The Encore Club

Alex Dugan (Culture Wars): He Was Ready To Quit

Alex Dugan from Culture Wars joins The Encore Club to talk arena crowds, almost quitting music, and the bizarre moment Keith Richards accidentally changed his life forever with one guitar pick. Plus, opening shows across the world and balancing fatherhood with touring.

JULITH: The Story About Spiking a Vicar’s Lasagne

JULITH joins The Encore Club for a genuinely funny and surprisingly heartfelt conversation about music, dream concerts and the moments that stay with us forever. Somewhere along the way, one story completely catches JULITH off guard and has her crying with laughter for the rest of the episode.

MT Jones: The Truth About Making It in Music

MT Jones joins The Encore Club to talk about the slow reality of building a music career, from busking in Chester to selling out UK shows, plus his dream concert lineup and the story behind his album Joy.

Ben Lapidus: How A Viral Song Escalated Into Real Life

Comedian, musician and viral creator Ben Lapidus joins The Encore Club to tackle the internet’s weirdest debate… is it Pets Mart or Pet Smart? From a viral metal protest song to a real-life rally concert outside a store, Ben dives into how it all spiralled. Plus, his dream concert in Atlantis, America’s Got Talent chaos, and why chasing views might actually hold you back.

Ryan Swain: You, Me & ADHD

Entertainer, DJ and live host Ryan Swain joins The Encore Club for a high-energy deep dive into ADHD, creativity, and life on stage. From chaotic childhood stories to performing in front of massive festival crowds, he opens up about resilience, identity, and turning raw energy into a career built on entertaining others.