The Encore Club is the ultimate podcast for music lovers and concert fanatics. Hosted by Will Jones and Josh Taylor, each episode brings guests from all walks of life to share their dream gig—the perfect lineup, the ideal venue, and the moments that would make it unforgettable.
But every now and then, Will and Josh mix things up with solo episodes, diving into the wild world of entertainment—from the industry’s biggest feuds to mind-blowing music conspiracy theories and beyond.
Expect fun debates, unexpected picks, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Welcome to The Encore Club - Where your dream concert becomes a reality!
The Encore Club is the ultimate podcast for music lovers and concert fanatics. Hosted by Will Jones and Josh Taylor, each episode brings guests from all walks of life to share their dream gig—the perfect lineup, the ideal venue, and the moments that would make it unforgettable.
But every now and then, Will and Josh mix things up with solo episodes, diving into the wild world of entertainment—from the industry’s biggest feuds to mind-blowing music conspiracy theories and beyond.
Expect fun debates, unexpected picks, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Welcome to The Encore Club - Where your dream concert becomes a reality!
In Episode 27 of The Encore Club Podcast, Will welcomes an extraordinary guest — Dr. Hoby Wedler — a blind chemist, sensory expert, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose outlook on life is as inspiring as it is eye-opening. Known for his viral videos that challenge how we experience the world, Hoby has built a career turning curiosity into connection, and science into storytelling. From earning his PhD in organic chemistry to being recognized by President Obama as a Champion of Change and featured in Forbes 30 Under 30, his journey is nothing short of remarkable.
This episode dives deep into Hoby’s world of sensory exploration — from his groundbreaking “Tasting in the Dark” experiences with Francis Ford Coppola to the way he helps people rediscover flavor, sound, and emotion beyond sight. Along the way, he and Will unpack how music theory inspired his love of chemistry, why the silence between sounds matters, and how slowing down to truly listen can change everything. It’s part science, part philosophy, and fully Encore Club.
But it’s not all serious. Expect laughter, tangents, and a few wild “Would You Rather” moments that lead to unexpected debates about bad food, worse music, and life’s weirdest sensory experiences. Hoby also shares his passion for cooking — from slow-cooked Bolognese to late-summer grilling — and explains how taste and sound blend in his imagination like instruments in a song.
As always, the episode ends with the signature Encore moment: Hoby builds his dream concert. Set in a redwood amphitheatre under golden autumn light, his line-up features Elle and Toni, The Subdudes, and Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, with Jerry Garcia joining for the encore. It’s a vision that feels alive — warm, natural, and deeply human.
From viral success to sensory storytelling, from chemistry to creativity, this conversation celebrates life’s smallest details and biggest ideas. It’s thoughtful, funny, and completely unforgettable — a reminder that seeing isn’t the only way to experience the world.