Kyle Meredith, Program Director of WFPK and host of Kyle Meredith With…, shares the wild path from high school media geek to interviewing music legends like Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, and St. Vincent. We dig into his early days sneaking into venues, the evolution of Louisville’s music scene, and how one Eric Andre interview changed everything.CHAPTERS01:00 - First Interview (Santana!) and Early Obsession04:30 - Kyle's Underground Start in Music Promo06:15 - Influences: Casey Kasem, Rusty Sharp, Jon Stewart08:30 - Breaking into WFPK in 200810:45 - How He Curates Playlists & Champions Local Artists13:30 - Behind "Kyle Meredith With..."15:00 - Best Interviews: McCartney, Pearl Jam, St. Vincent19:00 - The Eric Andre Turning Point21:00 - Research Secrets & Interview Advice25:00 - Saving Public Radio After Federal Cuts28:00 - The Magic of Louisville's Music Scene32:00 - Rapid Fire: Dream Guests, Best Venues, Festival Picks#Louisville #502Somewhere #WFPK –Stay Connected:https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou–The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim JamesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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