NO ENCORE
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NO ENCORE is a weekly music podcast hosted by critic Dave Hanratty, who is joined by a special guest to debate themed Top 5 lists. The show also takes a sideways look at the biggest music headlines, blending passionate fan discussion with self-deprecating humor. It's designed for music lovers who want to listen while the hosts dissect songs and themselves.
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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #50 | The Smashing Pumpkins - Siamese Dream (1993) 17.08.2026 7хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 HEALING SONGS ft. Rebecca Breene McDonnell 14.08.2026 1год 52хвLet's revitalise. Adam and Dave are joined in-studio by Rebecca Breene McDonnell; artist manager, music PR and co-creator of Art to Art; a video series you've likely seen pop up in your feeds where artists interview one another about their respective processes and wherever the conversation takes them. It's very good, so be sure to check it out once you're done with this episode. As for this conversation, there is much to discuss as ever so let's get involved - do also get involved on the NO ENCORE Patreon as the Film Club and Album Club put more numbers on the boards. ACT ONE: We learn about Rebecca's passion project Art to Art, the many facets of its construction, and the vast cast of characters at the heart of it.ACT TWO (37:01): Spotify dominates this week's news section as the curtain is pulled back on artist profitability (spoiler: not good) and new AI regulations (could be better). There's also check-ins with The Weeknd, Sam Fender & Olivia Dean, and Travis Barker, plus some words for the late William Orbit.ACT THREE (1:10:22): Top 5 Healing Songs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #42 | Extraction 1 + 2 (2020 / 2023) 10.08.2026 9хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 GOOD SONGS IN BAD MOVIES 07.08.2026 1год 39хвThe Dave & Adam Express is back, powering along the rails once more as the boys keep things in-house for what is a very busy episode indeed. Having briefly touched on the passing of Glen Hansard last week, we take the time to focus on the extraordinary reaction to his death, from extensive media coverage to divisive online commentary to headline-making funeral arrangements. Beyond that, you've got a Dave-fronted Top 5 that he insists is one of his best in a long time (while also being fully aware he rarely does such selections of his own these days).Don't forget to sign up to the NO ENCORE Patreon for extra episodes - Adam's latest Album Club is a must-listen for Sunny Day Real Estate fans, while Adam also leads the charge on the next Film Club as Chris Hemsworth's Extraction series finds itself in our crosshairs. And now, on with the show... ACT ONE: Preamble. ACT TWO (12:20): Let's talk about Glen Hansard. ACT THREE (35:04): Top 5 Good Songs in Bad Movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #49 | Sunny Day Real Estate - Diary (1994) 04.08.2026 6хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 COVERS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL II ft. Christian Tierney 31.07.2026 1год 49хвPhotographer to the stars Christian Tierney returns to the NO ENCORE guest hot seat for a second bite at the cherry in the sophomore edition of a Top 5 run-down of cover songs that eclipse their predecessors.And, with a stacked week of news, let's not wasting time in seeing what he's chosen!But if you'd like to spend a bit more time with us, please join us over on the NO ENCORE Patreon where we have a catalogue of 100+ bonus episodes with brand new ones each Monday.ACT ONE: The preamble, in which we ramble and discuss The Odyssey once more.ACT TWO (9:30): Notes on Glen Hansard and Kavinsky's passings, Jared Leto awfulness continues, a brief Spider-Man review, Charli XCX does her own Top 5, Travis Scott talks Odyssey, Lily Allen documentary confirmed, Lil Wayne's milk phobia and Ariana Grande vs Dark Web hackers– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:04:45): Top 5 Covers Better Than The Original II Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #41 | The Fugitive (1993) 27.07.2026 7хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 MUSICAL ODYSSEYS ft. Darragh Nolan 24.07.2026 1год 56хвA news-less NO ENCORE? That'll never work. And yet the boys pull through to deliver an episode of twists and turns fit for the Gods themselves alongside able shipmate Darragh Nolan of Irish Independent fame.Onwards... ACT ONE: Preamble. ACT TWO (5:31): The World Cup pop culture crossover clash comes to its excessive end as Tom Cruise and Wayne Rooney battle for supremacy. Before that, a unique tribute to the late Kevin Keegan. ACT THREE (26:29): Dave and Darragh offer differing viewpoints on Christopher Nolan's latest box office juggernaut The Odyssey. ACT FOUR (52:17): Fresh from an epic journey of his very own, Sonic Architect Adam reports back from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix. ACT FIVE (1:06:22): Top 5 Musical Odysseys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #48 | Kartell - InnerFaces 20.07.2026 6хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 LOST ARTS 17.07.2026 1год 37хвThe Dave/Adam Express returns this week in a somewhat altered format as our Sonic Architect leads the charge to get nostalgic about things related to music we may have been berated with once upon a time just don't seem to happen anymore.Of course the bonus content continues in the form of Film Club, Album Club and so much more over on the NO ENCORE Patreon – sign up now for as little as €5 per month for weekly bonus episodes!ACT ONE: A speedy take 2 on the preamble which was lost to some techical difficulties. Insert music here.ACT TWO (2:17): World Cup music-watch once again, Andy Burnham hits us with his musical blind rankings, Lorde on the right side of history when it comes to video -recording glasses, Danny of The Script also on the right side of history when it comes to AI legislation for artists' rights and Billy Corgan desperately trying to not appear desperate to play The Sphere – it's the news.ACT THREE (45:09): Top 5 Lost Arts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #40 | The Gentlemen (2019) 13.07.2026 7хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 CLUB EULOGIES ft. Anthony Remedy 10.07.2026 2год 25хвPicture this– it's a Friday night in the late–noughties. Dublin City calls and you have your pick of establishments. Hazy rooms, music blaring; anything that takes your fancy. Do you feel nostalgic yet? If not, you're about to.Anthony Remedy joins us for his debut appearance as our nightlife expert for the week, taking us on a journey through clubs and venues of old that have pulled their shutters down to explain why they were so important to him and indeed the nightlife culture of times past.And if this episode isn't enough NO ENCORE for you, good news! Our Patreon is teeming with bonus episodes; over 100 in fact. Get over there now by signing up via this link for as little as €5 per month.Check your coat at the cloakroom and get on the dancefloor.ACT ONE: The preamble, of course, in which we dust off and open the Bono BoxACT TWO (19:38): The latest World Cup crossovers, the wedding of the year, Australia's Anthony Albanese in hot water over Kylie comments, the Britney biopic latest and an appraisal of the new Madonna record– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:13:34): Top 5 Club Eulogies/Nostalgia-Get tickets to the next no_filler event in Hen's Teeth Friday 24 JulyFollow no_filler on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #47 | FKJ - French Kiwi Juice (2017) 06.07.2026 7хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 CYBERPUNK MUSIC ft. Brian Lloyd 03.07.2026 2год 2хвGrab your best leather trenchcoat and modified handgun as we take a trip into the artfully gleaming yet logically miserable world of CYBERPUNK - and, of course, its sonic stylings. And if you fancy donating some of your hard-earned Eurodollars to the NO ENCORE Patreon, we'd encourage you to plug into our bonus episode feed right here. ACT ONE: Dave reports back from Manchester with a review of the hardcore festival that was OUTBREAK 2026 - well, some of it, at least. Sweat, bruises and circle pits, oh my!ACT TWO (46:04): Screenland host and entertainment journalist Brian Lloyd joins the show in time for a largely gig-focused news section that takes in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's expensive nuptials, Lily Allen's contentious West End Girl live tour, Harry Styles' unique seven-city jaunt, Noah Kahan's bowel-upsetting pledge, Javier Bardem's sick music taste, and Michael's continued cinematic dominance. ACT THREE (1:25:07): Top 5 Cyberpunk Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #39 | Demolition Man (1993) 29.06.2026 8хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 MOST OVERRATED ft. Craig Fitzpatrick 26.06.2026 1год 52хвIt's the 500th NO ENCORE episode~!And what better way to celebrate than to have our faithful former co-host Craig Fitzpatrick link back up to follow up on one of our all-time Top 5 topics and indeed performances from way back when.If you'd like to help us celebrate the festivities, please do so by signing up to the NO ENCORE Patreon where we have weekly bonus episodes including a back-catalogue of over 100 bonus eps – all for as little as €5 per month or a discounted annual membership that gets you a month completely free.Alas, let's celebrate!ACT ONE: The preamble, in which we reflect on the milestone of 500 and hear from some callers you might recognise.ACT TWO (28:23): An obligatory World Cup-music crossover update, the latest on Madonna's scrapped biopic, Metallica encounter Swiftie rage and a pair of counterfeit wristbands, James Blake hits out yet again at a broken music industry and Halsey V Fantano – it's a stacked news section, baby.ACT THREE (1:02:42): Top 5 Most Overrated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #46 | Spleen United - Neanderthal (2008) 22.06.2026 8хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 GOOD TIME SONGS ft. HAVVK 19.06.2026 1год 56хвDave returns to the microphone as Julie and Matt from HAVVK hit the studio in honour of their new album Time Will Kill.Much to discuss this week, so let's not stand on ceremony... ACT ONE: The preamble in which Dave invents a new segment. ACT TWO (7:15): Talking all things Time Will Kill - it's great, so check it out post-haste.ACT THREE (34:57): SPORTSDAVE leads the charge as World Cup chat kicks off the news section which also features Phoebe Bridgers starting a class war, Hank Azaria moaning about Taylor Swift, a pretty flimsy Rod Stewart excuse, and Bob Dylan on the pros and cons of being an octogenarian. ACT FOUR (1:08:22): Top 5 Good Time Songs.Get tickets to see HAVVK and Cable Boy in Dublin / Galway Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
TOP 5 NEO SOUL ft. Melina Malone 12.06.2026 1год 47хвUnfortunately our faithful host Dave Hanratty is unwell this week so Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan flys the plane solo for his first jaunt on the podcast-proper alone, but luckily he's joined by his close musical collaborator, soul artist Melina Malone to guide him. As well as her counsel, Melina will be providing a key to open the door for us to the neo soul genre, it's characteristics, its heavy-hitters and some of her favourite selections for her Top 5.As always, the fun never stops on the NO ENCORE Patreon – Dave and Andy's recent Film Club adventures saw Andy snared in a web of exasperation as they discussed Trap, which is available now, and next week Adam will be taking a look at another Danish band for his upcoming Album Club as he examines Spleen United's Neanderthal all the way back from the turn of the financial crisis. As little as €5 per month gets you full bonus and ad-free access and there's a sweet 10% discount if you sign up for an annual membership.We roll on!ACT ONE: The preamble, in which Adam attempts desperately to do a good job in Dave's absence.ACT TWO (15:34): Trevor Dietz RIP, Primavera's Thursday washout, more Ozzy avatar chat, Russian Angine de Poitrine impostors spotted, Duffy's triumphant and imminent return to the stage, Daft Punk definitely not reuniting and Prince's famous and mysterious vault is finally being cracked open – it's the news.ACT THREE (49:19): Top 5 Neo Soul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. -
PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #38 | Trap (2024) 08.06.2026 7хвJoin us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
