Best Weird Distractions Podcasts (2024)

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Rewind: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford on Magic, Mysticism, and His 90s Bands 34:23

2h ago34:23

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For this week’s Rewind, we head back to 2021 when Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford dropped by to discuss his participation in Rock Camp: The Movie, his autobiography Confess, and his own music. Halford told us about the musicians that would populate his own rock and roll fantasy camp, the magic, and mysticism of our heroes, and how he learned to b…

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Dave Navarro on Reuniting Jane’s Addiction, Distractions, and Solo Music 53:37

1d ago53:37

53:37

Dave Navarro catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the latest Jane's Addiction reunion, which finds alt-rock legends linking up with original bassist Eric Avery for the first time in over 30 years. Listen to Navarro dive into the Jane's Addiction's new era, including their new songs “Imminent Redemption” and “True Love." The guitarist talks a…

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Jacob Bertrand on Mohawks, Directing, and Cobra Kai’s Final Season 26:54

13h ago26:54

26:54

Jacob Bertrand chats with Kyle Meredith about Cobra Kai Season 6, the show's final season. Listen to their conversation. The actor discusses his character's redemption arc, his attachment to his trademark mohawk, and the anxious excitement that comes with Cobra Kai ending. To that point, Bertrand shares that he hopes to do more directing in the nea…

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Bringing Back Paper Maps 1:10:38

3d ago1:10:38

1:10:38

It's Three again and we have a lot to talk about.... Faygo, paper maps, lazy rivers and the Olympic games. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102237067856073 Email: Itsallfishandchips@gmail.com Website: http://Itsallfishandchips.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Itsallfishandchips TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsallfishandchips YouTub…

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NIKI on Her Identity Crisis, Joni Mitchell Fandom, and the Crushing Lyrics of Buzz 25:36

8h ago25:36

25:36

NIKI joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Buzz, her new album that follows 2022’s Nicole. Listen now. The singer and songwriter discusses how going through an identity crisis led her to become a more balanced, self-assured, strong-rooted person and artist, ultimately resulting in the set of new songs. She talks about trying to craft an album that she …

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Navigating Giftedness and ADHD! Meet Alícia Couto 48:46

1h ago48:46

48:46

What if the traditional education system isn't just failing students with ADHD, but also those who are gifted? This week on Gifted Unleashed, we welcome Alícia Couto from Brazil, a twice-exceptional adult who navigates the complex world of ADHD and giftedness. Alícia opens up about her transformative journey, from her sister's initial research into…

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Rewind: Robert Plant on Led Zeppelin, Alison Krauss, and His Artistic Longevity 16:58

1h ago16:58

16:58

On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman Robert Plant stops by to talk about his album Carry Fire. Listen now. The iconic musician also touches on his work with Chrissie Hynde, Alison Krauss, and Patty Griffin, as well as the importance of rock music in his life. Elsewhere, he discusses Great Van Fleet’s …

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Dave Mustaine on Megadeth’s "Destroy All Enemies Tour," "Mission to Mars," and His Pre-Metallica Band 19:46

9h ago19:46

19:46

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine chats with Kyle Meredith about the band's "Destroy All Enemies" tour (get tickets here), as well as their most recent album, 2022's The Sick, the Dying... and the Dead!. The legendary metal frontman explains why Megadeth have been digging deep into the depths of their catalog for their recent shows, as they've begun to shak…

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Paul Feig on New Movie Jackpot! and Directing John Cena, Awkwafina, and Machine Gun Kelly 22:43

10h ago22:43

22:43

Paul Feig joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Jackpot!, his new movie starring John Cena and Awkwafina (watch it now on Amazon Prime). Listen now. Set in the near future, Jackpot! follows a new California lottery that has one strange rule: if you're able to kill the winner, you legally claim their prize. The director launches into the comedy and tens…

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Podcast Podcast Podcast, DRINK! 1:04:42

7d ago1:04:42

1:04:42

Its a super full episode this week. We've got a full crew and special guest Cory. This weeks it's Cotton candy Faygo, Malort, and and being a Coach among a lot of other things. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102237067856073 Email: Itsallfishandchips@gmail.com Website: http://Itsallfishandchips.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Itsall…

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Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on Touring with Mastodon & 20 Years of Ashes of the Wake 31:35

12d ago31:35

31:35

Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe chats with Kyle Meredith about the 20th anniversary of their album Ashes of the Wake and their tour with fellow heavy rockers Mastodon. Listen now. As he explores Ashes of the Wake and the 20 years since it's release, the frontman touches the inexperience he can't help but hear on the demos included on the deluxe edition,…

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Rewind: David Duchovny on the Music, Books, and Iconic TV Roles That Have Made His Career 53:44

11d ago53:44

53:44

For this week's episode from the vaults, listen to a pair of interviews with David Duchovny that finds him touching on his music tastes, career, and more. The X-Files legend discusses being inspired by Neil Young and Paul McCartney for his album Gestureland, his fourth novel Truly Like Lightning, and playing socially progressive characters througho…

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“Weird Al" Yankovic on Polkamania, His Original Songs, In 3-D, and Mandatory Fun 23:35

4d ago23:35

23:35

“Weird Al" Yankovic joins Kyle Meredith to talk about his latest single, "Polkamania!" Listen to the comedian and musician talk about the latest addition to his polka medley series. Yankovic dives into the process of taking some of the biggest pop hits of the last decade (including tunes from Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Adele, and others) into a m…

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Samantha Morton on The Serpent Queen, The Walking Dead, and Her Debut Album 31:50

14d ago31:50

31:50

Samantha Morton chats with Kyle Meredith about the Season 2 of The Serpent Queen, as well as her debut album Daffodils & Dirt. Listen now. The actress, who once again portrays Catherine de' Medici in the Starz series, talks about the new season of The SerpentQueen, explaining how the current political state in the United States and the United Kingd…

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The Sweet and the Yeet 1:02:10

7d ago1:02:10

1:02:10

It's just the 3 of us again. This week it's more Faygo taste tests, Bubby tells us all about the Fair, and talk about Sports disasters we saw. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102237067856073 Email: Itsallfishandchips@gmail.com Website: http://Itsallfishandchips.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Itsallfishandchips TikTok: https://www.t…

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The Cast of Women in Blue on 1970s Mexico, Complex Characters & Women’s Rights 22:17

8d ago22:17

22:17

The cast of Apple TV’s Women in Blue joins Kyle Meredith to talk about the new series, which is inspired by true events and follows Mexico’s first female police force in 1970 after they discover their squad is nothing more than a publicity stunt to distract the media from a brutal serial killer. Listen now. Bárbara Mori, Ximena Sariñana, Natalia Té…

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Rewind: Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz on Rock Operas, 2000s Emo & Recovering The Satellites 47:54

12d ago47:54

47:54

On this archival episode, hear a pair of interviews with Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz. Revisit these conversations from the vault now. The first chat dates back to 2021, when the band had just released Butter Miracle, Suite One, an EP that nods to The Who and found the band leaning into the fan-favorite sound of songs like “Round Here” and “…

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Reggie Watts on His New Special Never Mind, His Autobiography, and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" 27:38

11d ago27:38

27:38

Reggie Watts chats with Kyle Meredith about his new standup special Never Mind, as well as his recent autobiography, Great Falls, MT: Fast Times, Post-Punk Weirdos, and a Tale of Coming Home Again. Listen now. The comedian launches into a conversation about everything that makes up both his new special and his memoir, from his love of the '80s Brat…

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OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder on New Album Artificial Paradise, Solo Album, and Radiohead's Influence 43:35

13d ago43:35

43:35

OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder joins Kyle Meredith to talk about Artificial Paradise, the band's new album. Tedder discusses the new approach the band took when writing and recording Artificial Paradise, explaining why the feel of the record is so different from OneRepublic's past releases. He touches on the references in "I Ain't Worries," the dark ori…

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Lost Time podcast 48:40

14d ago48:40

48:40

This was a rough one. SOMEONE may not have started the podcast when he was supposed to and now we have to deal with the fallout. We taste some Faygo, Bubby stayed at a strange BnB, and Thor's tire troubles are a problem. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102237067856073 Email: Itsallfishandchips@gmail.com Website: http://Itsallfishandchips…

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Deryck Whibley on the End of Sum 41, Chaotic Partying, and His Upcoming Memoir 28:21

15d ago28:21

28:21

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley talks with Kyle Meredith about the band’s final album, Heaven :x: Hell, and his upcoming memoir, Walking Disaster. Listen to the frontman's insights. Whibley discusses the reasoning behind bringing the famed pop punk band to an end, as well as the artistic journey that led them to record their final album. He touches on thei…

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Rewind: Juliana Hatfield on Election Songs, Liz Phair, Reality Bites, and My So-Called Life 50:49

17d ago50:49

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On this archival episode of Kyle Meredith with..., hear three throwback interviews with Juliana Hatfield. Hatfield chats about everything from her album Pussycat to the memories she associates with the start of her career as a solo artist to paying tribute to Olivia Newton-John. Elsewhere, she touches on Weird, meeting Liz Phair, and her contributi…

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Tami Stronach on The NeverEnding Story, The Childlike Empress, & Returning to Acting 26:41

30d ago26:41

26:41

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 …

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Victoria Justice on Suits: L.A., Depravity, and Leaning into Her Sensual Side 24:08

20d ago24:08

24:08

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 o…

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S10 Ep. 10: Penis Rings, Romantic Sex, and Female Premature Orgasms 19:15

20d ago19:15

19:15

In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My partner is very shy when it comes to talking about sex. He found a sex compatibility quiz which we took as a way to open communication between us and the results showed we’re very in sync. In the quiz, he expressed interest in using a penis ring. But how do I know whi…

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Bubby's Divot 1:01:00

21d ago1:01:00

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It's a full cast! No rain means Tyler is allowed out. We talk about Faygo, Bubby wrecking the neighbor's yard and trouble at the Arby's. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1102237067856073 Email: Itsallfishandchips@gmail.com Website: http://Itsallfishandchips.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Itsallfishandchips TikTok: https://www.tiktok.…

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Minnie Driver on The Serpent Queen, Her Next Album, and Coldplay’s “Sparks” 13:58

24d ago13:58

13:58

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 musi…

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Rewind: Chris Cornell on Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog, and His Solo Work 41:28

1M ago41:28

41:28

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 s…

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Ride’s Mark Gardener on Their New Album Interplay and Loving Their New Wave Forefathers 36:09

1M ago36:09

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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 ba…

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