Dave Hanratty
Host of the No Encore podcast and music commentator, appearing as a guest to discuss new releases, industry stories and festival controversies.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 23min
British Airways Pulls Louis Theroux Sponsorship After Bob Vylan Appearance
Dee Reddy, a music journalist known for her insightful commentary, and Dave Hanratty, a music commentator and host of the No Encore podcast, tackle some pressing topics. They dissect British Airways' decision to halt sponsorship of Louis Theroux's podcast following controversial comments from Bob Vylan's frontman. The duo also explores the balance between artists' political responsibilities and audience expectations, while highlighting interesting new music, like the AI-generated project I Appreciate You and the buzz around Fred Again's multimedia event in Dublin.
Oct 17, 2025 • 23min
The Week Trending: Putin Calls Trump; Mercury Snub For Irish Musicians & Met Éireann Seeks Help From Weather Enthusiasts
Marion McKeone, a sharp journalist and political commentator, and Dave Hanratty, a music and current-affairs expert, dive into this week's hottest topics. They discuss Trump's shifting focus to Ukraine post-Gaza deal and the implications of a potential Trump-Putin meeting. The pair also tackle the lack of Irish acts winning the Mercury Prize, while examining rising pet care costs and the Met Éireann's project to digitize historical rainfall data. Join them for a lively exploration of politics and culture!
