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Humanizing InsuranceChanging Perspectives: Simon HayesChanging Perspectives: Simon HayesWhen markets softened and box-ticking took over, Simon Hayes didn’t chase “cheapest.” He doubled down on stories that change perceptions.From Royal Marines officer training to aviation broking at Lloyd’s, Simon learned early that insurance is a people business. The real leverage wasn’t a rate card, it was narrative: helping underwriters see the full picture, turning “distressed risk” into understood risk, and partnering beyond price.Years later, a brutal redundancy could have closed the book. Instead, Simon started again, founding NextGen Communications, becoming a go-to voice for insurers a...
2025-11-2834 minHumanizing InsuranceKnight of the (Insurance) Round Table: David ClampKnight of the (Insurance) Round Table: David ClampWhen corporate life no longer fit, David Clamp didn’t just change jobs, he changed the way people in insurance connect.After decades in engineering, tech, and banking, David found himself questioning whether his work still aligned with his values. What began as a career crossroads at 50 became a personal quest for purpose - and ultimately, the creation of Camelot Networks, a modern round table for insurance professionals.In this episode of Humanizing Insurance, David shares that journey: from the sorting ma...
2025-11-1431 minHumanizing InsurancePhilosophy in Insurance: Bryan FalchukPhilosophy in Insurance: Bryan FalchkWhat happens when you mix philosophy with insurance? You get a conversation that slows things down - that asks not just what we do, but why we do it.In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Falchuk, founder of Insurance Evolution Partners, President & CEO of PLRB, author, TEDx speaker, and one of the genuinely good humans in our industry.We talk about the strange and beautiful overlaps between philosophy and insurance - about control, perception, leadership, and the quiet discipline of doing the right thing...
2025-10-2741 min
Humanizing InsuranceBrewing a Legacy: The Story of Edward LloydBrewing a Legacy: The Story of Edward Lloydwith Howard Benge, Director of The Insurance MuseumThree hundred years before global markets and skyscrapers, there was a man with a coffee pot and an idea.Edward Lloyd didn’t come from money. He wasn’t an underwriter, a broker, or a banker. He was a London coffee-house owner in the late 1600s, serving merchants, ship captains, and traders in a city still rising from the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet from his small café on Tower Street, and later Lombard Street, Lloyd built...
2025-10-171h 01
The Pianist PodcastEpisode 13 - Daniel GrimwoodIn this podcast Daniel Grimwood talks to Pianist editor Erica Worth about learning Henselt’s complete etudes during lockdown, how his inspiring piano lessons with Peter Feuchtwanger ‘saved’ him, and why Schubert and Liszt are his dessert island composers.
2025-08-0740 minHumanizing InsuranceLO$$ RATIO - Unplugged!: Curtis GoldsboroughIn this episode of Humanizing Insurance, host Daniel Grimwood Bird engages in a compelling conversation with Curtis Goldsborough, a dynamic figure in the insurance industry known for blending humor with insightful industry commentary on platforms like LinkedIn. Curtis shares his unconventional path into insurance, starting from his early aspirations in computer science, through ministry, media, and finally into insurance. Highlighting his meteoric rise from an entry-level role to becoming the president of an underwriting inspection company, Curtis emphasizes the importance of soft skills, practical experience, and empathy in leadership. He passionately discusses the ind...
2025-07-2554 minHumanizing InsuranceThe Authenticity Map: Tee BarrIn this episode of Humanizing Insurance, host Daniel Grimwood-Bird welcomes Tee Barr, Director of Product - Geospatial at Verisk Extreme Event Solutions and a part-time lecturer at Northeastern University. Tee shares a comprehensive overview of their 25-year career in geospatial information and how their passion for geography led them to unexpected roles, including significant stints in defence and intelligence, precision agriculture, and finally, the insurance industry. The conversation delves into the intrinsic role of geospatial technology in various fields, the future of geospatial in insurance, and the industry’s slow adoption of new technologies. Tee also...
2025-07-1839 minHumanizing InsuranceThe Entrepreneur's Cookie Jar: Mark HuxleyIn this episode of Humanizing Insurance, host Daniel Grimwood-Bird engages in a profound conversation with Mark Huxley, a seasoned expert in the insurance sector with nearly 50 years of experience. Mark delves into his beginnings in London's East End, his unexpected entry into the world of insurance, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He shares insights on the evolution of the insurance industry, the entrepreneurial journey of establishing the first outsourced claims TPA, and his dedicated work in promoting social mobility and inclusivity. Mark reflects on influential mentors, the significance of the Lloyd's Lab, and his e...
2025-07-1146 minHumanizing InsuranceLive and Let Learn: Alex BondIn this episode of 'Humanizing Insurance,' host Daniel welcomes Alex Bond, founder and Managing Partner of FinPro and host of the 'Leadership in Insurance' podcast. Alex shares his journey in the insurance industry, from starting at RSA to founding his own recruitment company, FinPro. He discusses the cultural differences between the UK and US insurance markets, the importance of bravery and experimentation in one's early career, and his vision for building the best InsurTech recruitment business. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, including Alex's unexpected path from aspiring RAF pilot to acting school, an...
2025-06-2740 minHumanizing InsuranceMBA - Make Balance Achievable: Astrid Malval-BeharryIn this episode of Humanizing Insurance, host Daniel sits down with Astrid Malval-Beharry, Founder and President at StratMaven. Astrid shares her journey into and through the insurance industry - from earning her MBA to navigating career changes and relocations. She highlights the power of building a strong professional network and emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of your work-life balance, an insight which inspired her to launch StratMaven. Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phrase 'Insurance is a people industry'. ...
2025-06-0648 minHumanizing InsuranceThis is all your fault: Ema RoloffHumanizing Insurance Host Daniel is joined today by Ema Roloff who is the Co-founder & Chief Growth Officer at Roloff Consulting.In this episode, Ema shares her mindset behind implementing effective strategies that drive businesses forward. With experience both inside and outside the insurance industry, she brings a wealth of insight that she is eager to share through her business. She’s especially passionate about working with insurers, believing it’s an industry full of untapped potential. Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, drive...
2025-05-3040 minHumanizing InsuranceBig Data, Big Opportunities: Sri RamaswamyIn today's episode of Humanizing Insurance, Daniel speaks with Sri Ramaswamy, Founder & CEO of Charlee.ai. Sri shares how her fascination with data led her through a variety of industries before finding her place in the world of insurance. Nearly two decades later, her passion for driving meaningful change in the industry is stronger than ever. Her fierce determination serves as an inspiring reminder to continuously strive for growth in one’s career.Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phr...
2025-05-2345 minHumanizing InsuranceChanging Environment - Academia to Insurance: Avi BaruchIn this episode of Humanizing Insurance, host Daniel Grimwood-Bird is joined by Avi Baruch, Co-Founder and CPO of Previsico. Avi discusses his career journey of going from an academic background to entering the insurance space by co-founding Previsico. He addresses the many challenges and motivations along the way, while providing some unique insights into how to navigate the insurance industry and gain a better understanding of what the market truly needs. Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phrase 'Insurance is a pe...
2025-05-1633 minHumanizing InsuranceThe rise and RISE: Amy CooperToday, Humanizing Insurance host Daniel is joined by Amy Cooper, Founder and CEO at RISE. In this episode, Amy discusses her experience with insurance, from coming across a career opportunity within the industry by chance to founding a community based organization which empowers early career professionals. Amy's story is a great one to listen to if you are looking for inspiration and advice on how to navigate your career. Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phrase 'Insurance is a people industry'. Through ea...
2025-05-0931 minHumanizing InsuranceFrom Active Service to Actively Serving: Joshua Cruce, CPCU, AIC, AINSIn this episode, Humanizing Insurance host Daniel is joined by Joshua Cruce, Chief Strategy Officer at Vector Risk Solutions. Joshua shares his powerful journey from military service to strategic leadership in the insurance industry. After a service-related injury, he began volunteering to help clean up homes after hurricanes - an experience that ultimately led him to discovering the word of insurance. Please be advised, this episode contains reference to injury.Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phrase 'Insurance is a people industry'....
2025-05-0249 min
Humanizing InsuranceHumanizing the Host: Daniel Grimwood-BirdA welcome from Daniel Grimwood-Bird, the host of Humanizing Insurance.In this introductory episode, Daniel speaks through the objective behind the series while sharing anecdotes from his own career so far. If you are interested in hearing the stories of the people behind the policies, tune in every Friday for a new episode. Humanizing Insurance is bought to you by Daniel Grimwood-Bird. It's a passion project, driven by the evergreen phrase 'Insurance is a people industry'. Through each conversation, we explore the stories, experiences, and ideas that make our world of in...
2025-04-2412 min
The Leadership in Insurance Podcast - Insurtech & InnovationFinpro Presents ... InsurTech Sales: What's driving deals in 2025 (and what's not) - Connor Berry Feat. Daniel Grimwood-Bird (Maptycs), Jaeton Cary (Supercede) & Matt Hudson (Layr)As a first in a webinar series, GTM lead, Connor Berry invites senior sales leaders from the InsurTech industry to discuss what is actually driving sales in 2025 and what's just noise. The panel discuss AI, Social selling, Cold calling & how to attract and build a successful sales team.Also, if you enjoy these conversations, make sure to follow The Leadership in Insurance Podcast—we’re talking to the people leading real change in the industry every week.Would love to hear your thoughts on this "Finpro Presents ... InsurTech Sales: What's driving deals in 2025 (and...
2025-03-2448 min
Don’t Miss A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Inspiring.Rebellion and Betrayal by Regal MannaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/180955to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Rebellion and Betrayal
Author: Regal Manna
Narrator: Daniel Grimwood
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
Release date: 02-07-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Education
Publisher's Summary:
In Rebellion and Betrayal: Then and Now, Regal relays on timeless truth that has been lost through generations—the biblical, ageless truth. This audiobook emphasizes the need to get back to the covenant of righteousness.
2025-02-0712h 20
Listen To This Spellbinding Full Audiobook — Perfect On The Go.God's Medicine Bottle by Derek PrincePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/28663to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God's Medicine Bottle
Author: Derek Prince
Narrator: Daniel Grimwood
Format: mp3
Length: 45 mins
Release date: 11-04-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Religious
Publisher's Summary:
The Great Physician has provided all believers with the ultimate prescription for excellent health.
2024-11-0445 minDiscover The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.God's Medicine Bottle by Derek PrincePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/28663to listen full audiobooks.
Title: God's Medicine Bottle
Author: Derek Prince
Narrator: Daniel Grimwood
Format: mp3
Length: 45 mins
Release date: 11-04-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Religious
Publisher's Summary:
The Great Physician has provided all believers with the ultimate prescription for excellent health.
2024-11-0445 min
Escape To: This Spellbinding Full Audiobook For Curious Minds.The Eternal Asylum. A Short Scary Story: The Suspenseful and Paranormal Journey into Haunted Institutions, Dark Mysteries & Psychological Terror by Stories From The ShadowsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/817838to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Eternal Asylum. A Short Scary Story: The Suspenseful and Paranormal Journey into Haunted Institutions, Dark Mysteries & Psychological Terror
Series: #3 of Small Town Horror
Author: Stories From The Shadows
Narrator: Cass Merry
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 35 minutes
Release date: September 16, 2024
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
ENTER AT YOUR OWN RISK! 'The Eternal Asylum' isn't just an audiobook - it's a MIND-MELTING DESCENT INTO PURE INSANITY! Step into the decaying halls of Grimwood and feel your grip on reality slip away. Every whisper, every shadow, every creaking floorboard will set y...
2024-09-1635 min
Psicología, Música e Historia02 Adolf von Henselt (Poème d'amour Op. 3)En este episodio vamos a hablar de uno de los grandes olvidados del período romántico. Fue contemporáneo de Liszt y de Chopin, pianista virtuoso, innovador de la técnica pianística y compositor prolífico, Adolf von Henselt.
Música utilizada:
12. Etudes de salón, op. 5 no. 5 en fa sostenido menor – Claudio Colombo https://open.spotify.com/track/3PMc9pShNzHSmgIH8NLDVj
3er movimiento del Concierto para piano en Fa menor op. 16 Michael Ponti con la Phillarmonia Hungarica https://open.spotify.com/album/0AF0EhF7VRDDBLv64zrKwp
Gran Vals La aurora boreal, op...
2024-05-0124 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
Sound Compilation of Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & FantasyArctic Sun: The intense and atmospheric Cold War thriller from award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall Berlin - Jack GrimwoodListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Arctic Sun: The intense and atmospheric Cold War thriller from award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall BerlinAuthor: Jack GrimwoodNarrator: Daniel WeymanFormat: UnabridgedLength: 10:41:22Language: EnglishRelease date: 11-16-2023Publisher: Penguin Books LTDGenres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense, EspionageSummary:Brought to you by Penguin.
Kola Peninsula, 1987. High in the Soviet Arctic, a tiny village houses an apocalyptic secret . . .
When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the...
2023-11-1610h 41Tune In To The Most Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook Today!Arctic Sun by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/590653to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Arctic Sun
Series: #3 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes
Release date: November 16, 2023
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Kola Peninsula, 1987. High in the Soviet Arctic, a tiny village houses an apocalyptic secret . . . When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the ravages of the Chernobyl reactor meltdown, she stumbles on the evidence of another sinister disaster on the Norway-Russia border - one that appears far from innocent. Mother Russia will stop at nothing to p...
2023-11-1610h 41
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageArctic Sun by Jack GrimwoodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/590653 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Arctic Sun Series: #3 of Tom Fox Trilogy Author: Jack Grimwood Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 41 minutes Release date: November 16, 2023 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Kola Peninsula, 1987. High in the Soviet Arctic, a tiny village houses an apocalyptic secret . . . When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the ravages of the Chernobyl reactor meltdown, she stumbles on the evidence of another sinister disaster on the Norway-Russia border - one that appears far from innocent. Mother Russia will stop at nothing t...
2023-11-1605 minListen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageArctic Sun by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/590653to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Arctic Sun
Series: #3 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes
Release date: November 16, 2023
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. Kola Peninsula, 1987. High in the Soviet Arctic, a tiny village houses an apocalyptic secret . . . When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the ravages of the Chernobyl reactor meltdown, she stumbles on the evidence of another sinister disaster on the Norway-Russia border - one that appears far from innocent. Mother Russia will stop at nothing to p...
2023-11-1610h 41
Explore An Sensational Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Arctic Sun by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/150121to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Arctic Sun
Series: Tom Fox Trilogy, Book 3
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 11-16-23
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Thrillers
Publisher's Summary:
When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the ravages of the Chernobyl reactor meltdown, she stumbles on the evidence of another sinister disaster on the Norway-Russia border - one that appears far from innocent. Mother Russia will stop at nothing to prevent this information from being revealed, putting Amelia and her team in grave...
2023-11-1610h 41
Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseArctic Sun by Jack GrimwoodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/590653 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Arctic Sun Series: #3 of Tom Fox Trilogy Author: Jack Grimwood Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 41 minutes Release date: November 16, 2023 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Brought to you by Penguin. Kola Peninsula, 1987. High in the Soviet Arctic, a tiny village houses an apocalyptic secret . . . When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the ravages of the Chernobyl reactor meltdown, she stumbles on the evidence of another sinister disaster on the Norway-Russia border - one that appears far from innocent. Mother Russia will stop at nothing t...
2023-11-1605 min
Flintco Talks"Happiness is Community" with Kevin GrimwoodIn this episode of Flintco Talks, Host Daniel “Dan0” Oates talks to Kevin Grimwood, partner with the organizational performance consulting company Acumen Performance Group (APG), who shares his unique perspective as a former Naval Special Warfare Operator from 2005-2015. Kevin started his own construction company after leaving the military but struggled with personal relationships and his own mental health before finding his footing again. His background and personal story will resonate with those seeking a better understanding and awareness of positive mental health.Reference Material: “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Po...
2023-09-0559 min
Planet BeyondEpisode 23: Data and insurance emergency response
When catastrophe strikes, the top priority is to get those affected to safety. But almost as urgent is the need to get businesses and utilities up and running again. A rapid response to claims can make the difference between people getting on with their lives, and suffering harm that ripples through their community.
Hurricane Ian caused more than 160 deaths, in the US and Caribbean, and over $113bn of damages. Insurers like Dale Underwriting Partners needed to be able get loss adjusters to the right locations, and start paying claims, as soon as possible. But they can only...
2023-04-2639 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 230 - The Ghost Inside (Jonathan Vigil & Andrew Tkaczyk)Rise From The Ashes. Nandos connoisseurs, metal-core brothers and total dudes, The Ghost Inside, are our guests on Episode 230 of Sappenin' Podcast! Backstage from their first full length tour, after the bands tragic accident in 2015, Vigil and Andy invite us to talk second chances, appreciating the little things in life and unexpected messages of support. In this conversation, TGI open up on overcoming that fatal bus crash, Tkaczyk's inspirational mindset to play drummer better than ever (despite losing his right leg), stepping back on the road vs touring logistics, capturing everyday moments, fan reactions, feasting on peri-peri chips, fake...
2023-04-211h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 229 - The Nightmares (Adam Parslow & Benjamin T. Mainwaring)Murder Season. Your new goth obsession, seance songwriters and one of our very own patreons, The Nightmares, are our guests on Episode 229 of Sappenin' Podcast! Adam 'King Of The Goths' Parslow and Benjamin T. Mainwaring invite us into their dark cave of secrets (also known as their house), to showcase the bands unexpected beginnings, signing to Equal Vision Records and embracing their spooky spirits. In this conversation, Adam and Ben open up on their underdog mentality, receiving undying support from old friends within the industry, important lessons from their former bands (Save Your Breath), debut album hype, making people...
2023-04-141h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 228 - Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship / Midtown)Viva la Cobra. Certified hit maker, genre hot mess and music management boss, Gabe Saporta, is our guest on Episode 228 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Midtown + Cobra Starship vocalist breaks his media silence to spill juicy secrets on both his bands legacy, 2010s pop-culture and stepping away from the spotlight to help younger artists. In this conversation, Gabe opens up on his time away from the spotlight, founding TAG Management + Record Label, ending Cobra Starship at the hight of their fame, helping bring emo culture to the mainstream with Fall Out Boy + Gym Class Heroes, how the rock vs pop...
2023-04-071h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 227 - Danny Jones (McFly)radio:ACTIVE! McFly riffmister, ultimate showman and the spirit of any party, Danny Jones, is our guest on Episode 227 of Sappenin' Podcast! The mischievous vocalist dishes out hot gossip in this exclusive first interview on the bands new album 'Power To Play', their love for alternative music and finding himself in the most bizarre situations. In this conversation, Danny opens up on personal insecurities towards their commercial success, random misconceptions, wanting to channel their heavy metal influences, surprise appearances at Slam Dunk Festival 2021, appreciating their effect on the current generation of rock, recovering from ACL surgery, evolutions of themes...
2023-03-3159 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 226 - Jessie Powell (Dream State)Untethered. The scenes latest success story, yoga spiritualist and new Dream State vocalist, Jessie Powell, is our guest on Episode 226 of Sappenin' Podcast! After stepping away from music for the last eight years, the alternative fanatic shares secrets behind her journey to fronting the band, overcoming self-doubt and getting to live her ultimate fantasies. In this conversation, Jessie opens up on how one post on facebook changed her career, taking the extra mile for her audition, screaming on stage into her 30's, why her age, gender and relationship status was a turnoff for other projects, moving on from her...
2023-03-241h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 225 - Dan Marsala (Story Of The Year)Page Avenue. Stage-diving vocalist, pizza aficionado and pretend grown up, Dan Marsala, is our guest on Episode 225 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Story Of The Year frontman unleashes real life secrets on the bands genre defying history, returning with new album 'Tear Me To Pieces' and learning to deal with burnout, the hard way. In this conversation, Dan opens up on embracing the dad life while still being an immature musician, why they needed to slowdown, embarrassing meltdowns, their emo vs pop-punk vs post-hardcore DNA, famous stage theatrics, the importance of festivals like Warped Tour and When We Were Young...
2023-03-171h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 224 - Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)Never Mind The Bollocks. Certified punk icon, rock and roll hall of fame inductee and top chap, Glen Matlock, is our guest on Episode 224 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Sex Pistols bassist relives the bands wildest moments of anarchy, infiltrating the history books and maintaining fresh inspiration after five whole decades. In this conversation, Glen opens up on his time as a hired gun, playing with the likes of Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Damned, his new solo album 'Consequences Coming', annoying politicians, classic tour pranks, dealing with the bands bizarre early publicity, experiencing different cultures and travelling the globe...
2023-03-1048 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 223 - Awsten Knight (Waterparks)Fandom! Internet sad boi, hair dye enthusiast and future reality TV star, Awsten Knight, is our guest on Episode 223 of Sappenin' Podcast! Waterparks vocalist brings us an injection of his fun loving chaos, with secrets behind fake instruments, superstitions and unexpected fan gifts. In this conversation, Awsten opens up on the boring struggles musicians have to pretend are exciting, announcing announcements, new album Intellectual Property, experiencing haunted venues vs a ouija board, recording with toy guitars, bland UK food, his cooking recipes, wanting to clone himself, touring learning curves, buttplugs, heelies and more! Turn it up and join Sean an...
2023-03-0350 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 222 - Murray Macleod (The Xcerts)GIMME! Scottish heartthrob, meme master and slackerpop genius, Murray Macleod, is our guest on Episode 222 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Xcerts vocalist and guitarist exclusively unleashed details on the bands rebirth, signing to UNFD records and explicit collaboration secrets. In this conversation, Murray opens up on his battle with an identity crises, returning with a new sound, new management and aesthetic, upsetting metalcore kids, how Sam Carter (Architects) facilitated a restart, their behind the scenes friendship vs creative past, dealing with online hate for the first time, originally wanting to be a drummer, writing shorter songs, skanking to ska punk...
2023-02-241h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 221 - The Maine (John O'Callaghan, Pat Kirch & Garrett Nickelsen)American Candy. Arizona sweethearts, emo vs pop storytellers and community driven addicts, The Maine, are our guests on Episode 221 of Sappenin' Podcast! John O'Callaghan returns with Pat Kirch and Garrett Nickelsen for a tour bus hang, as we secretly discuss the bands evolution, new music plans and somehow always finding themselves in the most random circumstances. In this conversation, John, Pat and Garrett talk leaving the studio midway through recording to make their tour with You Me At Six happen, their famous 8123 mindset, not listening to industry rules, awkward bus items, smelly stage gear, unexpected success, very early advice...
2023-02-171h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 220 - L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero & Tucker Rule)Past Lives. Two of emo musics most influential humans ever, Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance) and Tucker Rule (Thursday) are our guests on Episode 220 of Sappenin' Podcast! After forming their new 'supergroup' L.S. Dunes, the New Jersey best friends talk top secrets about each-other, having a fresh start within the industry and the brotherhood relationship between their individual bands. In this episode, Frank and Tucker open up on how this project originally came together, why UK venues are always confusing, stadium vs club shows, emo nostalgia, how Thursday are so important to the success of MCR, growing up...
2023-02-101h 06
Don't Make It WeirdThe One Where Dina Gets GoopedIn this episode of Don't Make It Weird, we get the final update on Dina's Kickstarter campaign for her debut novel NOTHING SPECIAL! We check our voicemail! We play a Uno reverse card on Weird Titles and it goes PERFECTLY! We have a discussion about protecting your work and ideas in the early stages of a project! Dina tells us about The Poop Pool in STORYTIME! And Producer Sean reads a tobacco-scented sex scene from The Last Banquet by Jonathan Grimwood in CRINGEY COPULATION! #Bookish #BookTube #WritingCommunitySupport the show
2023-02-071h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 219 - Ville Valo (HIM)Razorblade Romance. Heartagram cult leader, mascara fashion icon and gothic poster boy, Ville Valo, is our guest on Episode 219 of Sappenin' Podcast! The former HIM vocalist discards his silent mystique, for an insight into his new solo VV project, keeping the spirit of the band alive and the culture surrounding his career. In this conversation, Ville opens up on stepping back on stage for the first time in six years, his time away from the spotlight, being a hopeless romantic with music, continuing to share HIM memories, frontman do's and don'ts, advice from Ozzy Osbourne, heartagram tattoos, Jackass, new...
2023-02-0356 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 218 - Chris #2 (Anti-Flag)The Press Corpse. Punk-rock activist, high jumping maniac and resident hockey lover, Chris #2, is our guest on Episode 218 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Anti-Flag bassist and vocalist pulls back the curtain on the bands 30th anniversary celebrations, fighting social injustices and surviving in the music industry. In this conversation, Chris opens up on three decades of wild experience, facing real life political dangers on the road, his co-frontman relationship with Justin Sane, throwing weird shapes on stage, the balance of writing catchy songs with a message, unexpectedly playing a sex club, his 'good vibes only' rule after 9pm, early advice...
2023-01-271h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 217 - Alex Melton | The YouTuber Swapping Your Favourite Songs GenresSouthern Charm. YouTube cover star, songwriting producer and genre swapping genius, Alex Melton, is our guest on Episode 217 of Sappenin' Podcast! The guy who reimagines your favourite songs gives us a insight into his country-rock vs pop-punk mindset, getting signed to Pure Noise Records and being praised by the emo scenes biggest names. In this conversation, Alex opens up on how a unexpected Taylor Swift track helped change his life, quitting his professional job to seize a new dream, making No Scrubs by TLC sound like Blink-182, putting a yeehaw twang on The Amity Affliction and convincing you Harry...
2023-01-201h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 216 - Dave McPherson (InMe)The Hardship Diaries. Scene hero, passionate lyricist and self proclaimed 'music idiot who has his moments', Dave McPherson, is our guest on Episode 216 of Sappenin' Podcast! The InMe vocalist and solo artist dives into unprecedented stories behind a storybook career, mental health care and coming back from the industries biggest highs vs devastating lows. In this conversation, Dave opens up on the bands lasting legacy, influencing a generation of artists as part of the early 2000's UK alternative-rock boom, behind the scene dynamics, how one of their old 'superfans' made his way into the band, signing to a major...
2023-01-1355 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 215 - Against The Current (Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow & Will Ferri)Legends Never Die. New York raised, pop-rock hit makers and chaos enthusiastic trio, Against The Current, are our guests on Episode 215 of Sappenin' Podcast! Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri takeover with secrets behind the bands new independent era, random nights out and their favourite British touring delicacies. In this conversation, Chrissy, Dan and Will open up on their visions for every chapter of ATG, underestimated industry pet peeves, freedom vs creativity, supporting Pierce The Veil across Europe, learning local slang, snack wars, full circle moments with Dashboard Confessional, growing up in the internet spotlight, awkward emo moments...
2023-01-0653 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 214 - Em Foster (Nervus) | Live @ 2000 Trees FestivalTough Crowd. Punk-rock badass, Em Foster, is our guest on Episode 214 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive podcast shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, the Nervus vocalist embraces the audiences energy with personal secrets on bizarre career moments, jumping between musical projects and getting into trouble backstage. In this conversation, Em opens up on the bands new album 'The Evil One', getting booked as an independent artist, playing multiple shows in restaurants, when gigs go wrong, the world of weird reviews, how sad people are behind the scenes, favourite festival experiences, dance moves, r...
2022-12-3059 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 213 - Matt Goss (Bros)Changing Faces. One of the 80/90's biggest pop-culture icons, resident showman and sneaky prankster, Matt Goss, is our guest on Episode 213 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bros vocalist reveals secrets on a life in the spotlight, fighting music industry elitists and still holding the record for the youngest artists to sell-out Wembley Stadium. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his time on Strictly Come Dancing, being branded by the media as shy, moving back home to the UK, his eleven-year stint of residencies in Las Vegas most lucrative venues, new solo music, the future of Bros, brotherhood, the success...
2022-12-2344 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 212 - Pierce The Veil (Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado & Tony Perry)King For A Day. Hardcore-emo clan, Pierce The Veil, are our guests on Episode 212 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado and Tony Perry talk secrets behind their new era, beauty of nostalgia and getting booed on their first tours. In this conversation, the band take a trip down memory lane to their first time in the UK with The Blackout (2007), still using old inside jokes, winning over fans their whole career, new album 'Jaws Of Life', needing an anger translator, classic show pranks vs nerf guns injuries, weddings, Vic's work with the Living The Dream Foundation, When We...
2022-12-161h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 211 - Cody FrostCHAOS! Ravepunk poser, tattoo artist and self-proclaimed goblin, Cody Frost, is out guest on Episode 211 of Sappenin' Podcast! The northern singer songwriter explodes with exciting secrets on collaborating with her favourite band: Enter Shikari, ripping up the music rulebook and finally showing the world her true self. In this conversation, Cody opens up on why featuring on the Shikari song 'Bull' is THE ultimate full circle dream, escaping preconceived notions from her time as a finalist on The Voice: UK (2016), being diagnosed with ADHD, why it helped her life make sense, overcoming bizarre career obstacles, vocal range vs weird...
2022-12-091h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Hot Water Music (Chuck Ragan & Chris Cresswell)Remedy conversations with punk-rock legends: Hot Water Music. Chuck Ragan and Chris Cresswell (The Flatliners) talk to us on this bonus episode, about the importance of treating band crew like your family, staying true to the audience and learning important life lessons, for the last three decades. Recorded backstage at Slam Dunk Festival 2022, Chuck and Chris open up on a series of industry secrets including, staying motivated to write new music, juggling different projects, making the most of every opportunity, ridiculous tour memories, influencing a whole generation of their piers, humble mindsets, 2023 plans, the idea of punk music and...
2022-12-0633 min
InsTech - insurance & innovation with Matthew Grant & Robin MerttensDaniel Grimwood-Bird, McKenzie Intelligence Services & Troy Stewart, Brush Claims: The partners improving post claims loss assessment (219)McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) provides catastrophe event response intelligence to the insurance market. It combines space and ground imagery with human intelligence and AI to estimate losses, helping insurers aggregate exposure data.
Brush Claims is a US-based property and liability claims service provider.
Matthew Grant and Ali Smedley spoke to Daniel Grimwood-Bird, Head of Sales and Marketing at MIS and Troy Stewart, COO and President at Brush Claims. They cover the way the two companies are working together and how responses to future events will change as a result.
Other talking points include:
2022-12-0422 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 210 - Harper | The 11-Year-Old Metal Sensation | (America’s Got Talent)Holy Roller. Brutal metal vocalist, viral internet sensation and 11-year-old girl, Harper, is our guest on Episode 210 of Sappenin' Podcast! The America's Got Talent Semi-Finalist joins us with her step-dad turned co-writer, Ben Lumber (Acres), in her first long-form interview. In this conversation, Harper and Ben open up on a life changing twelve months, originally breaking the internet with her Spiritbox cover, how her love for heavy music first started, impressing the AGT judges vs scaring Simon Cowell, secrets behind the show, the reaction to her audition, singing on stage with Spiritbox in London, personal advice from Courtney LaPlante...
2022-12-0251 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 209 - Henry Cox (Boston Manor)Plasticine Dreams. Mr. Eat Your Greens, alternative visionary and The Simpsons enthusiast, Henry Cox, is our guest on Episode 209 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Boston Manor vocalist provides us with a deeply personal insight into life away from the band, staying true to themselves and overcoming common industry mishaps. In this conversation, Henry opens up on their involvement in the UK alternative, emo and pop punk scenes over the last decade, why they have never catered to a certain crowd, new album Datura, unconventional influences, what first brought them together, breakthrough moments vs setbacks, growing up on the road, battles...
2022-11-251h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 208 - Jenna McDougall (Tonight Alive / Hevenshe)The Book of Love. Tonight Alive vocalist, spiritual creator and Australian emo, Jenna McDougall, is our guest on Episode 208 of Sappenin' Podcast! Musics most passionate soul discusses deep secrets on her new solo project Hevenshe, needing time to heal and the bands ongoing hiatus. In this conversation, Jenna opens up on her time away from music, focusing on mental health, overcoming intense burnout, starting fresh, going completely independent, industry nightmares, songwriting challenges, creative freedom, the legacy of Tonight Alive, why the band had to stop asap, secret reunion messages, constantly evolving as a human, finding spirituality vs taking therapy...
2022-11-181h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 207 - The Blackout: Reunion Exclusive with Gavin Butler & Rhys LewisWasn't It, Was It? The Blackout are back (woohoo) and to celebrate, we have the exclusive reunion interview on Episode 207 of Sappenin' Podcast! Gavin Butler and Rhys Lewis tell us why we can finally have nice things, honest secrets behind the bands return and announcing Download Festival 2023. In this conversation, we discuss how things lead to a comeback, moving on from their original break up in 2015, unknown rehearsals, past offers to reunite, honouring the songs memories, the bands status, future shows vs new music, why Download is such a sentimental place for them, fan tattoos, life away from music...
2022-11-111h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 206 - Alexisonfire (George Pettit & Wade MacNeil)The Only Band Ever. Canadian post-hardcore idols, important songwriters and the voice of a generation, Alexisonfire are our guests on Episode 206 of Sappenin’ Podcast. Vocal maniacs, George Pettit and Wade MacNeil, exclusively discuss the bands evolving legacy, escaping nostalgia and fighting for everything. In this conversation, the duo open up on their international cult following, how tour life has changed, early memories from the road, fist fights vs getting banned from malls, the bands longterm status, new album Otherness, their original hiatus, the inner workings of songwriting, appreciating each other, wanting people to express themselves, still wanting to evolve, ri...
2022-11-0459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 205 - Blöthar the Berserker (GWAR)Happy Halloween! Galactic warrior, scumdog of the universe and leader of Beavis and Butt-Heads favourite band, Blöthar the Berserker, is our guest on Episode 205 of Sappenin' Podcast! The GWAR vocalist elaborates on why the group were banished to earth for millions of years, their shock-rock factor and leaving their mark on heavy metal music. In this conversation, Blöthar and his human vessel Michael Bishop, open up on life behind the scenes, evolving their characters for almost four decades, DIY ethos vs building their own costumes, why professional wresting is such a influence, being labelled satanists by mainstream me...
2022-10-281h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 204 - Maggie LindemannGirl Next Door. Fashion freak, goth enthusiast and internet sweetheart, Maggie Lindemann, is our guest on Episode 204 of Sappenin' Podcast. The emo singer-songwriter and model introduces us to her world of dark influences, reinventing herself and fighting against industry stereotypes. In this conversation, Maggie opens up on being under the music spotlight from a young age, rising to fame as a pop artist, asking to leave a major record contact, finding happiness in alternative scenes, growing up on Avril Lavigne, Evanescence and Flyleaf, embracing her dark side on new album Suckerpunch, confidence issues, biggest learning curves, her love for...
2022-10-2152 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 203 - Winston McCall #2 (Parkway Drive)Viva The Underdogs. Flame laser addict, metalcore visionary and Australian heartthrob, Winston McCall, is our guest on Episode 203 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Parkway Drive vocalist returns to provide a unique insight into the bands famous fire production, mental health struggles and having fresh perspective on new album 'Darker Side'. In this conversation, Winston opens up on what it takes to put on a larger than life stage show, designing blueprints, the importance of crew, hiring over fifty people on their touring party, quick costume changes, connecting with audiences, taking the band to therapy, how they almost broke up earlier...
2022-10-141h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 202 - Life and Death in Music with Ian WinwoodBodies. Best selling author, respected music journalist and ruthless critic, Ian Winwood, is our guest on Episode 202 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kerrang, Alternative Press and NME writer shares secrets on his new book, 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music', that has the whole industry talking, exposing the dark sides of ignoring addiction, mental health and exploitation. In this conversation, Winwood opens up on his three decades covering the scenes biggest artists, discovering bands unorthodox cries for help, success vs failure, drug abuse, backstage culture, being addicted to the live crowd, spirals of a bands demise, how we as listeners...
2022-10-071h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 201 - Trixie & Katya (Trixie Mattel + Katya Zamolodchikova)Ohh, Honey. Drag royalty, New York times best selling authors and the masters of shade, Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova, are our guests on Episode 201 of Sappenin' Podcast! The chaotic best friends expose scandalous secrets on their pop-culture crossover, having a chokehold on the entertainment industry and embracing emo culture. In this conversation, Trixie & Katya open up on their rise to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race, headlining Wembley, why drag has taken over the mainstream, risking their lives on tour buses, unexpected fan gifts, dealing with airport security, wardrobe malfunctions, but plugs, their new book "Guide To Professional Womanhood"...
2022-09-3058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 200 - No Devotion (Geoff Rickly + Stuart Richardson)The End Of Longing. Two of the most influential figures in our music careers, Geoff Rickly and Stuart Richardson, are our special guests for Episode 200 of Sappenin' Podcast. The No Devotion duo return together, to celebrate the release of their second album 'No Oblivion', reveal exclusive secrets on the bands hiatus and everything that makes this project their safe space. In this conversation, Stu and Geoff open up on the bands quiet period, why these songs are so personal to them, processing the aftermath of Lostprophets, needing time to heal vs taking risks, continuing without Mike Lewis and Jamie...
2022-09-231h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 199 - The Early November (Ace Enders & Jeff Kummer)Decoration. 2000's emo veterans, scene favourites and sketchbook lyric culprits, The Early November, are our guests on Episode 199 of Sappenin' Podcast. Ace Enders and Jeff Kummer celebrate the bands twentieth anniversary, with a special candid conversation, reflecting their legacy, impact on alternative music and moving forward. In this podcast, we discuss their chokehold on emo nostalgia, always writing songs as timestamp memories, why their new album 'Twenty' was the best platform to revisit a collection of rare b-sides, unreleased tracks and fresh material, living their youth on the road, Warped Tour highlights, originally being singed to the iconic Drive-Thru...
2022-09-161h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 198 - Saint Agnes: Live @ 2000 Trees Festival (Kitty Austen & Jon Tufnell)Welcome To Silvertown. Gothic, punk, blood enthusiasts, Saint Agnes, are our guests on Episode 198 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive live shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, Kitty Austen and Jon Tufnell embrace the crowds energy with personal secrets on the bands gritty ethos, wild reputation and challenging music industry rules. In this conversation, the band reflect on their DIY journey to rowdy festival sets, obscure influences, female musician stereotypes, wanting to be strangely different, Nine Inch Nails, music video concepts, pouring themselves with blood, unpractical tour stories, rider requests, fashionable bins, what...
2022-09-0958 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithWWE: Clash At The Castle (Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Finn Balor, Bianca Belair, Street Prophets, Sheamus, Damian Priest, Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser)World Wrestling Entertainment. On September 3rd 2022, the leading franchise in professional wrestling, WWE, took over the streets of Cardiff, Wales, as they hosted the biggest wrestling event in Britain for 30 years. Clash At The Castle saw the most famous names is sports entertainment, make history, in front of 62,000 rowdy fans, in a historic event watched across the globe. Sappenin' Podcast was invited to a series of media events, to talk to a collection of WWE Superstars, about creating special moments, their alternative influences and to portray the sport in a different light. In this bonus podcast, we are joined...
2022-09-071h 01
Cadavre Exquis#48 - Bernard Werber - Les Fourmis, Hypnose Régressive et Olivier Norek🎙 Bonjour à tous, vous écoutez Cadavre Exquis, le podcast qui décompose un parcours inspirant. Pour ce nouvel épisode, je reçois un des romanciers les plus lus par les Français. Depuis la parution de son premier roman "Les Fourmis", il est traduit dans le monde entier, notamment en Russie et en Corée du Sud où il est un véritable auteur culte vendu à plusieurs millions d'exemplaires. Son dernier roman s'appelle "La Prophétie des Abeilles", j'ai le plaisir de recevoir Bernard Werber.
👉 Ensemble, nous sommes revenus sur son enfance à Toulouse, ses études en criminologie ou encore son passé co...
2022-04-051h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 154 - Deaf Havana: 'Fools and Worthless Liars' | 10th Anniversary with James Veck-GilodiThe Past Ten Years. On November 7th 2011, Deaf Havana released their second full length and breakthrough studio album, Fools and Worthless Liars, that created a connection to a dedicated audience and helped shape the bands career, for the decade to follow. On this special episode, vocalist and songwriter, James Veck-Gilodi, returns to celebrate the albums tenth year anniversary in style by dissecting it's legacy, secrets and larger than life storytelling. In this podcast, we discuss the pressure of stepping away from their original post-hardcore blueprint, writing these songs in his head, sarcastic lyrics, that famous line on Lower Than...
2021-11-051h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 153 - William Gould #2 (Creeper / Salem)Draculads. The prince of spooky, gothic, diy punk, William Gould, is our guest on Episode 153 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Creeper vocalist returns to give us an insight into his new project Salem, unexpected adventures along with some tricks and treats for the Halloween season. In this conversation, the cult leader opens up on getting to showcase another side of his creativity, writing songs in concepts vs everyday storytelling, how Salem started accidentally, Creeper's emotional return at Download Pilot, why he made Morgan cry, dealing with sweaty cloths, showing Gary Newman his cat, being chased in the woods, his love...
2021-10-291h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 152 - Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday)Louder Now. Professional microphone swinger, emo forefather and lyrical genies, Adam Lazzara, is our guest on Episode 152 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Taking Back Sunday vocalist returns for a special discussion on the bands famous use of the number and dissects another round inspirational stories from a genre defying career. In this conversation, Adam opens up on the early days of his music adventure, obsessing over bands before starting Taking Back Sunday in New York, their documented evolution, new music plans, confusing the internet with a cover of 'My Name Is Jonas' by Weezer, his Fuckin Whatever project with John...
2021-10-221h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 151 - Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic)Transparency. Scottish accent enthusiast, flamboyant dancer and humble rockstar, Sam McTrusty, is our guest on Episode 151 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Twin Atlantic songwriter opens up on a new era of his life, the band and never fitting in. In this conversation, we discuss his artistic nature to go against the grain, how he accidentally created a new album while writing for somebody else, heavy metal screams vs underground dance vibes, the ugly realities of music business, celebrating the tenth year anniversary of their breakthrough album Free, why cult fan classics like Crash Land were never singles, their bizarre Warped...
2021-10-151h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 150 - Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire / Gallows / Dooms Children)This Could Be Anywhere In The World. Modern punk icon, Alexisonfire guitarist and Gallows hellraiser, Wade MacNeil, is our guest on Episode 150 of Sappenin' Podcast! In this conversation, the Canadian saint opens up on a career of fighting against stereotypes, why punk isn't the only thing that represents him, his new solo and psychedelic 'Dooms Chidren' project, everything Alexisonfire (from their announcement for Slam Dunk Festival 2022, reunion vs future plans and the fifteenth anniversary of Crises), the time Gallows almost got abducted by a biker gang, his work composing for films, Dark Side Of The Ring, upstaging Tom Brady...
2021-10-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 149 - Tyler Bates (Musician / Producer / Film Composer)Soundtracks. Music producer, blockbuster film composer and renowned touring guitarist, Tyler Bates, is our guest on Episode 149 of Sappenin' Podcast! His work credits include your favourite bands, movie franchises, comic books characters and video games, so when a unique opportunity to explore yet another side of the industrty, and his phenomenal career came up, we had to take it. Tyler's CV includes, scoring huge box office attractions like: Guardians Of The Galaxy, John Wick, Deadpool, 300, Halloween, Fast and Furious & Dawn Of The Dead. Producing albums for Bush and Alice In Chains. Touring the globe as the guitarist for Marilyn Man...
2021-10-011h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 148 - Hot Milk #2 (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Split Personality. Chaotic, genre defying, power duo, Hot Milk, are our guests on Episode 148 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw return for another round of uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness with us, recorded backstage at their recent UK headline tour. In this conversation, we discuss the bands growth and rise to fame since their first appearance on the podcast, new ep "I Just Wanna Know What Happens When I'm Dead", their proud stance on oversharing, silly jokes, growing as people vs building their own safe space community, how members of Foo Fighters made sure they had vegetables, peeing...
2021-09-2453 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 147 - Kaya Tarsus (Blood Youth)Closure. Former Blood Youth vocalist, Kaya Tarsus, is our guest on Episode 147 of Sappenin' Podcast! At Slam Dunk Festival 2021, Kaya preformed for the very last time with the UK hardcore-metal titans, before officially parting ways with the band due to a series of very personal metal health issues. For this episode, we were lucky enough to have been invited to speak with him backstage, literal moments, after stepping off stage for the final time. In this conversation, Kaya expresses his raw, honest and natural reaction to walking away from music (for the time being), we discuss everything from the though...
2021-09-171h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 146 - Slam Dunk Festival 2021 (Waterparks, We Are The In Crowd, State Champs, Mayday Parade, Doll Skin, Static Dress, As It Is, Noahfinnce, For You The Moon)Slam Dunk Da Funk! September 4th-5th 2021 witnessed the return of Slam Dunk Festival, UK to open air fields in Leeds & Hatfield. In an attempt to salvage the last of the summer sunshine, live music and those vital festival vibes, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to cover both dates, to record a bunch of fun, new and emotionally driven conversation. In this episode, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting time with some name's you're bombarded us...
2021-09-102h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 145 - Matthew Davies-Kreye (Funeral For A Friend)Escape Artists Never Die. Funeral For A Friend vocalist Matthew Davies-Kreye is our guest on Episode 145 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the band return for two special appearances at Slam Dunk Festival, UK this weekend, the inspirational lyricist finally answers all YOUR requests and breaks his podcast, interview and public speaking retirement, for a wild conversation with us. In this episode, we discuss Matt's life now living in Germany, working for Avocado booking, FFAF's original break up in 2016, reuniting for a series of benefit shows in honour of our friend Stu Brothers, what the future might hold going forward, not s...
2021-09-031h 32
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 144 - Matt Rubano (Angels & Airwaves / Ex-Taking Back Sunday)Euphoria. Bass extraordinaire, credited actor and stand-up comedian, Matt Rubano, is our guest on Episode 144 of Sappenin' Podcast! Angels & Airwaves newest recruit is with us for a special insight into his involvement with countless of the alternative emo scenes biggest inspirations. In this conversation, we discuss how Matt perfected his craft as a technically gifted bassist, his work with The All American Rejects, Glassjaw, Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Lauryn Hill (Fugees), some really unexpected names and obviously, his seven years as vital member of, Taking Back Sunday, during their most commercially successful period, joining Angels & Airwaves, their recent...
2021-08-271h 59
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 143 - Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)Image Of The Invisible. Melody master, Thrice vocalist and spiritual human, Dustin Kensrue, is our guest on Episode 143 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice of an alternative generation is back with us, for his own dedicated episode, as we dive into a lifetime of inspirational energy. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album Horizons / East. how they spent their lockdown building a new studio base, individual DIY input, bringing back The Alliance: Thrice fan-club, how subscription services like that have inspired people like While She Sleeps to create a new movement in music, the art of lyrics, finding unique...
2021-08-201h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Bloodstock Festival 2021 (Skindred, Napalm Death, Vexed, Therapy?, Vicky Hungerford)Doom Riffs. August 11th-15th 2021 saw the return of the UK's resident number one heavy metal festival, Bloodstock Open Air, to the fields of Catton Park. To celebrate it's twentieth anniversary, we sent our very own Morgan Richards to throw his horns up, experience another side to the alternative community and record a series of exclusive conversations for this special bonus episode of Sappenin' Podcast. In this episode, we're joined by a collection of guests including riff master Mikey Demus (Skindred), Barney Greenway (Napalm Death), Megan Targett & Jay Bacon (Vexed), Andy Cairns & Michael McKeegan (Therapy?) and Bloodstock head booker...
2021-08-171h 33
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 142 - Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage / Times Of Grace)The End Of Heartache. Heavy guitar icon, production royalty and game show winner, Adam Dutkirwicz, is our guest on Episode 142 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Killswitch Engage axeman is with us to dive into the mind behind the riffs, famous on stage antics and endless unbelievable life moments. In this conversation, we discuss Killswitch's fast approaching run of live shows, how the pandemic made him analyse a lot of things internally, the return of Times Of Grace after a decade away, his songwriting relationships with Jesse Leach and Howard Jones, creating a super fun atmosphere with the crowd, silly onstage...
2021-08-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 141 - Aaron Beam (Red Fang)Wires. Sludge metal bassist, vocalist and one time comedian, Aaron Beam, is our guest on Episode 141 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Red Fang leader opens up on the bands reputation for huge riffs, good times and hilarious music videos, with plenty of insane tangents in between. In this conversation, we dive into Aarons love for comedy, how he tried his hand at stand up, the adrenaline addiction of live music, new album Arrows, working in a animation studio (without originally been given an actual job), longevity vs not taking life too seriously, video concepts, cameos from actors Brian Posehn & Fred...
2021-08-061h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 140 - Paul Harries (Photographer)Portraits. Music photography legend, resident Kerrang! Magazine cover star and helpful human, Paul Harries, is our guest on Episode 140 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind all of your favourite bands, most iconic shots, for the last three decades, is with us to show some candid exposure into the world of photography and his life behind the camera. In this conversation, we dissect Paul's mouthwatering all-star portfolio of larger than life charecters, his close personal relationship with Slipknot, releasing his 'Dysfunctional Family Portraits' book with them in 2015, remembering the late Joey Jordison, the secrets behind a Kerrang! photoshoot, how he...
2021-07-301h 12
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Art of Deception: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 crime drama by Philip PalmerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/512834to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Art of Deception: The Complete Series 1 and 2: A BBC Radio 4 crime drama
Author: Philip Palmer
Narrator: David Schofield, Hattie Morahan, Indira Varma, Full Cast
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 2 hours 18 minutes
Release date: July 22, 2021
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
All ten episodes of the compelling BBC radio thriller about art forger Daniel Ballantyne and his biographer and nemesis, Jessica Brown Daniel Ballantyne: monster and angel, thief and conman, genius - and murderer? Newly released from Wormwood Scrubs, and dying of cancer, notorious art forger Daniel Ballantyne agrees to help...
2021-07-222h 18
Raising HealthJournal Club: Sourcing the Secrets of Climate AdaptationUnderstanding how plants have adapted to natural climate change over millions of years provides a playbook of evolutionary strategies to help us prepare for and respond to man-made climate change. On this episode, host Lauren Richardson talks to Thomas Juenger, Associate Professor at the University of Texas in Austin and co-senior author of the recent article “Genomic mechanisms of climate adaptation in polyploid bioenergy switchgrass”, published in Nature. They discuss how studying native plants — like switchgrass — can inform crop improvement strategies, the import role of switchgrass as a possible future source of biofuels, how advances in sequencing technology have unlocked...
2021-04-1322 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 98 - Simon Young (Journalist / Author)Die Laughing. Music journalist, published author and Geordie banter extraordinaire, Simon Young, is our guest on Episode 98 of Sappenin' Podcast! This certified workaholic has a CV full of whirlwinds situations, stories and job titles that even your grandmother would be impressed with. With the release of his new and debut book 'So Much For The Thirty Year Plan: Therapy? The Authorised Biography' available now, Simon dives into his relationship his relationship with the Irish metal titans and talks to us about his wacky carrier. Hear tales from his fifteen years as part of the Kerrang! team, traveling with and...
2020-10-091h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 83 - Bury Tomorrow (Daniel Winter-Bates & Davyd Winter-Bates)The Union of Crowns. British metalcore champions Bury Tomorrow are our guests on Episode 83 of Sappenin' Podcast! Brothers Daniel and Davyd Winter-Bates provide touching yet hilarious conversations on everything from their new album Cannibal to their inspirational work as part of the NHS, all while building a passionate community with their fans. Experience insights into their most angry and honest material to date, mental health stigmas, creating safe spaces, growing as a band during the MySpace era, weird backstage scenarios, freaking out to their idols, twitch streaming, their own independent clothing company, tour injuries, tips for looking after yourself...
2020-06-261h 37
Discover The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Best-Selling!Nightfall Berlin by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/332060to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Nightfall Berlin
Series: #2 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 8 minutes
Release date: May 17, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Nightfall Berlin by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. In 1986, news that East-West nuclear-arms negotiations are taking place lead many to believe the Cold War may finally be thawing. For British intelligence officer Major Tom Fox, however, it is business as usual. Ordered to arrange the smooth repatriation of a defector, F...
2018-05-1711h 08Get Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageNightfall Berlin by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/332060to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Nightfall Berlin
Series: #2 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 8 minutes
Release date: May 17, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Nightfall Berlin by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. In 1986, news that East-West nuclear-arms negotiations are taking place lead many to believe the Cold War may finally be thawing. For British intelligence officer Major Tom Fox, however, it is business as usual. Ordered to arrange the smooth repatriation of a defector, F...
2018-05-1711h 08
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageNightfall Berlin by Jack GrimwoodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/332060 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Nightfall Berlin Series: #2 of Tom Fox Trilogy Author: Jack Grimwood Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 8 minutes Release date: May 17, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.67 of Total 3 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Nightfall Berlin by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. In 1986, news that East-West nuclear-arms negotiations are taking place lead many to believe the Cold War may finally be thawing. For British intelligence officer Major Tom Fox, however, it is business as usual. Ordered to arrange the smooth repatriation of a d...
2018-05-1705 min
Enjoy Quantity of Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseMoskva: 'The new Le Carre' BBC Radio 2 The Sara Cox Show - Jack GrimwoodListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://epod.spaceTitle: Moskva: 'The new Le Carre' BBC Radio 2 The Sara Cox ShowAuthor: Jack GrimwoodNarrator: Daniel WeymanFormat: UnabridgedLength: 13:02:11Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-05-2016Publisher: Penguin Books LTDGenres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Political Thriller, EspionageSummary:*Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller*
'Even better than Child 44' Telegraph
Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Moskva by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman.
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Title: Moskva
Series: #1 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 2 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
*Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller* 'Even better than Child 44' Telegraph Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Moskva by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. Moskva is a brilliantly written, chilling and sophisticated début serial killer thriller set in Cold War Moscow. Makes Ko...
2016-05-051h 02Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalMoskva by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263512to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Moskva
Series: #1 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 2 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Legal & Political
Publisher's Summary:
*Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller* 'Even better than Child 44' Telegraph Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Moskva by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. Moskva is a brilliantly written, chilling and sophisticated début serial killer thriller set in Cold War Moscow. Makes Ko...
2016-05-051h 02
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Legal & PoliticalMoskva by Jack GrimwoodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263512 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Moskva Series: #1 of Tom Fox Trilogy Author: Jack Grimwood Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 2 minutes Release date: May 5, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Legal & Political Publisher's Summary: *Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller* 'Even better than Child 44' Telegraph Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Moskva by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. Moskva is a brilliantly written, chilling and sophisticated début serial killer thriller set in Cold War Moscow. Ma...
2016-05-0505 minAccess Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageMoskva by Jack GrimwoodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263512to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Moskva
Series: #1 of Tom Fox Trilogy
Author: Jack Grimwood
Narrator: Daniel Weyman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 13 hours 2 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Espionage
Publisher's Summary:
*Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller* 'Even better than Child 44' Telegraph Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Moskva by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. Moskva is a brilliantly written, chilling and sophisticated début serial killer thriller set in Cold War Moscow. Makes Kolymsky He...
2016-05-051h 02
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, EspionageMoskva by Jack GrimwoodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/263512 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Moskva Series: #1 of Tom Fox Trilogy Author: Jack Grimwood Narrator: Daniel Weyman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 2 minutes Release date: May 5, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Espionage Publisher's Summary: *Longlisted for the 2017 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for best thriller* 'Even better than Child 44' Telegraph Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Moskva by Jack Grimwood, read by Daniel Weyman. Moskva is a brilliantly written, chilling and sophisticated début serial killer thriller set in Cold War Moscow. Makes Ko...
2016-05-0505 min
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