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John Gallagher Jr. on Almost Okay, Swept Away, and the Exorcist

John Gallagher Jr. talks with Kyle Meredith about his new EP Almost Okay, finding the spark again after the heartbreak of Swept Away closing on Broadway, and why his music has become more alive the longer he’s been doing it. He gets into the chaos behind “Tough Spit,” the Paul Westerberg spirit running through “All This Changing,” and how “Never Leave” ended up being one of those songs you immediately start sending to friends. There’s also a little trip into the Flanaverse with Mike Flanagan’s new Exorcist movie, because John’s creative tides are pulling in every direction at once, and lucky us. Listen to John Gallagher Jr. 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

Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry, & Izabel Pakzad on Find Your Friends, Female Rage, and Turning a Real-Life Nightmare Into Horror

A girls trip gone wrong, a desert town full of menace, and one unforgettable act of revenge are at the center of Find Your Friends. Talking with Kyle Meredith, Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry, and writer-director Izabel Pakzad discuss the real Joshua Tree incident that inspired the film, the complicated friendships and double standards surrounding female sexuality, and why the movie’s biggest horror comes from situations women face every day. They also get into flipping familiar gender dynamics on their head, building characters rarely seen on screen, and that shocking finale that leaves quite an impression. Listen to Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry and Izabel Pakzad 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

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Tony Hale & Ol Parker on Office Romance, Jennifer Lopez, and the Return of the Rom-Com

Tony Hale and director Ol Parker join Kyle Meredith to talk about Office Romance, the new Netflix comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Parker discusses finding his lane in romantic comedies, balancing big-hearted storytelling with unexpectedly raunchy moments, and building a cast packed with scene-stealers like Hale, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, and Bradley Whitford. Hale talks about the moment he realized “Tony Hale type” had become an actual casting description, how childhood anxiety helped shape some of his most memorable characters, and the deleted bathroom meltdown scene that never made the final cut. Along the way, they celebrate the art of looking ridiculous for a laugh, mourn the disappearance of DVD extras, and share why audiences may be ready for rom-coms all over again. Listen to Tony Hale and Ol Parker 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

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The Cast and Creators of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on Internet Paranoia, Bad Decisions, and Pleasure as Evidence

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed starts with loneliness, cam boys, custody battles, and youth soccer. Tatiana Maslany, Jake Johnson, Jessy Hodges, Murray Bartlett, Brandon Flynn, David J. Rosen, and David Gordon Green talk with Kyle Meredith about the new Apple TV+ thriller, from Paula’s search for connection and the show’s Rear Window-style internet paranoia to true crime culture, sex work, villain logic, and the very unfair math around motherhood and desire. It’s murder, blackmail, bad choices, and a few jokes sharp enough to keep the whole thing from collapsing into a police report. 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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Tom Cavanagh on You’re Killing Me, Sharp Writing, and Playing a Small-Town Detective (and a special Rewind with Brad Roberts from Crash Test Dummies)

Tom Cavanagh tells Kyle Meredith why the writing on You’re Killing Me worked so well that the cast mostly just had to stay out of its way. The Flash and Scrubs favorite talks about building his small-town detective alongside Brooke Shields and Amelia Williamson, improvising lines, sneaking a little Columbo into the performance, and why knowing the ending helped him “keep the powder dry” until the finale. There’s also a quick detour into Prince, Bowie, and one of the smoothest segue compliments ever handed out in an interview. Listen to Tom Cavanagh 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

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