NO ENCORE is a fun and informal podcast in which embittered critic Dave Hanratty attempts to make sense of the music that finds its way to his ears on a constant basis. With tangents.

Some say millennials have a lot to answer for. Well on this podcast, we very much prove that to be true.On this week's NO ENCORE-proper, we're joined by Newstalk digital journalist Tessa Ndjonkou for a return to Sonic Architowers as we examine a generational level of cringe (literally) via our preferred medium of music. Believe us, there's no shortage.Something that is far from cringeworthy, however, is the NO ENCORE Patreon where we have plenty of bonus content for you to enjoy including Adam's recent Album Club on Mura Masa's debut self-titled effort, including a wonderfully-coincidental call-back to our recent Top 5.As if that wasn't good enough, forthcoming for Dave and Andy's Film Club is a post-match analysis of the new Scream 7 movie (or SCRE7M as we've been affectionately calling it) immediately after the premiere. Finger-on-the-pulse podcasting right there. All for €5 per month and annual memberships come with a 10% discount.On to the show!ACT ONE: Dave attended his beloved WU LYF live in concert not once, but twice over the weekend and Adam made a valiant attempt to snatch up some of those highly sought-after Foo Fighters tickets for their show in The Academy, and they have plenty to talk about.ACT TWO (44:15): Enter Tessa! A brief Industry love-in pre-news, controversy at the BAFTAs, MET Gala theme revealed(?), Alysa Liu's musical selections bring their own kind of Gold certification at the Winter Olympics, Nicki Minaj and her bots and Homer Simpson's AI covers are causing a bit of a stir with a certain hipster platform – it's the news.ACT THREE (1:33:19): Top 5 Millenial Cringe Anthems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is this the real life? Or is this just fantasy?Well, the music featuring in this week's Top 5 may or may not be real, but we're embarking on the first Dave & Adam solo show of the year to bring it to life for you regardless of it's physical state. It's a dual selection this week with five from each of our faithful co-hosts as we dive into the unknown. Who know's what we will discover together?Something you can discover if you are yet to is our NO ENCORE Patreon, packed with bonus content including Dave & Andy's Film Club examination of the allegorical and divisive mother!, and next week Adam returns to Album Club corner to discuss Mura Masa's self-titled debut – all for as little as €5 per month, or a 10% discount if you sign up for an annual membership!Onwards, into the void.ACT ONE: The preamble, in which of course we ramble and Dave provides a post-match Deftones gig analysis.ACT TWO (19:22): Casey Wasserman Down, Harry Styles gets reminiscent, Daniel Radcliffe's all-time favourite gig performance, Josh Freese sets the record straight on Foo Fighters dismissal, a contentious President-ial address and a return to our beloved Kiss Korner - it's the news.ACT THREE (45:46): Top 5 Music That Doesn't Exist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Deftones hit Dublin this coming Monday and Dave is hyped hyped hyped. No better time to welcome freelance music journalist Danny Kilmartin to the studio with a Chino Moreno-fronted career-spanning Top 5 of his choosing. Elsewhere, it's another stacked news section - the rain ain't stopping and nor are the events, dear boy.Do hit up our similarly bursting-at-the-seams NO ENCORE Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/noencore - for weekly bonus episodes - up next, a 'Dave vs Andy' special as the Film Club takes on Darren Aronofsky's exceptionally divisive mother!ACT ONE: Dave and Adam did karaoke. They think it went swimmingly. ACT TWO (12:20): Bad Bunny x Super Bowl fallout including an on-the-whistle from-the-stadium report from Irish Independent NFL obsessive Shane Brennan, Kid Rock's attempts to save face, Boyzlife hit up the press circuit, Jonny Greenwood issues a demand to Melania Trump, Mark Ruffalo comes to Billie Eilish's aid, Chappell Roan calls for a revolution, and the latest high-profile use of AI music pisses us off yet again - it's the news. ACT THREE (1:16:23): Top 5 Deftones!-Follow Danny on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Tokyo to London to New York and even back home here in Dublin, hi-fi bars are redefining the bar scene across the world — blending high-end sound systems, curated vinyl and a variety of drinks options into one immersive experience.In a world where background music has become background noise, a particular kind of bar is asking patrons to start listening by putting music at the forefront of their business, as well as integrating the nightlife culture we know and love.In this special episode of NO ENCORE, Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan explores how these spaces emerged, why they resonate now, and what they reveal about our changing relationship with sound with some of the most in-the-know guests on-offer.Guests:Dave Parle (Booker @ Hidden Agenda and owner @ The Big Romance and Fidelity Bar & Studio)Emmy Shigeta (DJ, resident @ Fidelity Bar)Toby Hatchett (Sound system designer @ The Big Romance, Hang Dai, Connolly's of Leap, Fidelity Bar & Studio)Chris Maestro (Owner @ BierWax, Brooklyn, New York City)Daithí Ó Drónaí (former co-host @ NO ENCORE and hi-fi bar enthusuast)-This episode originally aired on Patreon on 03/11/2025. If you'd like bonus content like this, please be sure to sign up here – annual memberships come with a 10% discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! It's been two long months and boy are we glad to see you, listener.Even more glad we are to be in the company of Indo Sport series producer Ronan Mullen for his debut NO ENCORE appearance, and in a beautiful collision of worlds, he's consulted his playbook and we're going to re-run some of the most superb Super Bowl Halftime performances to ever grace our eyes and ears. We are in Super Bowl week, after all – and you can be sure we didn't impose on ourselves the same twelve-minute time limit for this podcast!As well as that we have much to catch up on, including on January's Patreon offerings including Dave and Andy's Film Club Awards 2025, part 1 of our Q&A episode, as well as Album Club and Film Club's regular offerings; sign up here if you are yet to – annual memberships come with a 10% discount!Let's get into it...ACT ONE: We have much to catch up on from taking the month off, so we do exactly that.ACT TWO (15:33): Grammys discussions including the many facets of the ICE discourse from Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, Jelly Roll and Jack Antonoff, photos emerge from the forthcoming Beatles biopics, Timothée Chalamet puts his money where his mouth is, Red Hot Chilli Peppers documentary is not a Red Hot Chilli Peppers documentary, apparently, and Kid Rock heads up the alternative Super Bowl half time programming – it's the news.ACT THREE (1:04:34): Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows-Listen to Indo Sport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mark your calendars, NO ENCORE is back on Feb 6 2026 following our annual soujourn with a brand-new season, new and familiar faces and a slight shift to our monthly format.All details within, including some extended previews of episodes we've put out over on Patreon during our downtime from the main feed. If you're yet to sign up you can do so right here – annual memberships come with a 10% discount!We can't wait to come back, see you very soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another trip around the sun inevitably means another highlight reel as Sonic Architect Adam returns for his annual vocation of combing through the year's episodes and filtering out the best bits to enjoy at your leisure over the holiday period; and no less than three and a half hours worth, mind you!Enjoy revisiting the laughs with us one last time as we pull the shutters down on NO ENCORE proper until February, however we will return in mid-January over on the NO ENCORE Patreon with bonus content to keep you tiding over until we return.Thanks to all who listened in 2025, longstanding listener or no – it's been a fantastic year and we couldn't have done it without you.Happy Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've bloody gone and done it again - another year is almost in the books and so it's time to review the standout art and artistes of 2025. Heroes and villains, songs and albums, and plenty more besides go under the critical spotlight, including a category that almost got lost to miscommunication. Dave Hanratty (the guilty party on that aforementioned communication snafu) and Sonic Architect Adam (entirely innocent) are joined in studio by the all-star team of Fionnuala Jones, Richard Chambers, and Craig Fitzpatrick.Expect plenty of spirited disagreements, mostly friendly debates, and goodwill to all mankind....honk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The beginning of our end of year specials are upon us, and what better better way to kick things off than with our annual QUIZ OF THE YEAR~! Dave returns to his regular post of quizmaster as Jenn Gannon and Hugh Carr make their quiz debuts!Pens and paper at the ready, two hours of chaos await but only one will be crowned 2025 Champion – the answer lies within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As your hosts prepare for a busy month ahead, please enjoy an unlocked episode of our Patreon-exclusive Film Club with Dave, Andy McCarroll and guest Richard Chambers from earlier in the year in place of the usual Friday episode. This bonus pod in particular discusses Any Given Sunday, one of the most cocaine-fuelled film experiences of all-time.That's not all though, listener. Tune in for some gig reviews from Dave as well as an update on our star-studded December schedule.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for more episodes like this, weekly bonus episodes, show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes.ACT ONE: Dave went to see Loathe and Deafheaven this week and reports his findings as well as reporting on an intriguing upcoming show that *might* just be a must-attend.ACT TWO (16:20): Film Club discusses Any Given Sunday from 1999, with special Guest Richard Chambers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Dave and Adam convene for a later-than-usual recording in the company of the great, returning Caoi De Barra as she gears up for her December tour - tickets here, by the way. Caoi talks about the different paths her career has taken her in the last couple of years, the tremendous supergroup she's managed to put together for the tour, and a great deal more in between before we get to her creatively cinematic Top 5. Speaking of cinematic, don't miss the NO ENCORE Film Club via our Patreon - Dave and Andy chatting all things Constantine is the latest offering there, while Adam's Album Club returns this week with a divisive offering from Everything Everything. As for this week's NO ENCORE prime... ACT ONE: Caoi De Barra in conversation. ACT TWO (39:29): This week's news section takes in Robbie Williams' boy-band smackdown, the Letterboxd-themed patronisation of Charli XCX, the grim lounge lizard return of Kevin Spacey, the deserved consequences of being a danger to celebrities, and Adam's latest rant on AI. ACT THREE (1:20:29): Caoi's Top 5 TV Pilot Personal Soundtrack. -Follow Caoi on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take 'em back.This week on NO ENCORE we flip the calendar back a couple of decades as Dave and Sonic Architect Adam welcome Evan Flynn, more popularly known as Flynn Johnson, to talk us through his five selections for the best hip-hop albums of the 2000s.THE GREEN BOX THEORY is Flynn Johnson's debut album and is available now to consume via streaming platform of your choice, as well as on vinyl via Spindizzy and Tower Records at the links below.Over on Patreon, you can get a timely dose of Album Club as Adam dissects My Bloody Valentine's m b v, and, forthcoming this Monday, Dave and Andy return with a thorough examination of Keanu Reeves' biblical depiction of Constantine from 2005. Sign up now for these and much more bonus content! Oh, and if you're yet to pick up one of our beautiful enamel pins, you can do so right here. Now– onwards to the show...ACT ONE: The preamble, in which our hosts catch up on the many goings-on of the last week including several gigs and a wedding.ACT TWO (18:07): Flynn Johnson in conversation about THE GREEN BOX THEORYACT THREE (49:41): Liveline update their theme tune to the chagrin of Joe Duffy, touts are on the way out in the UK, AI music tops the charts, a long-awaited return to Kiss Korner and yet more nonsense from Dave Mustaine– it's the news.ACT FOUR (1:14:20): Top 5 2000s Hip-Hop Albums-Follow Flynn Johnson on Instagram / TikTokGet THE GREEN BOX THEORY on vinyl at Spindizzy / Tower Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's the Dave & Adam Express this week as your two favourite NO ENCORE boys dispense with the 'guest co-host' bit as they explore one of Adam's favourite subjects - the devastating global financial collapse of the late 2000s~! Yes, the world went to hell but we still had tunes, damn it. And so this week's Top 5 finally pays off an oft-glimpsed topic that brings Dave out of retirement with a substantial list of his own as the boys duel it out. Don't miss our related playlists below! Oh, and definitely do not miss out on our beautiful NO ENCORE pins! They are limited edition and flying out the door. Get 'em right here. ACT ONE: A busy preamble talking upcoming plans and projects and such - don't miss out on our Patreon which currently boasts a 90-minute Film Club episode on V for Vendetta, and a forthcoming Album Club on My Bloody Valentine's most recent opus, m b v. ACT TWO (16:15): This week's news section takes in a Zohran Mamdani-related mea culpa, a battery-powered Donald Trump, Rosalia's cancel culture conundrum, Charli XCX's wuthering riposte, the marketability and morals of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Sam Fender being a sound lad, and the undeniable beauty of death metal. ACT THREE (56:07): Top 5 Recession Bangers-Dave's Playlist: TWOTHOUSANDAND8Adam's Playlist: Soundtrack to The Financial Crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As we leaf through another fresh chapter on the NO ENCORE podcast, Dave and Adam are joined by best-selling author and dear friend of the podcast Carl Kinsella to bookmark his favourite page-turner-themed tracks.Carl's debut book At Least It Looks Good From Space is available now right here and you can get it at all good bookstores nationwide – it comes highly-recommended from the NO ENCORE HQ.Elsewhere, over on our Patreon you can listen to Adam's documentary-style episode on the hi-fi listening bar, its culture and history, and the related hopes and expectations in the industry among proprietors, DJs and enthusiasts alike.Also, we have a forthcoming Film Club where Dave and Andy McCarroll return to discuss dystopian revolutionary thriller V For Vendetta, which gets a thorough and occasionally emotional examination. That arrives this Monday. You can sign up here for bonus content to beat the band! But for now, back to this week's matters at-hand:ACT ONE: Dave is feeling his age after a couple of raucous gigs. Carl, meanwhile, sheds light on his best-selling book. ACT TWO (39:19): Luigi Mangione updates his penitentiary playlist, the four forthcoming Beatles movies lock in the 'long-suffering wife' roles, Matty Healy pulls a 1975 disappearance act, Arcade Fire announce a split, Drake continues to refuse to take the L in his Universal Music Group lawsuit, and gig behaviour continues to get stranger– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:03:57): Top 5 Songs About Books-Follow Carl on InstagramRead Carl's work on TheJournal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Let's take a closer look, shall we?NO ENCORE returns with debut guest co-host Jay Boland - he of Kodaline and Always Press Record fame - to peek behind the curtain of the making-of process as Jay delivers his Top 5 favourite such efforts. We've also got a packed news section, and some candid reaction to the recent news that Kodaline are set to call it a day, with a fifth and final album, and farewell gigs to come. Meanwhile, it's an especially good time to sign up to our Patreon, as Sonic Architect Adam gears up to imminently release a bespoke documentary of his own, all about the rise of high-end listening bars such as Fidelity and The Big Romance in Dublin. The boy has put the work in on this one, so don't miss it when it lands on Monday! And if that's not your jam but killer clowns are, well, the latest episode of Film Club takes on the Terrifier trilogy. It's a ghoulish delight, even if Andy isn't quite as converted as Dave appears to be. Hit us up now for weekly bonus episodes and our enduring love. Back to this episode, though, and our breakdown looks like this...ACT ONE: In conversation with Jay Boland as he talks Kodaline's decision to bring the curtain down on their career, his work behind the camera, and why you'll almost always find him at an underground gig. ACT TWO (28:14): Our news section takes in the untimely passing of Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers, an incoming record-breaking Westlife residency, how Callum Turner wooed Dua Lipa, Bob Geldof's presidential proclamation, David Draiman's disingenuity, Bob Vylan's costly appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast, and Cedric Bixler-Zavala's irritation with Alien: Earth. ACT THREE (1:05:56): Top 5 Behind-The-Scenes Documentaries. -Kodaline tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we take a breather from the show-proper this week, please enjoy this Patreon-exclusive quiz in its stead.The unstoppable force meets the immovable object - it's Dave versus Craig in the battle for pop culture quiz supremacy. Adam Shanahan is your host. Mark Conroy is your quizmaster. It's ON.Don't forget, we also want to hear from YOU for our Q&A episode that we're putting together for Patreon in the very near future. Any and all questions are welcome from everyone whether you're already a Patreon subscriber or not. You can sign up to Patreon and comment on this post, or send us a DM on Instagram to @noencoreshow, @hanrattydave or @adamshanahanaudio. You can also email us to noencoreshow@gmail.com if you're shy, we don't judge here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the wake of the untimely passing of neo-soul legend D'Angelo, we've decided to unlock Adam's Album Club on Voodoo as mentioned on the show last week.Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for more episodes like this, 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.

But are we the real monsters? While you're pondering that, we're welcoming the great Zac Stephenson of Sprints fame to the NO ENCORE studio! Zac has had a busy year, what with joining up with his Sprints bandmates in time for the recording and release of excellent sophomore effort All That Is Over. Speaking of his band, don't miss their headline show at Dublin's Vicar Street on Thursday 20 November. As for this show, it's a busy and unavoidably tonal whiplash-inducing affair, so let's get to it....ACT ONE: Catching up with Zac and everything Sprints. ACT TWO (23:31): D'Angelo RIP, the horrible story of Ian Watkins reaches its naturally grim conclusion, Rolling Stone unleash the 'best' 250 songs of the 21st century so far, Drake suffers another big loss, Julia Roberts weighs in on the 'art vs artist' thing, and David Draiman reaps what he sows - it's the week in music news. ACT THREE (1:11:50): Top 5 Songs About Monsters -Tickets for SPRINTS Dublin & Belfast shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ah yes, the humble solo career. A staple for many - though not all - a previously band-focused musician. George Michael, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, to name but three. And now, etching her name into such lore – our very own MayKay.Rejoice, for we are joined this week on the podcast by one of Ireland's greatest talents and indeed a great friend of Dave's; MayKay is on the co-host mic to talk all-things her long-awaited eponymous debut album and, in keeping with the theme, her favourite solo long-players for her Top 5.If you'd like to see Dave and Adam's proverbial solo projects, you can do so by keeping up with our bonus content including Adam's Album Club and Dave and Andy's Film Club by signing up to our Patreon here.In the meantime, we have some other business to discuss...ACT ONE: The Preamble.ACT TWO (11:05): MayKay tells us about her debut album, and the four-year journey it took to get here.ACT THREE (40:24): Taylor Swift MANIA returns, Martin Brundle stumbles yet again on his Formula 1 grid walk, our ~beloved~ MGK tells us about his interaction with Liam Gallagher, Kneecap's Mo Chara's UK court saga continues, Donald Trump gives his critical take on Bad Bunny, and Chelsea fans speak out against 'Chelsea Dagger'– it's a busy week in music news. ACT FOUR (1:10:57): Top 5 Solo Albums-MayKay on BandcampTickets for MayKay at Whelan'sTickets for Daughters of Jerusalem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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No better man for the job, really. NO ENCORE welcomes back the always-welcome tongue-twisting-troubadour that is Paddy Hanna as he gears up for some autumn live dates where the emphasis on the performing arts has rarely been so sharp. Speaking of, how about reminiscing on times when it all went wrong? How does five of 'em sound? We've all the usual fun and games elsewhere, and your weekly reminder to hit up the NO ENCORE Patreon for high-frequency episodic bonus content - our Scream retrospective is out now, while Adam has a new Album Club ready to go. As for this week... ACT ONE: Preamble. Ramble. You know the drill. ACT TWO (19:43): News! Bob Vylan's Dublin date gets a legal challenge, Fontaines D.C. tribute acts battle for attention, Jeremy Allen White doesn't need celebrity help to play Bruce Springsteen, Spotify supremo Daniel Ek makes a big career move, Mariah Carey finally publicly embraces her grunge icon status, Madonna sees the (ray of) light, and Axl Rose vows to save humanity's future. ACT THREE (50:55): Top 5 Paddy Hanna Disasters. Catch Dave on the Screenland podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/screenland-with-brian-lloyd/id1832762024 Don't miss Paddy Hanna on tour:-Catch Dave on the Screenland podcastDon't miss Paddy Hanna on tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We hope you have the time of your life, listener, as NO ENCORE turns the dial to all things Green Day with the help of pop-punk enthusiast and esteemed culture critic Chris Wasser.Having delivered a definitive Blink-182 Top 5 last year, Chris returns to put Billie Joe and the boys in the spotlight. And speaking of spotlight - have you checked out the latest NO ENCORE QUIZ yet? It's Dave versus Craig, it's Quizmaster Mark, it's live over on patreon.com/noencore right now. Up next, Film Club returns with a comprehensive examination of the Scream franchise. Sign up today for a mere five euro per month! As for the podcast prime...ACT ONE: Preamble. ACT TWO (14:57): The news section dissects the Jimmy Kimmel fiasco, the depressing cost of AI-generated 'art', the upsetting flesh-and-blood shackles of the music industry, the alarming collapse of entertainment journalism, the impressive perpetual motion of Harry Styles, and a Reznor-sharp example of the strange phenomenon that is localised American TV news.ACT THREE (1:01:50): Top 5 Green Day Songs-Follow Chris Wasser on X / Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's another collision of movies and music on NO ENCORE as the great Ailbhe Reddy returns to the studio with a killer cinematic Top 5 in tow. That's right, it's movie soundtracks superior to the motion picture itself. Controversial? Probably! Also - do not miss our next NO ENCORE Patreon release; it's a brand new quiz in which guest quizmaster Mark Conroy steps up to the mic as Dave challenges Craig for question-based supremacy. That lands Monday @ patreon.com/noencore - sign up today for a mere five euro. As for this week, let's get on down to it, shall we? ACT ONE: Ailbhe Reddy opens up about new single 'Align', her pivot to writing, and the different creative spaces she finds herself between right now. ACT TWO (32:03): News - Coldplay shout out Charlie Kirk, Clipse ascend to a higher plain, Ed Sheeran reveals his posthumous plans, Avril Lavigne pivots to wine, and Scooby-Doo is officially hipster. ACT THREE (1:01:56): Top 5 Movie Soundtracks Better Than The Movie Itself. Sign up to Ailbhe's SubstackFollow Ailbhe on Instagram / TikTok Ailbhe @ the NCH Tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Add your song to the queue and warm up the vocal chords ahead of your big performance, listener.We've all got a karaoke song, right? Of course. In keeping with that thought, Dave and Adam welcome the Boy Party podcast's co-hosts Lucien Waugh-Daly and Shane Kelly to showcase their choices for the best karaoke performances that have been represented on your screens, either via the medium of film or television. Let's see what they decide to sing their praises of...Speaking of singing praises, don't forget to join us over on the NO ENCORE Patreon where Adam is speaking very highly of Addison Rae's debut album from June this year and where Dave and Andy McCarroll may or may not be giving Kevin Smith's Dogma from 1999 its flowers next week as part of our Patreon-exclusive Album Club and Film Club respectively; all for just €5 per month.As for this episode, here's how the stage is set:ACT ONE: The preamble, in which we rambleACT TWO (10:05): Lucien reports on the Venice Film Festival, Mercury Prize shortlist announced, Michael Jackson's biopic is proving divisive already, Stereogum provides a review roundup of Charli XCX onscreen, one step closer to the AI apocalypse, Lizzo theorises why there are no 'songs of the summer' and Sting gets stung; it's the newsACT THREE (56:33): Top 5 Movies & TV Karaoke.-Listen to the Boy Party podcastFollow Lucien on Instagram / LetterboxdFollow Shane on Instagram / Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We've got our eyes on you, listener...David Balfe, also known as For Those I Love, joins Dave and Adam in studio to focus his lens on five of the finest songs about watching and being watched for his first in-person appearance on the podcast.And of course that's not all as we have much to discuss after the busiest weekend in the Irish festival calendar came and went, and plenty more music news for you to boot.Let's zoom in...ACT ONE: A discussion around David's latest For Those I Love album Carving The Stone, his creative process and getting back to live shows.ACT TWO (47:39): Electric Picnic debrief corner sees us ring the Benn Bong, an association football/music crossover takes up by surprise, a new presidential candidate emerges and a concert-goer gets beaten up for beating off– it's the news.ACT THREE (1:18:26): Top 5 Surveillance Songs-Follow For Those I Love on Instagram / X / TikTokListen to Carving The StoneFor Those I Love Live Shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Score one out for the boys - it's NO ENCORE. Podcast OG Daithí returns with a brand new cinematic accompaniment under his belt, given his work as composer for new Irish film Christy which hits the picture houses this weekend. Fittingly enough, he's casting his eyes and ears on some other notable scorekeepers from the film world, with particular focus on some of the more unsung heroes - at least compared to the stratospheric likes of Hans Zimmer, anyways. All that and a lot more to discuss, so let's get to it... ACT ONE: The preamble takes in Dave's visit to Father John Misty, Adam's intimate encounter with Blood Orange, and a necessary trip to CLARIFICATION CORNER. ACT TWO (11:39): Christy hits cinemas this weekend - it's the thoughtful and sensitive debut feature film from Brendan Canty, with none other than Daithí providing the original music. We talk about that, and where he's at with all his various projects at the moment. ACT THREE (39:38): News, and lots of it - Taylor Swift gets engaged, The Mary Wallopers get disengaged, Snoop Dogg gets scared, Will Smith gets criticised, and Becky Lynch gets shamed. Quite the fiery week, really. ACT FOUR (1:06:16): Top 5 Film Composers-Follow Daithí on Instagram / TikTokVisit Daithí's websitePreorder the Christy soundtrack on vinylDave's Playlist / Daithí's Playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.