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Poetry Says
Ep 295. The Webb Moment
Your favourite poet’s favourite poet. Show notes Francis Webb Francis Webb Collected Poems edited and introduced by Toby Davidson More resources on the Webb centenary: more publications and live readings to come! Judith Wright Les Murray Gwen Harwood Callum Park Hospital for the Insane The Bulletin Douglas Stewart Angus & Robertson Norman Lindsay A Drum for Ben Boyd Rosemary Dobson Robert Lowell A Death at Winson Green by...
2025-02-03
1h 01
PT Network Podcast
PT Ortho Residency Discussion with Dr. Amber Thiry, Dr. Anne Majerus, Dr. Seth Majerus
Amber Thiry, PT, DPT: Boren K, Conrey C, Le Coguic J, Paprocki L, Voight M, Robinson TK. Electromyographic analysis of gluteus medius and gluteus maximus during rehabilitation exercises. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2011;6(3):206-223. Edwards PK, Ebert JR, Littlewood C, Ackland T, Wang A. A Systematic Review of Electromyography Studies in Normal Shoulders to Inform Postoperative Rehabilitation Following Rotator Cuff Repair. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(12):931-944. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.7271 Anne Marie Majerus, PT, DPT: Shraim MA, Massé-Alarie H, Hall LM, Hodges PW. Systematic Review and Synthesis of Mechanism-based Classification Systems for Pain Experienced in the Musculoskeletal System. Clin J P...
2024-04-22
32 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 22: The Story of the Trial of El-ahrairah
Bluebell tells the story of the time El-ahrairah was put on trial for the theft of Prince Rainbow's carrots... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-11
32 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 21: "For El-ahrairah to Cry"
Holly tells the terrible story of what happened at the Sandleford warren after Hazel and the others had left... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-11
20 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 20: A Honeycomb and a Mouse
Hazel makes a new friend, and the rabbits prepare to hear Holly's story... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-08
20 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 19: Fear in the Dark
A strange and terrible voice causes panic... 1. Vagabond - Bigwig's word is 'hlessil', which I have rendered in various places in the story as wanderers, scratchers, vagabonds. A 'hlessi' is a rabbit living in the open, without a hole. Solitary bucks and unmated rabbits who are wandering do this for quite long periods especially in summer. Bucks do not usualy dig much in any case, although they will scratch shallow shelters or make use of existing holes where these are available. Real digging is done by the most part by does preparing for litters. 2. 'Zorn...
2023-06-08
20 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down' Part Two. Chapter 18: Watership Down
Hazel and the others finally reach the foot of the hills that Fiver had described. Could they get to the top, and what would they find if they got there? 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-05
17 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 17: The Shining Wire
The warren's terrible secrets are unearthed... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-05
27 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 16: Silverweed
The new warren's storyteller has a strange and terrible effect on Fiver... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-05
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 15: The Story of the King's Lettuce
Dandelion tells the rabbits of the new warren a bedtime story of one of El-ahrairah's most famous tricks... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-02
14 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down' Chapter 14: "Like Trees in November"
Fiver struggles to explain his misgiovings about the new warren. Silflay - Go above ground to eat 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-02
27 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 13: Hospitality
Cowslip's warren is breathtaking... only Fiver seems unimpressed. Nildro-Hain - the song of the blackbird 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-02
17 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 12: The Stranger in the Field
The rabbits discover that they are not alone... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-01
25 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 11: Hard Going
The question of was to be Leader is settled... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-06-01
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down', Chapter 10: The Road and the Common
Hazel and Fiver find themselves in a difficult spot, and morale among some of the others is beginning to drop...
2023-06-01
17 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 9: The Crow and the Beanfield
The rabbits discover somewhere safer to rest, but not before they must fight an enemy... 1. Hrududu - tractor 2. Bigwig's Owsla rhyme - 'Hoi, hoi, the stinking Thousand, We meet them even when we stop to pass our droppings.' 'Watership Down' Richard Adams
2023-05-31
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 8: The Crossing
Blackberry comes up with a plan to get Pipkin and Fiver across the river... 1. embleer - stinking (the word for the smell of a fox) 'Watership Down' Richard Adams
2023-05-31
11 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 7: The Lendri and the River
In the woods, Hazel and his band of rabbits come up against two formidable obstacles... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-05-31
06 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 6: The Story of the Blessing of El-ahrairah
Dandelion tells the rabbits a familiar story, to take their minds from the fear of the darkness... 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-05-30
07 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 5: Into the woods
Half a mile from the warren and the rabbits have already travelled further than any rabbit had done before. 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-05-30
08 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 4: The Departure
The time to leave the warren is now...or never 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
2023-05-30
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 3: Hazel's Decision
After being turned away by the Chief Rabbit, a tough decision falls to Hazel...
2023-05-29
05 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 2: The Chief Rabbit
Hazel and Fiver visit the Chief Rabbit to tell him of Fiver's fears for the warren.
2023-05-29
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Watership Down' by Richard Adams
Part One, Chapter 1: The Noticeboard Adams includes footnotes at the end of each chapter, explaining key terms in the world of the rabbits. Fiver's name: 1. Rabbits can count up to four. Any number above four is hrair—“a lot,” or “a thousand.” Thus they say U Hrair—“The Thousand”—to mean, collectively, all the enemies (or elil, as they call them) of rabbits—fox, stoat, weasel, cat, owl, man, etc. There were probably more than five rabbits in the litter when Fiver was born, but his name, Hrairoo, means “Little Thousand”—i.e., the little one of a lot or, as they say...
2023-05-29
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 8: The Merriment of Friendship
In this, the final chapter of the Corfu trilogy, the Durrells hold a grand birthday party for Prince Jeejee, with cabaret acts organised by Margot... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
2023-04-26
52 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 7: The Paths of Love
Margot shows no mercy to a hapless admirer... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
2023-04-18
45 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 6: The Royal Occasion
This time, royalty really does descend on the island, and a frenzy of preparation ensues... 'Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
2023-04-16
48 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 5: Fakirs and Fiestas
With considerable alarm, the Durrells prepare to receive royalty... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
2023-04-14
45 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 4: The Elements of Spring
The Rose Beetle Man has a surprise for Gerry... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
2023-04-13
38 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 3: The Garden of the Gods
French aristocracy arrives at the villa, and chaos ensues... 'The Garden of the Gods' by Gerald Durrell
2023-04-06
57 min
My Mum's Bad Diaries
Write I shall (Vol.3, 1982)
I find out what an acoustic couplers is (or was)...Mum is back in Melbourne and is still on the hunt for THE BOOTS, can’t find them and so naturally comforts herself by buying another leather belt from IshkaWe chat about Ben Ean Moselle and how bad wine culture used to be in the ‘80s, Mum’s spaghetti marinara obsession and actually find the piece of paper Mum tallied them on! We discuss what Mum was reading the summer of 1982: Mayor of Casterbridge, Donald Duck comic and The Palladin (pick the one that doesn’...
2023-03-31
1h 11
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 2: Ghosts and Spiders
Larry's friends are the ideal targets for a series of Leslie's practical jokes... The Garden of the Gods by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-17
33 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'The Garden of the Gods' Chapter 1: Dogs, Dormice and Disorder
The first installment of this, the final book in the Corfu Trilogy. The Garden of the Gods, by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-16
55 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Epilogue
Final words... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-12
03 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 10: The Angry Barrels
The Durrells visit a vineyard for the harvest and enjoy one last, magnificent picnic... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-12
29 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 9: The Talking Head
Gerry meets a gypsy, with some extraordinary friends... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-09
37 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 8: Hedgehogs and Sea-dogs
Storms brew, as mother gets an unwelcome admirer... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-06
41 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 7: Owls and Aristocracy
Gerry meets the Countess, and Lampadusa, an angry owl... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-05
34 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 6: The Olive Merry-Go-Round
The olive harvest brings a fine addition to Gerry's collection, whilst two more of Larry's friends make an awkward appearance... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-03-04
37 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Interlude for Spirits
Margo returns to England, and chaos ensues...
2023-02-28
40 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 5: Cuttlefish and Crabs
Gerry causes trouble with a turtle... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-02-27
1h 00
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 4: The Pygmy Jungle
Happy hunting with Theodore, and a friend of Larry arrives with his accordion. Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-02-25
38 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 3: The Myrtle Forests
Gerry's birthday, and a wonderful suprise awaits... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-02-23
48 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 2: The Bay of Olives
Gerry goes night-fishing with Taki... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-02-22
40 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 1: The Christening
The Durrells attend a wedding... Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-02-20
38 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'Birds, Beasts and Relatives' by Gerald Durrell.
Conversation. First intallment of this, the second book in Gerald Durrell's Corfu Trilogy. Birds, Beasts and Relatives by Gerald Durrell
2023-02-17
09 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
The Return
The final installment in 'My Family and Other Animals', the first of Gerald Durrell's unforgettable Corfu trilogy. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-14
07 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 18: An Entertainment with Animals
The Durrell's throw a characteristically large and chaotic party... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-12
43 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 17: The Chessboard Fields
Gerry takes home a dangerous new friend... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-11
36 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 16: The Lake of Lilies
The Magenpies cause more trouble, and then Dodo arrives...... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-10
33 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 15: The Cyclamen Woods
Some new arrivals at the villa cause havoc... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-09
33 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 14: The Talking Flowers
Gerry relectuantly visits his new tutor, but finds unexpected treasure upstairs... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-08
29 min
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Chapter 13: The Snow-White Villa
Mantids, geckos and toads welcome Gerry into his new house... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-07
32 min
Adapt or Perish
Pinocchio (Ep. 123)
In what has turned out to be a mega-episode of Adapt or Perish, we're taking a look at Carlo Collodi's classic children's story Pinocchio! How quickly will these adaptations go off the rails? Give a listen and find out (hint: it's immediately). In this episode, we discuss: The Adventures of Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel Pinocchio, the 1940 American animated movie, produced by Walt Disney, direction supervised by Ben Sharpsteen and Hamilton Luske, and story by Ted Sears, Otto Englander, Webb Smith, William Cottrell, Joseph Sabo, Erdman Penner, and Aurelius Battaglia The Adventures of Buratino, the 1959 Soviet animated...
2023-02-07
2h 42
Uncle Ben tells stories
Conversation 2
A letter from England brings some disturbing news... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-06
10 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 12: The Woodcock Winter
Winter brings drama to the island... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-05
36 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 11: The Enchanted Archipelago
Gerry's birthday arrives, with some exciting presents...
2023-02-04
32 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 10: The Pageant of Fireflies
We meet Ulysses, a feisty owlet and enjoy a beach picnic at night to celebrate the christening of mother's new swimsuit. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-02
33 min
SONIC TALK Podcasts
Sonic TALK 745 -Taiga, A.I. MPC XL and viewer questions
Guests Matt Hodson (MATTHS) artist, performer, educator Paulee Bow Magical Synth Adventurer Youtoube video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPBn_fFd2xM For preshow and Ad free version and much more: Patreon.com/sonicstate The Future of Mastering is Ozone 10 - Master Assistant - match your mix to a reference file, Stabilizer - clarity with intelligent adaptive mastering EQ, Impact Module - micro dynamics adjustments to enhance the rhythmic content Head over to iZotope.com now to get a 7-day free trial and save with the code SONIC10 Ba...
2023-02-02
1h 15
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 9: The World in a Wall
A new perspective on the dangers of smoking, and happy explorations with Theodore. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-02-01
30 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 8: The Tortoise Hills
Gerry discovers the hills are alive with tortoises...Meanwhile, Larry's friends begin to arrive at the villa. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-31
32 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 7: The Daffodil Yellow Villa
The Durrells get to grips with a new house... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-30
28 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Conversation
Larry and his mother discuss his plan to 'liven things up a bit'. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-29
07 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 6: The Secret Spring
The Spring arrives and has a vivid effect on the island, and on the Durrell family itself. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-28
26 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 5: A Treasure of Spiders
Gerry discovers a mysterious trap door... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-26
29 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 4: A Bushel of Learning
The Durrells decide that Gerry has run wild long enough, and that, much to his dismay, it is time for him to be educated. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-25
23 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 3: The Rose-Beetle Man
Gerry's starts to explore the island with Roger, and meets some interesting neighbours. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-23
29 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 2: The Strawberry Pink Villa
The Durrells settle in to their new home, under the watchful eye of Spiro. My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-22
21 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
Chapter 1: The Unsuspected Isle
The Durrells arrive in Corfu and make their way ashore... My Family and Other Animals, by Gerald Durrell.
2023-01-21
27 min
Uncle Ben tells stories
'My Family and Other Animals' by Gerald Durrell
Part 1: The Migration...
2023-01-20
10 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 181 - Lauran Hibberd
Garageband 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...
2022-05-13
1h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-05-06
1h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-04-29
1h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-04-22
1h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-04-15
57 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-04-08
1h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-04-01
1h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-03-25
1h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-03-18
39 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-03-11
56 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-03-04
1h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-02-25
1h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-02-18
1h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-02-11
1h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 167 - Steve Vai
Passion 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...
2022-02-04
51 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-01-28
1h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith
EP. 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...
2022-01-21
1h 26
Entertainment of Excellence Podcast
Episode 21 – Pet Shop Boys' It Couldn't Happen Here (Movie, 1987) Review + Thoughts on Tenet
For our 21st episode, we watch and review the 1988 surrealist musical It Couldn't Happen Here, with music by and starring the Pet Shop Boys. Directed by Jack Bond, the film is based on music from the band's first two albums Please and Actually, and instead of focusing on a coherent narrative structure it instead opts for a collection of surreal scenes and bizzare dialogue that doesn't make much sense. Band members Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe play various versions of themselves in different scenarios, and the film guest stars Joss Ackland and Barbara Windsor. We didn't have any submissions...
2020-09-04
1h 06
Guilty Movie Pleasures
Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey... is a Guilty Movie Pleasure
Join us each week as Ben Begley and Jesse McIntosh breakdown your favorite films, ranging from the classics to the unknown hidden pile of gems; it’s all here under one banner… GUILTY MOVIE PLEASURES! Amiable slackers Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos (Joss Ackland), a villain from the future, sends evil robot duplicates of the two lads to terminate and replace them. The robot doubles actually succeed in killing Bill and Ted, but the two are determined to escape the afterlife, challenging the Grim Reaper (William Sadler) to a...
2018-11-29
49 min
Total Movie Recall
TMR 010 – Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) d. Pete Hewitt Starring:Keanu ReevesAlex WinterWilliam SadlerGeorge CarlinJoss Ackland On a most excellent episode of TMR, Steve and Ryan attempt to parse out exactly what a "Melvin" is, explore the origins of Steve's lapse in faith in a just god, and Ryan once again attempts to break down the quantum mechanics of time travel only to succumb to a nap instead. Things discussed in the show: The Martian (Matt Damon)
2015-11-16
00 min