecting on the legacy and final chapter of one of television’s most beloved crime stories. Listen to Tim Roth, Steven Knight and Tom Harper chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s 10th album Into Oblivion, tracing its origins back to election night 2024 and a solitary drive listening to The Cure, which sparked the first lyrics to the song “Sepsis.” Blythe discusses how the record became a reflection on modern collapse—technology’s false promise of connection, the breakdown of social contracts, and the role protest has historically played in shaping change—while also pointing to influences ranging from Nick Cave to writers like Douglas Rushkoff. Along the way, he and Kyle get into the Cold War anxieties that shaped Blythe’s worldview, the challenge of keeping a ferocious vocal style intact after decades in metal, and how songs from Into Oblivion might translate to the stage as Lamb of God pressure-tests them live. Listen to Randy Blythe chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Lily Rabe sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the third season of Shrinking, where her character Meg — the daughter of Harrison Ford’s Paul — finally steps further into the spotlight and into a complicated dynamic with Jason Segel’s Jimmy. Rabe discusses how the storyline grew organically from the chemistry between characters rather than long-planned “breadcrumbs,” what it’s like bouncing between the show’s emotional therapy-driven world and heavier stage work like Ibsen’s Ghosts at Lincoln Center, and why comedy actually isn’t that far from tragedy in her approach to acting. Along the way, she reflects on working with a stacked cast, going toe-to-toe with Segel’s improvisational instincts, her years in American Horror Story, and other projects including Downtown Owl, and Presumed Innocent — all while explaining why Meg remains one of the easiest characters for her to slip back into each season. Listen to Lily Rabe chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Juno Temple joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the wild, funny, and unexpectedly emotional new film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die, directed by Gore Verbinski and co-starring Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, and Zazie Beetz. Known to many as Keeley from Ted Lasso, Temple tells Kyle how the script landed in her inbox while she was shooting Venom: The Last Dance and immediately pulled her in with its bonkers dark-comedy take on AI, social media addiction, and even school tragedy. She talks about filming in Cape Town, balancing Viking helmets with grounded emotion, exploring motherhood in the middle of an apocalypse, and why Rockwell is exactly the guy you’d follow to save the future. Listen to Juno Temple chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Louisville filmmaker Evan Mascagni and author Joe Keith Bickett sit down with Kyle Meredith to dig into the wild, complicated true story behind the Cornbread Mafia — the so-called “unorganized” group of Kentucky farm boys who became one of the biggest marijuana operations in the country. Bickett, who served more than 20 years in prison and later wrote three memoirs reclaiming the narrative, talks about the myths, the media frenzy, and the draconian sentences handed down during the height of the War on Drugs — including how nonviolent marijuana charges landed him and others decades behind bars. Mascagni, whose new documentary on the Cornbread Mafia premieres at SXSW, explains why the story feels especially urgent now in an era of legalization, and how the film balances outlaw legend with real human cost. It’s a conversation about injustice, reinvention, Southern storytelling, and what happens when the “Godfather of Grass” era collides with modern cannabis culture. Show your support for Kyle Meredith With by making sure 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Actor and multi-hyphenate Adam Goldberg sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest album as The Goldberg Sisters, When The Ships Of My Dreams Return, a sweeping, interconnected record that finds him revisiting childhood, fatherhood, and the passage of time. Known for roles in Dazed And Confused, Saving Private Ryan, Fargo, and five seasons of The Equalizer, Goldberg discusses how growing up in a home marked by his parents’ split — and a stained-glass window reading “When the Ships of My Dreams Return” — became the emotional anchor for the new songs. He and Kyle get into the record’s fluid, almost symphonic structure, writing about death on tracks like “Everybody Is Dying,” processing memory from the perspective of a parent, and why this album — made entirely on his own — became both isolating and cathartic. They also touch on leaving Los Angeles, the changing landscape of acting post-pandemic and strikes, and why directing films remains as daunting as ever. Listen to Adam Goldberg chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two legendary songwriters, two very different approaches, and both talking with Kyle Meredith about what keeps the creative spark alive decades in. Joan Armatrading joins Kyle to discuss her 21st album, Not Too Far Away, why writing about love never runs out of angles, and her decision to write all the lyrics first so the emotion would lead the music. She also talks about keeping songs gender-neutral so more people can see themselves inside them, programming her own drums, and fully embracing the solo process. Then The Waterboys’ Mike Scott calls in to break down the ambition behind the double album Out Of All This Blue, his “no filler” rule inspired by classics like Exile On Main St, and how new love, fatherhood, and even making up songs for his daughter fueled a flood of creativity. He also dives into bringing funk and hip-hop textures into the mix and expanding The Waterboys into a nine-piece live band with two drummers. 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Patton joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the unexpected collaboration with The Avett Brothers on their 2025 release AVTT/PTTN, a record that started as a remote experiment and quickly became what Patton calls a “third personality” with its own DNA. He dives into learning how to fit his voice into the brothers’ blood-bound harmonies, discovering Scott Avett’s lyrics felt eerily personal, and how most of the writing felt “frighteningly organic.” Patton also teases the 2026 tour kicking off in Louisville, promising a sprawling set that includes the full album, Avett staples, selections from Faith No More and Mr. Bungle, and some unexpected covers, all while reflecting on the idea that none of his projects are “side” gigs—they’re all the main event. Listen to Mike Patton chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato stop by to talk with Kyle Meredith about their latest HBO Max documentary Murder In Glitterball City, a true-crime story that hits especially close to home since it was shot in Louisville, just blocks from where Kyle’s sitting. The World of Wonder founders (the same duo behind The Eyes Of Tammy Faye and Party Monster) dig into why this case — involving a body found in a Victorian mansion basement and two lovers blaming each other — demanded a different kind of true-crime approach, one that looks beyond the crime itself and into community, queer history, addiction, mythmaking, and the ghosts a city carries with it. Bailey and Barbato also talk about expanding beyond the source book, finding unforgettable local characters, navigating the responsibility of telling difficult LGBTQ stories honestly, and why this case still haunts them long after filming wrapped. Listen to Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato chat about all this and more 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. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy