”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. 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.

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John Densmore joins Kyle Meredith With… to celebrate 60 years of The Doors, discussing the band’s new archival live releases, their signature improvisational style, and the post-myth era where the music now speaks louder than the legend. He reflects on Jim Morrison’s poetic genius, the creative interplay between band members—especially between his drumming and Ray Manzarek’s left-hand bass—and why the group thrived as a trio. Densmore also shares memories behind deeper cuts like “Palace in the Canyon” and the evolution of epics like “The End,” which, in hindsight, served as a poetic farewell. He touches on the band’s Kennedy Center snub, his upcoming jazz and hip-hop projects, and his recent onstage reunion with guitarist Robby Krieger at the Whisky a Go Go.

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Hannah John-Kamen joins Kyle Meredith With… to talk about reprising her role as Ghost in Marvel’s Thunderbolts, a darker, more personal chapter in the MCU that explores themes of shame, loneliness, and redemption. She discusses how the character has evolved since Ant-Man and the Wasp, now more in control, emotionally guarded, and layered with British sarcasm. John-Kamen reflects on how the film mirrors post-pandemic isolation and highlights the internal struggles we all face. She also teases new music collaborations, reveals a favorite improvised scene with Florence Pugh and David Harbour, and explains what it’s like to live inside a Marvel character year-round.

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