Best Babylon 5 Pod Podcasts (2025)

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TOP 5 GLASTONBURY PERFORMANCES ft. Pierce Callaghan 1:56:31

3d ago1:56:31

1:56:31

As the drummer for the excellent Gurriers, Pierce Callaghan is a very busy man of late, and so Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are only delighted to welcome him to the NO ENCORE studio mere hours before he jets off to Glastonbury. The imminent Worthy Farm spectacular is this week's headline attraction, given Pierce's affinity for it…

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Yum Yum Joys: The Sugar Point Run | Killjoys | Podcast 1:05:34

3d ago1:05:34

1:05:34

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. You can now hear us break down episodes of “Killjoys” which follows a ragtag group of bounty hunters who stumble across a grander sci-fi plot. This week on the podcast we are discussing the Killjoys episode “The Sugar Point Run” Yum Yum above all…

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TOP 5 POLITICALLY-CHARGED TUPAC SONGS ft. Dean Van Nguyen 1:38:07

10d ago1:38:07

1:38:07

Light the fuse, it's about to get incendiary as the socially conscious, politically-motivated music of the late Tupac Shakur comes into focus this week. Dave and Adam are joined by music journalist Dean Van Nguyen, whose brand new book Words For My Comrades: A Political History of Tupac Shakur is now on shelves in all good bookstores - or you can p…

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Yum Yum Joys: Bangarang | Killjoys | Podcast 1:02:35

10d ago1:02:35

1:02:35

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. You can now hear us break down episodes of “Killjoys” which follows a ragtag group of bounty hunters who stumble across a grander sci-fi plot. This week on the podcast we are discussing the Killjoys episode “Bangarang” Yum Yum above all! SUPPORT …

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #17 | Street Fighter (1994) VS Mortal Kombat (1995) 7:56

12d ago7:56

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Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT ENDINGS ft. Tebi Rex 1:34:01

17d ago1:34:01

1:34:01

...and there will be NO ENCORE. As Tebi Rex comes to an end, we are delighted to welcome Max Zanga and Matt Ó Baoill to the NO ENCORE studio; a studio in which they recorded their 2019 debut album The Young Will Eat The Old. Their forthcoming third and final album Fin. will be the final chapter in the Tebi Rex discography, and as such they're here …

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PATREON PREVIEW: DISCUSSING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN IRELAND ft. Rachel Mae Hannon, Melina Malone & Odhran O'Brien 8:57

18d ago8:57

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Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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TOP 5 METAL FOR THE MASSES ft. Craig Fitzpatrick 1:49:39

24d ago1:49:39

1:49:39

Throw those horns up high, it's time to rock out. And who better to be leading the ferocious charge this week than former co-host Craig Fitzpatrick, as he returns to school Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan in the finest, most commercially palatable metal songs to ever be released. And if that's simply not enough NO ENCORE for you, ov…

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Yum Yum Trek: Series Recap | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:43:02

24d ago1:43:02

1:43:02

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss all of Star Trek: Discovery. Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: [email protected] F…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #16 | Babylon (2022) 7:25

24d ago7:25

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Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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Exploring The Expanse: Caliban's War | The Expanse Book | Review 1:54:20

27d ago1:54:20

1:54:20

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes and books of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Pa…

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TOP 5 DEBUT SINGLES II ft. Christian Tierney 1:54:39

1M ago1:54:39

1:54:39

Get the 7" record out of the sleeve, or open up that thin jewel case you spent a fiver on for that one special tune you couldn't get off repeat. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam return to their respective microphones and welcome photographer extraordinaire Christian Tierney to revisit the best commercial introductions that an artist has given…

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Yum Yum Trek: Season Five Recap | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:02:52

1M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss the fifth season of Star Trek: Discovery. Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: yumyumpo…

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TOP 5 NEIL YOUNG ft. A. Smyth 1:58:19

1M ago1:58:19

1:58:19

Dave and Adam are Young at heart this week as a legendary - and notoriously prickly - troubadour gets the spotlight thrust upon him. Admittedly, neither of your regular microphone fiends are experts on the man born Neil Percival Young, so thankfully they have A. Smyth on hand in the co-host chair, a few weeks ahead of his excellent new album Hello …

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Our Thoughts On... Section 31 1:05:15

1M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Rachel and Ryan discuss something different, this time Star Trek: Section 3. We describe our histories with this film and are opinions on certain moments, the wide array of characters and the future of Star Trek. SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLLOW US: Twitter: @YumYumPodcast Facebook: @YumYumPodcast Instagram: @y…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #15 | The Usual Suspects (1995) 7:34

1M ago7:34

7:34

Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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TOP 5 MICHAEL MANN NEEDLE DROPS ft. Brian Lloyd 1:51:17

1M ago1:51:17

1:51:17

Given the Heat of the week's sunshine, it's time to get dramatic, but not in a criminal fashion, as is the style of the main character of this week's show. Brian Lloyd joins Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan as he directs their attention to some of his favourite and some of the most iconic needle drops seen across the filmography of s…

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Yum Yum Trek: Life, Itself | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:21:55

1M ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss “Life, Itself“ Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLLOW US: Twit…

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TOP 5 SONGS ABOUT HORSES ft. Clare Martin 1:34:52

2M ago1:34:52

1:34:52

Giddy up! Join us as Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan saddle-up alongside Clare Martin, contributor at Paste Magazine, to gallop into some of the finest equestrian-adjacent musical numbers the world has to offer. And while we have you, why not canter on over to the NO ENCORE Patreon, where you'll find our most recent Film Club episod…

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Yum Yum Trek: Lagrange Point | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss “Lagrange Point“ Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLLOW US: Tw…

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Exploring The Expanse: Leviathan Wakes | The Expanse Book | Review 2:11:55

2M ago2:11:55

2:11:55

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes and books of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Pa…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #14 | The Counselor (2013) 6:07

2M ago6:07

6:07

Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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TOP 5 SHOEGAZE ft. Semi Olusa 2:09:31

2M ago2:09:31

2:09:31

It's time to activate as many guitar pedals as we have and get moody. Let us enter the dreamy, pensive sphere of the shoegaze genre, and who better to be joined by than first-time guest, shoegaze-enthusiast and Cable Boy frontman Semi Olusa to guide Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan through the haze and reverb of it all. That's not al…

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Yum Yum Trek: Labyrinths | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:18:35

2M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss “Labyrinths“ Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLLOW US: Twitte…

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Exploring The Expanse: Series Recap | The Expanse | Review 1:58:07

2M ago1:58:07

1:58:07

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #25 | Daft Punk - Discovery (2001) 6:31

2M ago6:31

6:31

Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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TOP 5 LINKIN PARK ft. Darragh Nolan 2:19:35

2M ago2:19:35

2:19:35

From NO ENCORE to Numb / Encore. This week we're moving into the world of Linkin Park as Irish Independent multimedia reporter Darragh Nolan graces the guest mic for the first time to take Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan into his favourite five selections from his favourite act. Elsewhere in the world of NO ENCORE, you'll find a new…

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Yum Yum Trek: Erigah | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski along try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we are joined by Xhafer to discuss “Whistlespeak" Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: yumyu…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #13 | The Bodyguard (1992) 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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Exploring The Expanse: Season Six Recap | The Expanse | Review 1:26:38

2M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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TOP 5 RESURRECTION SONGS ft. Mark Conroy 1:31:37

2M ago1:31:37

1:31:37

Rise. NO ENCORE is once more among the living as the best damn music podcast in town returns with a jam-packed episode for your Easter weekend. Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam are joined by Mark Conroy, who presents a new spin on the art of the comeback. Also en route and exclusively for patrons is a brand new episode of FIlm Club as Dave si…

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Yum Yum Trek: Whistlespeak - feat. Xhafer | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:29:40

2M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski along try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we are joined by Xhafer to discuss “Whistlespeak" Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: yumyu…

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PATREON PREVIEW: KARTELL: AN ARTIST I LOVE AND THINK YOU SHOULD TOO 7:36

3M ago7:36

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Join us for a preview of the latest bonus episode, available exclusively at Patreon.com/NOENCORE. Sign up to NO ENCORE on Patreon for the full episode, 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.…

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Exploring The Expanse: Babylon's Ashes | The Expanse | Review 1:43:31

3M ago1:43:31

1:43:31

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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TOP 5 TV THEMES OF THE 2020s ft. Sarah McKenna-Barry 1:45:13

3M ago1:45:13

1:45:13

Sit back, relax and put your feet up listener, your favourite show is about to begin... NO ENCORE plugs into the televisual arena this week as Sarah McKenna Barry returns to Sonic Architowers to give Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan a selection of her favourite TV themes of the 2020s (so far). Speaking of vivid media, we have some br…

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Yum Yum Trek: Mirrors | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 59:42

3M ago59:42

59:42

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski along try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we are talking about “Mirrors" Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: [email protected] FOLL…

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Exploring The Expanse: Remember The Cant | The Expanse: One Ship | Review 22:24

3M ago22:24

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We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #12 | Prometheus (2012) 6:18

3M ago6:18

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

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TOP 5 BAD PARENTING SONGS ft. Paddy Hanna 1:50:59

3M ago1:50:59

1:50:59

Hark, for a jocular troubadour draws near. His name is Paddy Hanna, and we're only thrilled to welcome him back to the studio for this week's fun and games. Paddy has a new album in tow, with Oylegate landing on Friday, 11 April. We'll get into that and so much more, including a rare familial-themed Top 5 (Paddy has children, we do not). We've also…

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Yum Yum Trek: Face the Strange - feat. Jonas | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:20:59

3M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski along try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we are joined by Jonas from The Short Shorts Podcast to discuss “Face the Strange" Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patr…

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Exploring The Expanse: Why We Fight | The Expanse | Review 1:31:36

3M ago1:31:36

1:31:36

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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PATREON PREVIEW: ALBUM CLUB #24 | Pillow Queens - In Waiting 7:08

3M ago7:08

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

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TOP 5 JAZZED-UP COVERS ft. Hugh Carr 1:40:44

3M ago1:40:44

1:40:44

The prodigal son returns to NO ENCORE - let's just hope he's not too big for his boots now, eh? Donegal icon, Football Special enthusiast, and now very much daily 2FM drivetime sensation Hugh Carr joins Dave and Adam to quite literally jazz things up for this week's Top 5 - think big-band, orchestral, 1940s-style reinterpretations of songs you like…

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Yum Yum Trek: Jinaal - feat. Julio | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:31:58

3M ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we’re joined by Julio from The Contrarians Podcast to help us discuss "Jinaal" Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yu…

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Exploring The Expanse: Night Watch | The Expanse: One Ship | Review 27:03

3M ago27:03

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We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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TOP 5 MUSIC INDUSTRY ft. Alan Duggan Borges 2:04:07

3M ago2:04:07

2:04:07

We're here to make you an offer you can't refuse, listener. Just sign on the dotted line, and the hefty advance that is our podcast will land in the bank account that is your ears. This week we return to Sonic Architowers where Dave Hanratty and Sonic Architect Adam Shanahan are joined by Alan Duggan Borges of Gilla Band, The Claque and most recent…

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Yum Yum Trek: Under the Twin Moons - feat. Trek Profiles | Star Trek: Discovery | Review 1:19:00

3M ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're joined by John to discuss “Under the Twin Moons“ Engage the Yum Yum! MUSIC BY: Mbryo SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: yumyum…

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Exploring The Expanse: Redoubt | The Expanse | Review 1:26:17

3M ago1:26:17

1:26:17

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we’re talking about and one we’re watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it’s as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon firs…

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PATREON PREVIEW: FILM CLUB #11 | Any Given Sunday (1999) 7:00

3M ago7:00

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

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TOP 5 MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES ft. Jenn Gannon 1:49:18

4M ago1:49:18

1:49:18

It's time to tell our side of the story, listener. And who better to do that with us than this week's guest! Journalist and broadcaster Jenn Gannon returns to the podcast this week to dive into the best that the musical corner of the documentary world has to offer, as well as taking on a healthy dose of music and entertainment news, so let's get th…

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