Joe Bonamassa & George Benson Talk Blues and the Legacy of B.B. King

Shawn Colvin tells Kyle Meredith how A Few Small Repairs accidentally became her breakthrough, powered by "Sunny Came Home" and that unforgettable Grammy moment, but also the pressure that hit right after when success finally showed up on album four. She talks about letting go of chasing hits, the weird reality of being labeled a “divorce record,” and how that freedom is exactly what made it connect. Then the conversation shifts into her later work with The Starlighter, pulling from a childhood book of lullabies that stuck with her for decades, which turns into this full-circle moment between her early musical life and raising her daughter. It’s about instinct, timing, and the strange way the songs you don’t aim at radio sometimes end up everywhere.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://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk about stepping back into the world of Criminal Record for its second season, digging into the evolving dynamic between their characters while the story tackles timely themes like extremism, morality, and power. Capaldi discusses the challenge of playing things closer to the chest this time around, dialing back his usual expressive instincts to keep his character more guarded, while Jumbo leans into June’s growing confidence and the cost of sticking to her moral compass as the stakes rise. They also get into how much of the story they actually want to know ahead of time, the spontaneity that comes from minimal rehearsal, and how the show manages to pull off big, cinematic moments on a tight budget, including that explosive opening riot scene.Listen to Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo 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://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The cast of The Audacity, including Billy Magnuson, Jonathan Glatzer, Paul Adelstein, Simon Helberg, Rob Corddry, Meaghan Rath, Everett Blunck, Thailey Roberge, and Ava Marie Telek, all sit down with Kyle Meredith to unpack a Silicon Valley satire that feels a little too close to reality, from ego-driven CEOs and “wild god” founder worship to the quieter damage done behind the scenes. Across the conversations, they dig into characters who think they’re doing good while chasing power and influence, the irony of building technology meant to connect people while becoming more isolated, and how money and ambition tend to expose rather than create corruption. Adelstein talks about playing emotional disconnection, Helberg leans into the contradiction of a man obsessed with connection who can’t achieve it, and Corddry admits to borrowing from great performances like Succession, while Rath points out that even the most well-meaning players are still playing the same game. Meanwhile, the younger cast frames the show’s real question: whether the next generation can break the cycle or is doomed to repeat it, offering a bit of hope in a world where the adults are mostly lost, all wrapped in a series that balances unsettling truths with absurd moments like karaoke curveballs and perfectly aimed truffles.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://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, and Chandler Levack all sit down with Kyle Meredith to unpack Mile End Kicks, starting with Ferreira on playing a version of Levack and how stepping into a character rooted in real life meant leaning into the awkward, chaotic reality of your early 20s while also producing the film and bringing her own mix of influences from One Direction to Alanis Morissette; Bostick follows, talking about learning guitar from scratch to play a convincing indie band member, finding himself in the character, and helping capture that specific moment where nobody has it together but everyone’s pretending they might; and Levack ties it all together, explaining how her time as a SPIN critic during the blog rock era turned into a decade-long process of shaping the story, making the lead character more flawed and active, pulling inspiration from Almost Famous and Jagged Little Pill, and recreating a now-vanished music journalism world with the right mix of real songs and original tracks.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://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & 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 BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy