Tami Stronach (also known as The NeverEnding Story’s Childlike Empress) and her husband, actor and producer Greg Steinbruner, join Kyle Meredith to talk about their new film Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. Listen to the two run through the new project.

Man and Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps tells the story a lonely goatherd who was cursed at birth and his journey to bargain with a reclusive witch in an attempt to reverse the spell. Notably, the feature marks Stronach's first on-screen role since her iconic part in 1984's The NeverEnding Story.

Stronach and Steinbruner touch on all of the influences that made their way into the film, from Labyrinth to Monty Python. They also discuss what it was about the story that brought Stronach back to the world of film, as well as how it coincides with the 40th anniversary of The NeverEnding Story.

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Victoria Justice talks with Kyle Meredith about her most recent singles (including "Down") and her upcoming film roles (including Depravity and California King). Listen to the now.

The former Victorious star discusses why she's so focused on her music career as of late, as well as why hew new musical era finds her leaning into a more sensual side of herself. She dives into the process of writing and recording her new single "Down," which took place in Baja, Mexico, before taking listeners behind the scenes of Remi Wolf's "Motorcycle" music video.

She then touches on her upcoming acting gigs, from the pilot episode of Suits: L.A. to the upcoming thriller Depravity to the Joel McHale-starring California King. The actress also looks further into the future, musing over an eventual album release and tour.

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Minnie Driver joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I on the Starz series The Serpent Queen. Listen to the conversation now.

The actress discusses why she sees The Virgin Queen as “a woman of appetites," the factual liberties the show takes, and creating a rock 'n' roll version of the historical figure. Speaking of music, Driver goes on to reveal which songs she used to get into character, her plans for her fourth album (it’s been a decade since her last LP), and what it was like to have Chris Martin dedicate “Sparks” to her at a recent Coldplay show.

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For this week’s rewind episode, the late Chris Cornell discusses Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, Audioslave, and his solo material. Listen to his insights on this interview from the vaults.

Cornell talks about Soundgarden’s eventual (still waiting) inclusion into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, his time in Temple of the Dog, and his very first solo shows (which happened pre-Soundgarden). Then, he speaks to his kid’s forays into music and touches on his politics.

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Ride’s Mark Gardener links up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Interplay, the shoegaze band’s new studio album. Listen to the conversation above now.

The singer and guitarist discusses how the latest batch of songs found their true voice while on tour, the legal troubles with their ex-management that bled into the recording sessions, and looking back at bands like Tears for Fears, Talk Talk, Kate Bush, and Depeche Mode.

Gardener also touches on the obstacles of touring as a 'mid-tier' band, re-connecting with Ride's early work, and why he always thinks every album might be their last.

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Chloe Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to chat about My Spy: The Eternal City, the sequel to the 2020 film My Spy that once again starts Coleman and Dave Bautista. Listen to the conversation now.

Coleman talks about what it was like to return to the character nearly five years later, seeing herself and her character grow from script to script, and the prep it takes to take on such an action-packed role. She also touches on the music that kept her going throughout the shoot, like Queen, No Doubt, The B-52's, and Katrina and The Waves.

The actress then discusses what it was like working with Kristen Schaal and Ken Jeong, the joys of shooting in Italy, and how she'd love to see the My Spy franchise turn into a trilogy.

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5 Seconds of Summer’s Ashton Irwin chats with Kyle Meredith about his new solo album, BLOOD ON THE DRUMS. Listen to the conversation now.

Irwin dives into his particular style of multi-genre songwriting, as well as how he has sought to distinguish his solo identity from his role in 5 Seconds of Summer. Then, the artist touches on going against traditional advice, the importance of music videos, and finding inspiration in acts like T. Rex and Echo & The Bunnymen. Elsewhere, he provides his thoughts on fellow 5 Seconds of Summer member Luke Hemmings’ solo work (listen to Hemming himself discuss it on his episode of Kyle Meredith with...).

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With Sabrina Carpenter having her latest success with “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” as well as and her upcoming Short n’ Sweet album, it’s a perfect time to listen back to this 2022 interview with Kyle Meredith. Listen to the conversation from the vaults now.

Carpenter talks about her album Emails I Can’t Send, the journey to allowing herself to be more publicly vulnerable, and channeling artists like Alanis Morissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Carole King on the tracks.

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Travis’ Fran Healy joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Scottish band’s new album, L.A. Times. Listen to the conversation now.

The frontman discusses how and why Los Angeles became the thematic center of the band's new set of songs, explaining how the city functions as a coal miner's canary for the state of the world. He then touches on the amount of cursing in the title track, as well as how the cover art continues a visual motif that has spanned several of their records.

Elsewhere, Healy talks of the pitfalls of social media, gaslighting culture, and how the biggest pop stars manipulate the music market.

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Kylie Cantrall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Descendants: The Rise of Red, the fourth film in Disney's Descendantsfranchise. Listen to the conversation now.

Cantrall dives into the new Descendants installment, which follows Princess Red, the rebellious daughter of the tyrannical Queen of Hearts from Wonderland, as she prepares to attend a new school. All the while, her mother secretly plots away.

The actress touches on her journey to landing a role in the series, explaining the personal impact of joining Descendants after growing up with the original story. Elsewhere, she discusses why she wishes she could travel back to the '90s, her music career, and being a fan of anti-heroes.

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Eels’ Mark Oliver Everett -- or "E" -- chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's new album, Eels Time! Listen to the two's conversation now.

The indie rock songwriter dives into his recent experience of undergoing open heart surgery, though, as he explains it, any song on Eels Time! that deal with mortality or existentialism were written prior to the procedure. E goes on to touch on the decades-long process of bringing "And You Run" to life, writing with The All American Rejects' lead singer Tyson Ritter, and his role in the film Prisoner’s Daughter.

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Listen to Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun cat about their album Vessel and more on this Kyle Meredith with... interview from the archives.

The two chat about their quick ascent to fame, working as long as they could as an independent act, and the perceptions expectations and perceptions that came along with newfound stardom. They also touch on saving rock music with a ukulele and if they actually dissed Macklemore or not.

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Annabeth Gish joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her new movie Ride, which finds her co-starring with C. Thomas Howell and screenwriter/director Jake Allyn. The film tells the story of a family of bull riders fighting to survive in a small Texas town while dealing with addictions, health, and religion that’s embedded in the deep south. The legendary actress, known for her work in Mystic Pizza, The X-Files, and Sons of Anarchy, talks about the heaviness of the movie, working in an 18-day shooting schedule, and how she more and more finds herself playing voices of authority.

Gish goes on to discuss her own longevity in Hollywood, as well as why she loves to work with Mike Flanagan inside his universe (including great roles in The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, & The Fall of the House of Usher), and returning to Pretty Little Liars for it’s latest run.

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Anthony Michael Hall joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the Jessica Alba-fronted revenge thriller Trigger Warning, which is out now on Netflix. Listen to the conversation now.

The iconic actor dives into why he is so attracted to playing villains, basing his Trigger Warning character on Ted Turner, and what it was like to do big action stunts with Alba. He also touches on the impact working with John Hughes on classics like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Weird Science had on his career.

Then, Hall previews a new project he's been developing with Robert Downy Jr before reveling why he wasn't in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary on the famed 'Brat Pack.'

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Kurtwood Smith chats with Kyle Meredith about That '90s Show Season 2, which is streaming now on Netflix. Listen to their conversation.

The actor discusses how the cast and writing team found their footing for the legacy show, as they hoped to toe the line between finding a fresh identity and honoring the original series, That '70s Show. He then touches on modeling Red after his own stepdad and reveals why he initially turned down the offer to reprise the role.

Finally, Smith reveals stories from the time he spent with the series' many guest stars -- including Will Forte, Carmen Elektra, Tommy Chong, and Lisa Loeb -- before recalling his time shooting Dead Poets Society with Robin Williams.

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In this interview from the vaults, Paul McCartney chats with Kyle Meredith about his album New, John Lennon, and other Beatles related topics. Listen to the full chat now.

McCartney dives deep into his songwriting techniques, shines a light on the traps he tries to avoid, and ultimately explains how he was able to crank out so many iconic songs. Furthermore, he touches on his connection with his older catalog and the critical reevaluation of hi post-Beatles band Wings.

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Ali Siddiq joins Kyle Meredith to talk about The Domino Effect Part 4, the conclusion of his multi-part standup comedy special that retraces his arrest at 19 and his subsequent six year incarceration. Listen to the comic's thoughts on the new material.

Siddiq launches into talking about deconstructing the period of his life into a series, the importance silence has in his act, and finding the humor within heavy subject matter. The comedian also discusses his next project, In the Shadows, which picks up after he left prison and chronicles his start in standup.

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On this episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Wallows chat about their new project Model, a record they call their "most freeing album." Listen to bandmates Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters, and Cole Preston converse

Diving into the new set of songs, the three Wallows members explain how they feel the new project is a direct response to their 2022 effort Tell Me That It's Over, with themes of heartbreak and infatuation weaved throughout the tracklist.

The trio also chats about the songs that didn't make the album, as well as how they feel like they still have yet to write their best songs. Finally, they reminisce on covering The Stroked b-sides, paying homage to NSYNC, and embodying the rock energy of T. Rex.

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Cleopatra Coleman joins Kyle Meredith to talk about her portrayal of V. Stiviano in the FX miniseries Clipped, which tells the true story the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and his eventual downfall. Listen to the interview.

The Australian actress discusses the myth that real Stiviano created after leaking tapes of Stiviano's racists rants. She talks about connecting to such a story, and how she ultimately looked to humanize the human being behind the persona.

Coleman goes on to talk about how the series reflects issues of race, power, celebrity, and societal expectations. She also gives a peek into what it’s like working with Ed O’Neil, whether or not fans will see any more of Devra Bloodaxe in upcoming installments of Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon series, and her shoegaze-inspired music.

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Today we rewind back to 2018, when Todd Rundgren dropped by the series to talk with Kyle Meredith about his 1968 album Nazz, 1978’s Hermit of Mink Hollow, and 2017's White Knight. Revisit the interview.

Elsewhere, the songwriter talks about working with The Lemon Twigs, as well as writing his autobiography, The Individualist.

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