Best Fionnuala Jones Podcasts (2024)

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TOP 5 SWEET SONGS ft. Fionnuala Jones 1:33:37

31m ago1:33:37

1:33:37

Sink your teeth into an irresistibly tasty episode of NO ENCORE as the great Fionnuala Jones returns to the co-host microphone in a bid to rescue Dave from his post-Blink-182 hangover. We've got the full review of the Mark, Tom, and Travis Show: Dublin Edition, as well as the sweetest songs that money can help produce. And speaking of Blink, our up…

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E3 "Bay of Married Pigs" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 5:33

17h ago5:33

5:33

Fionnuala and Eoin recap Sex And The City season one, episode three - "Bay of Married Pigs". Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live Show Announcement! 1:45

1d ago1:45

1:45

Flop Culture presents: Top Of The Flops 2024! Join Fionnuala alongside some Flop Culture faves for two shows to ring in 2024 - November 14th at The Laughter Lounge in Dublin and November 28th at the Triskel Arts Centre in Cork. Patreon presale takes place August 28th at 9am at patreon.com/flopculture, general sale takes place August 30th at 9am fro…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #02 | The Beach (2000) 6:45

3h ago6:45

6:45

Join us for a preview of the latest FILM 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 informa…

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E2 "Models and Mortals" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 5:57

2h ago5:57

5:57

Fionnuala and Eoin recap Sex And The City season 1, episode 2 - "Models and Mortals". Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture or in app on Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TOP 5 BLINK-182 SONGS ft. Chris Wasser 1:39:09

6d ago1:39:09

1:39:09

We missed you, we missed you. NO ENCORE returns with checkerboard Vans, three-quarter-length shorts, Warped Tour t-shirt, and lip ring - side piercing, natch - all in tow as we stage-dive head-first into the career of rambunctious, implosive San Diego pop-punk icons Blink-182. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam welcome arts journalist and broad…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #10 | SG Lewis - times 6:56

10d ago6:56

6:56

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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Love Is Blind UK Episode 3 + 4 (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 6:33

13d ago6:33

6:33

Fionnuala and Pádraig give their takes on Love Is Blind UK's final proposals. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TOP 5 FALL OUT BOY SONGS ft. Hugh Carr 1:41:09

6d ago1:41:09

1:41:09

This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn podcast. Normal business resumes following last week's debut Film Club offering as Hugh Carr of iRadio fame returns to the co-host microphone, and he's got five bulletproof Fall Out Boy songs with him in honour of this week's rather nostalgia-fuelled main event. Throw in a stacked news section and it's all to play…

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Love Is Blind UK Episode 1 + 2 (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 5:55

21d ago5:55

5:55

Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss the first two episodes of Love Is Blind UK. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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FILM CLUB #01 | Hackers (1995) 1:10:24

4d ago1:10:24

1:10:24

A change of pace this week as we introduce our new stream of Patreon-exclusive bonus content with a feature-length free sample. Joining the already-established Album Club is the NO ENCORE Film Club, in which Dave Hanratty and ex-Le Galaxie hitman Michael Pope convene to discuss the plot mechanics, onscreen standout performances, offscreen productio…

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TOP 5 BAD FEATURES BY GOOD RAPPERS ft. Rudi Kinsella 1:14:47

12d ago1:14:47

1:14:47

Battle rap enthusiast Rudi Kinsella takes the coveted 'featured artist' tag as this week's NO ENCORE co-host, and he's only here to run down a bunch of off days and cash grabs by some of the best in the verbal business. It's time to highlight some of the best rappers in the game unleashing some of their most pathetic work ever recorded, all in the …

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Bop Or Flop - Sabrina Carpenter's Previous Five Albums (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview] 7:18

13d ago7:18

7:18

Sissy That Pod and Club 96 host Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to review Sabrina Carpenter's previous five albums - and decide which are flops, and which are bops. Get the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #9 | Jessie Ware - What's Your Pleasure? 5:10

15d ago5:10

5:10

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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Before The ENCORE #24 | Glen Bollard 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

This month, Sonic Architect Adam returns to the visual realm of the music industry for the first since late 2022 to speak to photographer (and sometimes tour manager and guitar tech) Glen Bollard. If you have any interest in live shows or follow any Irish music publications, there's a 99% chance you've seen one of Glen's pictures. He's photographed…

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TOP 5 LUCKY NUMBERS ft. Clare Martin 1:21:41

19d ago1:21:41

1:21:41

NO ENCORE returns following Dave Hanratty's confectionery clown and professional wrestler-assisted birthday and subsequent bout with Covid-19! He's mostly refreshed if also understandably a little tired. Thankfully, the great Clare Martin of Paste Magazine and the recent episode we did about Swifties fame is here to inject some life - and some good…

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Showgirls (with Christian Guiltenane) 57:56

1M ago57:56

57:56

Entertainment reporter Christian Guiltenane joins Fionnuala to discuss the flop of all flops - Showgirls - for the final episode of season three. TIMESTAMPS A Euphoria update + Apple TV+ can't stop spending money on stupid shit: 0:55 Showgirls (with Christian Guiltenane): 15:29 Top of the Flops: 52:16 LINKS Follow Christian on Instagram! Read the f…

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PATREON UNLOCKED: ALBUM CLUB #2 | Reuben - In Nothing We Trust 1:01:14

26d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Due to some illness this week, Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam bring to you an episode of the Patreon-exclusive Album Club series, a fortnightly album digest where we speak about albums we love, from our collection or otherwise, or albums voted for by Patrons. If you'd like to get all available episodes of Album Club in-full, more bonus epis…

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Burlesque (with Brendan O'Loughlin) 55:53

26d ago55:53

55:53

Broadcaster, podcaster and co-host of 98FM's Big Breakfast Brendan O'Loughlin joins Fionnuala to discuss Burlesque - the 2010 movie musical starring Christina Aguilera and Cher. TIMESTAMPS Everything we know about the Madonna biopic - again: 0:44 Burlesque (with Brendan O'Loughlin): 3:17 Top of the Flops: 39:00 LINKS Follow Brendan on Instagram! Li…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #8 | Balance and Composure - The Things We Think We're Missing 4:34

1M ago4:34

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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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Bop Or Flop - The Bear S3 (with Brian Lloyd) [Patreon Preview] 7:57

2M ago7:57

7:57

Movies editor for Entertainment.ie Brian Lloyd joins Fionnuala to discuss The Bear season three. Get the full episode plus bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TOP 5 HELL SONGS ft. Michael Fry 1:54:42

1M ago1:54:42

1:54:42

NO ENCORE is in unfamiliar territory this week thanks to last-minute technical issues, but thankfully there's a familiar face - and voice - for the company in the form of Internet comedy sensation Michael Fry. Per the man's wishes, it's time to take the express elevator to musical Hades as we tackle the songs that would soundtrack our own personal …

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The Kardashians' Flop Era (with Fiona Frawley) 55:05

1M ago55:05

55:05

Comedian Fiona Frawley joins Fionnuala to discuss why the Kardashians' might be scrambling for relevance in 2020s. LINKS Follow Fiona on Instagram and TikTok! Get extra episodes of Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Take the Flop Culture listener survey here! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted …

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Bop Culture - Sex And The City S1 E1 "Pilot" (with Eoin Keane) [Patreon Preview] 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

By popular demand, Fionnuala and Eoin watch Sex And The City from the very beginning. Sign up to the Flop Culture Patreon for the full episode - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TOP 5 INDIE DISCO ft. Richard Chambers 1:54:35

1M ago1:54:35

1:54:35

Grab your best Topman V-neck, don your shutter shades, and dust off the glowsticks, it's time for NO ENCORE to hit the local indie disco. Sonic Architect Adam might not be having it but returning guest Richard Chambers is here with an endless supply of enthusiasm for his chosen Top 5, and even Dave Hanratty is in the mix. And for one week only, our…

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Top Of The Flops Mid-Year Review (with Pádraig Wilson McCarthy) [Patreon Preview] 7:05

2M ago7:05

7:05

With six months down, Pádraig Wilson McCarthy joins Fionnuala to discuss who has had a floppy 2024 so far. Get the full episode + more bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How I Met Your Father (with Louise O'Toole) 1:13:02

1M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

Comedian Louise O'Toole joins me to discuss the gender-flipped How I Met Your Mother reboot, How I Met Your Father. TIMESTAMPS A Glastonbury recap: 0:40 How I Met Your Father (with Louise O'Toole): 8:16 LINKS Follow Louise on Instagram and TikTok! The How I Met Your Dad pilot leak can be found here! Get extra content and ad-free episodes of Flop Cu…

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LIVE: Bop Or Flop - Irish Food & Drink (with Shane Daniel Byrne) [Patreon Preview] 5:26

2M ago5:26

5:26

Fionnuala sat down with comedian and podcaster Shane Daniel Byrne at Beyond The Pale to discuss Irish food and drink flops from year's gone by. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY ft. David Tapley 1:39:19

2M ago1:39:19

1:39:19

Plug in, charge up, connect, download, et cetera - it's time to get technological. NO ENCORE hacks into the mainframe to deliver a veritable information superhighway of music that deals with the positive and negative impacts of technology on us mere mortals. It's the Top 5 brainchild of Tandem Felix avatar David Tapley, who makes his much-welcome r…

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Glastonbury Flops (with Dan Thomas) 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

With Glastonbury 2024 kicking off, Fionnuala meets content creator Dan Thomas to talk about the festival's floppier moments. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:16 Interview: 4:28 Flops: 45:21 LINKS Follow Dan on Instagram and TikTok! Get even more Flop Culture on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan …

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Before The ENCORE #23 | Molly King 1:43:26

2M ago1:43:26

1:43:26

This month, Sonic Architect Adam returns to normal recording proceedings and welcomes Molly King to the studio. Molly is the head of development for Other Voices, an annual music festival that takes place in Dingle, County Kerry every winter, bringing together some of the world's biggest acts, as well as the finest Ireland has to offer for a weeken…

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Are The Charts In Their Flop Era? Chart Gouging, Album Variants and What It All Means For Pop Music (with Michael Cragg) [Patreon Exclusive] 4:58

2M ago4:58

4:58

Journalist and author of Reach For The Stars Michael Cragg joins Fionnuala to discuss the recent UK chart battle between Taylor Swift and Charli XCX and ask several questions - will the charts ever stop artists from releasing album variants? How do fans benefit from album variants? Are chart battles good for pop music? Listen to the full episode on…

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TOP 5 COVER SONGS BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL ft. Zara Hedderman 1:35:12

2M ago1:35:12

1:35:12

NO ENCORE returns bring an opposing approach to a pandemic-era Top 5 with a list of cover songs that for whatever reason have eclipsed their original form, and who better to join take you on this voyage than your faithful host Dave Hanratty, trusty Sonic Architect Adam, and reigning NE Quiz Champion Zara Hedderman. Listeners of the show will know Z…

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The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail) 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Presenter and producer Caoimhe Ní Chathail joins me to discuss the solo careers of the Jonas Brother, as Joe teases (threatens?) new music and Nick heads for Broadway. TIMESTAMPS News: 1:33 The Jonas Brothers' Solo Careers (with Caoimhe Ní Chathail): 9:51 Top of the Flops: 1:00:01 LINKS Listen to 30 S.O.S. wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Cao…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #6 | The Mars Volta - De-Loused in the Comatorium 6:42

2M ago6:42

6:42

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 PERSONAL FOOTBALL SONGS ft. Carl Kinsella 1:53:01

2M ago1:53:01

1:53:01

NO ENCORE smashes it straight into the top corner this week by handing the coveted co-host debut cap to Fernando Torres enthusiast Carl Kinsella. You may know Carl from his former work at JOE, or his current 'Surrealing in the Years' column at The Journal. You may know him from Twitter. You may simply know him as a friend. In any case, former colle…

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PATREON UNLOCKED: Why Gig Etiquette Is In Its Flop Era (with Andrea Cleary) 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

This week, Flop Culture is pressing pause on regular programming to bring you a taste of one of the many exclusive bonus episodes you can access if you sign up to Patreon.com/FlopCulture, as well as getting monthly show previews, and early ad-free access to all main-feed episodes. Hope to see you there! -F x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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

3M 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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J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly) 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Shauna O'Reilly, showbiz reporter for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show on Today FM, joins Fionnuala to discuss Jennifer Lopez's current flop era, and ponder what she can do to get out of it. TIMESTAMPS An update on Normal People S2 + Sabrina Carpenter's new album Short 'n' Sweet: 0:40 J Lo's Flop Era (with Shauna O'Reilly): 4:31 Top of the Flops: 1:0…

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

3M 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

3M 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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Sweet Home Alabama (with Édaein O'Connell) 1:01:12

3M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Freelance writer Edaein O'Connell joins me to discuss the 2002 film Sweet Home Alabama. TIMESTAMPS Andrew Scott's big year: 0:43 Sweet Home Alabama (with Edaein O'Connell): 2:39 Top of the Flops: 53:58 LINKS Follow Edaein on Instagram and TikTok! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Bop Or Flop - Billie Eilish's 'HIT ME HARD AND SOFT' (with Cian Sullivan) [Patreon Preview] 4:37

3M ago4:37

4:37

Writer, DJ and host of Sissy That Pod Cian Sullivan joins Fionnuala to discuss Billie Eilish's third album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. Get 3x monthly bonus episodes on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

3M 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

3M 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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The Dark Knight Rises (with Femi Bankole) 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

Black And Irish founder Femi Bankole joins Fionnuala to staunchly defend Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight sequel, The Dark Knight Rises. LINKS Follow Femi on Instagram! Follow Black And Irish on Instagram! Follow Flop Culture on Instagram and TikTok! Get bonus content on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Editing: Adam Shanahan Hosted on Acast. See a…

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Bop Or Flop - The Idea Of You (with Karla K) [Patreon Preview] 7:18

3M ago7:18

7:18

Karla K and Fionnuala have a sprawling conversation on The Idea Of You - the film adaptation of the book of the same name. Listen to the full episode on Patreon - patreon.com/flopculture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

3M ago6:22

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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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Pub And Drink Flops (with Ali Dunworth) 1:02:04

3M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Writer and author Ali Dunworth joins Fionnuala to discuss pub and drinks flops from over the years. TIMESTAMPS New Legally Blonde prequel series announced: 0:44 Pub And Drinks Flops (with Ali Dunworht): 4:32 Top of the Flops: 52:08 LINKS Buy Ali's book here! Subscribe to Ali's Substack here! Follow Ali on Instagram! Get bonus content on Patreon - p…

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

4M 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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