Dave Hanratty

Dave Hanratty, Irish Independent producer and No Encore podcaster, profiles Clavicular, a looksmaxxing streamer. He outlines extreme beauty hacks, toxic rhetoric aimed at young men, ties to the manosphere and racist figures. Hanratty also covers Clavicular’s online reach, alleged arrest in Fort Lauderdale, and a bizarre alligator shooting probe.

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.

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!