Best Lights And Shadows Interview Series Podcasts (2025)

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The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre | Classic GXP Series Final Edition 24:36

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Send us a text The bullets may have stopped flying in 1929, but the energy left behind at the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre still echoes today. In this Classic GXP remastered episode, Logan explores not just the crime, but the paranormal fallout that’s followed ever since. It’s another early solo ride—before Nicole, before better microph…

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Zombies 4 Cast on Vampires, Daywalkers, and Disney Channel Nostalgia 13:17

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Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Malachi Barton, and Freya Sky catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk all about Zombies 4 on Disney. The crew dive into how Zed and Addison’s monster diplomacy continues with a new clash between Daywalkers and vampires — vampires that, as Malachi jokes, “don’t suck blood but do snack on blood fruit!” Milo and Meg share what …

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Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale on the Making of moisturizer, Queer Love, and DIY Boundaries 19:45

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Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s second album moisturizer, the joys and pitfalls of success, and the choice to cocoon themselves in a countryside house to shut out distractions (including social media). Rhian digs into writing as a full five-piece band this time around, the cathartic evolution of trac…

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Bree Grenwich & Parker Lennox | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 1:41:34

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🎤THE ONLY PLACE THE ESPRITHEAN 3 BOOK DETAILS HAVE BEEN REVEALED! (title, cover, and release date—all first announced in this episode) In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox, co-authors of the Esprithean series, for a two-part interview that blends cozy chaos, craft…

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The Frederick Valentich UFO Incident | Classic GXP Series 31:28

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Send us a text In this early solo-hosted episode of Generation X Paranormal—back when Logan was still figuring out how not to sound like a caffeinated ghost hunter—we dig into one of the most mysterious UFO disappearances of all time: the 1978 vanishing of Australian pilot Frederick Valentich. While flying a Cessna 182L over the Bass Strait, 20-yea…

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Renée Elise Goldsberry Finds Her Voice on Debut Album Who I Really Am, Talks Hamilton, Girls5Eva 35:13

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Tony winner and certified scene-stealer Renée Elise Goldsberry joins Kyle Meredith to talk through Who I Really Am, her long-awaited debut album. Known for #Hamilton, #Girls5Eva, and #SheHulk, Goldsberry opens up about why it took this long to release a solo LP, and why now was the moment to bet on herself. She discusses the freedom of genre-jumpin…

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Lucy Dacus on Forever Is A Feeling, Church Shows, and the Poetry of Time 32:35

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Lucy Dacus sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her latests solo record, Forever Is a Feeling. The singer-songwriter unpacks the new album’s lush poetry, the angelic iconography behind its cover, and the raw intimacy of performing in churches and museums. Listen now. Touring behind the new record (get tickets here!), Dacus found herself gravitat…

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Ep. 18 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 63-66 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 2:16:46

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 63-66 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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The Haunted White House | Classic GXP Series 32:11

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Send us a text In this remastered Classic GXP episode, Logan walks you through the often-overlooked paranormal history of the most iconic address in America—1600 Pennsylvania Ave. From Lincoln’s lingering spirit to Eleanor Roosevelt’s ghostly tales, this solo deep dive peels back the layers of political power and haunted lore. It's early podcast Lo…

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Rewind: Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips Reunite, Reflect, and Redefine 46:29

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Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips sat down with Kyle Meredith for three conversations across a handful of years to talk about solo albums, Luna reunions, and songwriting. Sometimes, these chats even double as emotional excavation. Listen to the archived interviews now. Wareham, known for his iconic turns in Galaxie 500 and Luna, talked in 2014 about…

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Alan Walker on 10 Years of “Faded,” Cinematic Ambition, and His New Era 24:13

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Alan Walker dropped in to talk with Kyle Meredith about the evolution of Walker World — a decade-long transformation that’s turned a teenage bedroom producer into a globe-touring architect of immersive EDM. With the WalkerWorld 2.0 album, the brand-new single “Me, Myself & the Night,” and a multimedia blitz that includes a mobile app and cinematic …

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Ep. 17 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 58-62 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:39:20

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 58-62 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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The Amityville Fallout | Classic GXP Series 39:15

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Send us a text Before Generation X Paranormal became a two-mic operation, it started with just Logan and a borrowed mic—and this one goes way back. In this Classic GXP remastered episode, we revisit The Amityville Fallout, exploring the lingering paranormal ripple effects most people never hear about. Fair warning: this was recorded very early on, …

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Rewind: Randy Bachman and the Late Gary Brooker on Legacy, Reinvention, and the Shadows of Rock History 21:27

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Kyle Meredith sits down with two legends, Randy Bachman and the late Gary Brooker to talk about legacy and how you live with — and sometimes rewrite — the ghosts of greatness. Listen to these archive interviews now. Hear Brooker of Procol Harum speak just before his passing about the band’s 50-year retrospective Still There’ll Be More, the timeless…

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Ep. 16 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 53-57 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:20:04

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 53-57 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Zara Larsson on Midnight Sun, Embracing Pop Chaos, and Building Her Dream Team 30:43

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Zara Larsson caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Midnight Sun, her second LP in just over a year. Powered by creative momentum and a self-described “dream team” of collaborators, Larsson is embracing a more spontaneous workflow that channels her current energy into a confident, cohesive record. Listen now. The record's namesake…

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Shield of Sparrows Immediate Thoughts & Reactions | Fangirl Breakdown 1:10:17

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In this spoiler-filled reaction episode, Hannah and Karly hit record just two minutes after Hannah finished reading Shield of Sparrows. The emotions? Raw. The spiraling? Immediate. The chaos? Very. Real. Karly finished the book first and, like the responsible bookish bestie she is, threw together a quick outline to help guide the conversation. But …

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Lost Time and Long Shadows | Tinfoil and Tan Lines Finale 21:57

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Send us a text In the final episode of Tinfoil and Tan Lines, Logan brings the series full circle with two unforgettable stories of abduction, missing time, and lingering questions. First, he revisits the eerie 1976 Allagash Abductions—a summer canoe trip in the Maine wilderness that ended in one of the most chilling and corroborated alien abductio…

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Seth MacFarlane on Lost Sinatra Songs, the Return of Ted, and Adult Animation's Future 50:57

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Seth MacFarlane has long lived at the intersection of irreverence and reverence. As the creator of Family Guy, he built an empire of absurdist animation, but his latest creative projects deepens his musical streak. He caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements, a collection of unearthed and pre…

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Hazel McBride | A Dear Fantasy Author Interview 1:05:11

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🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hazel’s first interviews about A Fate Forged in Fire! In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, hosts Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly sit down with Hazel McBride to get the inside scoop on her Celtic-inspired romantic fantasy debut, A Fate Forged in Fire. The story is filled with dragons, slow-burn romance, polit…

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Shirley Manson on New Garbage, Recovery, and Raging Against the Dying of the Light 42:11

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Shirley Manson has never been one to shy away from big feelings, big statements, or big synths. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, the Garbage frontwoman dives into Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, a record that flickers with vulnerability, political outrage, and, surprisingly, hope. The follow-up to 2021’s No Gods No Masters, the new LP serves as a…

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Ep. 15 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 48-52 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:33:31

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 48-52 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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The 1971 Delphos, Kansas UFO Encounter | Tinfoil and Tan Lines 31:06

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Send us a text Something landed in Delphos, Kansas—and it didn’t come in peace… it came glowing. In this episode of Tinfoil and Tan Lines, host Logan Mathias dives deep into one of the most compelling trace evidence UFO cases in American history: the 1971 Delphos Encounter. When a 16-year-old farm kid and his dog witness a glowing craft hovering in…

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Mark Hamill on Stephen King, Mike Flanagan, and the Healing Power of The Life Of Chuck 24:41

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Mark Hamill has played a Jedi, a clown prince of crime, and just about everything in between — but it’s The Life of Chuck that he says might be one of the most special experiences of his entire career. The pop culture icon sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Mike Flanagan film, a surreal, poetic meditation on existence based on a Step…

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Finn Wolfhard on Songwriting Experiments, Stranger Things, and Finally Going Solo 22:51

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Finn Wolfhard has officially gone solo. After fronting Calpurnia and The Aubreys, the Stranger Things star is stepping out under his own name with Happy Birthday, an album of tape-saturated indie rock that pulls from Elliott Smith, Ben Lee, Daniel Johnston, and some garage-punk loudness for good measure. The actor spoke with Kyle Meredith all about…

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Ep. 14 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 45-47 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:13:08

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 45–47 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Phoenix Lights: The Summer the UFOs Came Back | Tinfoil and Tan Lines 15:25

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Send us a text In this debut episode of Tinfoil and Tan Lines, a limited summer series from Generation X Paranormal, host and Tucson native Logan Mathias digs into what happened after the infamous Phoenix Lights incident of March 1997. With a campfire setting and first-hand desert insights, Logan explores the surge of UFO sightings across Arizona i…

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Rewind: Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria on Reunions, Resilience, and Indie Rock’s Evolution 27:26

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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 y…

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Auliʻi Cravalho on Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, Cabaret, and Life After Moana 13:47

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Auliʻi Cravalho (best known as the voice of Moana) returns to the mic in Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, a new 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 se…

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Ep. 13 Onyx Storm Deep Dive: Ch. 41-44 | Easter Eggs, Theories & Key Moments 1:37:10

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Join your favorite Quest Squadmates—Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly—as they dive deep into chapters 41-44 of Rebecca Yarros' captivating fantasy, Onyx Storm! First, they'll journey into the Archives Vault for a quick chapter recap before diving into an engaging, in-depth discussion and analysis of key moments, sharing transformative insights from Yarros’…

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Season 3 Finale: Vampire Legends & Lore with Rissa Miller – From Dracula to the Silver Screen 1:46:52

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Send us a text For our Season 3 Finale, Generation X Paranormal sinks its fangs into the shadowy world of vampire mythology with special guest Rissa Miller. From the original Gothic terror of Bram Stoker’s Dracula to the seductive immortals of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles, we explore how vampire legends have evolved across centuries. This blood-c…

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Lenny Waronker on Signing Prince, Tom Petty’s Wildflowers, and Nearly Passing on “Wicked Games" 26:06

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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…

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John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Legacy, and the Genius of Jim Morrison 36:23

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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 to dig into The Doors’ ongoing live album series, the hypnotic pulse of “Riders on the Storm,” and having a front row seat to Ray Manzarek’s insane two-handed abilities. Listen now.…

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Haunted Stadiums with Logan 11:29

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Send us a text While Nicole is deep in research mode for our Season 3 finale, Logan takes the field solo for this short bonus episode! From shadowy figures in the bleachers to ghostly whispers in locker rooms, we’re exploring some of the most paranormally active sports stadiums. Grab your peanuts and popcorn—this game is going extra innings with th…