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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 353 - Halestorm (Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger)Back From The Dead. Grammy award winners, modern metal royalty and scene badasses, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, are our guests on Episode 353 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Halestorm guitar romantics take a moment to reflect on paying tribute to Black Sabbath, unapologetic rock swagger and pioneering change in old school genres, like only a women can. In this conversation, Lzzy and Joe discuss their show stealing involvement in 'Back To The Beginning', what really went on backstage, saying goodbye to Ozzy, staying fans vs acknowledging their own achievements, evolving into arena rock headliners, new album Everest, heading into the...
2025-08-2957 min
I Am All In with Scott PattersonGilmore Girls Gazette: Is Taylor Team Jess or Logan?Taylor's engagement just broke the internet and the Gazette! Hear how it ties back to Gilmore Girls.Danielle proves she's the ultimate Swiftie while Amy confesses she's not...but wait until you hear who she fangirls over. Plus, Amy and Danielle reveal a dream 90s cast for Gilmore Girls, let us know if you agree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-08-2730 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 352 - Chris Freeman (Hot Mulligan)How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells? Hot Mulligan co-vocalist, songwriting traveler and skateboarding photographer, Chris Freeman, is our guest on Episode 352 of Sappenin' Podcast! The '#1 hottest band in the world' celebrate the release day of their new album 'The Sound A Body Makes When It's Still' with confessions behind their famous joke song-titles, care free attitudes and seeing just how far they can push it. In this conversation, Freeman opens up on some of the band longest running gags, why their comedy marketing is so removed from the seriousness of the songs, management pushbacks vs rejected...
2025-08-221h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 351 - Trailblazing Modern Metal with Maria Lessing (Future Palace), Charlie Rolfe (As Everything Unfolds) and Alice Lake (Lake Malice)The Echos of Disparity. Proclaimed the 'powderpuff girls' of the alternative metalcore scene, Maria Lessing (Future Palace), Charlie Rolf (As Everything Unfolds) and Alice Lake (Lake Malice) are our guests in this unique live crossover roundtable for Episode 351 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at Radar Festival 2025, three of Europes most powerful front-women pull back the curtain on their shared experiences navigating through the industry, standing up for themselves and leaving their individual legacies, one coloured hair dye stain at a time. In this conversation, the energetic vocalists discuss going against the grain on heavy metal stereotypes, meme...
2025-08-151h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 350 - Moon Valjean #2 (Goldfinger / Greek Fire / Ex-Story Of The Year)Open Your Eyes. Goldfinger guitarist, Greek Fire showman and Ex-Story Of The Year founding member, Phil 'Moon Valjean' Sneed is our guest on Episode 350 of Sappenin' Podcast! During our summer at the Warped Tour, Moon invited us to the ska-punk trailer corner of backstage, to reconnect, talk candidly and explain a lot of unanswered questions from his twenty plus year tenure in the alternative scene. In this conversation, Valjean reveals exclusive news on the future of Greek Fire, nostalgic messages from his time in SOTY, retiring his famous backflip, replacing it with a Tony Hawk approved spin-kick, the tool...
2025-08-081h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 349 - Warped Tour: Long Beach 2025 (Black Veil Brides, Cobra Starship, Taylor Acorn, Silverstein, Charlotte Sands, Nothing Nowhere, LØLØ, Matt Cutshall)Long Beach! Vans Warped Tour, one of the scenes most iconic staples, pop-culture references and band boot camp, returned to Los Angeles, to celebrate the festivals thirtieth anniversary. As a result, Sappenin' Podcast was flown out with the Emo's Not Dead to California, to record Episode 349 backstage to capture the events cultural impact, lasting legacy and uncover all the latest behind the scenes secrets. Listen to exclusive conversations with Black Veil Brides (Andy Biersack), Cobra Starship (Gabe Saporta), Taylor Acorn, Silverstein (Shane Told), Charlotte Sands, Nothing, Nowhere (Joe Mulherin), LØLØ and E.N.D boss, Matt Cutshall. Eight gu...
2025-08-012h 00
Hey Julie! - Big Brother & Survivor RecapsBB27 Week 2 Recap: Amy's final words, Lauren's dilemma & moreHide your children, it's time for a Brett solo-pod. With Dani radio silent this week, Brett wears the HOH robe for a full length podcast about Week 2 of BB27.Amy got her final jab in at Jimmy as she exited the house, but was it too little, too late, and too quiet? Is Vince playing too much game with every single person? And where will Lauren stand after the dust settles on Week 3 and important decisions must be made. Also, the Friday night Taylor-Derrick episode of Big Brother: did anyone watch it?All those questions...
2025-07-2849 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 348 - AJ Perdomo (The Dangerous Summer) | Live @ 2000 Trees Festival 2025Where I Want To Be. Recorded live in front of an audience at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, AJ Perdomo, takes to the stage to talk The Dangerous Summer next chapter, spontaneous engagements and explicit secrets on some old tour friends. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael...
2025-07-251h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 347 - 2000 Trees Festival 2025 (Taking Back Sunday, Coheed and Cambria, Baby Lasagna, Twin Atlantic, Stick To Your Guns, Lowlives)Trees Heatwave! Officially our favourite community driven, independent and chilled vibe festival, 2000Trees, invited us back to Upcote Farm to experience the sweatiest rays of sunshine, celebrate everything alternative and dish the dirt, with some scene defying bands. Episode 347 features a personal insight into a weekend of backstage gossip, inflating stages and laugh out loud guest moments, as we host exclusive conversations with Taking Back Sunday (Adam Lazzara and John Nolan), Coheed and Cambria (Travis Stever and Zack Cooper), Stick To Your Guns (Jesse Barnett), Twin Atlantic (Sam McTrusty), Baby Lasagna (Marko Purišić), Lowlives (Luke Johnson and Lee Do...
2025-07-181h 35
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 346 - Live with Aaron Gillespie (Underoath)Reinventing Your Exit! Scene staple, simultaneous drum vs vocal blueprint and ghostwriting genius, Aaron Gillespie, is our guest on Episode 346 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath legend joins us in front of a live audience at the O2 Victoria Wearhouse in Manchester, UK to talk about the bands lasting influence, neutering new artists and an unhealthy obsession with British culture. In this conversation, Aaron reflects on emo high vs lowpoints, growing as humans, why their hiatus was the best thing that could have happened, They're Only Chasing Safety impact, backstage rules, playing under masks as Lotus Eater, missing equipment, working...
2025-07-111h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 345 - Sophie Lloyd (MGK)Imposter Syndrome. Influential guitar hero, viral YouTube sensation and Machine Gun Kelly's global touring guitarist, Sophie Lloyd, is our guest on Episode 345 of Sappenin' Podcast! The shredding star takes time after her groundbreaking set at Download Festival, to riff untold stories on her evolution from the screen to iconic stages, putting together her own band and what life is really like on the road with MGK. In this conversation, Sophie discusses the positive impact on guitar culture for women, re-writing rock' n' roll stereotypes, solos vs melody, collaborating with Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Michael Starr (Steel Panther) and Matt Heafy...
2025-07-0446 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 344 - The Rebirth of Nixon Newell | FKA: Tegan Nox (WWE)The Girl with the Shiniest Wizard. Professional wrestling superstar, pop-punk graduate and ink addict, Nixon Newell, is our guest on Episode 344 of Sappenin' Podcast! The pride of Wales returns with exclusive confessions on reinventing her career, answering back to WWE after releasing her twice and starting a new OnlyFans adventure. in this conversation, the Newell drops pipe-bombs on the death of Tegan Nox, why she never wants to use that name again, dirt sheet rumours, backstage inner-workings, pitching unexpected gimmicks, fighting gay stereotypes, mental health battles, almost considering retirement, finding a new love for the business, passing the torch...
2025-06-271h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 343 - Download Festival 2025 (McFly, Bullet For My Valentine, Paddy Considine, Shinedown, Kids In Glass Houses, Hatebreed, Cradle Of Filth, Elliot Minor, AWOLNATION, Holy Wars)SCREAM DOWNLOAD! This week, Sappenin' Podcast was invited back to the iconic grounds of Donington Park, to record Episode 343, backstage from the countries premier rock festival, to capture the events historic legacy, unique spirit and uncover all the latest behind the scenes secrets. Listen to exclusive conversations with McFly drummer Harry Judd on earning the bands scene acceptance, Bullet For My Valentine captain Matt Tuck says goodbye to The Poison for the last time, cult acting royalty Paddy Considine on Riding The Low, Shinedown bassist Eric Bass, Kids In Glass Houses duo Aled Phillips and Iain Mahanty, Cradle of...
2025-06-202h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 342 - Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World)Bleed American. Jimmy Eat World drummer, percussion encyclopaedia and baseball cap collector, Zach Lind, is our guest on Episode 342 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man responsible for the rhythmic beats behind one of the scenes most influential bands, revels unique takes on their emo vs pop-culture impact, misunderstood exteriors and exclusive news on new music. In this conversation, Lind previews their appearance at Download Festival UK with secrets on maintaining strong bonds with each-other and their audience, why Jim Atkins is criminally underrated, evolving between every album, cult classics vs mainstream success, wanting to teach new drummers important basics, filming...
2025-06-131h 10
Planner PalsPlanner Advice From GO Wild 📙We're bringing the main stage to you with takeaways from the GO Wild 2025 presenters 🎤📙 Featured speakers- Heather Kell: @kellofaplan - Callie Danielle: @calliedanielle - Jo Gick: https://www.instagram.com/ohsojo_- Mayra Aguilar: @CraftingbyMayra - Tori Artis: https://www.instagram.com/toriartisplanners- Tisa Jackson: @TisaJackson - Ilysse Ratner: @planwithilysse - Mariel Reyes: @MarielReyes - Kathy Cano-Murillo: @craftychica - Danielle Coke Balfour: https://www.instagram.com/ohhappydani- Ammie Williams: https://www.instagram.com/ammieyall- Erica Flaco: https://www.instagram.com/thestickerparty- Marielle Dicaire: @CreatePlans - Mo Vazquez: @pipsticksstickers5619 - Jess Siacci: @JashiiCorrin - Mark Figueiredo: @markyourpages - Alexa Jenkins: https://www.instagram.com/we...
2025-06-101h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 341 - Nate Barcalow (Finch)Project Mayhem. Finch vocalist, heartfelt lyric genius and meditation guru, Nate Barcalow, is our guest on Episode 341 of Sappenin' Podcast! The post-hardcore vs emo poster model, breaks his media silence with exclusive explanations into the bands stop start tenure, new music vs unreleased albums and apologising to his own fans. In this conversation, Barcalow opens up on their scene legacy, the cultural impact of their debut album 'What It Is To Burn', mixed relationships with those songs, wanting to move on, real life stumbling blocks, trying to give the band a fresh chance, nostalgia tours, preparing to release their...
2025-06-0641 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 340 - Slam Dunk Festival 2025 (A Day To Remember, Alkaline Trio, The Used, Neck Deep, Frank Zummo, As It Is, Greywind, Sweet Pill)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! In what has become Sappenin' tradition, we begin our summer festival recordings with a trip to Slam Dunk 2025! In this special episode, we capture our chaotic adventures in Hatfield and Leeds, documenting the events nostalgic vibe, backstage gossip and latest stories from some old friends, scene starlights and ticking off a couple buck-list guests. Listen to exclusive conversations with A Day To Remember (Jeremy McKinnon and Neil Westfall), Alkaline Trio (Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Atom Willard), The Used (Bert McCracken and Jeph Howard), Frank Zummo (Sum 41 and Electric Callboy), Neck Deep (Ben Barlow and Matt...
2025-05-301h 46
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 339 - Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)Forget My Name. The sargent of pop-punk, tattoo therapist and independent coffee distributor, Jordan Pundik, is our guest on Episode 339 of Sappenin' Podcast! The New Found Glory vocalist returns with unhinged laughter around their toughest struggles, redefining their scene legacy and exclusive insight on new music. In this conversation, Jordan provides a poetic update into Chad Chilbert's battle with caner vs hunger to create, individual mental welfare, finishing album eleven, studio secrets, gang vocal surprises, unexpected lyric pressures, why he isn't putting himself on any mount rushmore, inspiring a generation of band names, awkward advice, home life, pokemon card...
2025-05-231h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 338 - Dani Winter-Bates (Bury Tomorrow)Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience? Metelcore juggernaut, mental health worker and recently transformed gym beefcake, Dani Winter-Bates, is our guest on Episode 338 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Bury Tomorrow vocalist returns for his own solo takeover, to celebrate their new album, his promotion within the NHS and juggling the importance of life, for the last two decades. In this conversation, Dani reflects on the bands fresh sense of hype since changing line up, BT 2.0 mantras vs early fights, embarrassing MySpace selfies, touring strip bars, evolving as humans, meaningful lyric tactics, earning his scene status, obscure fan comments, we...
2025-05-161h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 337 - Emo's Not Dead with Matt Cutshall (Your Broken Hero)Your Broken Hero. Emo's Not Dead cruise captain, viral internet comedian and... our new colleague!?, Matt Cutshall, is our guest on Episode 337 of Sappenin' Podcast! This week, it was announced that we are joining forces with E.N.D as their official podcast partners, to celebrate, the head honcho himself joins us for a rare interview on the brands connection to the scene, swapping the fringe for a microphone and taking over the sea, one boat at a time. In this conversation, Cutshall opens up on the cult following to his 'felt emo might delete' videos, befriending The Used...
2025-05-091h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 336 - Bryan Danielson fantasy books AEW Forbidden Door: London (All Elite Wrestling)Y-E-S! The greatest technical wrestler in the world, proud father and submission machine, Bryan Danielson, is our guest on Episode 336 of Sappenin' Podcast! The former All Elite Wrestling world champion returns for an exclusive update on his rumoured retirement status, new backstage roles and how he'd book AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: London. In this conversation, The American Dragon reflects on his most famous wins, headlining Wembley Stadium vs WrestleMania, why we haven't seen him on TV recently, brutal injuries, wholesome family celebrations, unappreciated gimmicks, his love for an acoustic punk playlist, wrestling mentorship, William Regal advice vs helping...
2025-05-0253 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 335 - Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise with Shane ToldLead Singer Syndrome. Post-hardcore vs emo historian, podcast founding father and pinball wizard, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 335 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to celebrate the bands twenty-five years of noise, with secrets behind the bands longterm anniversary, scene confessions and why quitting was never an option. In this conversation, Shane reflects on two decades of frontman pressure, adapting to life on the road, recording two new albums (Antibloom, Pink Moon), still finding fresh lyric inspiration, awkward misspelled fan tattoos, legacy vs longevity, career highs, mental health battles, podcast folklores, Mario Kart cheat codes, famous...
2025-04-251h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 334 - Brian Dales (The Summer Set)Brian Dales (The Summer Set) exclusively talks about the bands new album 'Meet Me At The Record Store', UK tour celebrations and his famous pop-culture lyrics on Episode 334 of Sappenin' Podcast! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Nathan...
2025-04-181h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 333 - Shane Greenhall (Those Damn Crows)Let's Go Psycho! Those Damn Crows vocalist, hallucinogenic lyricist and modern rock visionary, Shane Greenhall, is our guest on Episode 333 of Sappenin' Podcast! The crows leader exclusively takes a moment to reflect on the bands wild journey from Welsh valley dive-bars to headlining arenas, unexpected spiritual awakenings and celebrate the release of their new album, 'God Shaped Hole'. In this honest conversation, Shane opens on injecting fresh energy into old-school rock' n' roll scenes, accidentally creating a army of passionate fans, imposter syndrome vs rockstar egos, sharing stages with Alice Cooper, The Goo-Goo Dolls and Johnny Depp, songwriting after...
2025-04-111h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 332 - Jack Wilson (Kid Kapichi)Can EU Hear Me? Indie punk activist, sign of the times lyricist and that one friend you'd love to go to the pub with, Jack Wilson, is our guest on Episode 332 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kid Kapichi vocalist showcases a refreshing kill them with kindness gratitude, as he ways in on the modern evolution of punk, the bands outspoken outlook and being accepted by all his childhood heroes. In this conversation, Jack reflects on the trust and responsibility given to open for the Sex Pistols, Liam Gallagher and the last ever You Me At Six show, putting himself in...
2025-04-041h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 331 - Michael Shuman (Queens Of The Stone Age / Mini Mansions / GLU)Emotion Sickness. Bass extraordinaire, bonified rock star and the coolest dude to ever wear a pair of designer sunglasses, Michael Shuman, is our guest on Episode 331 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Queens Of The Stonge Age playboy, shares secrets on strutting his way across the worlds most famous stages, having an addiction to create more projects and his biggest internet rumours. In this conversation, Mikey Shoes opens up on his QOTSA status, transitioning from a hired gun to Josh Homme right-hand man, their songwriting vs touring relationship, that birthday joke, headlining festivals worldwide, secret tracks, staying humble vs rock personas...
2025-03-281h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 330 - Punk Rock Factory (Peej Edwards & Ryan Steadman)All Hands on Deck. Punk Rock Factory guitar nerds, silly sausages and viral TikTok stars, Peej Edwards and Ryan Steadman, are our guests on Episode 330 of Sappenin' Podcast! Your algorithms favourite covers band, invited us into their studio, to unleash exclusive secrets on their Disney vs Emo structure, industry loopholes and why this isn't just some gimmick. In this conversation, Peej and Steadman open up on their unique formula of transforming film soundtracks, pop anthems and the most random hits of yesteryear, internet backlash vs building a community, how this project started, coming from individual backgrounds in South Wales 2000...
2025-03-211h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 329 - Tucker Rule (Thursday / L.S. Dunes)Understanding In A Car Crash. Emo drum icon, serious jacket collector and McPlant burger connoisseur, Tucker Rule, is our guest on Episode 329 of Sappenin' Podcast! The founding Thursday stickman tells tales from behind the kit on the bands lasting legacy, the launch of L.S. Dunes and artists who have tried to steal him away. In this conversation, Tucker mentally dissects the contrast of juggling two touring outlets at the same time, how a Thursday reunion almost didn't happen, impacting a new generation of emo, drum grooves vs styles, Dunes supergroup reactions, never taking music for granted, new album...
2025-03-141h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 328 - Susanna Alexandra (Cyan Kicks)Middle of a Breakdown. Finlands resident sassy badass, empowering dream rock figure and , custom fashion designer, Susanna Alexandra, is our guest on Episode 328 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Cyan Kicks vocalist trusts us with her first ever in-depth interview, speaking fully in English, for the first time, as we spread exclusive news on the bands famous DIY blueprint, new single Echo and their upcoming debut UK headline tour. In this conversation, Susanna opens up over stimulating secrets dealing with life on the road, transforming recycled cloths into revamped stage outfits, tattoo hiccups, evolving into International markets, how competing in the...
2025-03-071h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 327 - Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens / Haunted Mouths)Let's Cheers to This! Sleeping With Sirens honcho, high note vocal extraordinaire and smoothie sweet tooth, Kellin Quinn, is our guest on Episode 327 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of the scenes modern poster boy, returns to confess untold secrets on his long awaited solo project 'Haunted Mouths', the future of Sirens and taking time to pass responsable advice onto younger artists. In this conversation, Kellin opens up on wanting to challenge himself as a lyricist, self-help books vs missing journals, working with Aaron March (Copeland), waving away SWS stereotypes, never growing up, tour fatigue, running for candy, his office collectables...
2025-02-281h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 326 - Martin Johnson (Boys Like Girls)The Great Escape! Emo's original outlaw, best dressed bad boy and criminally good songwriter, Martin Johnson, is our guest on Episode 326 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Boys Like Girls leader takes time out on board the Emo's Not Dead Crusie 2025, to get deep on the bands reformation, punk vs pop acceptance and life at sea. In this conversation, Martin mixes between unholy chaos and honestly hard truths, as we discuss musics mental battles, not recognising his younger self, drug addiction vs sobriety, blocking out their Love Drunk era, time away from the band, writing for other artists, The Night Game...
2025-02-2155 min
Madness and MurderEpisode 36: The Bizarre Case of Amy Bishop & Her Overlooked Criminal HistoryAuthors: Taylor Hawkins and Finn SnyderDescription: On February 12th, 2010, 6 biology professors were shot during a staff meeting at the University of Alabama Huntsville by Amy Bishop. In this episode we explain the details of the UAH shooting and its victims. Reflecting on Amy’s past we talk about how her criminal history was overlooked and was a stressor leading up to the staff meeting at UAH. Join us in exploring how Amy’s personality played a role in her distress in life which ultimately led to this horrific case. Sources: https://www.npr.org/sectio...
2025-02-1810 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 325 - Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2025 (The Used, Hawthorne Heights, Taylor Acorn, State Champs, Lacey)They let us back on the boat! After recording episodes at major venues, festivals and even dodgy carparks, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2025, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas, as the events official podcast partners, to embrace our widest emo dreams, interact with scene legends and bring extra chaos to the ship. For Episode 325, we interact with a collection of artists and management, across the line-up, to capture the vive, atmosphere and life at sea. Listen to conversations with The Used (Bert McCracken), Hawthorne Heights (J.T. Woodruff), Taylor Acorn, State Champs (D...
2025-02-142h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 324 - As It Is | 'Never Happy, Ever After' (Patty Walters & Benjamin Langford-Biss)Dial Tones. As It Is, is it? Patty Walters and Benjamin Langford-Biss have brought the bands inaugural breakthrough line-up back from the dead, so to celebrate the duo return to Episode 324 of Sappenin' Podcast, for an exclusive insight behind their surprise reunion, re-recording their debut album 'Never Happy, Ever After' and a very long awaited return to the stage at Slam Dunk Festival 2025. In this conversation, Patty and Ben open up on their own personal journeys within and outside the band, how it was completely finished, finding a new appreciation for music, other projects vs hiatus timings, never being...
2025-02-071h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 323 - Bullet For My Valentine: ‘The Poison’ | 20th Anniversary with Matt TuckRoom 409. Bullet For My Valentine leader, vocalist and songwriter, Matt Tuck, returns to Episode 323 of Sappenin' Podcast, for an exclusive 20th anniversary celebration for the bands debut album, The Poison. In this conversation, Tuck reflects on how the summer of 2005 changed his life forever, selling-out huge arenas twenty years later on The Poison Ascendancy tour with Trivium, how the legacy of the band has evolved, never not playing Tears Don't Fall, wild production tests, BFMV babies, near break-up moments, overcoming major group setbacks, new music ideas, alien sightings, fighting personal misconceptions, creative control, mosh movie moments and more! Turn...
2025-01-311h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 322 - You Festival 2025 (Grace Davies, George and Ruby Sear, The Molotovs)It's All About YOU! This week, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to host a series of live podcasts, Q&As and panel workshops at You Festival 2025, a creative networking event teaching industry insights, to the next generation of creatives, at Liverpool Arena. In this episode, listen back to a collection of conversations, recorded by guests, with very unique pathways and prospectives into the worlds of live music, TV and film, as singer-songwriter, Grace Davies, talks how she came to fame as the runner up on X-Factor in 2017, with her own songs, and making a name for herself as a solo...
2025-01-2459 min
The D ShiftThe Other Side of Divorce Author Interviews Part 1In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing three authors of “The Other Side of Divorce: Breakups That Lead to Breakthroughs.” I speak with Mary Ann Hughes, Amy Danielle Taylor, and Rosalind Sedacca. We explore why they contributed to the book, the lessons they learned through their divorce, and the words of wisdom they would like to share with other women at any stage of the divorce process. Tune in to hear from the authors, consider a different way to experience divorce, and why sharing how divorce can positively impact your life is so important. Ab...
2025-01-2125 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 321 - Madina Lake (Nathan Leone & Matthew Leone)From Them, Through Us, To You. Blonde emo twins, creative brothers and gentle souls, Madina Lake, are our guests on Episode 321 of Sappenin' Podcast! Nathan and Matthew Leone take time before the bands first international tour in almost a decade to clear up questions on their future, disappearance and river people connection. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Commun...
2025-01-171h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 320 - Eddy Thrower (Busted / Lower Than Atlantis)Beach Like The Tree. Busted live drummer, Lower Than Atlantis rhythm master and professional sneaker-head, Eddy Thrower, is our guest on Episode 320 of Sappenin' Podcast! The session sensation talks snare secrets playing behind the kit for Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne, exclusive LTA reunion confessions and setting up his own online drum lesson business. In this conversation, Thrower reflects on getting the Busted job vs Lower Than Atlantis hiatus, the stress of re-recording Year 3000, techniques vs tricks, how a LTA comeback almost happened, nearly hiring a helicopter, extreme David Brent moments, recording for One Direction and 5 Seconds...
2025-01-101h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 319 - Live @ Tiny Rebel Cardiff with Gavin Butler (The Blackout)Ambition is Critical. Happy 2025! Episode 319 features the audio recording from our debut, independent and sold-out, live show, from Tiny Rebel Brewery, Cardiff. Joined by special guest, podcast alumni and beautiful blue eye vocalist, Gavin Butler, talks to the live audience, to announce exclusive The Blackout news, answer questions on he really broke his leg on tour and countless unhinged moments, that you have to hear to believe. In this conversation, expect to laugh along with the crowd, as we talk the most important pre-gig rules, worried faces, emo nostalgia, awkward accents, hidden castles, surprise birthday cakes, secret acoustic session...
2025-01-031h 41
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 318 - RedHook (Emmy Mack & Ned Jankovic)Dr Frankenstein. Australian banter champions, mosh party animals and horror fanatic weirdos, RedHook, are our guests on Episode 318 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist, Emmy Mack, and bassist, Ned Jankovic, celebrate their new record 'Mutation' hitting number one in the Aussie album charts, with secret confessions on the bands international rise, obsessive DIY mindset and learning from explicit bad decisions. In this conversation, Emmy and Ned reflect on receiving chart position news in the most chaotic way, the urge to quit their day jobs, never fitting into certain scenes, unhinged WhatsApp group chats, importantly forward vs topical lyrics, collaborating with Holding...
2024-12-271h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 317 - Brian Butcher (The Home Team)The Crucible Of Life. Seattle heavy-pop hitmaker, sensual lyricist and groove connoisseur, Brian Butcher, is our guest on Episode 317 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Home Team vocalist salutes the bands true rockers fanbase with secrets on their recent injection of global growth, sex appeal emo memes and his own tenth anniversary, behind the microphone. In this conversation, double B reflects on how the reaction to their latest albums have cemented themselves into scene heavyweights, selling-out their first UK headline tour, confusing internet trolls, classic R&B vs metal influences, mental health tools, key touring advice, singing for Issues on their 2024...
2024-12-2059 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 316 - Learning to Wrestle with Mark Andrews (Junior)Breaking Kayfabe!!! Professional wrestling champion, pop-punk bassist and podcast alumni, Mark Andrews, is our guest on Episode 316 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The former WWE superstar returns for an exclusive lesson on opening his own New Wave Wrestling Academy, new Junior music and turning down major contract offers. In this conversation, Mandrews explains the process behind launching his own school, trainee learning curves, fundamentals vs phycology, extreme table spots, teaching praise from Mercedes Moné (Sasha Banks), reflecting on NXT UK closure, winning gold in TNA, almost becoming All Elite, meeting Tony Khan, the strength of the British independent scene, punk rock men...
2024-12-131h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 315 - Story Of The Year (Dan Marsala & Josh Wills)Tear Me to Pieces. St. Louis scene staples, emo anthem hitmakers and stage diving maniacs, Story Of The Year, are our guests on Episode 315 of Sappenin' Podcast! Dan Marsala and Josh Wills take time out of the bands first UK tour since the 2010s, to expose secrets on the bands evolving legacy, untold rivalries and folklore party moments. In this conversation, Dan and Josh open up on their surprise European absence, package offers vs finance dynamics, unwritten rules, how it all almost ended, near break-up moments, real life jobs, cultural impact of Page Avenue, early day beef with Yellowcard...
2024-12-061h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 314 - Alex Davies (Elliot Minor)Parallel Worlds. Elliot Minor are back for the first time in a decade! Vocalist, Alex Davies, exclusively talks to us on Episode 314 of Sappenin' Podcast, about the bands surprise reunion, writing new music and touring plans for 2025. In this conversation, Alex opens up on the bands long and confusing hiatus, why now is the best time to test the waters, selling out KOKO London in 10mins, constant fan demand to reunite, how their self-titled debut album turned into a cult classic, 2008 hazy days, industry headaches, needing post-band therapy, exploring alternative musical projects, co-writing with other artists vs scoring films...
2024-11-291h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 313 - William Ryan Key (Yellowcard)Childhood Eyes. Yellowcard vocalist, Star Wars aficionado and never ageing emo, William Ryan Key, is our guest on Episode 313 of Sappenin' Podcast! The mayor of Ocean Avenue reflects on the bands unexpected second chance, unlocking a new mental health mindset and legally secret projects. In this conversation, Ryan Key opens up on his own personal journey back to the fold, rediscovering their pop-punk roots, mending friendships vs forgiving past traumas, playing their biggest international venues, new pressures, real life sacrifices, meditation vs mindfulness, new music plans, why his solo projects helped creative healing, scoring films with Ryan Mendez as...
2024-11-221h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 312 - Dave "Brownsound" Baksh (Sum 41)Does This Look Infected? Modern guitar hero, Sum 41 original and diehard Newcastle United supporter, Dave Baksh, is our guest on Episode 312 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the bands worldwide farewell tour continues to pursue, 'Brownsound' takes time away from their final European run, to talk his own perspectives on the end, personal closure moments and influencing a whole generation of guitar solos. In this conversation, Baksh opens up on why the break up might seem more emotional for him, unique parallels to first leaving in 2006, his second decade within the fold, member dynamics vs stubborn Canadian kindness, Deryck Whibley memoir...
2024-11-151h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 311 - Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd)Exits and Entrances. We Are The In Crowd weird kid, pop-punk Sainte and beanie fashion icon, Tay Jardine, is our guest on Episode 311 of Sappenin' Podcast! The singer songwriter exclusively answers the rumour mill on the bands When We Were Young festival reunion, returning to the scene with a new solo projects and very personal life confessions. In this conversation, Jardine opens up on WATIC future status, finally feeling closure, audience nostalgia, releasing music under her own name for the first time, hiding behind the Sainte character, extremely personal lyrics, her coming out moment, industry battles, moving to Nashville...
2024-11-081h 09
Ohio University Leader LoungeNavigating Personal Bias and Seizing Opportunities: An Interview with Danielle WernerIn this engaging conversation, Amy Taylor-Bianco and Nick Winnenberg interview Danielle Johnson Werner, COO of Penn Medicine, exploring her journey from Ohio University to a leadership role in healthcare. They discuss the importance of mentorship, embracing disruption, and the balance between personal and professional life, highlighting the significance of support structures in navigating career challenges.For more information about the Ohio University MSM Program, click this link! Check out the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership program here.OnBrand Podcast Studios produced this episode. Special thanks to Audio Engineer Alex Winnenberg...
2024-11-0436 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 310 - Matt Good #2 (From First To Last / Producer)Dear Diary. From First To Last founder, all-star record producer and ultimate rare Pokemon card collector, Matt Good, is our guest on Episode 310 of Sappenin' Podcast. The scremo vs post-hardcore king returns to unveil unanswered questions on the bands surprise return, new music vs lineup figures and fighting for their legacy. In this conversation, Matt opens up on FFTL future live status, response to new tracks 'Genius' and 'REV', the real reason why Sonny Moore aka Skrillex isn't involved in this incarnation, experiencing a fresh generation of listeners, not being asked to play When We Were Young Festival, their...
2024-11-011h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 309 - Cone McCaslin (Sum 41)In Too Deep. As Sum 41 prepare to embark on their final ever UK/European run, longstanding bassist Cone McCaslin takes time away from the bands worldwide farewell tour, to reflect on their pop-culture vs punk-rock legacy, processing an emotional breakup and life after music, on Episode 309 of Sappenin' Podcast. In this conversation, Cone shares secrets on the decision to end things on their own terms, spending twenty-five years traveling the globe, taking time to appreciate every last show, extreme highs vs industry lows, his brotherhood relationship with Deryck Whibley, honest reactions to reading his new memoir and intense media...
2024-10-251h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 308 - Busted vs McFly (Charlie Simpson & Danny Jones)Thunderbirds Are Go!!! The pop-punk battle of the century, Busted vs McFly. Who wins? With both bands announcing a two-month co-arena tour for September/October 2025, Charlie Simpson and Danny Jones, return to Episode 308 of Sappenin' Podcast together, for an exclusive joint podcast interview, as we dissect their intertwined history, show secrets and a love for custard cream biscuits. Recorded at McFly HQ studios in London, Charlie and Danny answer untold mysteries behind the announcement, why it's the perfect time to do this, throwing wrestling type shade at one another, member brotherhoods, always being compared to each other, fighting pop...
2024-10-1850 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 307 - Jeremy Bolm (Touchè Amorè)Spiral In A Straight Line. Hardcore music figurehead, passion poet lyricist and rare vinyl collector, Jeremy Bolm, is our guest on Episode 307 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Touché Amoré vocalist celebrates the bands new album with retrospective secrets on their scene legacy, running his own record label (Secret Voice) and punk touring necessities. In this conversation, Bolm opens up on modern industry algorithms, spending his free time highlighting other artists, Touché underground impact, not falling into hiatus traps, embracing each others hobbies, hunting down vinyls in very show city, his most valued purchase, almost opening his own store, signing Drug Churc...
2024-10-111h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 306 - Pixie LottAll About Tonight. Pop princess, blockbuster actress and Dolce & Gabbana model, Pixie Lott, is our guest on Episode 306 of Sappenin' Podcast! The British pop-culture figure, exposes secrets on her first new album in a decade, reinventing her sound and finally taking control of her own career narrative. In this conversation, Pixie opens up on going independent for first time vs taking a bet on herself, wanting to channel inner classic folk-rock influences, recoding in Encino, bursting into mainstream fame from a young age, music industry nightmares, getting used for producer hit singles vs writing for other artists, live band...
2024-10-0459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 305 - KT Tunstall vs Andy Burrows (Razorlight)Suddenly I See. KT Tunstall and Andy Burrows (Razorlight) team up for their first ever duo interview, as our guests on Episode 305 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Individually responsible for a whole collection of radio singalong megahits, the 2000’s indie-rock poster children talk songwriting, friendship and leaving their individual marks on the music industry. In this unique podcast, Tunstall & Burrows share secrets on joining forces to tour and write, supporting Texas in the UK’s biggest arenas, forgetting to rehearse, unexpected chaos, nostalgia trends, spotlight fame, accent slang, embarrassing confessions, pioneering the loop pedal, that famous Jools Holland performance, composing the new Cl...
2024-09-271h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 304 - Kids In Glass Houses (Aled Phillips & Iain Mahanty)Give Me What I Want. Best breakup band of 2014, comeback kings and emo-pop key change fanatics, Kids In Glass Houses, are our guests on Episode 304 of Sappenin' Podcast! Aled Phillips and Iain Mahanty put their money where their mouth is, for an exclusive in-depth conversation, on the bands surprise reunion, original hesitation and their recharged 'Pink Flamingo' era. In this podcast, Aled and Iain spill dirt on returning to the KIGH Life, Slam Dunk comeback nerves, how it almost happened much earlier, emo nostalgia, time away from the scene, boring adulthood, sheepishly flirting with new music, album honesty, Smart...
2024-09-201h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 303 - Tom Jenkins | Live @ 2000 Trees Festival 2024Misery in Comfort. Wales' folk-country-emo triple threat, Straight Lines frontman and renowned sheep shearer, Tom Jenkins, is our guest on Episode 303 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at 2000 Trees Festival 2024, the hauntingly moving songwriter serenades a capacity crowd tent, with personal confessions on his solo artist journey, happiness hacks and the podcasts first ever singalong performance. In this conversation, Jenkins opens up to the audience on Welsh valley work ethics, music vs farming schedules, festival soil compaction, his love letter verse to Brain Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), confusing last names, the art of birthing sheep, guitar hunting in...
2024-09-131h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 302 - Johnny Christ (Avenged Sevenfold / Drinks with Johnny)A Little Piece of Heaven. Avenged Sevenfold bassist, podcast chatterbox and goth mixologist, Johnny Christ, is our guest on Episode 302 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Drinks with Johnny host shares unholy confessions on the bands meteoric rise, stupid industry fights and cementing themselves to festival headliner status. In this conversation, Johnny laughs off public misconceptions of being the shy A7X member, secret podcast stress, the art of storytelling, unfiltered tour adventures, reminiscing the twenty-first anniversary of Waking The Fallen, producer trust vs songwriting concepts, brotherhood arguments, party fails, accidentally spending $20,000 on wine, early shows with Metallica, My Chemical Romance...
2024-09-061h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 301 - Louis Posen (Hopeless Records)The Illusion of Safety. Hopeless Records CEO, founder and president, Louis Posen, is our guest on Episode 301 of Sappenin' Podcast! As Hopeless celebrate it's thirtieth anniversary, the distributing boss behind some of the scenes most iconic albums, breaks his media silence on the labels legacy, day-to-day workloads and music industry myths. In this conversation, Posen reminisces on how he accidentally started the label, his time filming music videos, early calls with Green Day, setting up a touring Hopeless exhibit, having to buy back old memorabilia, vinyl vs streaming, cease-and-desist letters, wild publicity ideas, unhinged house gigs, pizza delivery research...
2024-08-301h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 300 - Lowlives (Luke Johnson & Lee Downer)Freaking Out! Loud rock purests, individual scene veterans and best friends, LOWLIVES, are our guests, on Episode 300 of Sappenin' Podcast! Drummer, Luke Johnson and vocal guitarist, Lee Downer, trade unfiltered and honest insights on music industry mechanics, earning their touring strips and starting from scratch, after decades on stage. In this conversation, Luke and Lee open up on the bands long-awaited debut album, explain a independent bands real finances, wages vs crew costs, their time in Lostprophets vs The Defiled, literately having to turn their amps up to eleven, heartbreaking mime artists, embarrassing secrets, parking fails, scary paperwork adventures...
2024-08-231h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 299 - Bryan Danielson (All Elite Wrestling)G.O.A.T! The best technical wrestler in the world, creator of the yes movement and environmental warrior, Bryan Danielson, is our guest on Episode 299 of Sappenin' Podcast! The American Dragon shares secrets on All Elite Wrestling's history making return to Wembley Stadium, his game changing impact on the sport and facing retirement. In this conversation, FKA Daniel Bryan, opens on his mindset headlining AEW 'All In: London', putting his career at stake, early matches in caravans vs parking lots, wanting to piledrive us into concrete, his musical influences, growing up in the Seattle 90's grunge scene, unexpected m...
2024-08-1654 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 298 - Cameron Hurley (We Are The In Crowd / Avril Lavigne)Weird Kids! We Are The In Crowd founder, Avril Lavigne live guitarist and the internets number one Blink-182 stan, Cameron Hurley, is our guest on Episode 298 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The touring musician exclusively talk secrets on the WATIC hiatus, having Avril as a boss and his viral New.Wav covers project. Throughout this conversation, Hurley opens up on the bands longterm status, reuniting for Slam Dunk vs When We Were Young Festivals, sentimental moments, tough backstage boiling points, relearning old albums, unreleased tracks, working on Tay Jardine's solo project (Saint), classic tour highlights, getting the Lavigne job, how different the...
2024-08-091h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 297 - Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION)Megalithic Symphony. Dimond selling recording artist, pop-culture songwriter and unapologetic hardcore kid, Aaron Bruno, is our guest on Episode 297 of Sappenin' Podcast! The AWOLNATION mastermind talks secrets behind the bands infiltrated legacy on the mainstream, navigating through industry loopholes and life experiences away from music. In this conversation, Aaron admits exclusive stories on why his next album "The Phantom Five" could be his last, starting a new trash-metal project called "The Barbarians of California", random tour bus tattoos, the internet impact of songs like "Sail" and "Run", unplugging a vending machine to play a gig, grinding his teeth on...
2024-08-021h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 296 - Chuck Comeau (Simple Plan)What's New Scooby Doo? Concept lyric theorist, pop-punk drum machine and certified scene diehard, Chuck Comeau, is our guest on Episode 296 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan co-founder reveals surprising secrets from the bands 25th anniversary, their mega-hit back catalogue and having a fresh prospective on life in music. In this conversation, Comeau opens up on their most unexpected pop vs punk misconceptions, bursting into the limelight as teenagers, nurturing newer artists, always challenging Pierre with song ideas, his visionary role within the group, the importance of thinking from the fans opinion, living out his frontman dreams at every...
2024-07-261h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 295 - 2000Trees Festival 2024 (Better Lovers, Nova Twins, Hot Mulligan, Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs, The Nightmares, Fangs Out)We love TREES! Our favourite community driven, chilled weekend and independent festival, 2000Trees, always make us feel special. Sappenin' Podcast returned to Upcote Farm, for another round of sunshine, alternative music and the chance to reunite with old friends. Episode 295 features all our backstage gossip, infiltrating stages and chaotic guest moments, as we talk with artists for more behind the scenes adventures. Listen to exclusive conversations with Better Lovers (Greg Puciato & Jordan Buckley), Nova Twins (Amy Love & Georgia South), Hot Mulligan (Chris Freeman), indie princess Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs (Dylan Slocum), The Nightmares (Adam Parslow & Benjamin Mainwaring), Fangs...
2024-07-191h 38
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 294 - Dani Luna (TNA Wrestling)Subculture. Punk rock wrestler, suplex machine and strength defying powerhouse, Dani Luna, is our guest on Episode 294 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Total Nonstop Action knockout breaks kayfabe with secrets behind winning championships, alternative music influences and the sports rebellious attitude. In this conversation, Luna reflects on signing with TNA vs making a name on the independent scene, her punk upbringing, hanging out with Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), life on the road, dealing with injuries, trusting strangers to beat her up, weird compliments, her time in WWE, why their UK developmental system didn't workout, lessons from Shawn Michaels, how to be...
2024-07-121h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 293 - Black Stone Cherry (Chris Robertson & Ben Wells)The Human Condition. Kentucky spirit animals, rock 'n' roll runaways and Mary Jane enthusiasts, Black Stone Cherry, are our guests on Episode 293 of Sappenin' Podcast! Chris Robertson and Ben Wells blurt secrets on the bands brotherhood, longevity and wacky tour adventures. Recorded backstage at Download Festival, the guitar and vocal duo open up on their relationship with Donington Park, giggle worthy memories, measuring success vs industry respect, southern upbringings, first gateway records, blending their country and soulful blues roots, building a setlist of radio hit singalongs, vocal surgery, riff tricks, unique fan discoveries, that one WWE video game, experiencing...
2024-07-0539 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 292 - How To Get Your Music On Radio with Alyx Holcombe & Alex Baker | Live @ Download Festival 2024Live On Air! Broadcast royalties, new music advocates and rad humans, Alyx Holcombe (BBC Radio 1) and Alex Baker (Kerrang! Radio), are our guests on Episode 292 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at Download Festival 2024, these radio legends team up, to reveal insightful advice for aspiring musicians, how to get played on international stations and wacky examples of industry breakthroughs. In this conversation, Holcombe and Baker walk us through their day to day radio responsibilities, searching for fresh blood, what really gets their attention, production vs imagery, copycat bands, authenticity, song icks, CD scratches, weird messages, publicity stunts, golfball...
2024-06-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 291 - Download Festival 2024 (Parkway Drive, Hoobastank, Alexisonfire, Dream State, Atreyu, RØRY)SCREAM DOWNLOAD! Whenever we return Download Festival, it feels like home. To celebrate the twenty-first edition of the worlds premiere rock music weekends, Sappenin' Podcast was invited back to Donington Park, to capture the events legendary spirt, larger than life atmosphere and latest backstage secrets, from bands across all stages. Listen to conversations with secret set shockers Parkway Drive (Winston McCall), Hoobastank (Doug Robb) reminiscing 'The Reason' album anniversaries, Alexisonfire (Wade MacNeil) on starting his new touring club: 'The Only Emo Night Ever', Dream State (Jessie Powell & Aled Evans) embrace unexpected set reactions, Atreyu (Brandon Saller & Travis Miguel) laugh...
2024-06-211h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 290 - Brendan B. Brown (Wheatus)Lemonade. Wannabe gangster, pop-culture songwriter and the original teenage dirtbag, Brendan B. Brown, is our guest on Episode 290 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Wheatus poet reflects on completely dedicating his life to live music, independent band structures and the evolving legacy behind one of the biggest songs, ever! In this conversation, Triple B explains secrets on his constant touring mentality, playing without setlists, experiencing a purely unique career, petty industry battles, important pier friendships, Iron Maiden bike rides, dirtbag covers, the songs larger than life impact, embracing it's core, jetlag struggles, singing with Alice Cooper, hidden gems, learning solar spreed...
2024-06-141h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 289 - Mikey Chapman (Mallory Knox)Asymmetry. Mallory Knox are back, with their original line up, for the first time in six years! After a hiatus from the spotlight, vocalist Mikey Chapman, reveals all, as our guest on Episode 289 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded moments after their comeback performances at Slam Dunk Festival 2024, Mikey takes time to reflect on the bands surprise reunion, mending bridges and experiences he never thought he'd relive. In this conversation, we capture raw emotions by discussing a number of catalysts for his return to the fold, stepping away in 2018, life away from music, mental health importance, the stress of industry demands...
2024-06-0746 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 288 - Slam Dunk Festival 2024 (L.S. Dunes, Funeral For A Friend, State Champs, As Everything Unfolds, The Blackout)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! In what has become Sappenin' Podcast tradition, we begin our summer festival recordings with a trip to Slam Dunk 2024! In this special episode, we capture our chaotic adventures in Hatfield and Leeds, documenting the events nostalgic vibe, backstage gossip and latest stories from some old friends. Listen to conversations with L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero, Tucker Rule and Anthony Green), as they fantasise more about McPlants, State Champs (Derek DiScanio and Tyler Szalkowski), to celebrate 'The Finer Things' tenth anniversary, Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence), on stepping in on Funeral For A Friend vocal duties, As...
2024-05-311h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 287 - Taylor AcornEverything Sucks!? Shapeshifting genre songstress, emo adrenaline hub and certified depressant, Taylor Acorn, is our guest on Episode 287 of Sappenin' Podcast! The situationship vs mental health lyric mindreader, reflects on her country to pop-punk journey, taking major risks and selling out international tours as an independent artist. In this conversation, Taylor opens on building confidence in alternative scenes, almost walking away from music completely, squishing the term 'industry plant', sisterhood friendships with Cassadee Pope, real important life advice, viral TikTok covers, soundtracking strangers weddings, internet threats, secret tattoos, screaming the word 'fuck' too many times in her songs, her...
2024-05-241h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 286 - Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)SUGAR! Inspirational poet, political activist and your nu-metal inner monologue, Serj Tankian, is our guest on Episode 286 of Sappenin' Podcast! The System Of A Down vocalist reveals his true pastime activities, as we uncover the stories you won't read in his memoir, unique songwriting accents and celebrating the bands thirtieth anniversary. In this conversation, Serj opens on SOAD current status vs their appearance at Sick New World, deep-cut set ideas, writing his book 'Down With The System', learning more about himself, activism frustrations, vocal techniques, overcoming wild crowds, Slayer fan bottle attacks, industry confessions, the nu-metal boom period, nostalgia...
2024-05-1754 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 285 - Slipknot Production Coordinator (Simon Robinson)Duality! Production coordinator, Slipknot touring crew member and former zoo keeper, Simon Robinson, is our guest on Episode 285 of Sappenin’ Podcast! In this special conversation, we receive all access passes into life on the road with the worlds biggest metal band, his unique job responsibilities and looking after a team of rabid masked maniacs. Simon opens up industry secrets on the teams structure, backstage antics, hardcore spreadsheets, how many people the band actually hire, production set up, beer keg storage units, scary flame disasters, costume preparation, tracking down random rider requests, each members own show dynamics, new drummer excitement, fe...
2024-05-101h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 284 - Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)American Slang. New Jersey music royalty, blue collar songwriter and storytelling wordsmith, Brian Fallon, is our guest on Episode 284 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Gaslight Anthem vocalist corrects folklore on the bands overdue reunion, local punk scene learning curves and shares and hour of unbelievable adventures. In this conversation, Fallon opens up his new lease on touring life, collecting important lyric tattoos, living up to Jersey Shore references, Bruce Springsteens favourite pizza, latest album History Books, his worst festival fails, secret love for nu-metal, sexy manager offers, the magic in NJ songwriting, advice from Jon Bon Jovi vs The Goo...
2024-05-031h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 283 - AJ Perdomo (The Dangerous Summer)Reach For The Sun. Vintage song shop, outerbody lyrical genius and the life of any party, AJ Perdomo, is our guest on Episode 283 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Dangerous Summer vocalist/bassist returns with unapologetic secrets on the bands adult era, fighting for a space in the scene and a very emotional return to Slam Dunk UK. In this conversation, Perdomo opens up on the festivals namecheck on the track ‘Goodbye’, mainstream emo moments, the reality of fatherhood, raising his daughter on Taylor Swift, new album ‘Gravity’, overcoming a messy hiatus, living the typical ‘rock star’ life on their first run, appreciat...
2024-04-261h 16
The Bright Side“The Girls on the Bus” and the Wild World of Campaign ReportingReporter Amy Chozick used her experiences covering HIllary Clinton on the campaign trail as the inspiration for a new show on Max called “The Girls on the Bus.” Part satire, part drama, the show follows four journalists covering a cadre of flawed presidential candidates. Amy joins us to talk about turning her observations from ten years of campaign reporting into a TV series. Plus, Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary, Taylor Swift tries to make poetry cool, and Danielle and Simone ask: is it OK to drink breast milk? Later this week, we’re talking with an OB-GYN who’s going to he...
2024-04-1733 min
A Podcast?!31 - Oscar Predictions 2024Theresa and Mitchell make their predictions for the 2024 Oscars.
Keywords: Anatomty of a Fall, American Fiction, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, The Zone of Interest.
"Ther Fire Inside", "I'm Just Ken", "What Was I Made For?", "It Never Went Away", WahzhZhe(A Song For My People)
Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Jimmy Kimmel, Bradley Cooper, Colman Domingo, Paul Giamatti, Cillian Murphy, Jeffrey Wright, Sterling K. Brown, Robert Di Nero, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Gosling, Mark Ruffalo, Annette Bening, Lily Gladstone, Sandra Hüller, Carey Mulligan, Emma Stone, Emily Blunt, Danielle Brooks, America F...
2024-03-092h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 268 - Tristan Thomas (Florence Black)Bed of Nails. Welsh valley native, shredding guitar wizard and all around tidy boyo, Tristan Thomas, is our guest on Episode 268 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Florence Black vocalist exclusively celebrates the release of the bands new single, by reflecting on their start in Merthyr Tydfil, breaking boundaries at classic rock festivals and getting endorsed by all their metal heroes. In this conversation, Tristan explains how preparing their second album has changed the groups mentality, industry success vs maintaining friendships, originally preforming together as kids, being handpicked by Corey Taylor (Slipknot) to tour europe, learning tricks as local roadies, driving...
2024-01-121h 04
Dollops for Donuts#7 The Final Episode of Season 1, Cheers to Rainbow Sugar, reflecting on Season 1, and a shout out to the UnderdogArt Biggs and Nate Weaver want to say sorry to Rainbow Sugar for the craziness of setting up the interview and hope we can find another time down the road that works for everyone. We talk about some of the most inspiring women in the Denver scene. What the summer entailed. Living with Crohn's, food allergies and supporting the CCFA. Hitting up the legalization of corporate monopolies, along with Taylor Swift inspiring her fans to vote and a shout out to the underdog.Jamie-Bail Fire JewelryShannon FloydTitwrench Fest (2008-2021)https://www.f...
2023-09-261h 36
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 251 - Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday)Take You Home. Pop-punk vs country music queen, winner of The Voice USA and Grammy nominated badass, Cassadee Pope, is our guest on Episode 251 of Sappenin' Podcast! After hearing us discuss the rise of Hey Monday through Emo's Mainstream Explosion with Chris Payne, the multi-genre star returns to share secrets on re-embracing her dark roots, absurd industry battles and influencing a generation of songwriters. In this conversation, Cassadee opens up on walking away from her country albums to relive new emo dreams, reconnecting with her younger self, why every chapter of her career is like a personal landmark, the...
2023-09-151h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 239 - Alicia Taylor (Cherry Bombs)Girl Gang! Stage choreographer, axe grind dancer and former NFL cheerleader, Alicia Taylor, is our guest on Episode 239 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Cherry Bombs director invites us into her secret world of female-led, heavy metal dance troops, mixing cabaret, pyrotechnics and horror spectacle. In this conversation, Alicia opens up on her talents in stage theatrics, designing shows for artists like Motionless In White, Fozzy, In This Moment and her husband, Corey Taylor (Slipknot), gathering a group of aerial artists vs fire specialists, her most dangerous performances, sketchy venues, having to pitch Cherry Bombs to industry executives, wanting to embrace...
2023-06-2344 min
IntersectionsDetroit. Chapter 3: Word“When there's someone in need, there are those that respond.” – Pamela Good Knowledge and education are the roads to self–discovery and understanding a world beyond. In Detroit the challenge to celebrate the written word and build a new landscape of universal literacy takes many forms… in this chapter seasoned campaigners and visionary youth leaders explore the spaces where they seek to have real impact across the city. Featuring the voices of: Pamela Good, Khali Sweeney, Pashon Murray, Elijah Craft, Shanel Adams & Olivia Janise Danielle Wheat. All sound recordings were created in the City of Detr...
2023-05-3022 min
No More Late FeesThe Wedding DateThis week Jackie and Danielle are celebrating Jackie's birthday by talking about one of her favorite comfort movies, the 2005 romcom The Wedding Date.
With the wedding of her younger sister (Amy Adams) fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London for the ceremony. While this is bad enough, Jeffrey, the man who left her as they moved closer to marriage, happens to be the groom's best man. Determined to show everyone -- most of all Jeffrey -- that her romantic life is as full and thrilling as ever, Kat hires a charming male escort as...
2023-03-311h 38
Marriage and MartinisAre Our Kids Seeing Healthy Relationships? With Margaret Ables and Amy WilsonDanielle sat down with Margaret and Amy from the comedy podcast, "What Fresh Hell." The three moms (who have a combined nine kids), talked about whether or not they are worried that their kids are seeing enough healthy relationships, between the world of social media, at home, and from the people who surround them. They talk about everyone from Taylor Swift, to Harry and Megan, to their own personal marriages and friendships. Plus, what are some of the new euphemisms the kids are using to describe dating? How do we handle fighting in front of our kids? Sometimes you...
2022-02-2547 min
Romancing the Monsters PodcastRTM SPECIAL: Best of 2021 and What We're Excited For in 2022!At long last, 2021 has come to an end. Was it a good reading year? Did we challenge ourselves? Explore new corners or Romancelandia? Well, this week we discuss all that plus our favourites of 2021 and what we’re most excited for in 2022! Get your TBRs ready, they're about to get a lot fuller! Also, it wouldn't be a Romancing the Monsters episode without technical difficulties, a chatty lawn mower, an anatomy lesson or two and a whole lot of banter! Join us!
Trigger warning: mentions of abuse, trauma, usage of chemicals, potential attempt at suicide.
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2022-01-061h 14
Wilde OnEpisode 11: Love YourselfEpisode 11: Fit is the new skinny. Healthy is the new sexy. Self love is the pinnacle. This episode is all about Body Positive Victories! I’ve gathered stories from some of my favourite Professional Wrestling Sisters and Non Binary loves.
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The Show with Edmund Mitchell77: 👩🏽🏫 Homeschooling DanielleWatch the The Show on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/edmundmitchell
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That Stagey BlogVlog 2.3I discuss:
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2020-08-0333 min
Don't Break A LegAdvocating for Women in Sport ft. Dr. Ellie Somers PTIn this episode, Danielle and Jake sit down with Dr. Ellie Somers of Sisu Sports Performance and Physical Therapy and the US AFL Women's National Team. Ellie is a therapist, a run coach, a strength coach and an advocate for women in sport.We go into a bit of a deep dive with Ellie on implicit gender bias and how we can advocate for and empower female athletes. Ellie provides a much-needed perspective for therapists and athletes alike, especially in the performing arts realm. People we referenced:Amy Arundale: @squeakyedgar...
2020-06-1500 min
The Arise PodcastSeason 1, Episode 20: Critical Care Nurse Amy Taylor, Maggie Hemphill, and Danielle S. Castillejo discuss the Coronavirus, flow of information, medical supplies, and STAYING HOMEAmy Taylor is a Georgia Native and is a NICU nurse and critical care nurse. When she first heard about the coronavirus she wasn’t inclined to worry about it. As a nurse she thought, “If you’re not bleeding out you’re fine… This will pass…” But within several days it escalated quickly and it became harmful to health care workers.She described how at the beginning the hospital she worked at would not allow someone to bring more than one person into the hospital with them and each time someone came in to the hospital their temperat...
2020-03-2838 min
Supergirl RadioSupergirl Radio Season 3 - Episode 16: Of Two MindsIn this week’s episode of Supergirl Radio, Morgan Glennon and Rebecca Johnson discuss the Supergirl season three episode titled "Of Two Minds"! Official Description by The CW for Supergirl 3.16: "Supergirl and Imra have different ideas on how to stop the third Worldkiller, Pestilence. However, when both Alex and Winn are seriously injured by Pestilence, Supergirl and Imra team up to stop the destruction. Guest Stars include Chris Wood (Mon-El), Amy Jackson (Imra Ardeen/Saturn Girl), Jesse Rath (Querl Dox/Brainiac-5), Angela Zhou (Dr. Grace Parker/Pestilence), Krys Marshall (Julia Freeman/Purity), Taylor Hastings (Adelaide), Fred Henderson (Mayor Sims...
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