Episodes

  • Volume 4 Official Trailer

    Volume 4 Official Trailer
    Jul 22 2025
    Hawk Nelson, Earthsuit, The Elms, Bleach.

    For a vast majority of Millennials in America these bands were in their car's 6 disc CD changer at one point or another. Back before worship music was the standard go-to for Christian bands these groups sought to transcend the "Christian Music" trappings and become simply known for being a: Punk Band, Alternative Band, or simply a Rock & Roll band,

    What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?

    In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.

    Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:

    1. What does music mean to you?
    2. How do you quantify success?
    3. And what happens after the music fades?

    After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com

    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    4 mins
  • The Stars At Night | Trailer

    The Stars At Night | Trailer
    Jul 22 2025
    Listen to the official trailer of After the Encore. Find out what the show is, how it's structured and hear highlights from the upcoming "Volume 1: The Stars At Night" dropping everywhere on Friday, August 30, 2019!
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    5 mins
  • This is The Voice | Xenia

    This is The Voice | Xenia
    Jul 22 2025
    What if you were 16 years old and a semi-finalist on a worldwide phenomenon?

    Xenia was on Season 1 of The Voice, back in 2011 when we weren't sure if this show was going to make it or not.

    Xenia was able to parlay her success into a record deal with Universal Republic and has continued to evolve since that time.

    What most folks spend a lifetime trying to achieve Xenia was able to do early in life, but what lessons did she learn, how does she quantify her success, and what happened After the Encore?

    Check out this bonus episode for Volume 2: This is The Voice ft. Xenia.

    Volume 2: This is The Voice explores stories from artists who competed on the tv show. We chart how they got to the show, what their experience was like on the show, and where their career has gone since then.

    After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com

    If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 2: This is The Voice here - https://spoti.fi/3iIkpWE

    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Dirty Pop | Chris Kirkpatrick

    Dirty Pop | Chris Kirkpatrick
    Jul 22 2025
    The late 90's - early 00's were full of pop music groups, none as prolific as *NSYNC. But how does a group go from a nobody boyband to one of the most popular groups of all time seemingly overnight? And what happens when that same group decides to finally call in quits at the peak of fame?

    Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives.

    In this specific track Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC talks about actually forming the group, how they found European success easier than American success, how surreal the "Celebrity" experience was, and what happened when the group said "Bye, Bye, Bye".

    After the Encore is committed to showing you what happens to your favorite artists when the music fades, what happens after the encore?

    If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M

    Stay tuned for the next track in the Volume as continue this exploration of the 20 year old pop genre.

    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll | Jason Dunn

    Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll | Jason Dunn
    Jul 22 2025
    Jason Dunn was the original frontman for Hawk Nelson and knew his truth was found in making Punk Rock music. When Hawk Nelson decided to pivot away from making Punk Rock Jason knew he needed to go his own way. Now several years later Jason is thriving in a different way. Proud Father and Husband Jason is continuing to make music that is both true for him, and is a lasting legacy for his kiddo.

    What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?
    In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.
    Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:

    1. What does music mean to you?
    2. How do you quantify success?
    3. And what happens after the music fades?

    After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com

    The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg

    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll | Adam LaClave

    Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll | Adam LaClave
    Jul 22 2025
    Sparrow Records took a chance on Adam LaClave and his group 'Earthsuit' when they signed them to a record deal. There was nothing that sounded like Earthsuit on the label and hardly anything else within all of Christian music which compared. Adam was ahead of his time, trying to make epic alternative music while struggling with his own views on Spirituality as well as his Sexual Orientation. What followed was a fascinating journey into self-discovery.

    What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?
    In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.
    Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:

    1. What does music mean to you?
    2. How do you quantify success?
    3. And what happens after the music fades?

    After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com

    The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg

    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Dirty Pop | Jacob Underwood

    Dirty Pop | Jacob Underwood
    Jul 22 2025
    What happens when you go from "making the band" to reforming the band?

    Jacob Underwood was part of the sensational group O-Town. Brought together for the reality show "Making the Band" (a pre-cursor to other competition-based shows like: American Idol and The Voice) Jacob and the rest of the members found success beyond the trappings of the TV show. With their single "All Or Nothing" they ensured themselves a spot in fan's hearts for decades.

    What happens after the music fades? With most folks this podcast would be about how an artist progressed in their solo ventures after the band broke up. However, O-Town reformed 10 years after breaking up, released 2 records, and have no intention of stopping anytime soon. Now taking the band for themselves, Jacob, Dan, Trevor, and Erik are making a new, evolved sound which still evokes those same familiar beats you fell in love with all those years ago.

    Volume 3: Dirty Pop explores the overall pop genre during the late 90's to early 00's. We will chart an entire genre's rise and fall through the lens of a few unique perspectives.

    After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com

    If you enjoy the music be sure to go follow the official spotify playlist for Volume 3: Dirty Pop here - https://spoti.fi/30dAw8M

    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll | Owen Thomas

    Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll | Owen Thomas
    Jul 22 2025
    Owen Thomas and The Elms were unapologetically authentic in all aspects. From the moment they were making music The Elms were clear in that whether you were booking them for a club or a church they were going to perform the same. Take it or leave it. This was their truth, and it built them a loyal following.

    Eventually deciding to part ways with the Christian music trappings they set out to forge their own path. What followed has been a legacy unlike most groups who leave the Christian Contemporary landscape.

    Owen shares his soul with us about his time growing up, time being in The Elms, and how he has made it through some dark times with some clarity.

    What do you do when you want to make music which feels true to you, but you're constantly reminded you're part of a "Christian" label? Indeed, what WOULD Jesus do?

    In After the Encore Volume 4: "Truth, Soul, Rock & Roll" we interview 4 different lead singers to find out how they approached the Christian music culture and where they've gone since that time.

    Tune in to find out how they answer the questions essential to the essence of the podcast:


    1. What does music mean to you?

    2. How do you quantify success?

    3. And what happens after the music fades?


    After the Encore is a long-form, career retrospective podcast that takes you behind the music of some of your favorite artists. After the Encore is also a "2020 Music Podcast of the Year" award nominee over at PodcastAwards.com


    The official Spotify playlist for Volume 4 can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/17EC25nl42RFDRox1ry9MB?si=T4gDXet4SBWzAfEpjmk_bg


    'After the Encore' is powered by Roberts Media Group. For more programming and advertisement opportunities, please visit www.robertsmediagroup.co
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    1 hr and 48 mins