Best Album Every Week Club Podcasts (2024)

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Charli XCX's Brat, Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny, & Glen Powell's Rise with Megan Stalter 1:18:30

1d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

Ira and Louis discuss Charli XCX's new album BRAT, Kim Kardashian and Chloe Sevigny's Actors on Actors, Glen Powell's rise to leading man, Sabrina Carpenter's new single, the Practical Magic sequel, and Will Smith's box office return. Plus, Meg Stalter joins to discuss her new film Cora Bora, her theatre nerd roots, and more. Subscribe to Keep It o…

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TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT FLYING ft. Craig Fitzpatrick 1:25:22

15h ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Welcome aboard NO ENCORE airlines! Please store all baggage in the overhead compartments, respect onboard staff, and keep those safety belts firmly fastened. We're taking flight this week with returning podcast co-pilot original Craig Fitzpatrrick, freshly touched back down on Irish soil after hitting up sunny Barcelona for this year's Primavera So…

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Chromatica, Furiosa, The Fall Guy, & New York Nightflife with LadyFag 1:25:03

2d ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Ira and Louis discuss Gaga's Chromatica Ball, Jon Lovett on Survivor, Cybertrucks, Scrappy-Doo, and the current state of movies from Furiosa, Garfield, Hitman, to The Fall Guy. LadyFag joins to discuss her New York nightlife origin story and the upcoming LadyLand Festival. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, a…

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ByLwansta on The Chip is Stale, performing every week for over a year & more 1:39:53

8d ago1:39:53

1:39:53

A return soldier pulled up on us. Sober Soldiers, for the third time, please welcome ByLwansta on to the show. Fresh off the release of his new album 'The Chip Is Stale' he sat down with to talk about the possibility of being a superstar exec, separating himself from client to artist and his milestone achievements so far. Press start and let's go. …

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The Big Hash on New Music, Past Label, No Beef With Anyone and much more. 1:55:50

4d ago1:55:50

1:55:50

Peace, peace Sober Soldiers. How do know that this one is for the books? Well it's with The Big Hash and it's been a long time coming. We've watched Hash come up in the game, and growing with every project and persevering through many challenges to still feed his fanbase. We went through a lot of parts of Hash's journey, his new album and label, an…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #5 | Denzel Curry - Ta13oo (Taboo) 9:00

5d ago9:00

9:00

Join us for a preview of the latest ALBUM CLUB Patreon series, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, additional bonus content, weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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TOP 5 SONG INTROS ft. Mark Conroy 1:40:17

8d ago1:40:17

1:40:17

Allow us to introduce ourselves - NO ENCORE returns with guest co-host Mark Conroy in tow, and he's bringing along five glorious song intros for your listening pleasure. Can they compete with this week's bespoke intro of our very own? You decide. All that, plus plenty of music news - you know the drill! Hit up Patreon.com/noencore for bonus content…

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Before The ENCORE #22 | Joe Furlong 1:01:58

12d ago1:01:58

1:01:58

This month, Sonic Architect Adam logs into Zoom for the first time in what feels like a lifetime to connect with Joe Furlong, bassist and musical director to stars such as Sorcha Richardson, James Vincent McMorrow, the star-studded Turning Pirate gigs that you may remember from Vicar Street, and now Hibernacle, a musical collaboration retreat-come-…

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TOP 5 BIZARRE MUSIC CONTROVERSIES II ft. Joe Panama 1:36:45

15d ago1:36:45

1:36:45

NO ENCORE returns after a week off, and there's plenty of energy in the studio despite an alarming lack of decent music news in the world. No matter, as we finally welcome the great Joe Panama back to the show, who brings us a quick sequel in the form of a fresh list of headline-making and head-scratching controversies in music. Also - don't miss t…

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Billie Eilish, Back to Black, Black Twitter with Prentice Penny 1:17:43

16d ago1:17:43

1:17:43

Ira and Louis discuss Billie Eilish's new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 9, and Diddy's unwanted apology video. Prentice Penny joins to discuss directing and producing the Hulu doc Black Twitter: A People's History. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive conten…

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The Parley: Do albums still matter?, Sneakers, Events, New Music & more 1:52:31

16d ago1:52:31

1:52:31

We're back with another parley session and it's jam packed as always. We kick it off with some sneaker talk, then get into an events recap and a soft touch of on the ways for political parties to campaign to the youth. Right after that we get into new music and a look at how music labels can evolve and up skill their personnel and artists. Let's ge…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #4 | Jadu Heart - Melt Away 6:22

19d ago6:22

6:22

Join us for a preview of the latest ALBUM CLUB Patreon series, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, additional bonus content, weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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Eurovision, Baby Reindeer & Song of the Summer with Michelle Buteau 1:33:10

29d ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Ira and Louis discuss whether or not "Espresso" is song of the summer, Maya Rudolph on SNL, the controversy surrounding Baby Reindeer, movie prequels we don't need, and how Eurovision became a disaster this year. Michelle Buteau joins to discuss her new film Babes, diversity in comedy, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episode…

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TOP 5 LEITMOTIFS ft. Seán Connolly 1:40:39

1M ago1:40:39

1:40:39

Well if it isn't our old friend, the LEITMOTIF. Kind of amazing we haven't done this one before so fair play to debuting guest co-host Seán Connolly - a man you may know from online broadcasting behemoth The TRY Channel, where he puts in a Herculean shift both in front of and behind the camera - for suggesting it. But what is a leitmotif? Why, it's…

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Drake versus Kendrick, Met Gala & Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism 1:28:13

1M ago1:28:13

1:28:13

Ira and Louis discuss Dua Lipa’s new album Radical Optimism, the Met Gala, The Idea of You, and Zadie Smith’s New Yorker essay. Ira explains the Kendrick and Drake rap beef. Sarayu Blue joins to discuss her new series Expats and acting opposite actors like Nicole Kidman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full e…

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Frypan on Entrepreneurship, Life On Stage and Living Bold. 1:18:36

1M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Yo, there are very few people in creative entrepreneurial space as bold as Frypan. The man who has given him self to the streets and the kids for many years, helping bring out new talent to the rest of the world. Frypan has opened many doors for many creatives and helped many others find their way. We chat to him about his journey from being the ma…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #3 | Foo Fighters - The Colour and The Shape 6:26

1M ago6:26

6:26

Join us for a preview of the latest ALBUM CLUB Patreon series, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, additional bonus content, weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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TOP 5 LICENSED VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACKS ft. Sonic Architect Adam 1:37:02

1M ago1:37:02

1:37:02

NO ENCORE is here, fresh off the back of a 'chapeau' from the Irish Times, extra controller in-hand, ready to enter split-screen mode, as Dave Hanratty is joined by his faithful Sonic Architect Adam who will solo speed-run some of the best licensed soundtracks the gaming sphere has to offer. (And by speed-run, we mean carefully dissect and discuss,…

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Challengers, Nicole Kidman’s AFI Lifetime Achievement with Chris Perfetti 1:20:01

1M ago1:20:01

1:20:01

Ira and Louis discuss the incredibly sexy new film Challengers, The Tony Award noms, Nicole Kidman’s AFI Lifetime Achievement Award, middle fingers as an insult, and Normani’s return to music. Chris Perfetti joins to discuss playing everyone’s favorite white teacher on Abbott Elementary, why he prefers theatre to TV, and more. Subscribe to Keep It …

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Before The ENCORE #21 | Molly Mansukhani 1:26:56

1M ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Join us for the final pre-summer edition of Before The ENCORE, where we aim to direct sunshine in the form of music industry conversations straight into your ears so you can put on the sunglasses of knowledge and wear them with pride. This month, Sonic Architect Adam is joined by producer and violinist formerly based in Dublin, now London, Molly Ma…

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TOP 5 FICTIONAL SONGS ft. Sarah McKenna Barry 1:43:37

2M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

NO ENCORE is back with a trip into the world of music-themed fakery... in the form of real songs written for fictional purposes. 'Solo artist of the written word' Sarah McKenna Barry joins Dave and Adam this week, with songs and musical numbers penned exclusively to reside in the world of film and TV on the agenda. And, following on from our Taylor…

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Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department with Juliana Canfield 1:21:31

1M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Ira and Louis discuss Taylor Swift's polarizing 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department, Katy Perry's doing promo for Elon Musk, tired J Lo jokes, and more. Julia Canfield joins to discuss starring in and learning to become a rock musician for Broadway's Stereophonic, lasting memories of Succession, and her favorite Fleetwood Mac songs. Sub…

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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT SWIFTIES 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

It's a special bonus episode of NO ENCORE in honour of Taylor Swift releasing 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department and everyone having an online meltdown about it. One such major talking point emerged via American publication Paste Magazine, which opted to withhold the name of the writer when publishing its review of The Tortured Poets D…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #2 | Reuben - In Nothing We Trust 7:10

2M ago7:10

7:10

Join us for a preview of the latest ALBUM CLUB Patreon series, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, additional bonus content, weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform…

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The Parley Session: Sneakers, Events, New Music & All The Beefs. 2:06:50

2M ago2:06:50

2:06:50

Boooooyyyyyy, sheeeesh! We don't think there's ever been this much to catch up on. Kick game on point as usual, the boys hit the town, yeah! New music came out, dope. But, yoh, all this beef going on, lawd! What's happening? We tried to make sense of all of it and dissect all of it. So, let's parley Sober Soldiers! Follow The Sobering on the social…

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TOP 5 SONGS IN MOVIE TRAILERS 1:28:15

2M ago1:28:15

1:28:15

NO ENCORE goes Hollywood once more as Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam go to the cinemathèque, take in the previews, and then leave before the film starts. It's a celebration of the most arresting needle drops featured in movie trailers - blockbuster events and arthouse affairs inclusive. Elsewhere, a quiet week leads to a pretty one-sided ne…

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Coachella, OJ Simpson with Nick Offerman 1:26:17

2M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Ira and Louis discuss Coachella 2024, OJ Simpson’s death and other celeb scandals, and more. Nick Offerman joins to discuss his new film Civil War, his creative influences, and being half of comedy’s funniest couple. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@…

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TOP 5 BAD WRESTLEMANIA MUSIC PERFORMANCES ft. Hugh Carr 1:38:36

2M ago1:38:36

1:38:36

Cody Rhodes may have finished his story, but it's a fresh chapter in the NO ENCORE saga this week as 'The Donegal Dynamo' Hugh Carr makes his podcast return. Hugh is just back from a trip to Philadelphia - the "best week of his life", apparently - where he took in many live professional wrestling shows, including the Granddaddy of Them All, the Sho…

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Jojo Siwa, Sex and the City, & Ripley with Carla Gugino 1:25:05

2M ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Ira and Louis discuss Jojo Siwa’s rebrand and alleged invention of “Gay Pop,” Sex and the City’s Netflix arrival, Ripley, and Jerrod Carmichael’s show. Carla Gugino joins to discuss The Girls on the Bus, her start in 80s multi-cams, working with Robert Rodriguez and Brian DePalma, and more. YouTube language: Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #1 | Catfish & The Bottlemen - The Balcony 5:54

2M ago5:54

5:54

Join us for a preview of the brand-new NO ENCORE ALBUM CLUB Patreon series, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, additional bonus content, weekly show previews and early and ad-free access to all NO ENCORE episodes. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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TOP 5 VAMPIRE WEEKEND SONGS ft. Craig Fitzpatrick 1:28:19

2M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

Here comes a feeling you thought you'd forgotten - Dave Hanratty and Craig Fitzpatrick, teaming up to co-host NO ENCORE once again! Sonic Architect Adam looking on, beaming with pride, of course. Craig returns to the fold in honour of the brand new Vampire Weekend album Only God Was Above Us, as he details his career-spanning choice cuts from the N…

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter with Justice Smith and Kendra James 1:32:51

2M ago1:32:51

1:32:51

Ira, Louis, and guest host Kendra James discuss Beyoncé’s sprawling new album Cowboy Carter. Justice Smith joins Ira and Louis to discuss the American Society of Magical Negroes, critical responses to the film, and more. Plus, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour and the internet’s debate on hot SNL cast members. YouTube language: Subscribe to Ke…

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The Sobering Podcast S08E07 feat Filah Lah Lah (How she started music, upcoming album, R&B in SA) 1:13:38

2M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

A beautiful and turbulent journey experienced across multiple continents, and all expressed through majestic melodies; that ladies and gentleman is Filah Lah Lah's story. If we tried to tell it on our own, you'd call cap. Luckily, we got here to tell it herself. Starting with her childhood in the states, falling in love with music and many other th…

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TOP 5 POP BANGERS OF THE EARLY 2010s ft. Richard Chambers 1:52:09

2M ago1:52:09

1:52:09

Freshly returned from Rome following his marathon heroics, news correspondent and NO ENCORE regular Richard Chambers is back with another batch of pop belters for all to enjoy. The turn of the 2010s is under the musical microscope this week, as the boys explore the most ear-catching songs of the era - warning: parameters may vary as to what constit…

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Cowboy Carter & Genre Shifts, Immaculate & Nun Movies w. The Veronicas 1:18:24

2M ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Ira and Louis discuss Beyoncé’s impending album Cowboy Carter and other artists who’ve shifted genres, nun horror flick Immaculate and other nun-related films, the Chateau Marmont, 2024 bingo cards, and responses to Kate Middleton’s announcement. The Veronicas join to discuss their new album Gothic Summer, their film influences, and more. Subscribe…

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Before The ENCORE #20 | Peter Jones 1:24:51

3M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

Welcome back to Before The ENCORE, the limited-run that all the music industry podcast collectors immediately order on the last Monday of every month. Speaking of, if vinyl (or assorted physical musical release formats) are your thing, or you're an artist more about what is involved in getting a record pressed, this is the episode for you. This mon…

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TOP 5 M83 SONGS ft. Michael Pope 1:30:47

3M ago1:30:47

1:30:47

Salut! NO ENCORE is in celebratory mood this week as Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam hail an act worthy of being named after a spiral galaxy - the one and only M83. Michael Pope, former frontman for Irish electronica titans Le Galaxie, is on-hand to list his favourite songs from the acclaimed French outfit. Don't forget, you can get this and…

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Chop Session (Sneakers, Events Recap, New Music, Hype Cover, Cape Drill & More) 1:41:08

3M ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Sober Soldiers!!! Sheeesh we've been up and down handling bidness, but look at us now. We back, baby! And of course there was a lot to chop through and we did just that. The start is as usual, the kicks way, we chop through mad events and music. It's all round good vibes, so enjoy this one. It's for you! Follow The Sobering on the socials IG: TheSo…

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Music Roundup: Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, Kacey Musgraves w. Leslie Bibb & Michael Arceneaux 1:33:11

3M ago1:33:11

1:33:11

Ira and Louis and guest host Michael Arcenaux (author of I Finally Bought Some Jordans) new albums from Ariana Grande, Justin Timberlake, and Kacey Musgraves. Leslie Bibb joins to discuss her new series Palm Royale and more. Plus, fashion takes, Vanderpump Rules, Bill Maher, and Survivor. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, excl…

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Live at The Bacardi Holiday Club 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

Live and effect from the jungle and Spotify had us refreshed with some Freshly Squeezed juice at The Bacardi Holiday Club. Being that the theme was Copacabana for the year, it only felt right to have the man who has been part of that movement in SA for many years. You might have heard him on the decks somewhere in JHB or in Brazil or on your radio,…

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TOP 5 SONGS THAT ARE RUINED NOW ft. Julie Hough 1:55:17

3M ago1:55:17

1:55:17

It's the most patriotic week of the year and we're barely talking about it, because that's how we roll. The actions of Irish artists dominate the news section, though. Speaking of, Julie Hough of HAVVK fame returns in honour of new album To Fall Asleep, which is out RIGHT NOW. Plus - some songs we don't feel all that great about listening to anymor…

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The 2024 Oscars w. Martha Plimpton 1:38:41

3M ago1:38:41

1:38:41

Ira and Louis discuss the 96th Academy Awards, Madonna’s Celebration Tour, and the ongoing Kate Middleton drama. Martha Plimpton joins to discuss her new role in HBO’s The Regime and more. Subscribe to Keep It on YouTube to catch full episodes, exclusive content, and other community events. Find us there at YouTube.com/@KeepItPodcast…

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OVERHEAD, THE ALBATROSS / TOP 5 SPOKEN WORD SAMPLES 1:36:21

3M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

Rejoice! Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined in-studio by Luke Daly and David Prendergast of Overhead, The Albatross. The band have just released emotive new single 'Your Last Breath' and we're going to talk all about it, oh yes. Elsewhere on this episode, there's time for an ultra-brief news section before we get to our shou…

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“Capote vs. The Swans, Kate Middleton, & Rebecca Ferguson’s Mystery Co-Star” w. Tom Hollander 1:25:52

3M ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Ira and Louis discuss the mysteries surrounding Kate Middleton's alleged disappearance and which of Rebecca Ferguson's male co-stars yelled at her on set, why The Traitors isn't actually a good game, RuPaul's critique of Madonna, and Dune nerds hating on Zendaya. Tom Hollander joins to discuss Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and working with great direc…

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TOP 5 BIZARRE MUSIC CONTROVERSIES 1:38:58

3M ago1:38:58

1:38:58

Won't someone please think of the children? It's time to go full Helen Lovejoy as NO ENCORE examines some of the most eyebrow-raising controversies in music history. From immediately-outdated censorship to divine proclamations to mystifying monikers, Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan shine a quizzical light on scandals gone by. Don't …

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“What Happened, Miss Williams?” w. Danai Gurira 1:29:24

3M ago1:29:24

1:29:24

Ira and Louis discuss Lifetime’s harrowing and possibly exploitative Wendy Williams documentary, Chez Diaz’s firing from And Just Like That, Denis Villeneuve’s thoughts on dialogue in film, Tyler Perry’s use of AI, and the 20th anniversary of Love Angel Music Baby. Danai Gurira joins to discuss her new series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, ba…

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Stogie T (Shallow EP, Tumi vs Stogie, PoetMC? and much more) 1:37:31

4M ago1:37:31

1:37:31

Live and effect! Yeah, that's how we coming at you this week. We got the legendary Stogie in the cut to talk about his upcoming EP 'Shallow', past music and why he switched his name up. Look, it's a conversation that's been due for many years, so we do kinda delve into a lot. So, yeah press that play button and enjoy. Guest @Stogie_T Hosts @Big_War…

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Before The ENCORE #19 | Chris Bubenzer 1:42:36

4M ago1:42:36

1:42:36

It's 2024 and the last Monday of February, which means we're back in the world of the music industry and taking a look behind the scenes all over again! This edition of Before The ENCORE, I had the pleasure and privilege to sit down opposite Chris Bubenzer, producer extraordinaire and one half of Diffusion Lab. Chris has an extensive discography an…

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TOP 5 ACTS WE JUST DON'T GET II ft. Zara Hedderman 2:07:28

4M ago2:07:28

2:07:28

Let's get divisive. NO ENCORE returns with a sequel as Dave Hanratty, Sonic Architect Adam, and returning guest co-host Zara Hedderman join forces to discuss the musical acts that simply do not do it for them. Before that, we've got the usual mix of news and general life ramblings to enjoy - and don't forget you can get this and every new NO ENCORE…

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“This is Me… Madame Web” w. Danielle Brooks 1:31:21

4M ago1:31:21

1:31:21

Ira and Louis discuss two cinematic masterpieces: Madame Web and J Lo’s This Is Me… Now: A Love Story. Danielle Brooks joins to discuss playing Sofia in The Color Purple on Broadway and in the new film adaptation, as well as her journey as first-time Oscar nominee. Plus, True Detective season 4, Love Is Blind, and Billie Eilish versus TikTok. Subsc…

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