THE NO ENCORE QUIZ returns to the main feed after a lengthy hibernation, and this time Sonic Architect Adam is put to the test by Dave Hanratty for the first time on the show-proper having taken a back-seat in previous editions.

However, that's not the only quiz Adam has partaken in this week; over on the NO ENCORE Patreon, Dave grills Adam on his specialist subject of choice in a parallel to the nu-metal quiz as seen on the feed mere weeks ago; disco. Sign up now to get your double-dose of trivia!

As for this edition, will his experience stand to him or will he crumble beneath the pressure? There's only one way to find out.

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It's the height of the Irish summer so it's the perfect time for a downpour. 

Ace comedian Fiona Frawley makes her NO ENCORE co-host debut, and she's got a clutch of rain-soaked Taylor Swift songs in tow for this week's Top 5 main event. 

Before that, all the usual fun and games from the music world at large. 

Don't forget to hit up patreon.com/noencore for weekly bonus episodes including a brand new quiz landing this Monday as Dave grills Adam on a genre close to the beloved sonic architect's heart - disco, baby. 

As for this week's NO ENCORE Prime... 

ACT ONE: The preamble, in which we do indeed ramble. 

ACT TWO (10:14): The week's news starts in sadly mournful fashion as Dave pays respects to late, great RTÉ broadcaster Seán Rocks. From there, we look at all the latest Oasis happenings as their Croke Park double-header draws near, struggle to make sense of Rod Stewart's morbid embrace of AI, discover what Oscar-nominated audio is useful to ward off bloodthirsty wolves, and welcome Machine Gun Kelly's committed tribute to Hulk Hogan. 

ACT THREE (49:33): Top 5 Rainy Taylor Swift Songs

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What do you believe, listener?

This week we're looking beyond what we know as Jenny Claffey, host of the Red Room podcast, joins Dave and Adam for her NO ENCORE debut to talk about some of her favourite music-related conspiracy theories.

Elsewhere over on Patreon, you can find the most recent Film Club where Dave and Andy McCarroll sit down to cross-examine 2007 legal thriller Michael Clayton. Will they be in agreement or will one of them be found guilty of holding a controversial opinion on the film? Hit us up on the NO ENCORE Patreon to find out.

In the meantime, let's get to it...

ACT ONE: The preamble, in which we ramble.

ACT TWO (18:45): Hulk Hogan down, Mariah Carey says no to ageing, Sydney Sweeney tries on some new jeans, we weigh in on the Coldplay kiss-cam discourse, Charli XCX becomes the 365 married girl and Dave poses a karaoke-related question; it's the news

ACT THREE (1:02:41): Top 5 Music Conspiracy Theories

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This week in place of a main feed episode, we're unlocking our Patreon-exclusive NO ENCORE NU-METAL QUIZ that took place earlier this year where the usual roles were reversed, and the quizmaster became the quizzed, just so you can get a taste of what to expect when you sign up over on the NO ENCORE Patreon.

Sonic Architect Adam dished out the trivia in a six-round nu-metal showdown as Dave Hanratty took up the mantle of contestant.

We did it all for the nookie, and for you. Enjoy!

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It's a family affair this week as Dave gives brother the ultimate birthday present - the coveted NO ENCORE co-host microphone. 

That's right, Alan Hanratty makes his podcast debut~! Sonic Architect Adam is also on-hand, just in case a spontaneous burst of fratricide occurs. 

And speaking of brothers-in-arms, Andy McCarroll is back on the Patreon-only Film Club alongside Dave as the boys discuss 2008 financial crash analogue, Cloverfield! Get on it today by hitting up patreon.com/noencore for weekly bonus episodes. 

As for this week's NE Prime, well, it looks a little like this...

ACT ONE: Preamble, obviously. 

ACT TWO (15:52): Oasis get the 'bad review by an influencer' treatment, Kneecap and David Draiman exchange words, Los Campensinos! provide a welcome contrast, Louis Tomlinson laments, a Fyre sale finally takes place, and a Jojo Siwa cover upsets a noteworthy predecessor - it's the news. 

ACT THREE (1:03:27): Top 5 Cover Songs by Female Artists. 

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Open that cutoff filter the whole way up, listener!

Synthesisers are the name of the game this week, but it's all very much still the real deal here at NO ENCORE as Matt Harris of Birthday Problem, HAVVK and Veta Records sits opposite to take us into the world of analogue oscillation for his favourite synth riffs.

Meanwhile, over on the NO ENCORE Patreon, Adam's third instalment of his DISCUSSING THE IRISH MUSIC INDUSTRY series is now live, featuring a solo run from the Sonic Architect himself; industry chat within, not to be missed! And there won't be long to wait until the next volume of Film Club with Andy McCarroll and Dave dissecting the 2008 found footage monster horror movie Cloverfield– that lands this coming Monday. Sign up now to get your fix!

But back to this week's show, and what a show we have for you...

ACT ONE: Matt tells us all about Birthday Problem's latest offering, as well as an insight into what's coming next.

ACT TWO (29:01): A NO ENCORE Roving Reporter fills us in on a night at Oasis in Cardiff, David Draiman discourse, Akon City down, Apple Music unveil their top 500 streamed songs of the decade and Iron Maiden make a mint (in a way)– it's the news.

ACT THREE (1:08:44): Top 5 Synth Hooks

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