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Finding Free PodcastThe Intersection of Radical Human Enhancement and Faith with Dr. Calvin MercerIf you could choose to live forever, would you want to? If a scientific advancement could make it possible for you to reverse aging, would you make a jump for the fountain of youth? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Calvin Mercer, co-author of Religion and the Technological Future. Dr. Mercer has spent the last several decades researching the intersection of radical human enhancements and increased human longevity with the areas of spirituality and faith. What are the spiritual implications of technologies like artificial intelligence, cryogenics, mind uploading, super intelligence and super longevity? How do fai...
2025-05-231h 43
Finding Free Podcast10,000 Reasons to CelebrateNew Milestone Unlocked! We passed 10,000 downloads! We are celebrating 10,000 downloads for Finding Free Podcast with laughs, champagne and a trip down memory lane. Hear our reflections on the best parts of podcasting and what we have found to be the most challenging. We wrap it up with a few off-the-cuff Top Ten lists (because Top Ten-Thousand would have taken too long) just for fun! We could not be celebrating crossing the 10,000 download threshold without each of YOU, our badass listeners. So thank you for making this possible and for sharing our words with others. ...
2024-11-281h 32
Finding Free PodcastUnpacking Christian Nationalism with Chaplain Aaron SaufleyYou don't have to be paying close attention to current events to have heard about Christian Nationalism. Christian Nationalist ideas have been swimming in the water of society for centuries but has certainly emerged as a hot topic, especially during this election year. In this podcast, Amy, Craig and Jeff sit down with Aaron Saufley, pastor at Jesus House in Greenville, NC and local hospice chaplain. We break down some of the ideas of Christian Nationalism, give some definitions and talk about how we see this concept impacting society. What is the history behind this move...
2024-10-291h 10
Finding Free PodcastChanging Church Culture: A Conversation with Stan MitchellIn order for the Church to continue to be God's presence in the world, people must be wiling to dream, think, plan and prioritize differently. Sometimes this means rethinking long-held beliefs or traditional ways of thinking. What does God think of us? And how does “the work of the Church” reflect that? Are we desiring a new way of being the Church, yet still mired in a concept of God that is based on original separation? Stan Mitchell joins us to explore the intrinsic connection between humanity and God that has always be...
2024-09-271h 17
Finding Free PodcastChanging Church CultureIt is very common for us at Finding Free to talk a lot about the Church. What are the trends we see happening? What seems to be on the horizon for the Church to tackle? Most especially- we spend a lot of time on what the Church has missed, trailed woefully behind on, or just seemingly flat out ignored. If you could change something about church culture, what would it be? Like snap your fingers and things be different kind of change. Forget the “change curves” and “giving people only as much as they can handle”...
2024-07-131h 12
Finding Free PodcastLeaving Rapture Theology Behind with Chaplain Megan JoynerIf you grew up in the evangelical church culture, you are probably no stranger to rapture theology. Maybe you remember hearing detailed stories told about what the end of the world would be like or you may have poured over the Left Behind book series, using it as a map for what was to come. Where did this theology come from and is this the only way to view the “end of the world as we know it?” (If you are now singing REM, you are welcome). If that rings a bell for you (or sounds...
2024-05-301h 42
Finding Free PodcastChristian Universalism with Chaplain Aaron SaufleyWhat if God saves everyone? Christian Universalism (the idea that God will save everyone and the earth somehow in the end) is one theory of atonement that theologians have discussed for centuries. Though the idea of universal reconciliation was the most prominent atonement theory among early Christ followers, after around the 4th century multiple atonement theories began to surface. Penal substitutionary atonement theory (the idea that humans are objects of God’s wrath and destined to eternal torment in hell unless making a personal decision to believe that Jesus’ death on the cross paid the sin debt humans owe to God...
2024-04-231h 33
Finding Free PodcastWho Is Jesus to UsThe way we think about Jesus impacts the way we talk about faith and how we treat those around us. Who is Jesus to you? Where did that frame of reference come from and has it ever changed? We don’t do a lot of sermon discussion focused podcasts on Finding Free Podcast but there was so much dialogue around Amy’s sermon at Cedarbridge on March 3rd that we wanted to dive a little deeper into this conversation. Our discussion is lively and in our typical style, we laugh a lot as we...
2024-03-151h 02
Finding Free PodcastHoliday Story TimeGrab your comfiest blankets and a mug of something great and listen to some stories of holidays past. Laugh as Craig talks about the time his grandpa accidentally got sloshed at a family gathering. Giggle as Amy shares her most memorable Christmas present (double AA batteries required). And Jeff has a family "oops" moment that will have you in stitches. And much more! In this episode we share memorable holiday moments from our growing up years. Some are "remember when" stories that have been talked about at family gatherings time and time again. Others are more ser...
2023-12-071h 13
Finding Free PodcastFinding Your Free and Feeding Your SoulWhen Craig and Amy started Finding Free Podcast in 2020, they thought a lot about the podcast name. They settled on Finding Free Podcast because they wanted to focus on the freedom and liberation that can come from pushing yourself to break out of the metaphorical places where you feel stuck and bogged down. This podcast was designed to give space to talk about hard topics with authenticity and vulnerability and for the Finding Free listening community to gain strength in hearing and sharing stories of growth. In this episode, Craig, Amy, and Jeff talk about the...
2023-11-101h 11
Finding Free PodcastFaith Deconstruction: A Hard Journey that Challenges the Church to Show Up"The next hard road for the Church will be walking with and beside those that are deconstructing their faith, taking it apart either in small bits and pieces or altogether, putting it back together in part or sometimes not at all. The question is, how will the Church show up for people in this space?" ~ Amy Andrews The topic of faith deconstruction can be a hot button issue…but does it have to be? As we grow in faith we often grapple with questions that are no longer satisfied with easy answers. We need more. Sometimes we begin...
2023-10-131h 35
Finding Free PodcastPurity Culture, Sex and the Church - Part 2TW: purity culture, rape culture, sexual abuse Explicit Content: Language, Sexual Content - masturbation, orgasm gap, general make-you-blush adult content. In Part 2 we continue the conversation about purity culture and its impacts. We talk more about how conversations about purity and sex can be done better, focusing on dialogue about consent, body autonomy and integrity rather than shame and silence. If you grew up in an Evangelical church in the 1990’s, chances are you were exposed to the purity culture mindset. Though purity culture began with the intention of encouraging teens to postpone sex...
2023-09-2743 min
Finding Free PodcastPurity Culture, Sex and the Church - Part 1TW: purity culture, rape culture, sexual abuse Explicit Content: Language, Sexual Content - masturbation, orgasm gap, general make-you-blush adult content. If you grew up in an Evangelical church in the 1990’s, chances are you were exposed to the purity culture mindset. Though purity culture began with the intention of encouraging teens to postpone sexual encounters until marriage, the lasting effects have had significantly negative residual consequences. So what was purity culture exactly, what was its impact and where do we go from here? We bring back our friend Jeff Bell to talk openly and h...
2023-09-151h 28
Finding Free PodcastLeaving Christian Evangelical _undamentalism - We Got the “F” Out!In this episode, our friend Jeff Bell joins us to talk candidly about what it was like to grow up in and be a part of Christian fundamentalist evangelical organizations and churches in the 80's and 90’s. We discuss what it was like to have this as our main faith experience during our formative years and what it was like to come out of that way of thinking. What did we have to unlearn? What evangelical teachings never set well with us? What was our journey to move past evangelical fundamentalist thinking? Christian fundamentalism had big impacts on our lives t...
2023-08-231h 34
Finding Free PodcastOur Response to the SBC Statement on Women in MinistryThis June, the Southern Baptist Convention approved an amendment to the Baptist Faith and Message to be approved next summer during their Annual Convention. The amendment restricted women in ministry, who were already not supposed to hold lead pastor roles, from having any pastoral position, where the title of “pastor” was deserved. The role of women in ministry has been debated and debocled for years within some Baptist denominations. Yet the Bible provides us with story after story of women: following and learning as disciples, serving in and funding the ministry of Jesus, teaching and leading others, receiv...
2023-08-0448 min
Finding Free PodcastLGBTQ Conversations in Local Churches - Part 2: A Conversation with Stan MitchellMany organizations operate in shadowed ambiguity, rather than clarity when it comes to who can do what in the organization, and churches are no exception. Unwritten rules are often enforced leaving individuals confused and hurt when they realize the “All are Welcome” slogan really doesn’t apply to them. Can a woman preach? Will the pastor officiate a same-sex wedding? Will the church hire gay clergy? Can I be baptized and take communion? Churches have the opportunity to be upfront and clear about their policies, theology and practices - and having this information clear and publicly accessible is the kinde...
2023-07-121h 17
Finding Free PodcastLGBTQ Conversations in Local Churches - Part 1: Questions, Thoughts and Our ExperienceDifficult conversations in churches are…well, difficult. Most of us simply aren’t taught how to disagree or discuss hard things in the context of faith within the church. One of the most difficult conversations a church can journey through is a conversation on LGBTQ inclusivity. Since there are typically a lot of theological perspectives, lived experiences and long held beliefs, this conversation in particular can get heated very quickly. Because many denominations are having conversation like this, being clear and honest in messaging regarding LGBTQ affirmation is crucial for churches. Over the last few years, we have rec...
2023-06-261h 02
Finding Free PodcastLimping Into the Kingdom with Layne RogersonEvery experience we have in life impacts us. Some experiences leave a huge impact, like a canyon in the desert. Others might leave such a tiny ripple that we don't even notice the effects. Religious trauma, hurts from the institutional Church, or any pain we experience at the hands of those who represent the spiritual to us are deep wounds that leave an impact that often takes years to process. This sermon that our dear friend Layne Rogerson gave at Cedarbridge Baptist Church in Greenville, NC back in June of 2021 speaks to this very idea. Layne shares part...
2023-06-2638 min
Finding Free PodcastHolding Space & Sharing Stories: An Interview with Zachary PomeroyStories matter. Telling our stories matters. And hearing the stories of others matters. It is in the telling of our own stories that we claim our own beauty, claim our own experiences, claim that we matter. And it is in hearing the stories of others, in holding space for what is real for someone else, that we become more fully and beautifully human ourselves. Craig and I are honored to hold and share Zachary Pomeroy’s rich and powerful story of discovery, heartbreak and healing. Zach is a native of Greenville, NC and is crea...
2023-06-261h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 149 - Tyler Bates (Musician / Producer / Film Composer)Soundtracks. Music producer, blockbuster film composer and renowned touring guitarist, Tyler Bates, is our guest on Episode 149 of Sappenin' Podcast! His work credits include your favourite bands, movie franchises, comic books characters and video games, so when a unique opportunity to explore yet another side of the industrty, and his phenomenal career came up, we had to take it. Tyler's CV includes, scoring huge box office attractions like: Guardians Of The Galaxy, John Wick, Deadpool, 300, Halloween, Fast and Furious & Dawn Of The Dead. Producing albums for Bush and Alice In Chains. Touring the globe as the guitarist for Marilyn Man...
2021-10-011h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 148 - Hot Milk #2 (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Split Personality. Chaotic, genre defying, power duo, Hot Milk, are our guests on Episode 148 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw return for another round of uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness with us, recorded backstage at their recent UK headline tour. In this conversation, we discuss the bands growth and rise to fame since their first appearance on the podcast, new ep "I Just Wanna Know What Happens When I'm Dead", their proud stance on oversharing, silly jokes, growing as people vs building their own safe space community, how members of Foo Fighters made sure they had vegetables, peeing...
2021-09-2453 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 147 - Kaya Tarsus (Blood Youth)Closure. Former Blood Youth vocalist, Kaya Tarsus, is our guest on Episode 147 of Sappenin' Podcast! At Slam Dunk Festival 2021, Kaya preformed for the very last time with the UK hardcore-metal titans, before officially parting ways with the band due to a series of very personal metal health issues. For this episode, we were lucky enough to have been invited to speak with him backstage, literal moments, after stepping off stage for the final time. In this conversation, Kaya expresses his raw, honest and natural reaction to walking away from music (for the time being), we discuss everything from the though...
2021-09-171h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 146 - Slam Dunk Festival 2021 (Waterparks, We Are The In Crowd, State Champs, Mayday Parade, Doll Skin, Static Dress, As It Is, Noahfinnce, For You The Moon)Slam Dunk Da Funk! September 4th-5th 2021 witnessed the return of Slam Dunk Festival, UK to open air fields in Leeds & Hatfield. In an attempt to salvage the last of the summer sunshine, live music and those vital festival vibes, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to cover both dates, to record a bunch of fun, new and emotionally driven conversation. In this episode, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting time with some name's you're bombarded us...
2021-09-102h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 145 - Matthew Davies-Kreye (Funeral For A Friend)Escape Artists Never Die. Funeral For A Friend vocalist Matthew Davies-Kreye is our guest on Episode 145 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the band return for two special appearances at Slam Dunk Festival, UK this weekend, the inspirational lyricist finally answers all YOUR requests and breaks his podcast, interview and public speaking retirement, for a wild conversation with us. In this episode, we discuss Matt's life now living in Germany, working for Avocado booking, FFAF's original break up in 2016, reuniting for a series of benefit shows in honour of our friend Stu Brothers, what the future might hold going forward, not s...
2021-09-031h 32
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 144 - Matt Rubano (Angels & Airwaves / Ex-Taking Back Sunday)Euphoria. Bass extraordinaire, credited actor and stand-up comedian, Matt Rubano, is our guest on Episode 144 of Sappenin' Podcast! Angels & Airwaves newest recruit is with us for a special insight into his involvement with countless of the alternative emo scenes biggest inspirations. In this conversation, we discuss how Matt perfected his craft as a technically gifted bassist, his work with The All American Rejects, Glassjaw, Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Lauryn Hill (Fugees), some really unexpected names and obviously, his seven years as vital member of, Taking Back Sunday, during their most commercially successful period, joining Angels & Airwaves, their recent...
2021-08-271h 59
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 143 - Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)Image Of The Invisible. Melody master, Thrice vocalist and spiritual human, Dustin Kensrue, is our guest on Episode 143 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice of an alternative generation is back with us, for his own dedicated episode, as we dive into a lifetime of inspirational energy. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album Horizons / East. how they spent their lockdown building a new studio base, individual DIY input, bringing back The Alliance: Thrice fan-club, how subscription services like that have inspired people like While She Sleeps to create a new movement in music, the art of lyrics, finding unique...
2021-08-201h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Bloodstock Festival 2021 (Skindred, Napalm Death, Vexed, Therapy?, Vicky Hungerford)Doom Riffs. August 11th-15th 2021 saw the return of the UK's resident number one heavy metal festival, Bloodstock Open Air, to the fields of Catton Park. To celebrate it's twentieth anniversary, we sent our very own Morgan Richards to throw his horns up, experience another side to the alternative community and record a series of exclusive conversations for this special bonus episode of Sappenin' Podcast. In this episode, we're joined by a collection of guests including riff master Mikey Demus (Skindred), Barney Greenway (Napalm Death), Megan Targett & Jay Bacon (Vexed), Andy Cairns & Michael McKeegan (Therapy?) and Bloodstock head booker...
2021-08-171h 33
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 142 - Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage / Times Of Grace)The End Of Heartache. Heavy guitar icon, production royalty and game show winner, Adam Dutkirwicz, is our guest on Episode 142 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Killswitch Engage axeman is with us to dive into the mind behind the riffs, famous on stage antics and endless unbelievable life moments. In this conversation, we discuss Killswitch's fast approaching run of live shows, how the pandemic made him analyse a lot of things internally, the return of Times Of Grace after a decade away, his songwriting relationships with Jesse Leach and Howard Jones, creating a super fun atmosphere with the crowd, silly onstage...
2021-08-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 141 - Aaron Beam (Red Fang)Wires. Sludge metal bassist, vocalist and one time comedian, Aaron Beam, is our guest on Episode 141 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Red Fang leader opens up on the bands reputation for huge riffs, good times and hilarious music videos, with plenty of insane tangents in between. In this conversation, we dive into Aarons love for comedy, how he tried his hand at stand up, the adrenaline addiction of live music, new album Arrows, working in a animation studio (without originally been given an actual job), longevity vs not taking life too seriously, video concepts, cameos from actors Brian Posehn & Fred...
2021-08-061h 19
Finding Free PodcastFaith Deconstruction: Finding Your Own Answers with Stan Mitchell“In the most general sense, faith deconstruction begins with people realizing that the answers they possess are answers they have memorized that were achieved or developed by other people or authority figures…they were not their own answers. The demand of deconstruction is not that you find different answers, though often that happens, but that you ask the questions and find out for yourself.” Questions about faith are often unnerving...for those asking them, and for those hearing them. When those we love ask hard questions, the temptation is to give someone an answer to hold onto rather th...
2021-07-301h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 140 - Paul Harries (Photographer)Portraits. Music photography legend, resident Kerrang! Magazine cover star and helpful human, Paul Harries, is our guest on Episode 140 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind all of your favourite bands, most iconic shots, for the last three decades, is with us to show some candid exposure into the world of photography and his life behind the camera. In this conversation, we dissect Paul's mouthwatering all-star portfolio of larger than life charecters, his close personal relationship with Slipknot, releasing his 'Dysfunctional Family Portraits' book with them in 2015, remembering the late Joey Jordison, the secrets behind a Kerrang! photoshoot, how he...
2021-07-301h 12
Finding Free PodcastJust for Laughs: Dad Jokes with Craig Andrews and Jeff BellRecently Craig and Jeff Bell did a “dad joke” video for Cedarbridge Baptist Church as a fun way to highlight Father's Day. Some of you have seen this video, but what you didn’t see was the rest of the almost full hour of what they recorded. In this episode, we are releasing the full unedited version, and for laughs, we even included soundbites of Amy trying to get the intro right at the end. Enjoy and we hope you laugh with us! And just a warning, we are talking about Craig and Jeff, so some of these jokes and la...
2021-06-3051 min
Finding Free PodcastFaith Deconstruction: Craig Shares Experiences From his own JourneyDeconstruction is a bit of a buzz word these days, but for right reasons. Many people, especially those who grew up in a church atmosphere, find that at some point they need to rethink, unpack and "deconstruct" the theology, ideas and foundations that they were given early in life, sorting out elements that caused harm and eventually finding their way to a more complete and wholistic theology. This process is a necessary part of spiritual growth, but can be scary and alienating. In some church settings "doubt" and "questions" are even viewed as a lack of faith or even...
2021-05-2843 min
Finding Free PodcastSexual Abuse in the Church: An Interview with Survivor Keith MorrisTrigger alert: sexual abuse, rape, sexual trauma, religious sexual abuse There are some experiences none of us want to have inside knowledge about. Yet too often the unbelievable happens, and we find ourselves living through experiences that are so horrifying, our lives are instantly and forever changed. Keith Morris grew up as a preacher's kid with a life that revolved around church in every way. As a young preteen in the 1970's, Keith was was befriended, groomed and sexually abused repeatedly by a family friend and prominent religious figure of the time. After the abuse...
2021-04-271h 21
Finding Free PodcastTrauma & Our Bodies: An Interview with Therapist Sarah LewisAny amount of research on stress and your body will tell you that chronic unresolved stress has a negative impact on your overall health. But what happens when life hands us more than stress, and in fact, we have to deal with experiences that are traumatic? Some trauma is easy to recognize because of the severity of the experiences themselves, but other traumatic experiences may be harder to identify, making it more difficult to get the help that is needed. We are delighted to share our most recent conversation with Sarah Lewis, who is a Licensed Trauma...
2021-03-0654 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 110 - Mark Trotter (Lonely The Brave)The Hope List. It's a Sappy New Year and humble songwriting soul, Mark Trotter, is our guest on Episode 110 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Lonely The Brave guitarist helps us bring in 2021 with a bunch of truly honest conversations from one of our most anticipated acts of the year. After going through a lot of changes behind the scenes, one of Europe's most established touring bands are back and we've got all the gossip on what's going on! Get ready to experience honest secrets on everything from their comeback album to changing vocalists, the fresh impact of working with Jack...
2021-01-011h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 109 - Dave Hill (Slade)Merry Xmas Everybody! Are you hanging up a stoking on your wall? Certified music icon, Dave Hill of Slade is our guest on Episode 109 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of the godfathers of rock n roll, guitar ledged and the brains behind the greatest festive track ever, is with us as a special jolly holiday treat. Experience over fifty years of industry secrets, mind boggling stories and music history theories from a real rock hero. Dive into the bands insane back catalog of number one hits, how they first started to gain momentum, their impact on today's music with everyone...
2020-12-251h 07
Cabot Coverage: A Murder, She Wrote Podcast33. A Christmas Secret (Season 9, Episode 9) (First Aired December 13, 1982)We have a Christmas episode! The future son-in-law of a prominent Cabot Cove family is suspected in a shooting.This episode can be streamed on Peacock.Guest Stars Include:1. Corinne Bohrer (Veronica Mars) as Wanda Andrews2. Ken Swofford (Annie) as Alan Forsythe3. Diane Baker (The Silence of the Lambs) as Mary Forsythe4. Eileen Seeley (Mr. Belvedere) as Elizabeth Forsythe5. Amy Brenneman (Judging Amy) as Amy Wainright6. Sean O'Bryan (The Middle) as Charlie D. McCumber7. Larry Wilcox (CHiPs) as Floyd Bigelow8. Craig Hamann (Boogie Boy) as Bert Lazarus
2020-12-241h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 108 - Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail)Still Searching. Senses Fail founding member, music enthusiast and emo lyrical genius, Buddy Nielsen, is our guest on Episode 108 of Sappenin' Podcast! Despite not being able to tour, 2020 has been a insane year for the voice of a generation, so we thought we'd invite him on to talk all about it! Get ready to experience honest stories behind the bands lasting legacy in the emo and post-hardcore scenes, containing to move forward, being locked away in the studio working on a new record, Christmas obsessions, covering The Misfits with Saves The Day, the high and lows over the last...
2020-12-181h 20
Finding Free PodcastLGBTQ+ Affirmation: An Interview with Trauma Therapist Sarah LewisDespite our best efforts, sometimes we hurt those we love with our words and actions, causing trauma and pain that has to be unpacked and worked through for years. This happens in every family; it is a part of life as we know it. Yet often families of LGBTQ+ individuals have a deeper levels of hurt and abandonment. Statistics of self-harm and depression are much higher in LGBTQ+ teens than average. Of course, this is not the case for everyone, and every story is different. Our conversation with trauma therapist Sarah Lewis uncovers some of the layers that LGBTQ+...
2020-12-111h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 107 - Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate / The Dead Rabbitts)Invincible. Gothic metalcore vocal superstar, Craig Mabbitt, is our guest on Episode 107 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Escape The Fate frontman has had a life changing year both personally and professionally in 2020 and we're super stoked to have him on to tell us all about it. Not only do we uncover unique secrets on the bands new album Chemical Warfare but get super honest conversations about his journey to sobriety, after almost two decades of embracing the stereotypical rock and roll touring lifestyle. Throughout the episode we dive into everything from his darkest days on the road, the pressure of m...
2020-12-111h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 106 - Max Cavalera (Soulfly / Killer Be Killed / Nailbomb / Ex-Sepultura)Reluctant Hero. Heavy metal god, riff legend and inspirational mastermind, Max Cavalera, is our guest on Episode 106 of Sappenin' Podcast! The brilliant mind behind genre defying bands Soulfly, Sepultura, Nailbomb and more takes a trip down memory lane to reflect on his near 40 years of insane life experiences and the return of metals craziest super group Killer Be Killed. Get ready for truly mind blowing stories on how the KBK project started with members of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, and Converge, his undisputed passion got music, touching tales from his time with Lemmy, Corey Taylor and Fred Durst...
2020-12-041h 11
Finding Free PodcastFinding Full LGBTQ+ Affirmation: A Conversation with Stan MitchellWe are excited to share our conversation with Stan Mitchell with you on Finding Free Podcast! This episode is a must-listen for our community. Stan is Co-Founder of Everybody Church, an online community created as a haven for anyone feeling spiritually homeless, but specifically as a place of inclusion and affirmation for those in the LGBTQ+ community who have been harmed and ostracized by the local church. He spends a lot of his time now working with families and churches as they navigate how the Bible supports affirmation and love of individuals regardless of their sexuality. As...
2020-11-1756 min
Finding Free PodcastFinding Full LGBTQ+ Affirmation: A Closer Look at ScriptureDuring any conversation on LGBTQ+ inclusivity and the Church, the topic of scripture takes center-stage. What does the Bible say about same sex orientation? What does Jesus say? Are there any identified bible verses that address same sex relationships? In this episode, we walk through specific scripture verses that have historically been used to exclude the LGBTQ+ community from full participation in the Church. These verses are often referred to as 'Clobber Passages.' We believe there are other ways to look at these particular passages than what has traditionally been taught and be faithful to the gospel message...
2020-11-061h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 102 - Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox)Holy Roller. The awesome, talented and badass Courtney LaPlante is our guest on Episode 102 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Spiritbox vocalist opens up on a series of topics including the bands recent success, taking the metal world by storm over the last year and the impact of signing a new lucrative deal with Rise Records. Experience exclusive insights into everything from starting this as a project with husband Mike Stringer, their time together in Iwrestledabearonce, working on her vocal techniques, needing surgery, the actual ins and outs of a record deal, confidence trouble, dealing with negative and sexist comments as...
2020-11-061h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 100 - Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)Mon The Biff. The beautiful mind, body and soul of alternative music, Simon Neil, is our guest on Episode 100 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Biffy Clyro vocal and guitar magician is with us to celebrate our new triple digit era with heartfelt conversations, unbelievable stories and a serious look back at the bands iconic career. Experience exclusive secrets on every chapter of the Biffy book from starting off at toilet venues in Merthyr Tyidfil to headlining the biggest festivals in the world like Download, Reading & Leeds and Isle Of White, his genius songwriting, the unxpected secret cult legacy of their...
2020-10-231h 27
Finding Free PodcastFinding Full Affirmation: Our Journey to LGBTQ+ InclusionI have heard it said many times before, “The Gospel is either good news for everyone or it is good news for no one.” Yet time and time again, one group or another gets pushed aside, deemed not acceptable, excluded...by the Church. This conversation is a personal journey that Craig and I have been on for years, and we’ve decided that we can’t be authentic to our own faith or integrity without publicly stating that we are fully affirming of our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. We have witnessed first-hand and far too many times the trauma and oppr...
2020-10-1449 min
Finding Free PodcastOriginally Sinful or Originally Blessed: What if We Have Thought About it Wrong All Along?Often there are ideas and theologies that we are taught that we hold onto for a while in life, but that eventually we realize need reframing and rethinking. The doctrine of “original sin,” the idea that every human being is born completely separated from God by sin inherited from Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, is one that many Christ followers have believed and lived into, though its roots can’t actually be traced back the creation stories in Genesis. Instead, what we see in the creation story is a story of God giving human beings an identi...
2020-09-2933 min
Finding Free PodcastPandemic Life: We're Struggling Too!It’s no secret that COVID-19 has everything in life as we knew it either on hold or moving forward in a very different way than we have known before. Every decision seems to take so much effort and yield more problems. We find ourselves on a wheel of uncertainty...spinning and spinning. Anyone else feeling tired or anxious from this constant spinning? Our mental bandwidth is maxed out and Every Little Thing is a Really Big Deal. Everyone is feeling the strain these days and we wanted to let you know you are not alone in th...
2020-09-2232 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 95 - Mikaila Delgado (Yours Truly)Self Care. Lyrical sweetheart and punk rock queen, Mikaila Delgado, is our guest on Episode 95 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Yours Truly vocalist celebrates the release day of their debut studio album with us as we get into some serious and silly conversations. We've heard SO MUCH about this band (and how cool Mikaila is) over the last year that we thought this was the perfect opportunity to get to know her and the bands biggest secrets. Dive into insights behind the records crustal mental health themes, addressing topics like self worth, grief, anxiety and imposer syndrome, growing up on...
2020-09-1856 min
Finding Free PodcastMo's (my dad) Last Game Coaching at ApexFrom 1972 to 1980, my dad (aka Mo, short for Morris) was the varsity basketball coach at Apex High School. When Amy and I were starting our Finding Free Podcast I needed to do a sound test for our phone interview equipment. So I called dad and got him to tell me about the last game he coached at Apex. I was 3 years old, and I do not remember any of this, but I know it had to be exciting! It came down to a last second shot with the ball in the hands of Anthony Byrd who would go on to p...
2020-09-0708 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 92 - Aaron Gillespie (Underoath)Erase Me. The absolute iconic drummer, vocalist and songwriter that is Aaron Gillespie is our guest on Episode 92 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath creative visionary joins us for a set of honest, funny and in-depth conversations on his astonishing career as we cover everything from the bands impact to their genre defying sound, revisiting cult favorite records for The Observatory live streams, the reasoning for originally leaving and eventually rejoining, secretly recording new music, personal life in lockdown, the recent birth of his second child, cooking, religion, writing for other artists, his side project The Almost and much more...
2020-08-281h 06
Finding Free PodcastPower & Position: Religious Leaders Should Use it for Good and Not HarmPower dynamics in churches...not something we like to talk about often, especially in today's political and social climate. It's hard but necessary for religious leaders to think about the power they wield in relationships and how it impacts those they communicate with. Especially in a religious context, power is often abused, causing trauma and broken connections. This can lead people to be hurt by the religious leaders that they tend to trust the most. Discussing power in relationship dynamics is very tricky, and is not something we look at lightly. Religion has not always been the...
2020-08-1643 min
Finding Free PodcastAmy's 7-12-2020 Oakmont Sermon - Patience: The Link Between Patience and GraceLiving in a culture that thrives on "more" and "faster," it's no secret that most of us have a hard time waiting for anything. When we begin to associate what we can get quickly with what is successful, we set ourselves up for a spiritual life of discontent. God is incredibly patient with us, and our own patience with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us means not that we wait passively, but that we actively practice viewing others as God views us.
2020-08-1231 min
Finding Free PodcastAmy's 6-21-2020 Oakmont Sermon - Intentional Love: The First Fruit of the SpiritAsk the general public for a definition of love and you’ll get a variety of answers. We use the word love a lot, especially if you grew up in church and were told to “Love your neighbor” from a very young age. Yet, what does it look like to love others in today’s culture that is brimming with fear? Walter Bruggeman says, “The definitive act of love is justice.” We simply cannot talk about loving others without talking about justice. How do we DO the work of love in a society where injustice prevails? What does it mean fo...
2020-07-0929 min
Finding Free PodcastWomen in Ministry Part 2: Sharing Her Story - An Interview with Rev. Beth ThompsonSecond in our series on Women in Ministry, we dialogue today with a friend and former co-worker, Rev. Beth Thompson. Beth spent almost 40 years in ministry and was graduating from seminary at the height of the "women in ministry" conflict. She discusses the atmosphere during that time period and describes what helped her stay the course when things were difficult. And if you know Beth, she drops the mic on the regular and hits the truth hard, and this conversation definitely does not disappoint! Amy had the pleasure of working with Beth for almost 15 years, and she can say...
2020-06-1651 min
Finding Free PodcastWomen in Ministry Part 1: A Beautiful but Difficult RoadWhen I was in college, I kept having this thought that would not let me go...a sense that, in order to be fully true to myself, I needed to accept that I was being called by God into Christian ministry. I wasn't exactly sure what that was going to look like, but I knew that it was true. Looking back, it is fulfilling to know that I am where I am supposed to be in life, but I'll also admit that being a woman in ministry (as in many other professions) carries more than its share of criticism f...
2020-06-0542 min
Finding Free PodcastHas Church Made 'Hearing God' More Difficult Than it Should Be?How do we understand and communicate with God? How we grow up and our own personal experiences within church life can greatly impact our view of spirituality and how we understand listening to God. If you grew up in a more traditional church setting there may be automatic rules and stipulations that come to mind on the topic of communicating with God...but does it have to be so difficult? Have we perhaps made "communicating with God" more complex than it needs to be? In this episode Craig and Amy dialogue about their journey to understand and live into w...
2020-05-2733 min
Finding Free PodcastBackpacking Part 4: They Really Were Skinny Dipping and Other Funny StoriesIn our final episode of the Backpacking Series, we share some of the more humorous experiences we've had on the trail. We simply couldn't end this series without sharing some of these stories. From walking up on people actually skinny dipping to the day we lost two college students, we do a lot of laughing as we relive these tales. We bring in one of our former students, the always delightful Zack Hamby, to share some of his funny experiences and reflections on what the trip has meant to him.
2020-05-191h 08
Finding Free PodcastBackpacking Part 3: The Time Where Jeff Bell Swore He'd Never Go BackIn this episode we interview a very faithful backpacking leader, Jeff Bell. If you had asked him during his first trip if he thought he would go again, he would have said "I'm glad you saw me out here because you will never see me again!" Since his miserable & rainy first year, he has faithfully gone back every year since. As always, Jeff brings his since of humor to the conversation and as an educator talks about how this experience can have a major impact on students' lives. From tent antics between Jeff and Craig to the year he trie...
2020-05-1259 min
Finding Free PodcastBackpacking Part 2: "My how the trip has changed!"In Part 2 of our Backpacking Series, we discuss how the trip has evolved over the last several years. As we learned more about how to manage a group in the wilderness, we were able to focus on helping students grow in leadership skills, team building and wilderness education. Of course you'll hear more about rain, more rain, even more rain and plenty of other funny stories that have happened along the way. Thanks to years of on the trail learning, amazing volunteers and students who are willing to step away from what is comfortable and lean into being challenged, this...
2020-05-0737 min
Finding Free PodcastBackpacking Part 1: It's a wonder we all came back alive!For the past 20 years, over their spring break, we have taken our high school students on a 4 day, 20 to 30 mile backpacking trip in the NC mountains. If you have ever gone on one of our backpacking trips you may have asked yourself, "How in the world did they dream up this miserable fun?" In Part 1 of this series, we walk through how this trip began as a divinity school project and what the first few years were like. Snow, rain, lightening and hail....we had it all and sometimes we have to ask ourselves how we all came back ali...
2020-05-0118 min
Finding Free PodcastWe're all in the weeds and that's ok!Anytime we face a crisis it disrupts everything that is "normal" for us. Often that means a lot of "unaddressed mess" that we can normally ignore --- can no longer be ignored. In this episode, Amy draws hope from the stories of the Jewish exile and offers a way to walk through this ever-changing, vulnerable and liminal space we may find ourselves in right now. Sometimes the seasons of life we cannot predict can be the most transformative if we let them.
2020-04-2817 min
Finding Free PodcastJonah: A story of God's Love for EveryoneThe story of Jonah often captivates us as children. A person, swallowed by a fish? Are you kidding me? Yet even as we outgrow our childish thinking, we can learn a thing or two from this story for sure. In this episode, Amy suggests the book of Jonah has one main point...God's love includes E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E. Those we love and those we don't. Those who think like us and those who don't. When judgement raises its ugly head, we can all learn a thing or two from this kid's story.
2020-04-2416 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 74 - Bert McCracken (The Used)Heartwork. The voice to an entire emo generation, Bert McCracken is our guest on Episode 74 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Used vocalist celebrates the release of the bands new album with exclusive and candid conversations on creating a positive artistic release, the bands legacy and evolution, his relationship with long time producer John Feldmann, sneaking onto tour buses, the truth on the original line up, mad features and secret songs he's lent his voice to, creating his own brand of weed, misunderstandings of the past, who would play him in a movie, dealing with Covid-19, the most insane experiences, reminiscing...
2020-04-241h 10
Finding Free PodcastMaybe Doubting Thomas should be called Normal Thomas?Asking a lot of questions can sometimes get you labeled as a skeptic, trouble maker, or in church lingo, a "Doubting Thomas." But asking questions and searching for answers can be the most holy pursuit we ever take. In this episode, Amy talks about the disciple Thomas and discusses the benefits of asking spiritual questions. Could it be that we should make as much space as possible for questions about faith, those both from others and ourselves? Jesus' compassionate reaction to Thomas shows us that creating this type of safe space should be a top priority for the Church.
2020-04-2015 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 73 - Thomas Ian Nicholas (Actor / Musician)Frat Party! Hollywood movie star, feel good musician and overall gentleman Thomas Ian Nicholas is our guest on Episode 73 of Sappenin' Podcast. The lead to numerous cult classic films including the American Pie franchise, Rookie of the Year and Walt Before Mickey opens up in a wonderful, honest and funny conversation about his mad career, the movie business and his ‘Thomas Nicholas Band’. Dive into exclusive news on new material, his latest single iWant, never straying from his two loves, The Dangerous Summer, his latest project Adverse with Mickey Rourke, comic-con experiences, whisky, sheep, Stifflers Mom, working with charity and so...
2020-04-171h 09
Finding Free PodcastJesus, Peter, Shame, Fishing & ComparisonIn this episode Amy talks about an interaction between Jesus and Peter to reflect on the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is a natural emotion we feel when we do something we later realize is a mistake. Shame is when we allow our mistakes define us. In this story after the resurrection, Jesus does not shame Peter for his past mistakes and instead frees him for a future of grace and love.
2020-04-1615 min
Finding Free PodcastEaster Sunday: When Jesus was a strangerIn this episode Amy talks about the first Easter morning and a few of the disciples on the road to Emmaus. They converse with a stranger they do not know is Jesus. In time their eyes are opened to His presence and to the new life he is calling them to live out.
2020-04-1210 min
Finding Free PodcastCoronavirus Frontlines: Interview with NYC Resident Ben PeeryIn this episode we talk with Ben Peery, who moved to New York City this past October. Ben gives us insight into how daily life has changed in the city and talks about a moving show of support that happens every evening for those on the frontlines of the Coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-1030 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 72 - Luke Johnson (Lowlives / Lostprophets)Burn Forever. Hard hitting drum machine, beautiful soul and amazing human, Luke Johnson is our guest on Episode 72 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind the kit to some absolutely insane and important bands in the alternative rock scene gives us a look into his crazy career with exclusive news on his new band Lowlives, starting up No Devotion and why he decided to leave, making contacts in the early days with Beat Union, Amen, session drumming, teching for AFI, Panic! At The Disco and Alexisonfire, being a father, his Brummie / Cockney / Californian accent, mad auditions and so much more...
2020-04-101h 35
Finding Free PodcastPassover & the Last Supper: How are they connected?In this episode Amy talks about the connection between the Jewish celebration of Passover and the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples. Most people who are not Jewish do not celebrate Passover, but we are really missing out when we don't think about Passover and what it means for us today. The Passover meal celebrates the Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt. The Jewish people were accustomed to remembering the freedom their people had already experienced in the past. Jesus, in his last meal with his disciples, through bread, wine and a bowl of water shows the disciples a new...
2020-04-0810 min
Finding Free PodcastMotivations, Fears & Finding FreeIn this episode we discuss some of our motivations and fears in starting this podcast. Amy shares how her fear of disappointing others held her back from stepping out and sharing her voice. Craig talks about the importance of having a safe space to ask hard questions about faith. We share how our 2019 cross country trip led each of us to find our own free and awakened in us the actual courage to begin. As we wrap up, Amy gives some thoughts on Finding your Free.
2020-04-0619 min
Finding Free PodcastPalm Sunday: Palms, Parades & PeopleAmy talks about Palm Sunday and gives us a few thoughts to consider as she contrast the differences between how Jesus and Pilate enter the city of Jerusalem during Passover.
2020-04-0510 min
Finding Free PodcastThe Biblical StreakerIn this hilarious episode Amy, Craig and Ben discuss a little known passage in the Bible that might be the first recorded streaker in history!
2020-04-0505 min
Finding Free PodcastCoronavirus Frontlines: Interview with Dr. Tim EdwardsIn this episode we interview Dr. Tim Edwards about what it is like to be on the front lines during the coronavirus outbreak.
2020-04-0527 min
Finding Free PodcastCreating rituals and why they are important right now.In this episode of Corona Contemplations, Amy discusses the importance of creating space to see where God is at work in our lives.
2020-04-0507 min
Finding Free PodcastThe Ben-tern takes the wheel!On this episode Ben (aka The Ben-tern) takes the wheel of the podcast and gives some devotional thoughts based on John's exile on the island of Patmos.
2020-04-0507 min
Finding Free PodcastAnnunciation Day!Annunciation Day happens every year on March 25. Amy discusses how this special day has unique significance for us during the season of Lent and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-04-0512 min
Finding Free PodcastThe Corona Contemplations BeginningOn our first episode of Corona Contemplations, Amy talks about what we can learn from Colossians to help us with our focus.
2020-04-0510 min
Finding Free PodcastEnneagram 7 - Intro and Interview with AprilA brief introduction about the Enneagram 7 and Amy interviews April Anderson about being an Enneagram type 7.
2020-04-0443 min
Finding Free PodcastEnneagram 6 - Intro and InterviewA brief introduction about the Enneagram 6 and Amy interviews Brian Ransone about being an Enneagram type 6.
2020-04-0431 min
Finding Free PodcastEnneagram 5 - Intro and InterviewA brief introduction about the Enneagram 5 and Amy interviews Craig about what it is like to share the same Enneagram type as Albert Einstein.
2020-04-0424 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 71 - Hawthorne Heights (JT Woodruff & Matt Ridenour)Sappenin' is for Lovers. Emo gatekeepers, Hawthorne Heights are our guests on Episode 71 of Sappenin' Podcast! JT Woodruff and Matt Ridenour unleash an honestly brutal, funny and refreshing look into their lives on the road over the last two decades. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut studio album 'The Silence of Black and White' with amazing stories on how the record was made and their feelings towards it now, overcoming jaded moments, seeing their audience grow up and connecting with a whole new generation of fans, embracing emo nostalgia, their plans for having time off at home, hilarious...
2020-04-031h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 70 - Caleb Shomo (Beartooth)Disease. The multi talented, musical in-cyclopedia that is Caleb Shomo is our guest on Episode 70 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Beartooth frontman invites us into the bands tour bus for a mind blowing conversation on all things music, life and happiness. Hear Caleb take time to reflect on the bands rise over their last three records, how this project started as almost a joke, his former band Attack Attack! (US), catching the songwriting bug with writing, recording and producing EVERYTHING, his mix-tape list of his own collaborations, names he's almost worked with, mad John Feldman stories, worst criticism, getting bullied...
2020-03-271h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 69 - Alex Sim-Wise (OnlyFans / Get Your Bits Out)In the words of Bill and Ted...Sixty-nine dudes! Alternative modeling superstar, author, presenter and sexy consultant, Alex Sim-Wise is our guest on Episode 69 of Sappenin' Podcast. As one of the top creators on OnlyFans, we get invited to find out how "working in the sexy world" really is with her self help website and workshop books in "Get Your Bits Out", strange requests and celebrity DM's, experiences and journeys working for Front Magazine, MTV and BBC Radio 1, being a mother in her industry, time in the music scene, going big on her mad wedding, favourite taboo smells, sexy...
2020-03-201h 50
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 68 - Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction)Misery. Joel Birch from The Amity Affliction is our guest on Episode 68 of Sappenin' Podcast! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow Us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpod Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Dayna Lasnover, Kylie Wheeler, John Price, Emma Barber, Janelle Caston, Liam Connolly, Paul Hirschfield, Nathan Crawshaw, Scarlet Charlton, Kelly Irwin, Drew Styles, Sam Ledgerwood, Mitch Perry, Becca Vaughan, Caden DenOudst...
2020-03-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 67 - John O'Callaghan (The Maine)You Are OK. Flamboyant alternative emo songwriter, John O'Callaghan is our guest on Episode 67 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Maine vocalist takes time to dive into the world of their 8123 community by playing us top secret demos of new music, their evolution of sound in recent albums, trying to create an experience, the old MySpace days, keeping up with pop culture, Greta Thunberg, trying to keep everything independent, his upcoming wedding, updates on their drummer Pat's new born baby, letting fans interpret his lyrics, causing chaos for The Blackout on Warped Tour in 2009, getting twitter trolled by Adam Lazzara from...
2020-03-061h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 66 - Loathe (Kadeem France & Feisal El-Khazragi)I Let It in and It Took Everything. British metal titans Loathe are our guest on Episode 66 of Sappenin' Podcast! Kadeem and Feisal take time to reflect on the surreal period that has been the release of their second studio album. Experience their reactions to seeing the record blow up online, how the songs were made, having their idols in Deftones, Architects and Good Charlotte post their approval, changing as people, secret family member features, coming to terms with life on the road, working with Ryan Richards from Funeral For A Friend, shocking elements of the industry, snare drums...
2020-02-281h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 65 - Shane Told (Silverstein / Lead Singer Syndrome)A Beautiful Place to Drown. One of the most inspirational emo vocalists, songwriters and talkers of our generation, Shane Told is our guest on Episode 65 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein frontman celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the band with a hilarious, love filled and passionate conversation about their growth, all the secrets behind their new album, it's list of guest collaborations, how the emo scene has evolved, Discovering The Waterfront, his love for Morgans puns, some of the best road stories we've ever heard, THAT Hollywood Undead tour with The Blackout, his podcasting world, vocalist problems, 2000 Trees, life and...
2020-02-211h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 64 - Michael "Padge" Paget (Bullet For My Valentine)Hearts Burst Into Fire. Heavy metal riff master and hilarious Welsh gentleman, Michael "Padge" Paget is our guest on Episode 64 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bullet For My Valentine guitarist gives us an exclusive insight into the bands next chapter as they take time off following their unstoppable touring cycle of latest record Gravity for our Valentines Day special (see how well planned out we are). Get new takes on some of Bullets craziest achievements over the last fifteen years including new ideas, The Poison, inspiring a generation of guitarists, bizarre fan meetings, line up changes, hanging out with everyone...
2020-02-141h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 63 - Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die)New Junk Aesthetic. Hardcore guitar virtuoso and beautiful artist, Jordan Buckley is our guest on Episode 63 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Every Time I Die axemen opened up backstage at Manchester, UK as we get an exclusive insights into working on their new studio album with riff and songwriting ideas, recording with producer Will Putney, the lasting legacy of Low Teens, how ETID has evolved over the years, their crazy touring schedules, going on the road with While She Sleeps, finding yoga and meditation, his paintings, the future and so much more! What a wonderful human, prepare for a look...
2020-02-071h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 62 - While She Sleeps (Lawrence Taylor & Mat Welsh)Silence Speaks. Punk metals finest While She Sleeps are our guests on Episode 62 of Sappenin' Podcast! Loz and Mat take time to reflect on the bands biggest run of shows to date after selling out Brixton and Manchester Academy and open up on their famous DIY mindset that's taken them to the next level. Experience hilarious and insightful conversations about their passion for changing the music industry, how they decided to make their own warehouse as a work base, new music plans, So What?, connecting with their audience, not taking anything for granted, riffs, new influences, tour injuries, sharing...
2020-01-311h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 61 - Milk Teeth (Becky Blomfield & Em Foster)Owning Your Okayness. Everybody's favorite punk rock mates Milk Teeth are our guests on Episode 61 of Sappenin' Podcast! Becky and Em give us all the gossip and exclusive news behind their upcoming Self-Titled studio album in a real lovely conversation of hilarious laughing fits, mad rants and real band life stories. Get all the insight on the new songs and their evolution as a band as they open the door on everything from weird personal obsessions to keeping the grunge vibe alive, going back to their raw recording roots, unexpected talents, paying rent, Watford football club, ASMR, Elton John...
2020-01-241h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus. 1 - Matt Riddle (WWE)The Bro That Runs The Show. WWE wrestling superstar and former UFC fighter Matt Riddle features on this special bonus episode of Sappenin' Podcast! As the road to sports entertainments biggest night of the year, WreslteMania fast approaches with the Royal Rumble, the nerdy wrestling fans inside of us wanted to share this brilliant, funny and insightful mini-conversation we had with one of the best wrestlers on the planet today. The original bro steps inside the podcast cage with us to lay the raw smackdown on a number of highlights in his career including his move to NXT from...
2020-01-2121 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 60 - YONAKA (Theresa Jarvis & Alex Crosby)Don't Wait 'Till Tomorrow. Fired up alternative rockstars, Yonaka are our guests on Episode 60 of Sappenin' Podcast! Theresa and Alex invite us to a backstage look into their groundbreaking past twelve months with the release of their debut studio album, breaking genre boundaries, being accepted by a mixture of fans, strange gifts, how their lyrics have helped a lot of people they meet on the road, boxing obsessions, tour fails, horror film inspirations, a new found love for cooking, collaborations, new music, plans for 2020 and more! A pure, insightful and relaxed conversation from a band taking over. Turn it...
2020-01-1751 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 58 - The Faim (Josh Raven & Stephen Beerkens)State of Mind. Australian songwriting geniuses The Faim are our guests on Episode 58 of Sappenin' Podcast! Josh Raven and Stephen Beerkens celebrate the new year as our first guests of 2020 with lovely, humble and comedy gold conversations about their long awaited debut album and the real insights of backstage life on tour. Get honest answers to the questions everybody is too afraid to ask, from their favorite household items to must have bathroom utensils and the value of clean underwear. No lies, just facts! You'll be blown away with all that and more as we uncover new secrets behind...
2020-01-031h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 56 - SHVPES (Griffin Dickinson & Harry Jennings)Renegades. Genre defying army SHVPES feature on Episode 56 of Sappenin' Podcast! Griffin Dickinson and Harry Jennings stop by for an indepth and wholesome conversation with us on the bands journey of bizarre career moments, explaining the whole V situation, their most creative period after releasing recent album More Than, and Acoustic EP and new single One Man Army, real struggles they've experienced in the industry, mixing influences, playing with everyone from Bullet For My Valentine to Trivium and Sleeping With Sirens, keyboard hate, love their plans for 2020 and a whole lot more including Griffins time stepping in on vocals...
2019-12-201h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 55 - Luke Prebble (Canterbury / Tom Jenkins)Heavy In The Day. Episode 55 of Sappenin' Podcast features the hauntingly beautiful vocal and bass tones of Luke Prebble! Get ready for a emotional trip down memory lane with love, laughs and deep conversations reminisce everything Canterbury and how he found his rekindled love for music after working with friend of the podcast Tom Jenkins on his new album Misery In Comfort. Experience the honest truth behind the bands break up, fondest memories and struggles to his reaction of their debut album Thank You now celebrating its tenth year anniversary, interactions with Billy Talent and Robert Plant, their legacy...
2019-12-131h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 36 - Junior (Mark Andrews, Matt Attard & Si Martin)Beautiful Life. Your friendly pop-punk party gentlemen, Junior are our guests on Episode 36 of Sappenin' Podcast! Mark Andrews, Matt Attard and Si Martin celebrate the release day of their debut studio album in style by giving us all the real secrets behind the record, band, tour and their dedicated side projects. Explore honest insights and complete laughs into the theme of the songs, their evolution in sound and artistic outlets to how the band originally formed, shooting drums with Kurt Angle, their famous limbo competitions and more! Plus hear stories from Mark with WWE, Matt writing theme songs for...
2019-08-021h 22