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In this two-part Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith catches up with Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria — two cornerstone indie bands that helped shape the lo-fi-to-mainstream arc of alternative music. Listen to their insights now. Taped at different moments in their respective comebacks, both interviews dive into the complexities of making new music after years away. Imperial Teen reflect on their 2012 album Feel the Sound, the logistics of long-distance collaboration, and why they never intentionally chase hooks. Meanwhile, Rainer Maria discuss the serendipity of proximity that led to their self-titled reunion album, pulling forgotten ideas from old MiniDiscs, navigating the streaming era, and writing lyrics with more personal depth than ever before. Both bands prove that time apart hasn’t dulled their creative spark. Really, it’s only sharpened their purpose. Listen to Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria chat about all this and more. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW [https://lnk.to/kylemeredithwith] wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network [https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Auliʻi Cravalho (best known as the voice of Moana) returns to the mic in Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, a new Apple TV+ [https://consequence.net/tag/apple-tv/]animated musical that asks, “What if identity was more than skin — or fur — deep?” Voicing a dog who sees a rhinoceros when they look in the mirror, Cravalho uses this children’s story to navigate themes of gender identity, kindness, and self-acceptance, and talks with Kyle Meredith [https://consequence.net/category/kyle-meredith-with/] all about it. Listen now. Cravalho is also coming off a run in Cabaret starring alongside Adam Lambert, because apparently it’s not enough to voice a Disney icon — you’ve also got to tackle fascism eight shows a week. She talks about her love for roles that challenge her, her not-so-secret desire to play a villain, and how Lulu offers a chance to speak directly to the younger version of herself. Spoiler: she’s also plotting to take over behind the camera as a producer, director, and general artistic overlord. Listen to Auliʻi Cravalho chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube [https://youtu.be/ch6apDfsYY0]. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW [https://lnk.to/kylemeredithwith] wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network [https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

In this long-lost 2016 conversation, legendary Warner Bros. Records president Lenny Waronker walks Kyle Meredith through the iconic Burbank offices (now shuttered), sharing candid stories about signing Prince, nearly passing on “Wicked Game,” quietly acquiring Tom Petty, and what made the label — and its artists — so visionary. Listen now. Waronker reflects on his early studio days, the genius of Prince’s bassless “When Doves Cry,” the Black Album saga, and how letting artists lead was always the secret sauce. From Randy Newman to Chris Isaak to Bat-era Kim Basinger moans, it’s a masterclass in music history told from one of its most influential behind-the-scenes architects. Listen to Lenny Waronke chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrJknCLglOQ]. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW [https://lnk.to/kylemeredithwith] wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network [https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

John Densmore has spent 60 years drumming in the shadow of both jazz greats and one very poetic lizard king, and has lived to talk about it. In this chat, he joins Kyle [https://consequence.net/category/kyle-meredith-with/] to dig into The Doors [https://consequence.net/artist/the-doors/]’ ongoing live album series [https://consequence.net/2024/10/the-doors-60th-anniversary-box-set/], the hypnotic pulse of “Riders on the Storm,” and having a front row seat to Ray Manzarek’s insane two-handed abilities. Listen now. He also shares how the band’s improvisational wizardry worked in real time — like jamming out "The End" while Jim Morrison free-associated poetry about familial homicide — and reflects on playing “WASP (Texas Radio and the Big Beat)” live [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0MFKAkKJ4A] at a recent Whiskey a Go Go gig, which ended with his thumb staging a minor protest. There’s talk of Coltrane outtakes, Miles Davis, and even a Chuck D collaboration. And if you’re one of those fans who think the magic died in a Paris bathtub, Densmore kindly reminds you there were twopost-Jim albums. Not that they’ll be staging a reunion tour, but Robby Krieger is currently playing entire Doors albums live, and Densmore occasionally drops in when his joints allow. Listen to John Densmore chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube [https://youtu.be/ij3F4ychWds]. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW [https://lnk.to/kylemeredithwith] wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network [https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]

Hannah John-Kamen [https://consequence.net/tag/hannah-john-kamen/] returns to the MCU in Thunderbolts* [https://consequence.net/2025/04/thunderbolts-review-marvel-florence-pugh/], reprising her role as Ghost — a character who’s now less flickery rage-machine, more emotionally self-aware loner with sarcasm issues. The film trades in the usual spandex-and-quips formula for something darker: guilt, depression, shame, and what happens when the Avengers forget your name. It’s a Marvel movie by way of group therapy, and she’s here for it. The actress spoke with Kyle Meredith [https://consequence.net/category/kyle-meredith-with/] all about it, and you can listen to the conversation now. John-Kamen breaks down how Ghost has evolved — more control, a cooler suit, and a lot less murder-y panic. She didn’t bother rewatching 2018's Ant-Man and the Wasp [https://consequence.net/2018/07/film-review-ant-man-and-the-wasp/], choosing instead to reenter the role like a totally different person, because, well, Ghost is a totally different person now. There’s also some talk about finding British sarcasm in the middle of emotional trauma, improv sessions with Wyatt Russell and Florence Pugh, and the existential experience of filming a Marvel movie that isn’t just a CGI fireworks display. In case playing a tortured ex-villain wasn’t enough, turns out John-Kamen also writes songs, plays piano, and is maybe about to collaborate with a Brit Award winner. So, you know, in her downtime between blockbusters and inevitable crossover appearances, she might also casually launch a music career. Some people just walk through walls; others do that and book studio time. Listen to Hannah John-Kamen chat about all this and more or watch it on YouTube [https://youtu.be/hXNOqKZtyyw]. Please take the time to like, review, and subscribe to KMW [https://lnk.to/kylemeredithwith] wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with all our series by following the Consequence Podcast Network [https://consequence.net/category/consequence-podcast-network/]. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands [https://redcircle.com/brands] Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy [https://redcircle.com/privacy]