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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
Let's Deconstruct a Story"Let's Deconstruct a Story" featuring Jason OckertHi Everyone,I'm happy to welcome Jason Ockert to show! We discussed his story, "The Peoplemachines" in StorySouth Spring 2023. It blew me away! Who reminds me of a modern-day Agathocles??...hmmmm....I can't imagine.Please read the story (available below) before listening to our discussion. Thank you SO MUCH to storySouth for publishing this thought-provoking dystopian story. It will stay with me.Thanks also to Dan Wickett of Dzanc Books for recommending Jason's work.The Peoplemachines by Jason Ockert 2023-09-0143 min
READ TO ME with Becky KarushRiver House by Diana WhitneyToday, we read and love “River House” by Diana Whitney. This poem is from Diana's forthcoming October 2023 collection, DARK BEDS (June Road Press). Pre-order DARK BEDS here and anywhere you buy books: https://www.juneroadpress.com/bookstore Leam more about the Read to Me podcast and your host, Becky Karush: www.readtomeliteraryarts.com DARK BEDS, Diana's second collection, juxtaposes the conflicted emotions of motherhood and domesticity with the intoxicating promises of transgression. Fantasies fulfilled or imagined play out against the haunted backdrop of Vermont’s woods and fields, a landscape both harsh and magical...2023-08-2415 min
Between The StacksLittle Saint Vic's Personalized Book RecommendationsListen till the end to hear another side of Little Saint Vic... On this month's episode, host Victoria Horn answers listener requests for personalized book recommendations, shares Odell happenings, highlights the December book order, and reads her original poem, "Portrait of Christmas Eve."
Parody of "Little Saint Nick" by the Beach Boys: written, performed, and produced by Victoria Horn
Victoria's poetry Instagram
Odell Public Library website
Odell Kids' Area Amazon Wishlist
Books mentioned:
Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney
One by One and The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Wa...2022-12-301h 10
Pages n' PagesChapter 62: Books We Will Never Read...EverIn this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into our TBRs and figure out what books we will never actually read. There are so many books on our "to be read" lists that we'll never pick up, so we're ditching them to make room for ones we actually want to read! We're sorry if your favorite book is on this list, but these are just our opinions.
What We’ve Read and What We Are Reading:
The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James and narrated by Brittany Pressley, Kirsten Potter and Rob...2022-09-061h 53
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 197 - Josh Weller (Comedian)Age Against The Machine. Witty comedian, failed musician and cheese connoisseur, Josh Weller, is our guest on Episode 197 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral internet sensation is with us, providing a unique insight into swapping punk bands for stand up comedy, industry parallels and a bunch of absolutely ridiculous career adventures. In this conversation, Josh opens up on his previous life as a major label solo artist, the moment he quit music, finding himself through humour, his beloved internet skits on what being in music is actually like, the art of comedy, dealing with hecklers, bizarre stage moments, his old...2022-09-021h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 196 - Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)The Papercut Chronicles. Multi-platinum selling artist, commercial hit songwriter and Gym Class Heroes star, Travie McCoy, is our guest on Episode 196 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of this generations most unique artists takes time to share secrets on crossing alternative music into modern pop-culture, dealing with paparazzi level fame and working with a endless list influential artists. In this conversation, Travie opens up on spending the last decade in the shadows, the end of Gym Class Heroes, sipping into a depression, fighting to get out of lucrative record deals, the passion behind his new solo album 'Never Slept Better', appreciating...2022-08-261h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 195 - Nixon Newell (Professional Wrestler) | FKA: Tegan Nox (WWE)The Peace and The Panic. Wrestling superstar, pop punk enthusiast and Welsh wizard, Nixon Newell, is our guest on Episode 195 of Sappenin' Podcast! The alternative culture inspired athlete takes us into the mindset of a global performer with secrets on cutting her teeth in the business, living life as a free agent and her time in the WWE as Tegan Nox. In this conversation, Newell opens up in on her unexpected release from WWE, why we haven't seen her in a ring since, starting her career in small valley bingo halls, always repressing love for Neck Deep, the evolution...2022-08-191h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 194 - Benji Webbe (Skindred / Dub War)Union Black. Regge-Punk visionary, larger than life personality and the king of Newport, Benji Webbe, is our guest on Episode 194 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Skindred and Dub War vocalist invites us into his beautiful home for a candid conversation on his appreciation for life, embracing your loved ones and brining different groups of people together through music. In this podcast, Benji opens up on his passion for inspiring others, the rerun of Dub War, releasing their fist collection of new material in over 25 years, channelling everyday stories for lyrics, the longevity of Skindred, why their audience is a safe sp...2022-08-121h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 193 - ROAM | The Final Farewell with Alex Costello & Alex AdamPlaying Fiction. Episode 193 is an exclusive farewell to Eastbourne, pop punk misfits, ROAM, as the band prepare to call it a day, with one final tour. On this special podcast, Alex Costello and Alex Adam return to honestly open up on the bands break up, coinciding the news with their tenth year anniversary and leaving behind a decade of unbelievable memories. In this conversation, we discuss fan reaction to the announcement, why the decision has been a long time coming, growing up best friends, never taking anything for granted, the average per-hour band salary, touching messages, wild band tattoos...2022-08-0559 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 192 - Brent Smith (Shinedown)Planet Zero. Shinedown vocalist, master of showmanship and universal storyteller, Brent Smith, is our guest on Episode 192 of Sappenin' Podcast! After two-decades of breaking records in alternative music and achieving the most number one singles, in the history of the Billboard mainstream rock chats, the emotional lyricist pulls back the curtain for an insight on his private life, unpredictable journey and a personal connection to his audience. In this conversation, Brent opens up on the bands global trajectory, his showmanship ethos, why it's so important to make a unique experience for everyone in attendance, early tours with Van Halen...2022-07-291h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 191 - Lit (A. Jay Popoff & Jeremy Popoff)American Dream. 2000's poster boys, party experts and the geniuses behind pop punk's catchiest riff, LIT, are our guests on Episode 191 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Popoff Brothers celebrate their return with explicit secrets on their new album "Taste Like Gold", ridiculous tour stories and a career of insane experiences. In this conversation, A.Jay and Jeremy open up on the bands wild past, recording songs naked, their impact on pop-culture, growing up on the road, early shows with No Doubt, Black Eyed Pears & Kid Rock, how the term 'Lit' and "Popoff' are now used as cool slang, working with...2022-07-221h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 190 - Gustav Wood (Young Guns)Weight of the World. Young Guns vocalist, universal songwriter and the beautifully charming, Gustav Wood, is our guest on Episode 190 of Sappenin' Podcast! After the band made their long-awaited return, with their first live shows in five years, Gustav uses us as a platform to exclusively explain what's been going on behind the scenes, backstage at 2000 Trees Festival. In this conversation, we discuss why Young Guns almost disappeared, breakup rumours, the catalyst that got them back on stage, the tole of growing up on the road, music finance scares, pre-show nerves, nostalgia, his secret time away from the band...2022-07-151h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: 2000 Trees Festival 2022 (Thrice, Delaire The Liar, RXPTRS, Marisa And The Moths, James Scarlett)Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees, returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to a collection of artists who made their mark on the festival. Listen to exclusive conversations with Thrice (Eddie + Riley), Delaire The Liar (Finn + Em), RXPTRS (Simon + Ian), Marisa And The Moths (Marisa + Liam) and a extended clip from our stage show with...2022-07-121h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 189 - Shane Told #2 (Silverstein)Lead Singer Syndrome. Original emo, podcast pioneer and Canadian sweetheart, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 189 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to uncover another element to the bands famous journey, songwriting and evolution. In this conversation, Shane opens up on how wild life has changed since we last saw him, new album 'Misery Made Me', always bending genre rules, having to double check his own lyrics, tour necessities, music posers, hot takes from over twenty years in the industry, unpredictable opportunities, playing the Tokyo Dome with Avril Lavigne, what he's learned speaking with other singers on...2022-07-081h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 188 - Joshua Moore (We Came As Romans)Learning to Survive. We Came As Romans lyricist, guitarist and primary songwriter, Joshua Moore, is our guest on Episode 188 of Sappenin' Podcast! The WCAR visionary provides an honest insight on the combination of ridicules adventures and sacrifices of dedicating his life to touring, mental health struggles and the bands next chapter, after the tragic death of vocalist Kyle Pavone. In this conversation, Josh opens up on some of their famous road pranks with The Devil Wears Prada, unfortunate tour bus wars, fan misconceptions, the chaotic experience of his own wedding, Limp Bizkit vs Taking Back Sunday, new music secrets...2022-07-011h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 187 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)Nowhere Generation. Punk lyricist, social activist and vegan ideologist, Tim McIlrath, is our guest on Episode 187 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Rise Against vocalist and guitarist takes us on a trip down memory lane, with insights on his believes, the importance of having something to fight for and learning from his musical heroes. In this conversation, Tim opens up on the bands overall message, hiding social commentary within his lyrics, being accepted by every scene of alternative music, festival circuit mayhem, strange tour line-ups, working with his idols in Rancid, The Descendants and Fugazi, being summoned by Jay-Z, wholesome milestones...2022-06-2438 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 186 - Steel Panther (Michael Starr & Stix Zadinia)Death To All But Metal. The greatest heavy metal band, in the history of the world, Steel Panther, are our guests on Episode 186 of Sappenin' Podcast! Michael Starr and Stix Zadinia invite us for a look behind their explicit rock and roll lifestyle, backstage at Download Festival 2022. In this conversation, Michael and Stix open up on the bands love for partying, cocaine suppliers, tour bus mayhem, creating their own code words, helping Limp Bizkit with couples therapy, losing founding bassist Lexi Foxx, angry reactions from celebrities mentioned in their songs, the sunset strip days, their best and worst guest...2022-06-1745 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Download Festival 2022 (Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Ghost Inside, Volbeat, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow, Punk Rock Factory, Dead Poet Society, Lais MW)Scream, Donington! For the first time since 2019, a full scale Download Festival, returned to the famous grounds of Donington Park this week, for a three day love fest of heavy music. In this special bonus podcast, we talk to a collection artists and backstage staff, to explain why events like these are so important to the alternative music scene and all the unbelievable moments that come with them. Listen to exclusive conversations with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes (Frank + Dean), The Ghost Inside (Vigil + Andrew), Volbeat (Kaspar B. Larsen), Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland), Bury Tomorrow (Dan + Dav), Punk Rock Factory...2022-06-151h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 185 - Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)The Fallen Angels. Vocalist, actor and gothic icon, Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black), is our guest on Episode 185 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Black Veil Brides founder let's us into his larger than life spotlight, for a deeply honest, insightful and candid discussion on the man, behind the music. In this conversation, Andy opens up on misconceptions from his famous looks and aesthetic, his love for horror punk, unexpected hobbies, being a voice for the voiceless, getting bottled at some of the worlds biggest festivals, receiving early day Nickleback and Coldplay type hate, how the UK made the band feel...2022-06-1052 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 (Sum 41, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Counterparts, Hot Milk, The Amity Affliction, Yours Truly)Slammy D! June 3rd-4th 2022 witness the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, 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 names you're bombarded us with requests, to speak with!Listen to our backstage antics with exclusive conversations from Sum 41 (Dave + Cone), Beartooth (Caleb Shomo), Neck Deep (Ben Barlow), Counterparts (Brendan + Jesse), Hot Milk (Hannah + Jim), The Amity Affliction (Joel +...2022-06-071h 55
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 184 - Dan 'Soupy' Campbell (The Wonder Years)My Life as a Pigeon. The Wonder Years vocalist, wrestling fanatic and concept lyricist, Dan 'Soupy' Campbell, is our guest on Episode 184 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Pennsylvania pop-punk hero takes time to express his connection with unexpected towns, near death experiences and the honest tales, behind some of their biggest cult classics. In this conversation, Dan opens up on writing melodies in his dreams, the bands early DIY mishaps, how Newport (Wales) became his spiritual home, celebrating the anniversaries of their two breakthrough albums 'The Upsides" + 'Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing', unhealthy touring schedules, Aaron...2022-06-031h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 183 - You Me At Six: 'Sinners Never Sleep' | 10th Anniversary with Josh FranceschiNo One Does It Better. On October 3rd 2011, You Me At Six released their third and career defying record, 'Sinners Never Sleep', that cemented the band as one of the leading artists in alternative music, for the decade to follow. On this exclusive episode, Mr. Reckless, Josh Franceschi, returns to celebrate the albums 10th anniversary re-release by discussing it's impact, untold secrets and fan legacy. In this podcast, we discuss the bands buffet of styles, being in the spotlight from such a young age, major label pressures, recording in California, how Josh suffered his first panic attack, what songs...2022-05-271h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 182 - The Legacy of Blink-182 with Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) & Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)What's Our Age Again? Episode 182 of Sappenin' Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary and cultural legacy of Blink-182, with a multi-guest roundtable special. Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) and Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind) are with us for a unique look behind their shared love, compassion and respect for pop-punk's most iconic band. In this conversation, we discuss blink's lasting impact on the modern scene of alternative music, how we all first discovered them, crossing raunchy punk and comedy, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge's vocal accents, immature lyrics vs serious side, idolising Warped Tour, why Travis Barker is su...2022-05-201h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 181 - Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar. Punk rock princess, dog enthusiast and master of memes, Lauran Hibberd, is our guest on Episode 181 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Isle of Wight songwriter introduces us to her world of sassy lyrics, comedy genius and mission to flip the music industry on its head. In this conversation, Lauran opens on living up to internet hype, the pressures surrounding her debut studio album, slacker-pop vs emo influences, why Weezer are her favourite band, imposter syndrome, working with DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit) and Brandon B. Brown (Wheatus), mental health, evil tour curses, scaring Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington a...2022-05-131h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 180 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)Waking The Demon. Bullet For My Valentine vocalist, heavy music icon and Welsh valleys starlight, Matt Tuck, is out guest on Episode 180 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice behind the modern metal generation peels back the curtain on his personal life, songwriting tips and BFMV's rise to fame. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his reserved exterior, media misconceptions, living in the moment vs early magazine comments, Bullet For My Valentines fast journey to global success, mental health struggles, the Jeff Killed John days, nurturing his voice, fighting off record labels, their new self-titled album, touring with his childhood...2022-05-061h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 179 - James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival / ArcTanGent)Eat, Sleep, Trees, Repeat. Festival booker, promoter and music maniac, James Scarlett, is our guest on Episode 179 of Sappenin' Podcast. The 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent boss is with us to give a unique insight on what it's like running major independent events, behind the scenes secrets and building an alternative community. In this conversation, James opens up on Trees 2022 return, how the team kept moral high during lockdown, headliners Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Turnstile, Idles + You Me At Six, the festivals origin story, drunken dreams, early mistakes, crowd surfing vs a real bag of poo, special set additions from No...2022-04-291h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 178 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)Welcome To My Life. Chorus machine, pop-punk royalty and chicken farmer, Pierre Bouvier, is our guest on Episode 178 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan vocalist shares secrets behind some of alternative music's catchiest hooks, evolving with the industry and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on the bands influence on the scene today, his evolution of punk-rock vs emo, bursting into the limelight a teenager, unexpected success, touring with Blink-182, Sum 41 and Avril Lavinge, new album 'Harder Than It Looks', going independent for the first time, life on major labels, clever lyrics, the legacy of...2022-04-221h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 177 - Alex Taylor (Malevolence)Life Sentence. Mosh expert, metal enthusiast and former security guard, Alex Taylor, is our guest on Episode 177 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Malevolence vocalist shares insights on British next wave of alternative culture, showing the industry the middle finger and establishing their own rules. In this conversation, Alex opens up on his journey to heavy music, what CD's his mum bought him as a kid, the bands growth in isolation, new album "Malicious Intent", working with his hero Matt Heafy (Trivium), strange music video situations, police scares, hanging upside-down, internet backlash from their appearance, gimmicks, starting a record label vs...2022-04-1557 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 176 - Liam Cormier #2 (Cancer Bats)Hail Destroyer. Cancer Bats vocalist, Treadwell Clothing CEO and captain of positivity, Liam Joseph Cormier, is our guest on Episode176 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Canadian sweetheart (and frontrunner for the loveliest human on the planet), returns with stories full of happiness, punk-rock and feel good energy. In this conversation, Liam opens up personally on his famous positive mindset, how learning to channel his focus early on helped him enjoy life, if anything can actually make him angry, becoming straight edge, sourcing lyrics, awkward misinterpretations, new album Pychic Jailbreak, recent lineup dynamic changes, their relationship with Wade (Alexisonfire), comedy style...2022-04-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 175 - Steven Battelle (LostAlone)The Bells! Worldwide riffologist, lego builder and UFO maniac, Steven Battelle, is our guest on Episode 175 of Sappenin' Podcast! The LostAlone songwriter talks to us, exclusively, on the bands return, new music and opening for My Chemical Romance, in stadiums, next month. In this conversation, Battelle opens up on reuniting with Alan and Mark, why they had to keep a lot of secrets, their original breakup in 2014, how a cruse trip changed his entire life's vision, being an extended member of the MCR family, his close relationships with Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, beautiful full circle moments...2022-04-011h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 174 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)Punk Rock 101. Proud Texan, nice guy and the voice of Chuck E Cheese, Jaret Reddick, is our guest on Episode 174 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup storyteller peels back the curtain behind a career of hilarity, heartache and his lyrical genies. In this conversation, Jaret opens up on the bands legacy of comforting the pop-punk scene with laughter, the secret meaning of some of their biggest hits, releasing his first country solo album, celebrities he's seriously annoyed, why BFS have always tried to stay true to themselves, new album Pop Dunk Snot Bread, originally breaking up in 2013, how...2022-03-251h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 173 - Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock)Not Today, Satan. International drag superstar, brutal stand up comedian and the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Season 6, Bianca Del Rio, is our guest on Episode 173 of Sappenin' Podcast! The biggest modern queen in the would is with us for a round of roasting, testicle tips and an insight into the highest level of drag. In this conversation, Bianca aka Roy Haylock, opens up on helping take drag into mainstream pop-culture, being the first queen to solo headline Wembley Arena, brutal comedy routines vs getting away with murder, what separates his two identities, seeing the world from th...2022-03-1839 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 172 - Matt Heafy (Trivium / Ibaraki)Dying In Your Arms. Metal legend, Twitch royalty and guitar genies, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, is our guest on Episode 172 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trivium vocalist discusses his goal for changing heavy music, embracing his Japanese heratige and how online communities can bring everyone together. In this conversation, Heafy opens on Trivium's biggest ups and downs, how Twitch sparked different creativity, his black-metal project IBARAKI, promoting different cultures, getting Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) to scream on a song, moments he never thought he'd achieve, writing a kids book, fatherhood, why Download Festival 2005 changed his career, their awkward relationship with...2022-03-1156 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 171 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Who's In Control? Enthusiastic emo, hair dye expert and Set It Off vocalist, Cody Carson, is our guest on Episode 171 of Sappenin' Podcast! The energetic frontman shares secrets behind a career of overcoming setbacks, personal roadblocks and never giving up. In this conversation, Cody opens up on the bands new album 'Elsewhere', dealing with countless vocal surgeries, mental health struggles, never fitting into a certain genre, label and management disputes, building a cult community of fans, their pop-punk vs rap and theatre backgrounds, originally starting off as a drummer, confidence advice, losing valuable belongings on tour, how members of...2022-03-041h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 170 - Darran Smith (Funeral For A Friend)All The Rage. Funeral For A Friend guitar legend, emo fringe pionear and dad joke expert, Darran Smith, is our guest on Episode 170 of Sappenin' Podcast! The six-string slinger takes us for a ride through his musical journey, tour burnouts and returning to the spotlight with this new era of FFAF. In this conversation, Darran opens up on the bands reunion, originally leaving in 2010, how it's a much more relaxed atmosphere, dealing with the early day success of their first three albums, his nine years away, why the guitar partnership of himself and Kris Roberts was so complimentary, insane...2022-02-251h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 169 - James Bourne (Busted / Son Of Dork)Ticket Outta Loserville. Hit songwriter, vocalist and Back To The Future fanatic, James Bourne, is our guest on Episode 169 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident FutureBoy celebrates two decades of creating generation defying anthems, finally going solo and life in the tabloid spotlight. In this conversation, James spill secrets on his new solo album 'Sugar Beach', being stuck on a island during the pandemic, the twentieth anniversary of Busted and their debut album, their current status, reuniting in 2015, the Son Of Dork days, why it ended so abruptly, writing music for other artists including McFly, Backstreet Boys and Mel C...2022-02-181h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 168 - Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)Counting Worms. Hardcore vocalist, mosh conductor and ETID superfan, Bryan Garris, is our guest on Episode 168 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knocked Loose leader peels back the curtain on the bands cult following, road to success and establishing themselves as one of this generations most talked about heavy artists. In this conversation, Bryan opens up on the art of creating concepts with new EP 'A Tear In The Fabric Of Life', getting inspired by strange road signs, representing Oldham County to the world, early day nightmares, playing one gig with a playstation microphone, how members of Every Time I Die...2022-02-111h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 167 - Steve VaiPassion and Warfare. Living guitar legend, whammy bar master and secret beekeeper, Steve Vai, is our guest on Episode 167 of Sappenin' Podcast! The iconic axeman reflects on his four decades of reinventing the six-string, unbelievable achievements and making records with everyone from Whitesnake to David Lee Roth (Van Halen) and Frank Zappa. In this conversation, the riff virtuoso opens up on keeping healthy way into his sixties, staying inspired with new album "Inviolate", how some of his most signature solos were written, getting Ibanez to make him a futuristic three neck guitar, jumping between massive bands throughout the 80's...2022-02-0451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 166 - Patty Walters (As It Is)I Went To Hell And Back. As It Is vocalist, emo fanatic and former YouTube star, Patty Walters, is our guest on Episode 166 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Minnesota born songwriter returns for his own individual time in the hot seat, spilling secrets on the bands change of behind the scene dynamics, embracing nostalgia and growing up in Brighton, UK. In this conversation, Patty opens up on the internal effect of member departures, how the pandemic made him fall out of love with music for a while, close-call break ups, originally finding himself in the 2003 UK vs USA alternative spaces...2022-01-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 165 - Tom Deacon (Comedian / Presenter / Eurofan)Let's Get Amongst It! Comedian, presenter and football Eurofan, Tom Deacon, is our guest on Episode 165 of Sappenin' Podcast! Making his name on the British stand up circuit in the late 2000's, Tom quickly became a loveable figure for comedy, sport and emo music fans alike, with his presenting roles with BBC Radio 1, Copa90 and embarrassing himself in front of the worlds biggest stars! In this conversation, the comic opens up on his impressive CV, coping with the juxtaposition of his career, humble beginnings on The 5:19 Show, getting away with stupid on-air antics, awkward moments with Taylor Swift, Justin...2022-01-211h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 164 - Niko Moilanen (Blind Channel)Dark Side. Violent pop enforcer, anti-saint and the real violent Bob, Niko Moilanen, is our guest on Episode 164 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Blind Channel co-vocalist reflects on their breakthrough 2021, capturing hearts at The Eurovision Song Contest, working with their heroes and becoming Finlands biggest band! In this conversation, Niko opens up the groups grind to success over the last decade, literally showing the world the middle finger, not being able to walk down the street of their hometown without getting mobbed, new music secrets, how Linkin Park originally helped create a friendship between the band, Mike Shinoda comments on...2022-01-1454 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 163 - Grant Nicholas (Feeder)Comfort In Sound. Welsh music royalty, indie hit songwriter and dedicated storyteller, Grant Nicholas, is our guest on Episode 163 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Feeder vocalist peels back the curtain behind the bands biggest anthems, his hometown roots and a unique sense of identity. In this conversation, the legendary frontman opens up on inspiring generations of grunge, indie and alternative scenes for going on three decades, how their mixture of heavy vs light back catalogue has defined their career, new album Torpedo, their unappreciated elements, his first break working in a London recording studio, getting to assist Seal, the 90's...2022-01-071h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 162 - Top 10 Albums of 2021 | Featuring Mystery GuestsJet Black New Year. 2021 was a amazing period for new music in the alternative scenes of punk, metal, emo and rock. As the calendar comes to a close, we're using Episode 162 of Sappenin' Podcast to highlight our favourite albums, experiences and achievements from the last twelve months, as well as some secret appearances from mystery guests. In this conversation, Sean and Morgan go back and forth, discussing their individual top five releases, that they formed a lasting connection with. The pair also reminisce their other musical obsessions, how being involved in events like Download Pilot, Heavy Music Awards and...2021-12-311h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 161 - Jo O'Meara (S Club 7)Don't Stop Movin'. Pop music superstar, tv personality and dedicated mother, Jo O'Meara, is our festive guest on Episode 161 of Sappenin' Podcast! The S Club 7 poster-child spills secrets on starting a new chapter in her career, returning to solo material for the first time in sixteen years and the groups rollercoaster machine experience. In this conversation, we discuss dealing with life in the public eye and tabloids from a young age, how turning forty gave her a fresh prospective on everything, quitting her brutal smoking addiction, writing a series of heartfelt stories for new album 'With Love', the moment...2021-12-2451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 160 - Brandon Boyd (Incubus)Drive. Influential vocalist, creative artist and never ageing mega babe, Brandon Boyd, is our guest on Episode 160 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Incubus frontman celebrates the bands thirtieth anniversary with us by unleashing secrets on their longevity, his famous paintings and returning to his universe of solo music. In this conversation, we discuss Brandon's larger than life experiences on new album 'Echos and Cocoons', why it's being described as dark and horny, the dynamics of his art exhibitions, growing up in a expressive household, launching his Moonlight Collective with some surprising names, wanting to make friends with Noel Fielding, inspiring...2021-12-1748 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 159 - Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath)Reinventing Your Exit. Scene leader, destroyed vocal king and devoted father, Spencer Chamberlain, is our guest on Episode 159 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath frontman opens up on a career of collaboration, finding himself and musical art. In this conversation, we discuss the change of dynamics for the band since their return from hiatus, new album Voyeurist, how their own battles and relationship with religion affected their lives, songwriting secrets, taking time to work with new artists, the evolution of emo, Matt Cutshall (Emo's Not Dead), launching his own solo project SLO/TIDE, the Sleepwave days, unexpected opportunities, the time...2021-12-101h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 158 - Chris LoPorto (Can't Swim)Change Of Plans. Self love lyricist, tour driving expert and overall good egg, Chris LoPorto, is our guest on Episode 158 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Can't Swim vocalist gives us a call while on the road with Silverstein to have a relaxed chat on band life, finding himself and returning to the UK for 2000 Trees Festival 2022. In this convocation, we disses the bands humble beginnings in New Jersy, signing to Pure Noise Records from an early age, songwriting trial and errors, forgetting your mistakes, underground German sex cults, getting bloody in a GCW Wrestling ring, the time he met Miley...2021-12-0350 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 157 - Aaran McKenzie (While She Sleeps / Film Maker)Know Your Worth. Professional film maker, heavy metal bassist and mental health advocate, Aaran McKenzie, is our guest on Episode 157 of Sappenin' Podcast! The While She Sleeps creative takes time to open up on his life behind the camera, Sleeps Society and some unforgettable life opportunities. In this conversation, we discuss how their Patreon model has created a new blueprint for the music industry, the reaction after its first anniversary, promoting a whole album campaign around so much uncertainty, launching his Aaran McKenzie Films business, shooting music videos for Sylosis, Havelock and Raiders, the ins and outs of videography...2021-11-261h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 156 - Adam 'The Yin' Perry (Bloodhound Gang / "A") Three Cheers for Three Years! It's the 3rd anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast and to celebrate, Adam ' The Yin' Perry, joins us to share some of the most bizarre stories ever told on the show. In this conversation, the drummer for Bloodhound Gang and the rock band called "A", opens up on a career of unpalatable projects, circumstances and opportunities. Experience everything from his life changing battle with cancer to how A wasted millions of Warner Musics money, getting dropped and resigned twice on the same album cycle, the effect of his and Jason Perry's work with McFly, trying...2021-11-191h 38
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 155 - Paul Barrow (Death Blooms)Life Is Pain. Mosh enthusiast, Nu-Metal advocate and angry cheerleader, Paul Barrow, is our guest on Episode 155 of Sappenin' Podcast! Death Blooms have become one of the breakthrough heavy artists of 2021, releasing their debut studio album and capturing the hearts of festival addicts, after their opening performance at the first major event back in the UK, Download Pilot. After a show in Bristol, UK, we sat with the vocalist to capture a insight into the unbelievable adventure the band are currently on and a glimpse into their world. In this conversation, Paul opens up on how he found mosh-pits...2021-11-121h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 137 - Mike Hranica (The Devil Wears Prada)Nightfall. Poetic lyricist, author and hockey fashion fan, Mike Hranica, is our guest on Episode 137 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Devil Wears Prada vocalist gets deep as we reflect, uncover and dissect a host of his different artistic viewpoints and emotions. In this conversation, we discuss everything from the bands generation defying back catalogue, to Mike's other personal creative outlets, deciding to follow up their cult classic Zombie EP eleven years later with the recent release of ZII, the evolution of metalcore, what really makes something 'heavy', how working with Adam Dutkiewicz from Killswitch Engage changed their lives forever, his...2021-07-091h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 131 - The Offspring (Dexter Holland & Noodles)Smash. Punk legends, original pranksters and certified geniuses, The Offspring, are our guests on Episode 131 of Sappenin' Podcast! The dynamic duo of Dexter Holland and Noodles (not his real name) take time to share some laughs and insights into nearly four decades of unbelievable shenanigans. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album 'Let The Bad Times Roll', how it took them nine years to feel comfortable with it, the rise and fall of punk rock, important tips from their touring nightmares, unexpected hobbies, drunken show disasters vs emergency pee breaks, their impact on music today, helping return...2021-05-2854 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 129 - Patrick Miranda (Movements)Skin To Skin. New-wave emo lyricist, Patrick Miranda, is our guest on Episode 129 of Sappenin' Podcast! Since their inception in 2015, Movements have become a household name in the alternative music scenes, providing their own mixture of emo, pop punk, post-hardcore and spoken word influences. In this conversation, Pat opens up on the bands return with latest album 'No Good Left To Give', their early success vs growing up, what is was like having multiple major record labels trying to sign them after their first show, completing a tattoo apprenticeship in lockdown, finally getting the courage to write songs about...2021-05-141h 11
Strange CountryJulie Monson and Jane BrittonWhat is about unsolved murders that stay with us? In particular why does the true crime genre skew female? In this episode of Strange Country, co-hosts Beth and Kelly talk about Julie Monson and Jane Britton, two young women cut down in the prime of their lives. Monson disappeared after a night out in September 1981 in Auburn, NY. Britton was found bludgeoned inside her Harvard University apartment in January 1969. Today's Strange Country episode is sponsored by the Cayuga County Arts Council. Theme music: Big White Lie by A Cast of Thousands Cite your sources: 2021-03-2553 min
A Virtual ViewIndiana Tobacco CessationIn this episodeNearly 70% of adults who smoke say they want to quit. However, quitting smoking can be so difficult. Who is here to help? This week Becky Sanders sits down with Taylor Kenyon, the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Quality Advisor from IRHA, to discuss the Health Systems Change Partnerships of three different hospitals, as well as the many facets of Indiana's Quitline programs. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE!Transcripthttps://www.umtrc...2021-02-0526 min
Unlock Free Audiobook in Fiction, HistoricalCowboys Come Home by Monte Dutton | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Cowboys Come Home
Author: Monte Dutton
Narrator: Kenyon Strecker
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-22-17
Publisher: Hudson Montgomery Dutton
Genres: Fiction, Historical
Summary:
Ennis Middlebrooks and Harry Byerly are warriors, and the time for fighting is past. Theyre cowboys, and when they get back home to Texas, the time for cowboys is passing, too.
Monte Duttons fifth novel, Cowboys Come Home, begins on the island of Peleliu, where the two privates somehow manage to save themselves when cut off from their fellow Marines...2017-12-229h 11
Look Inside this Book Club26: Night Pleasures
Becky gets high and things are suddenly really funny. She feels the need to talk about it. Meanwhile, Matthew visits a new ice cream place called Hog-In-Dogs, gets free samples and leaves without buying anything, like a MONSTER.
We fall back into the Sherrilyn Kenyon well with this week’s book Night Pleasures and man, she does not disappoint. Another Greekish tale, promiscuous BFF, more GOD-like man candy.
2016-03-2146 minLook Inside this Book Club16: Fantasy Lover
We couldn’t help ourselves, we had to go back to the Sherrilyn Kenyon well for more goodness. But first Becky is back from Japan and has embarrassing gaijin stories to share.
Our #1 fan Elizabeth Hale joins us on the phone from Toronto to help us go deep into Fantasy Lover where a repressed sex therapist has a tryst with a Greek god named Julien.
Next book: Dark Skye (Immortals After Dark) by Kresley Cole
2015-10-2600 minLook Inside this Book Club15: Cloak and Silence (The League)
Matthew’s wife goes on strike (and you know what THAT means) the same week Becky’s car is overtaken by THE BLOB.
You guys, this week’s book is COMEDY GOLD. And that’s all I’m going to say.
Next book: Fantasy Lover (also by Sherrilyn Kenyon)
2015-10-0500 minLook Inside this Book Club14: Black Bottom Murder – a Frosted Love Cozy Mystery
Matthew turns 40, Becky’s going to hell (not the first time) and we go deep into the culinary mystery genre.
Next up: Cloak and Silence by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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