NO ENCORE
Music
About
NO ENCORE is a music fan’s 10.0, perfect-scoring pod companion. Every week, critic Dave Hanratty and a special guest face off over a themed Top 5 list, while also taking a sideways glance at the biggest headlines. Dissecting music – and themselves – so you can just… listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #36 | Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
This is a Patreon preview of NO ENCORE's Film Club #36, discussing the 2018 film "Dragged Across Concrete." The full episode and additional bonus content are available on Patreon.
- PATREON UNLOCKED: NO ENCORE Q&A #2 – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED (PART 1)
NO ENCORE presents a Q&A session with hosts answering listener questions. Topics include their meeting, favorite venues, and theme tunes. This episode is a preview of exclusive Patreon content.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #44 | Madonna - Ray of Light (1998) with Jenn Gannon
This is a preview of a bonus Patreon episode from the show NO ENCORE, discussing Madonna's 1998 album 'Ray of Light'. The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- TOP 5 SLOW JAMS ft. Mango
In this episode of NO ENCORE, hosts Dave and Adam welcome back guest Mango to discuss his Top 5 Slow Jams. The episode also includes discussions on the film Shutter Island and Madonna's album Ray of Light.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #35 | Shutter Island (2010)
This is a preview of Film Club #35 from the podcast NO ENCORE, focusing on the film Shutter Island (2010). The full episode is available to patrons on Patreon.
- TOP 5 DRUM SOUNDS
In this episode of NO ENCORE, hosts Dave and Adam, both former drummers, present their Top 5 iconic drum sounds. Bonus content on their Patreon includes discussions on Justin Timberlake's 'FutureSex/LoveSounds' and the film 'Shutter Island…
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #43 | Justin Timberlake - FutureSex/LoveSounds (2006)
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE Patreon bonus episode focusing on Justin Timberlake's 2006 album, FutureSex/LoveSounds. The full episode is available on Patreon.
- TOP 5 FOREVER SONGS ft. Cable Boy
Semi Olusa and Corneille Tshibasu of Cable Boy join NO ENCORE hosts to discuss their debut album FOREVER and their top 5 songs about everlasting themes. The episode also touches on music news and other pop culture topics.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #34 | Interstellar (2014)
This is a preview of Film Club #34, a bonus episode from the NO ENCORE podcast focusing on the 2014 film Interstellar. The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- TOP 5 FIGURE SKATING SONGS ft. Sarah McKenna Barry
Sarah McKenna Barry, editor of GCN Magazine, joins the hosts to share her Top 5 Figure Skating Songs. The episode also includes a news segment covering Kanye West's ban from Britain, a feud involving Sky Ferreira and Charli XCX, and other…
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #42 | Justin Timberlake - Justified (2002)
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE podcast's 'Album Club' episode #42, focusing on Justin Timberlake's 2002 album 'Justified'. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers.
- TOP 5 IS THIS A JOKE? ft. Zara Hedderman
On this episode of NO ENCORE, guest Zara Hedderman discusses absurd music with the hosts. The episode also includes a news segment covering Bob Dylan, Chappell Roan, Kid Rock, Bob Marley, and Shaq, with bonus content available on Patreon.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #33 | Training Day (2001)
This is a preview of FILM CLUB #33, a bonus episode from the NO ENCORE podcast focusing on the 2001 film Training Day. The full episode is available exclusively on Patreon.
- TOP 5 MELANCHOLIC DAMON ALBARN ft. Craig Fitzpatrick
Former co-host Craig Fitzpatrick joins NO ENCORE to count down his five favorite songs by Damon Albarn, the frontman of Blur and Gorillaz. The episode also includes discussions on recent music news and a reflection on the show's decade-lon…
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #41 | Nathan Micay - Industry Season 1 OST (2020)
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE podcast episode "Album Club #41," focusing on the Industry Season 1 OST by Nathan Micay. The full episode is available on Patreon.
- PATREON UNLOCKED: ALBUM CLUB #36 | Tandem Felix - Rom-Com (2019) with David Tapley
This episode features a discussion of Tandem Felix's 2019 debut album, Rom-Com, with guest David A. Tapley.
- EXTENDED PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #32 | Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
This is an extended preview of the FILM CLUB #32 episode, focusing on the 1993 film Mrs. Doubtfire. The full episode is available to patrons of NO ENCORE.
- TOP 5 SONGS WITH MOVIE SAMPLES
Dave and Adam present their Top 5 songs that utilize samples from movies. The episode also includes a news segment discussing various entertainment and cultural topics.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #40 | Deftones - White Pony (2000) with Danny Kilmartin
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE podcast's "Album Club #40" episode featuring a discussion on Deftones' 2000 album "White Pony". The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- TOP 5 NEO-TRAD ft. Hugh Mac Giolla Chearra
Hugh Mac Giolla Chearra joins NO ENCORE to discuss the genre of neo-traditional music. The episode also touches on tributes, music industry news, and a Top 5 list.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB BONUS: SCREAM 7
This is a preview of a bonus episode of NO ENCORE discussing Scream 7. The full episode is exclusively available on their Patreon page.
- TOP 5 MILLENIAL CRINGE ANTHEMS ft. Tessa Ndjonkou
In this episode of NO ENCORE, host Tessa Ndjonkou discusses millennial cringe anthems. The show also covers music news, including the BAFTAs, MET Gala theme, and AI-generated music.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #39 | Mura Masa - Mura Masa (2017)
This is a preview of Album Club episode #39 from the podcast NO ENCORE, discussing the 2017 album 'Mura Masa' by Mura Masa. The full episode is available to patrons.
- TOP 5 MUSIC THAT DOESN'T EXIST
Dave and Adam present their Top 5 Music That Doesn't Exist, exploring fictional music in this solo episode of NO ENCORE. The show also includes a review of a Deftones gig and a news segment.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #31 | mother! (2017)
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE podcast's bonus episode, FILM CLUB #31, discussing the 2017 film mother!. The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- TOP 5 DEFTONES ft. Danny Kilmartin
Freelance music journalist Danny Kilmartin joins the NO ENCORE podcast to count down his Top 5 Deftones songs, coinciding with the band's Dublin show. The episode also features a music news segment covering various recent events and discus…
- SOUND FIRST: THE HIFI BAR EXAMINED
This episode of NO ENCORE examines the emergence and appeal of hi-fi bars worldwide, which prioritize curated sound and vinyl. Experts discuss how these bars integrate nightlife culture and alter patrons' relationships with music.
- TOP 5 SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOWS ft. Ronan Mullen
NO ENCORE, with guest Ronan Mullen, discusses the top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows. The episode also touches on recent music and film news, including the Grammys and upcoming biopics.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #37 | Khruangbin - Mordechai (2020)
This is a preview of NO ENCORE's Album Club bonus episode #37, focusing on Khruangbin's 2020 album 'Mordechai'. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers.
- 2026 SEASON PREVIEW
The podcast NO ENCORE announces its return on February 6, 2026, for a new season. The season will feature new and familiar faces, a monthly format, and will include previews of Patreon episodes.
- THE BEST OF NO ENCORE 2025
The Best of NO ENCORE 2025 features a highlight reel of the year's best episode moments, curated by Adam. The show takes a break until February, offering bonus content on Patreon in mid-January.
- THE 2025 NO ENCORE AWARDS SPECTACULAR~!
The 2025 NO ENCORE AWARDS SPECTACULAR~! reviews the year's standout art and artistes. Hosts Dave Hanratty and Adam are joined by Fionnuala Jones, Richard Chambers, and Craig Fitzpatrick to discuss music and more, including a category affec…
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #36 | Tandem Felix - Rom-Com (2019) with David Tapley
This is a preview of a bonus episode from the NO ENCORE podcast, where David Tapley joins the hosts to discuss the album "Rom-Com" by Tandem Felix. The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- NO ENCORE QUIZ OF 2025~!
The NO ENCORE end-of-year specials begin with the Quiz of the Year 2025. Regular quizmaster Dave hosts debutants Jenn Gannon and Hugh Carr in a two-hour contest to determine the 2025 Champion.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #29 | State of Play (2009)
This is a preview of FILM CLUB #29, discussing the 2009 film State of Play. The full episode is available to NO ENCORE patrons on Patreon.com.
- PATREON UNLOCKED: FILM CLUB #11 | Any Given Sunday (1999)
In this Film Club episode, hosts Dave and Andy McCarroll, with guest Richard Chambers, discuss the 1999 film Any Given Sunday. The episode also includes gig reviews and a preview of the show's schedule.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #35 | Everything Everything - A Fever Dream (2017)
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE podcast's "Album Club #35" episode, focusing on the album "A Fever Dream" by Everything Everything. The full episode is available to patrons on Patreon.com/NOENCORE.
- TOP 5 TV PILOT PERSONAL SOUNDTRACK ft. Caoi De Barra
Dave and Adam are joined by Caoi De Barra to discuss her career, upcoming tour, and her top 5 TV pilot personal soundtrack. The episode also covers music industry news and reviews of recent releases.
- TOP 5 2000s HIP-HOP ALBUMS ft. Flynn Johnson
Flynn Johnson guests on NO ENCORE to share his top five hip-hop albums from the 2000s. The episode features discussions on Johnson's debut album, 'THE GREEN BOX THEORY', news, and other segments.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #34 | My Bloody Valentine - m b v (2013)
This is a preview of the NO ENCORE podcast's bonus episode "Album Club #34" which discusses the album "m b v" by My Bloody Valentine from 2013. The full episode is available to Patreon subscribers.
- TOP 5 RECESSION BANGERS
In this episode of NO ENCORE, hosts Dave and Adam discuss the late 2000s global financial collapse, presenting their respective Top 5 Recession Bangers playlists. The episode also includes a news segment covering various topics and a pream…
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #27 | V for Vendetta (2005)
This is a preview of a bonus episode of the NO ENCORE podcast, focusing on the film V for Vendetta (2005). The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT BOOKS ft. Carl Kinsella
Author Carl Kinsella joins hosts Dave and Adam on the NO ENCORE podcast to share his top 5 songs about books. The episode also includes a news segment covering various music industry updates and a discussion about recent concert experience…
- PATREON PREVIEW: SOUND FIRST: THE HIFI BAR EXAMINED
This is a preview of a bonus episode titled "Sound First: The HiFi Bar Examined" available on Patreon. More bonus episodes and early access are available by subscribing on Patreon.
- TOP 5 BEHIND-THE-SCENES DOCS ft. Jay Boland
Jay Boland co-hosts NO ENCORE, discussing his favorite behind-the-scenes documentaries. The show also features news updates and a discussion about Kodaline's upcoming farewell.
- NO ENCORE QUIZ VI: DAVE vs CRAIG
This is the NO ENCORE QUIZ VI episode, featuring a pop culture quiz battle between Dave and Craig, hosted by Adam Shanahan and quizzed by Mark Conroy. The show also solicits questions from listeners for an upcoming Q&A episode.
- PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #33 | Fred again.. - Actual Life 3 (January 1 - September 9 2022) (2022)
This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive episode of NO ENCORE's Album Club, focusing on Fred again..'s 2022 album 'Actual Life 3'. The full episode is available on their Patreon page.
- PATREON UNLOCKED: ALBUM CLUB #12 | D'Angelo - Voodoo
This episode of NO ENCORE unlocks Album Club #12, featuring a discussion of D'Angelo's album Voodoo. The episode was unlocked in tribute to the neo-soul legend.
- TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT MONSTERS ft. Zac Stephenson
Zac Stephenson of Sprints guests on NO ENCORE to discuss his band, music news, and shares his Top 5 Songs About Monsters.
- PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #25 | Dracula 2000 (er... 2000)
This is a preview of a Patreon bonus episode from the show NO ENCORE, focusing on the film Dracula 2000. The complete episode and other benefits are available to patrons.