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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 Zara best for her aforementioned accolade, or for her freelance writing on Pitchfork and The Guardian amongst others, or from her regular appearances on RTÉ's Arena (sometimes alongside Dave, much to her chagrin).
On this episode, however, she brings with her a list of her favourite re-imaginings of songs and will take us through what makes them better than their past form.
And if that's not enough of a hook for the episode, there's some ABSOLUTE FILTH in the news section.
 
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ACT ONE (6:17): Joe Alwyn opens up on the Taylor Swift break-up, Scooter Braun rides off into the sunset of retirement from talent management, a new study shows how our playlist decisions affect how people perform in the bedroom, Guns N' Roses axe-man Duff McKagan asserts his influence on a cartoon heavyweight, and Zara finally turns the quiz tables on Dave - it's the news.
 
ACT TWO (49:46): Top 5 Covers Better Than The Original
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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 colleague Dave Hanratty and new friend Sonic Architect Adam are delighted to bring Carl off the training pitch and into your hearts for a proper football special in honour of EURO 2024 kicking off.
On this episode, Carl navigates a timeline of his personal relationship with the beautiful game and music itself, as he details the songs that we may not necessarily associate with football, yet have nonetheless made a lasting tactical impact on his life.
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ACT ONE (8:56): A busy news round-up takes in casting rumours for the Beatles movies, Kate Hudson's bid for rock biopic glory, Kneecap-related controversy, Ray J getting strangely philosophical, Ed Sheeran's big statement, and a stark warning from Daniel O'Donnell. 
ACT TWO (56:10): Top 5 Personal Football Songs
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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 Sound. 
And so we navigate another week of music news, and a fresh, cloud-soaked Top 5... 
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ACT ONE (5:03): Craig reviews the music festival, Lenny Kravitz receives mixed feedback, Madonna is once again sued by a fan, Billy Corgan endorses Craig's methodology, and is rap the key to winning votes in the local Irish elections? It's the news. 
ACT TWO (43:52): Top 5 Songs About Flying. 
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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! 
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ACT ONE (7:33): Early 2000s sensation Holly Valance joins the Donald Trump celebrity fan club, Coldplay answer Luton Town's call, Billie Eilish incurs the wrath of The Swifties, Duran Duran prompt Cybertruck-themed backlash, and Yungblud wants YOU at his festival - it's the news. 
ACT TWO (49:03): Top 5 Song Intros
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