SEASON TWO
Festival Arguments Got VERY Heated
Season 2 of The Encore Club kicks off with the Festival Edition of The Encore Debate Club, as Will, Josh, and Harri go head-to-head on everything from headliners versus vibes to camping chaos and festival survival tactics.
Packed with hilarious stories, fiery debates, and unfiltered tangents, this episode is a chaotic, laugh-out-loud start to the season.
Autoheart: Cult Pop, Vulnerability & Dream Concerts
Jody, Simon, and Barney from Autoheart join The Encore Club for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about TikTok fame, touring, and creating their new album Heartlands.
They also share their ultimate dream concert, blending stories of resilience, connection, and the joy of live music throughout.
Dr. Hoby Wedler: Science, Music & Seeing The World Differently
Dr. Hoby Wedler, blind chemist and sensory expert, joins The Encore Club for a thoughtful and funny conversation about exploring the world through taste, sound, and imagination, blending science, creativity, and philosophy.
He also shares his ultimate dream concert, mixing warmth, curiosity, and the full Encore Club energy throughout.
Samantha Gongol: Dream Pop, Creativity & Escapist Music
Samantha Gongol of Marian Hill joins The Encore Club for a reflective, witty, and deeply musical conversation about growing up in Pennsylvania, creating hits, and stepping into her solo artistry.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, blending humour, nostalgia, and the magic of live music throughout the episode.
Find Samantha on Instagram HERE
Rainsford: Indie Pop, Film Soundtracks & Dream Stages
Singer, songwriter, and actor Rainsford (Rainey Qualley) joins The Encore Club to talk her journey from acting to releasing heartfelt indie pop, motherhood, and the making of her debut album Before Blue.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, with fun Encore Club games, career stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Pip Marsh: Y’allternative Life and Nashville Dreams
UK artist Pip Marsh joins The Encore Club for a raw, funny, and emotional conversation about growing up in the countryside, chasing his Nashville dream, and creating his “farm emo” sound.
He also shares his ultimate dream concert, blending heartfelt storytelling, chaos, and the joy of live music throughout.
Mitchell Kinn: Vocals, Emotion & The Art Of Heavy Music
Vocal coach and content creator Mitchell Kinn joins The Encore Club to talk viral fame, teaching emo vocals, and the psychology of singing with honesty, humour, and heartfelt insight.
He also shares his ultimate dream concert, blending nostalgia, creativity, and the chaotic fun that defines the show.
Matt & Cameron (Your Favorite Color): Alt-Rock, Friendship & Creative Rituals
Matt and Cameron from Your Favorite Color join The Encore Club to talk friendship, creative rituals, and building their California alt-rock sound while staying grounded amid the pressures of touring and streaming.
They also share their ultimate dream concert, packed with fun, chaos, and behind-the-scenes stories from their musical journey.
Haunted Hollywood Ghost Stories - Halloween Special!
For Halloween, Will and Josh trade guitars for ghost stories in a haunted Hollywood special, sharing eerie celebrity encounters, spooky sightings, and their trademark mix of comedy and chaos.
Expect laughs, scares, and all the ridiculous, revealing, and slightly terrifying energy that only The Encore Club can deliver.
Charlotte Sands: Rock Anthems, Dream Stages & Life On Tour
Charlotte Sands joins The Encore Club for a warm, funny, and heartfelt conversation about growing up online, touring the world, and finding her voice as an artist.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, mixing energy, nostalgia, and the chaotic joy of live music.
Find Charlotte on Instagram HERE
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Twanguero: Guitar, Storytelling & A Lifetime In Music
Spanish-born, LA-based guitarist Twanguero (Diego Garcia) joins The Encore Club for a thoughtful, music-first conversation about growing up with classical guitar, touring the world, and building a life in music on his own terms.
He also shares his ultimate dream concert, blending reflection, craft, and the emotional magic that music can bring.
Sophie & Claire (Betty Taylor): Indie Rock, Live Energy & Late Night Stages
Sophie Patrick and Claire Chittick of Australian indie band Betty Taylor join The Encore Club for a funny, honest conversation about songwriting, band life, and the friendship that keeps their creativity grounded.
They also share their ultimate dream concert, blending reflection, humour, and chaotic stories from life on the road and in the studio.
Maia Beth: BBC Radio 1, Festival Culture & Music Obsessions
In Episode 31 of The Encore Club Podcast, Will sits down with BBC Radio 1 DJ Maia Beth for a warm, funny, and festive conversation.
They talk early gig experiences, the highs and lows of broadcasting, Glastonbury backstage stories, and the songs and artists that shaped Maia’s love of music, with plenty of humour, nostalgia, and chaotic Christmas energy throughout
Cynthia Parker: Internet Culture, Music & Creative Identity
Singer-songwriter Cynthia Parker joins The Encore Club for a festive, thoughtful, and joyfully chaotic conversation about growing up between Canada and LA, building her artistry, and navigating viral success.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, blending personal influences, humour, and the magic of live music throughout the episode.
Maria Ellis: Unexpected Music & Big Emotions
Singer, songwriter, and producer Maria Ellis joins The Encore Club for a festive, funny, and honest conversation about growing up with music, building her career, and creating her debut EP Ultra Baddie.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, blending humour, warmth, and the chaos of Christmas energy throughout.
Barnaby Baker (Friends of Friends): Building A Band Without Shortcuts
Barnaby Baker of Friends of Friends joins The Encore Club for a warm, honest conversation about growing up in Australia, discovering music, and surviving as an independent artist.
He also shares his ultimate dream concert, blending reflection, humour, and a love of live music throughout.
nep: Emo Energy, Internet Culture & Alternative Music
Singer-songwriter nep joins The Encore Club for a festive, funny, and music-obsessed conversation about growing up in Daytona, finding her voice, and navigating college, TikTok, and touring.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, blending emo passion, live music energy, and festive chaos throughout the episode.
Lorena Abreu: Creativity, Confidence & Life Beyond Parkour
Stuntwoman, parkour athlete, and viral creator Lorena Abreu joins The Encore Club for a festive, wide-ranging conversation about growing up, creativity, and finding confidence through being unapologetically herself.
She also shares her ultimate dream concert, mixing humour, thoughtfulness, and the energy that drives her work and performances.
Merry Grinchmas!
Season 2 of The Encore Club closes with a chaotic, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt Grinchmas Special.
Will is joined by The Yorkshire Grinch for a musical Christmas story full of festive games, bizarre would-you-rathers, and reflections on music, memory, and the complicated feelings the holidays can bring.
