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The Desperate Housewives RewatchThank You So Much | 39Susan and Karl's plan continues, Gaby's mother is unfortunately in town, and Lynette trusts Bree with the kids whilst Bree trusts the wine bottle(s). *Trigger warning this episode includes the mention of sexual misconduct*All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-06-051h 11The Desperate Housewives RewatchSilly People | 38Silly people or ridiculous people? Lynette and Tom have their ickiest moments in office frat games, Gaby tries to bag herself the best maid in the neighbourhood (questionable), Bree continues to dig into the Applewhites' secrets and poor Susan is just trying to rescue her organs from her damn spleen! Meanwhile, Mike's mafia career continues...All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-05-291h 05The Desperate Housewives RewatchThere's Something About a War | 37Bree’s past is catching up with her as Betty challenges her. Lynette deals with Tom changing his mind (as always), Gaby has to once again take on Sister Bitch and Susan is continuing things with Dr Ron. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-05-2259 minThe Desperate Housewives RewatchWe're Gonna Be All Right | 36Susan is in her flirty single era - Mike who? Bree on the other hand is going down a less glamorous path, Lynette is worrying about Tom's future plans and Gaby gets a shock from the past. Meanwhile, Betty continues to confuse and raise suspicions on Wisteria Lane.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-05-151h 10The Desperate Housewives RewatchOne More Kiss | 35Gaby and Lynette feud over a kiss, Susan makes moves to get Zach and Mike together, and Bree badly deals with Andrew's teenage ways.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-05-081h 14The Desperate Housewives RewatchComing Home | 34Susan continues to try and make her new Daddy situation work, Bree deals with the post-George fallout (RIP), Lynette pushes for office day care and Gaby continues to deal with the most annoying nun to ever grace the screens.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-05-011h 10The Desperate Housewives RewatchThat's Good, That's Bad | 33Lynette gets bamboozled by her own meddling at work, Susan digs deeper in figuring out her new Dad and Gaby gets a surprise visitor (twice!). Meanwhile - damn - if you love Bree, this is your episode!!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-04-241h 15The Desperate Housewives RewatchThe Sun Won't Set | 32Susan is on her path to self discovery and finds monsters in the closet on the way. Gaby adjusts to life after loss, whilst Lynette teaches Tom a parenting lesson. And GUYS - Bree gets a reality check (finally!). All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-04-171h 13The Desperate Housewives RewatchColor and Light | 31George and Bree have big developments, Gaby faces her past self with model friends in town, Susan navigates a life post-Mike and Lynette & Tom finally find playdates for the twins...or so they thought.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-04-101h 07The Desperate Housewives RewatchI Wish I Could Forget You | 30We all pray for Bree as the George train continues to crash, Gaby takes the lawyer's game into her own hands, Lynette gets a workplace glow-up and poor poor Susan can't catch a break!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-04-041h 15The Desperate Housewives RewatchThey Asked Me Why I Believe in You | 29Susan's friend Lonny comes out of the woodwork, Lynette figures out ways to control her boss Nina's antics, Bree finds out Rex's final thoughts and Gaby tries to convince Carlos to keep the sleazy lawyer.Also - things are developing with the Applewhites!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-03-271h 03The Desperate Housewives RewatchMy Heart Belongs to Daddy | 28Bree is continuing down the George crazy train and running over Andrew with it! Susan helps Mike look for Zach, Lynette navigates Parker's imaginary friend and Gaby & Carlos are navigating their marriage with his prison sentence.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-03-201h 02The Desperate Housewives RewatchYou'll Never Get Away from Me | 27Things are going from bad to worse for our Bree, meanwhile we all have second-hand embarrassment as Gaby lusts over John again, Susan continues her feuds with Edie and Lynette finds ways to make working mom life work for her. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-03-131h 07The Desperate Housewives RewatchYou Could Drive a Person Crazy | 26Susan continues her questions about Mike with an added Karl surprise, Gaby flirts with Carlos during their jail conversations, Lynette is pushed to the brink with Tom's "system" and Bree gets herself in a mess through acknowledging George's existence. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-03-061h 00The Desperate Housewives RewatchNext | 25Season 2 has officially started!!What are the Applewhites up to? Where is Zach? What will become of Mike and Susan? All the new questions as we dive into the lives of all of our housewives starting the day after Rex's passing. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-02-271h 13The Desperate Housewives RewatchSeason 1 Recap | Bonus Episode | 24Welcome... To the bonus episode! Hear about Jonny's journey through the theories, who was our overall top housewife through the season, what were our funniest moments (and classic Susan scrapes, obviously) - and more!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-02-2244 minThe Desperate Housewives RewatchOne Wonderful Day | 23We are finally here - the season 1 finale! And what a whirlwind it was. Each of our storylines reaches an utter crescendo - some with all the answers and some giving us even more questions!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-02-201h 17The Desperate Housewives RewatchGoodbye for Now | 22The street is shaking things up - Paul leaves without saying goodbye, or so Zach thought, and Felicia finds a new friend in Mike. Mike and Susan make a big life decision, Lynette continues to keep tabs on Tom, Gaby finds out the truth and Bree? We have no hope for Bree at this point.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-02-131h 15The Desperate Housewives RewatchSunday in the Park with George | 21Ep 21 continued the drama! We had Bree for some reason sneaking around with George, Gaby stopping John from revealing their secret, Lynette's insecurities growing and Susan finally looking into the truth with Mike. Not to mention - Felicia came with receipts for Paul and left no crumbs!Visit our Instagram @desperatehousewivesrewatch for this week's poll!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-02-061h 06The Desperate Housewives RewatchFear No More | 20Ep20 is full of twists and turns! Gaby makes a shocking discovery, George is back on our screens complicating things for the Van Der Kamps, Susan is trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with the Young family and Lynette is struggling to trust Tom when a bombshell enters her life.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-01-301h 17The Desperate Housewives RewatchLive Alone and Like It | 19Lynette gets a new friend out of Mrs McCluskey, Gaby is back to old habits, Susan tries to deal with her infuriating mother and Bree does not deal with Andrew's coming out well. Meanwhile we get more updates on our Mike/Deirdre mystery storyline!This is our last recording in North America, stay tuned for next week when we move back to the UK!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-01-231h 03The Desperate Housewives RewatchChildren Will Listen | 18The title lends itself to some of the themes of this episode - corporal punishment! Lynette and Bree navigate that, whilst Carlos tries to have Gaby sign a post-nup and Susan's mother comes to stay. AND - there's more on Dana....All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-01-161h 17The Desperate Housewives RewatchThere Won't Be Trumpets | 17We had a lot of relationship building this episode following a twist at the beginning! Gaby tries to show Carlos that he isn't respecting her, Lynette and Tom bond over how to deal with secret animosity in another couple's marriage and Rex finally starts to show up for Bree as they navigate the problems with Andrew. Sadly Susan continues to get herself into scrapes whilst disrespecting Edie on the way.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-01-091h 10The Desperate Housewives RewatchThe Ladies Who Lunch | 16Happy New Year!!Gaby gets inventive with her problem solving skills during her and Carlos' plumbing problems, Lynette deals with a lice outbreak at the school, Susan & Edie double up to investigate Paul and Bree has to deal with the ladies who lunch following on from Rex's infidelities. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2025-01-0200 minThe Desperate Housewives RewatchImpossible | 15Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful listeners across the world! This week Susan learns some hard truths about Mike, Gaby has to deal with an unwanted creepy gardener, Bree is outraged to learn about Danielle's antics and Lynette grapples with Tom's selfish decisions. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-12-261h 13The Desperate Housewives RewatchLove Is in the Air | 14Our couples are exploring the many meanings of love this episode! We also meet a fan favourite for the first time - Mrs McCluskey! Lynette and Mrs McCluskey battle out their neighbourhood dispute, Gaby continues to dig deep navigating the world of work for the sake of her marriage, Mike and Susan have an eventful dinner and Bree finally learns about Rex's secrets.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-12-191h 13The Desperate Housewives RewatchYour Fault | 13Episode 13 goes more into depth on the Paul/Zach/Dana storyline, and Susan finds out more than she bargained for. Lynette discovers Tom and his family's sexist ways, Bree's mess with George continues and Gaby revisits a storyline we all thought had gone to bed (it's past its bedtime). All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-12-121h 13The Desperate Housewives RewatchEvery Day a Little Death | 12We are reminded that death does happen every day and we should be grateful for what we have, because Martha has been found and the lane is left in their mourning period. Gaby is confronted by Carlos' desire for children again, Lynette pretends Parker has cancer to go to yoga (???), the Mike/Mafia storyline develops, and Bree finds out how in deep she really is with George. Meanwhile Susan is worried about Edie discovering how her house burned down so agrees to go with her to spread Martha's ashes.All opinions are our own, and we are...2024-12-051h 12The Desperate Housewives RewatchMove On | 11We meet some new characters in episode 11 - Felicia Tillman and George the dull pharmacist (though Jonny seems to love him so far...).Karl attempts to win back Susan, Mike drops the "L Bomb". Lynette and Tom have questions over their Nanny set-up. Bree starts her plight against Rex and adventures into the dating world. And Gaby continues to try and make life work without Carlos.Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners who celebrate!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives...2024-11-281h 10The Desperate Housewives RewatchCome Back to Me | 10We start our episode with the Solis family facing their new illegal shortcomings whilst all of our housewives struggle with distance and mistrust within their own households. Lynette not adjusting to Nanny life, Bree being pushed even further from Rex and Susan learning about who Julie has been hiding (and kissing) in her bedroom. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-11-211h 03The Desperate Housewives RewatchSuspicious Minds | 09"We can't go on togetherrrr... with suspicious minds (suspicious mindsss)" Another big week! Jonny's very happy that the Gaby/John storyline has finally come to a halt and Helen has discovered what's going on, but poor Susan gets caught in the middle of it. Andrew continues to challenge Bree and us as an audience's, meanwhile, Tom has finally heard Lynette and she's on the hunt for a Nanny. Not to mention, we finally start getting some answers about the Young family and Dana...All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way a...2024-11-141h 10The Desperate Housewives RewatchGuilty | 08Jonny calls it his favourite yet as Paul finds out who really sent the note to Mary Alice! We also get Lynette having a really emotional episode, Susan finding out too much about Mike and Gabby/Bree navigating their guilt post Juanita being run down by Andrew after discovering Gabby's affair. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-11-071h 09The Desperate Housewives RewatchAnything You Can Do | 07This week - anything you can, I can do better - is on all of our housewives' minds. The Madame Bovary effect is strong with each of them feeling life dissatisfaction and overcompensating in whatever way makes them feel better. Lynette with ADD meds, Susan with her quest for Mike, Gabby with her continued affair and Bree with her fight for her family's love.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-10-311h 07The Desperate Housewives RewatchRunning to Stand Still | 06We hit a mad crescendo with episode 6! Bree brings out all the stops with her attempts to get closer to Rex. Susan goes all special agent and follows Paul to see where Zach is. Gabby finds her mother in law's weakness and Lynette? Lynette takes on the PTA in a pre-school war.All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-10-241h 11The Desperate Housewives RewatchCome In, Stranger | 05Initially airing on Halloween in 2004, episode 5 gives us developments in Mike's reasons for being on Wisteria Lane, Susan's disastrous date with an officer and Lynette and Tom's attempts to get the twins into private school.Zach and Bree find interesting ways to bond over Christmas, deepening our character development for both and Mama Solis has arrived on the lane!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-10-171h 06The Desperate Housewives RewatchWho's That Woman? | 04Episode 4 covers Lynette dabbling with the idea of medicating her boys, Bree struggles with her relationship with son Andrew post-separation from Rex, Gabby nearly gets caught in her cheating scandal and Susan's lies start to catch up with her!All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the Desperate Housewives TV Series. 2024-10-1059 minThe Desperate Housewives RewatchPretty Little Picture | 03Happy 20 years to Desperate Housewives!We are excited to mark the milestone with our third rewatch episode! We cover how Bree hosting Mary Alice's pre-arranged dinner party ends in spicy insults, how Gabby continues to cover up her affair by any means possible, how Lynette is done with Tom's bullshit and we finally get the comical scene we all look forward to of Susan locking herself out of her house naked. Let us know your favourite moments in the comments and follow us on Instagram @DesperateHousewivesRewatch All opinions are our own, and we ar...2024-10-031h 10The Desperate Housewives RewatchAh, But Underneath | 02Episode 2 gives us further development into our storylines of season 1. Gabby and Carlos' marriage continues to struggle whilst she's showered by gifts and hides her affair. Bree and Rex start marriage counselling. We watch the battle between Edie and Susan for Mike continue, featuring some disasters on the way. And Lynette continues the struggle with her boys as Tom continues his absent father act! Follow us on Instagram @DesperateHousewivesRewatch to let us know your thoughts on S1 Ep 2. All opinions are our own, and we are not in any way affiliated with ABC or the De...2024-09-261h 16The Desperate Housewives RewatchPilot | 01We are at the beginning of our Wisteria Lane journey - for Bethan this is the start of her 2000s nostalgia trip and for Jonny, he is about to witness the many twists and turns of our housewives' stories! "Pilot" starts us off introducing us to a few of our key characters throughout the series and also reveals the tragic loss of Mary Alice taking her own life. The big question on everyone's lips, why? Join us each week to uncover more secrets on the lane and to hear Jonny's reactions!All opinions are our o...2024-09-201h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithE.N.D. Cruise: John Vesely (Secondhand Serenade)A Twist In My Story. Pop-culture songwriter, emo captain and beer pong champion, John Vesely, is our guest on a special Emo's Not Dead Cruise, bonus episode, of Sappenin' Podcast. The voice behind Secondhand Serenade, shares passionate insights into his genre defying career, taking a step back from the spotlight and how his hit single "Fall For You" transformed from the ultimate love song to the internets biggest meme. In this conversation, John opens up on deciding to play on the boat, his relationship with Matt Cutshall, filming the 'Felt Emo, Might Delete Later' video, taking on drink challenges...2024-03-0642 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 275 - The Blackout: 'Wasn't It, Was It?' Tour 2024This is why we CAN have nice things! February 2024 saw The Blackout reunite for their first full tour together as a band, for NINE years. After a week of emotional, heartwarming and eventful shows, Sean and Morgan dissect their own counterbalance viewpoints, as we discuss crowd reactions, behind the scenes injuries, travel nightmares, cry worthy fan stories, podcast stickers, emo reunions, what's next and more! Turn it! Find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpod.Instagram: @sappeninpod.Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:...2024-03-0159 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 274 - Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls)He doesn’t even go here!? Your favourite bestie turned sassy comedian and pop-culture icon, Daniel Franzese, is our guest on Episode 274 of Sappenin' Podcast! Loved by millions for his role as 'Damian Leigh' in Mean Girls (2004), the blockbuster actor explains how finding stand-up changed his life, sexuality vs religion struggles and being a face of change for LGBTQ+ characters in mainstream films. In this conversations, Danny reflects on the movies twentieth anniversary, it's most quotable lines, impact on alternative scenes, becoming a strangers safe escape, attending the musical movies premier, dealing with fame, money misconceptions, the recent acting st...2024-02-231h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 273 - Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.)Youth of a Nation. Nu-metal treasure, rap lyric storyteller and charity foundation president, Sonny Sandoval, is our guest on Episode 273 of Sappenin' Podcast! Ready or not, the P.O.D. vocalist unleashes secrets on the bands multi-genre legacy, sacrificing for his art and changing his local community. In this conversation, Sonny reflects on how his hometown of San Diego dedicated an official day to his charity work, representing SoCal in everything they do, the Payable on Death mentality, thirtieth anniversary realisations, spiritual vs music inspirations, the nu-metal boom period, relationships with KoRn and Limp Bizkit, nostalgic hindsight, never going...2024-02-161h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 272 - Dead Pony (Anna Shields & Blair Crichton)Ignore This!? Scottish nu-rock innovators, professional tap water critics and the fabricated lovechild of Nelly Furtado vs Limp Bizkit, Dead Pony, are our guests on Episode 272 of Sappenin' Podcast! Anna Shields and Blair Crichton break the pre-tour ice, as they prepare to hit the road with The Blackout next week, while admitting secret confessions behind their debut album, hyping new audiences and paranormal bounding experiences. In this conversation, the vocal vs guitar duo open their excitement on touring with Sean, living up to their own live reputation, mixing genre audiences, being inspired by iconic movies, why it's important to...2024-02-091h 20
FROM:TODAYBethan Wallace Higson, Founder and CEO at Mother Root: Setting Up For Success Whilst Juggling Life And BusinessBethan Wallace Hickson is the CEO and Founder of Mother Root. She spent 10 years working in the wine and luxury spirits industry. When she was pregnant with her first child, she saw how real the need was for something special for non-drinkers."Mother Root is the alcohol-free aperitif redefining drinking for pleasure. We believe flavour comes first and that alcohol has nothing to do with it."In this conversation, Jonny delves into Bethan's entrepreneurial journey, tracing her path from culinary enthusiast to business owner. With captivating anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, Bethan shares the hig...2024-02-0532 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 271 - Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife / I Am The Avalanche)Face or Kneecaps? Self-proclaimed ageing frontman, pop-punks vocal blueprint and your favourite emo best friend, Vinnie Caruana, is our guest on Episode 271 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche and solo creative, takes a honest look back on inspiring a generation of delinquent songwriters, never taking life for granted and experiencing two decades of childhood dreams. In this conversation, VC opens up on mentally balancing all his projects, why they were never meant to coexist, The Movielife original break-up vs nostalgic growth, celebrating twenty-one years of 'Forty Hour Train Back To Penn', starting to produce younger artists...2024-02-021h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 270 - Gareth Davies (Funeral For A Friend: 2002-2008)Tales Don't Tell Themselves. Ex-Funeral For A Friend bassist, American dreaming Welshman and Gucci fashion consultant, Gareth Davies, is our guest on Episode 270 of Sappenin' Podcast! After stepping away from the bands major label line-up in 2008, Gareth had completely removed himself from music. In October 2023, he returned to the stage, for the first time in fifteen years, to play one last song with FFAF, surprising fans, at their home-town arena show in Cardiff, Wales. In this conversation, the handsome bass face exclusively reflects on the events leading to this one-off return, his original departure, unbelievable tour memories, closure and...2024-01-261h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 269 - Ben Barlow (Neck Deep)Wishful Thinking. Generic pop-punk champions, stage dive connoisseur and obsessed alien conspiracist, Ben Barlow, is our guest on Episode 269 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Neck Deep vocalist, returns solo for the first time, as we celebrate the release of the bands new self-titled album, planning a wedding and having the last laugh on classic memes. In this conversation, Barlow opens up on his overcoming battles with imposter syndrome vs embracing their legacy, the scenes nostalgic resurgence, self-deprecating jokes, taking musical risks, quitting their Los Angeles recording sessions, producer trust vs convincing Seb to take control, label offer contacts, fighting self-worth...2024-01-191h 14
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 267 - RØRY (Roxanne Emery)Anti-Repressant. Sadcore lyric diarist, bestselling ADHD author and goal dreamcatcher, RØRY, is our guest on Episode 267 of Sappenin' Podcast! After many years in the music industry, writing radio hits with other artists, Roxanne Emery, reflects on how perching a random wig, connected her with a generation of misunderstood emo's, simultaneously hosting a platform for people to understand their ADHD struggles and why age should never hold back your dreams. For our first podcast of 2024, we take a special look at Røry vs Roxanne career, how her two public personalities separate each other, learning curves, makeshift tampons, self co...2024-01-051h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 266 - Honey Revenge (Devin Papadol & Donny Lloyd)Retrovision! Personality driven, genre blending, funky sass emos, Honey Revenge, are our guests on Episode 266 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Devin Papadol and Donny Lloyd, reflect on a breakthrough year, as one of the scenes most exciting artists, first time achievements and fighting for change. In this conversation, the Los Angeles duo open up on their unique friendship dynamic vs creative expressions, candy colour visuals, how the bands short existence has connected with outcasts, fan safe spaces vs artists communities, soundtracking peoples first concert experiences, stage banter, failed projects, gross industry stereotypes, kindly annoying almost all their idols, touring with The Us...2023-12-2947 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 265 - Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge / Creed)Metalingus. Unstoppable hit machine, heavy guitar icon and generational talent, Mark Tremonti, is our guest on Episode 265 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Alter Bridge riff master spills secrets on some festive family traditions, the unexpected Creed reunion and combining charity fundraisers with his love for Frank Sinatra. In this conversation, Tremonti reflects on soundtracking multiple music genre changes, being in a place where all his projects can finally co-exist, reconciling with Scott Stapp, the power of internet memes vs celebrating nostalgia, unfinished records, the one rule Alter Bridge have promised not to break, ski slope solos, creating his own guitar...2023-12-221h 09
Formula Indie EuropeFormula Indie Europe 18.12.2023Angelina Luzi – Silent MoonAntsy – DelusionalBeth Sarah – ThunderstormBeth Sarah – Would it be okay?Bethan Lloyd – No Umbilical Chris Hyson – Slow Thing feat Soren BryceComing Up Roses – Utopia Reimagined: These Corners Dreamsi – Wasteland feat. I'm GeistFlorie Namir – Silence Is MusicGabriel Dinero – dot dot dot (feat. Amelia Dare)Gilan - Forward FoldHello Amnesia – Doubt HIGHWAYVES – FRAME ITIl Ciclo di Bethe – Ferretti e Zamboni divisi a BerlinoIvy Ash – Stop, Rewind 2023-12-182h 38
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 264 - Bert McCracken #2 (The Used)The Taste of Ink. Emo poster child, poetic lyric messiah and fingerless clove trendsetter, Bert McCracken, returns to Episode 264 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Used icon exclusively spills untold details on a top secret project, the bands ever evolving legacy and never turning his back on alternative music. In this conversation, Bert let's slip information on a life changing achievement, waving the flag for misunderstood freaks, mental health setbacks vs fan transparency, living in Australia, taking a tattoo artist on the road, vape tricks, appreciating a new level of love for the band, emo's highs and lows, never fooling fans wit...2023-12-1555 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 263 - SideQuest | McFly vs LostAlone (Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter & Steven Battelle)Gods of Rock & Roll! The team of hot McFly duo Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and LostAlone riffmaster, Steven Battelle, exclusively talk about their new songwriting and production collective, SideQuest, on Episode 263 of Sappenin' Podcast! In this unique conversation, the trio open up for the first time on their mission to create with new artists, how both McFly and LostAlone come from a background of being misunderstood, forming brotherhoods during the #PowerToPlay recording sessions, passing knowledge to younger musicians, seeing people like NoahFinnce and LOU release music they worked on together, their love for staying creative, lyric vs melody hacks...2023-12-081h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 262 - Tom Higgenson (Plain White T's)Every Second Counts. The voice behind everyones favourite love song, playful lyric specialist and banksy art superfan, Tom Higgenson, is our guest on Episode 262 of Sappenin' Podcast! Plane White T's resident hitmaker dives into the bands pop-culture legacy, being an emo vs acoustic gateway and the unexpected success of 'Hey There Delilah'. In this conversation, Higgenson opens up secrets on the bands new self-titled alb, appreciating nostalgia, never fitting into a genre box, awkward interactions, having one of the biggest singalongs ever, fame vs stability, their iCarley moment, touring Walmart parking lots, writing for Sponge-Bob-Square-Pants, mega money pens, being...2023-12-011h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 261 - Steph O'Sullivan (Greywind)In Autumn. Irish emo queen, yellow jacket icon and sad Manchester United diehard, Steph O’Sullivan, is our guest on Episode 261 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Greywind vocalist unleashes bottled up confessions on music industry trauma, sibling songwriting and controlling their own narrative. In this conversation, Steph opens up on the bands fresh start vs their rollercoaster journey, secret label nightmares, why their debut album Afterthoughts (2017) was never celebrated probably, awful agent comments, not being allowed to tour, finally recording new music, overcoming self doubt, Fred Durst praise, blowing up on TiKTok, hair-dye therapy, being compared as the female Gerard Way...2023-11-241h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 260 - Daryl Palumbo (Glassjaw / Head Automatica)Worship and Tribute. Dream guest alert! The voice of a generation and post-hardcore fashion icon, Daryl Palumbo, is with us, as we celebrate our fifth anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast on Episode 260. The Glassjaw and Head Automatica vocal god breaks his media silence, for a candid look into his inspirational career, lowkey lifestyle and creative secrets. In this conversation, Palumbo reflects on 'everything you ever want to know' about Glassjaw vs their thirtieth birthday, how meeting Justin Beck changed his life, dealing with unwanted praise, being the catalyst to a whole sub-genre of fresh bands, that unique vocal accent, why...2023-11-171h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 259 - Connor Ball (The Vamps / LUNARS)Just My Type. Emo McLovin pop-star, multifaceted instrumentalist and general good egg, Connor Ball, is our guest on Episode 259 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Vamps bassist unleashes secrets on the bands major misconceptions, his new punk side project and chicken shop catering. In this conversation, we discuss the birth of LUNARS, expressing pop-punk influences, constantly battling boyband stereotypes, guitar riffs vs bass solos, the pressure of taking on full frontman responsibilities, growing up in mainstream spotlights, recording with Busted vs writing with Blink-182, wild tour adventures, mental health reflection, watching Papa Roach play a pizza place, full circle achievements, home...2023-11-1058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 258 - Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects)Dirty Little Secrets. Distorted guitar nerd, Nashville songwriting producer and diagnosed coffee addict, Nickolas Wheeler, is our guest on Episode 258 of Sappenin' Podcast! The All-American Rejects co-founder spills exclusive updates on the bands status, opening his own studio and creating endless accidental memories. In this conversation, Nick unleashes fresh prospectives on AAR unexpected comeback, touring for the first time in almost a decade, feeling happier than ever vs why they technically never announced a hiatus, his brotherhood relationship with Tyson Ritter, songwriting mishaps, falling into the major label schedule machine, creating for Cassadee Pope vs other artists, building WheelHouse...2023-11-031h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 257 - NOAHFINNCE (Noah Adams)Underachievers. Transgender emo activist, YouTube delight and self proclaimed My Chemical Romance fanfic stan, NOAHFINNCE, is our guest on Episode 257 of Sappenin' Podcast! After spending most of his childhood 'growing up on the internet', the sarcastic pop-punk scumbag talks through his musical journey, challenging preconceptions and connecting with a whole generation of people, finding themselves. In this conversation, Noah Adams, opens up on how life really is a bit batshit, wanting to create safe spaces for trans and LGBTQ+ moshers, touring with ADHD, his old Frank Iero fan accounts, tacking lyrics as a storytelling diary, naughty memes, new music...2023-10-271h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 256 - John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday)Amphetamine Smiles. Sarcastic jokester, vocal melody geek and New York Mets celebrity pitcher, John Nolan, is our guest on Episode 256 of Sappenin' Podcast. The original Taking Back Sunday guitarist, riffs through the bands new album '152' with secrets on why the number is a secret code and overcoming insecure prospectives on their legacy. In this conversation, Nolan reflects on his shy exterior vs songwriting risks, early backyard shows, the spotlight of that famous Long Island emo scene, Tell All Your Friends chaos vs his 2010 TBS return, opinions on the records he didn't write, Straylight Run highs, accidentally breaking...2023-10-201h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 255 - Loveless (Julian Comeau & Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail)Worst Case Scenario. TikTok melody lunatics, unhinged best friends and your latest music obsession, Loveless, are our guests on Episode 255 of Sappenin' Podcast! Julian Comeau + Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail unleash chaos with unfiltered secrets on the bands internet success, cult level fanbase and mixing emotional songs with hyperactive personalities. In this conversation, we reflect on their rise to fame vs time in other projects, energy drink shenanigans, 'Picasso' lyrics, the balloon clean up crew, production budgets, imaginary elephants, GlassJaw appreciation, wild stage injuries, hilarious crowd reactions from not playing covers, awkward celebrities, emo memes, having a pig named after them, sneaky...2023-10-1347 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 254 - Funeral For A Friend: 'Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation' | 20th Anniversary with Ryan Richards & Darran SmithMoments Forever Faded. October 13th 2003, Funeral For A Friend released their debut studio album, 'Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation', cementing themselves as one of emo, post-hardcore and melodic metal scenes, most influential bands. On this exclusive podcast, Ryan Richards and Darran Smith, return to celebrate the records 20th anniversary tour, by discussing its legacy, life changing impact and blueprint on their career. Embrace nostalgia with secrets behind the songs, what hit's were almost left off, why they lied to major labels, taste of bird milk, early gigs throughout the South Wales valleys vs taking on America, the time...2023-10-061h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 253 - Telle Smith (The Word Alive)Slow Burn. Metalcore mosh maniac, abstract art painter and concerned tour dad, Telle Smith, is our guest on Episode 253 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Word Alive vocalist unleashes unfiltered secrets on the bands ‘Hard Reset’ evolution, unforgiving stage injuries and the scariest ghost town, you never want to visit. In this conversation, we dissect career changing advice from scene legends, having a fresh prospective on TWA identity, unexpected line up changes, basketball slam dunks, the tour he sang for Underøath, mental health reflections, Limp Bizkit vs Wes Borland art DMs, Greeley Estates, the weirdest gig set up, spending time with Th...2023-09-291h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 252 - Steph Carter (Ex-Gallows / Marshall Amplification)Kill The Rhythm. Hardcore-punk advocate, heavy riff maniac and Marshall Amplifications 'Head of Education', Steph Carter, is our guest on Episode 252 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Ex-Gallows guitarist, takes a trip down memory lane, with honest insights into the bands brutal legacy, finding peace and why Marshall is far more than a famous amp company. In this conversation, we discuss Steph's career trajectory through various sides of the music industry, departing Gallows in 2013, Frank Carter’s brotherly love, mental health setbacks vs mending relationships, wagamama fistfights, helping Marshall to educate new artists, old record deal nightmares, accidentally writing 40+ songs in a...2023-09-221h 28
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. 250 - The Noble Art of Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence)Crooked Melodies. The emo-ist nerd with the emo-ist lungs, aka, your Harry Styles of rock, Lucas Woodland, is our guest on Episode 250 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Holding Absence vocalist returns to celebrate our newest milestone, with confessions on the bands evolution, scene secrets and being overwhelmed by his wholesome engagement reveal. In this conversation, we discuss 'The Noble Art Of Self Destruction', growing into adulthood always on the road, pressure of fulfilling early praise, charming proposals vs wedding plans, reacting to his original influences of Funeral For A Friend, Kids In Glass Houses and The Blackout all reforming, record...2023-09-081h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 249 - Hot Milk #3 (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Welcome to the Horror Show. Mischievous emo kids, turned troublemaking power duo, Hot Milk, are our guests on Episode 249 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw return to celebrate the release of their debut album 'A Call To The Void', reaching dream milestones and even more uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness. In this conversation, we discuss the bands sense of self worth, always being their unapologetic selves, scaring the likes of Mark Hoppus, Dave Grohl and Lars Ulrich, oversharing reactions, allergy tests, the headache of key changes, swivel chair lyrics, wanting to produce other artists, pushing music boundaries...2023-09-011h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 248 - Ruby Soho (All Elite Wrestling)Destination Unknown. Rancid's favourite wrestler, runaway rebel and certified badass, Ruby Soho, is our guest on Episode 248 of Sappenin' Podcast! The punk-rock fanatic shares secrets on All Elite Wrestling's history making takeover at Wembley Stadium, causing backstage chaos and why music vs wrestling is the perfect marriage. In this conversation, Ruby opens up on her emo roots, why All In: London is being built as the biggest event ever, industry parallels, how Lars Frederiksen gave her the Soho name and entrance song, buying her own farm, fainting in-front of Joan Jett, who in the AEW locker-room would make a...2023-08-251h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 247 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Brave Faces Everyone. Sarcastically sad songwriter, moustache model and spokesman for self destruction (as a sensible career choice), Dylan Slocum, is our guest on Episode 247 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Spanish Love Songs vocalist dives into the bands cult connection, tenth anniversary and how music was always his guilty dream. In this conversation, we unleash secrets on their new album 'No Joy' vs how the songs taste, incorrect assumptions behind miserable lyrics, why they will never be a social media trend, if being married to a bandmate is a blessing or a curse, word of mouth reputation, travel memes, earning...2023-08-181h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 246 - Emo's Mainstream Explosion with Chris PayneWhere Are Your Boys Tonight? Throughout 1999-2008, the underground sub-culture of emo music, began taking over the mainstream spotlight. After various fluctuations in popularity, the scenes influence, impact and nostalgia, is in demand more than ever, twenty years on. Chris Payne, author, journalist and emo historian, is our guest on Episode 246 of Sappenin' Podcast, talking his new book, celebrating the magic captured in that time period and our favourite everyday emo nuances. In this conversation, we discuss the terms origin vs first boom, how bands like Thursday, Jimmy Eat World and The Get Up Kids set the foundations for...2023-08-111h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 245 - Kier Kemp (Fearless Vampire Killers)Unbreakable Hearts. Cult leader, goth entrepreneur and condiment addict, Kier Kemp, is our guest on Episode 245 on Sappenin' Podcast. The Fearless Vampire Killers vocalist, honestly peels back the curtain on the bands unexpected return, turning obsessions into opportunities and cooking with Gordon Ramsey. In this conversation, Kier opens up on how FVK reunited after a publicly messy breakup, dark metal heath struggles vs mending relationships, celebrating their fans, heading back into the studio, their unannounced reunion show, unbelievable tour memories, time away from music, releasing his first book: Obsess to Progress, being diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, co-fouding a...2023-08-0458 min
The Off Brand PodcastEpisode 1: EmpathyWelcome to Off Brand, the design podcast with a difference. I’m Oscar, and each episode I’ll be chatting to a few colleagues about a topic we care about.
In our first episode, I talk to Alice Saunders, our senior designer here at Nalla, and Bethan Thomas, our account director, about empathy. Often seemingly lacking in today’s world, empathy is an important part of our humanness, so we ask: what actually is empathy? is there a lack or a reduction in empathy nowadays? How does empathy play out in a working environment? And lastly, is there such thing as emp...2019-05-2251 min