In an interview with Kyle Meredith, Martin Kove reflects on his 50-year acting career, from early roles on classic TV series like Gunsmoke, Rockford Files, and Walk Texas Ranger to his iconic portrayal of John Kreese in The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai. Kove shares stories of his friendships with industry legends, his dedication to the Western genre, and his evolution from tough-guy roles to more emotionally complex characters. He highlights his pride in how Kreese has grown over Cobra Kai’s six seasons, exploring themes of redemption and vulnerability, and reveals his excitement for upcoming projects, including a Western comic series aimed at inspiring new heroes for today’s generation. Kove’s passion for the Western genre shines as he discusses its cinematic legacy, his recent Western projects, and his plans to continue contributing to its revival.

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Backstage at Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, Kyle Meredith catches up with Maren Morris to talk about her Intermission EP and her shift away from the country genre, describing it as a teaser and a reflective break in her journey. They discuss the strong presence of women in music this year and Morris’s excitement for the fierce Grammy competition ahead. She also shares a memorable moment reaching out to Dolly Parton over a melody that echoed "9 to 5," with Dolly graciously declining any royalties. Reflecting on her vocal performance on “I Hope I Never Fall in Love,” Morris reveals her intentional intensity and the vocal maturity she’s gaining with age, a journey she’s excited to continue exploring.

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Susanna Hoffs talks with Kyle Meredith about releasing The Lost Record, an album she recorded in 1999 that has remained unheard until now. She reflects on creating music with members of the Tuesday Night Music Club and the vibrant, collaborative energy that shaped this collection. Hoffs shares stories about tracks like “Under a Cloud” and “Who Will She Be,” as well as her surprise at finding her handwritten cassette of Prince’s “Manic Monday” with a mysterious second track, “Jealous Girl,” which Prince originally intended for The Bangles but was never recorded by the band. She also touches on her journey into writing novels, her evolving archive of unreleased music, and hints that more of her hidden gems might surface in the future.

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