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ArtificeEp. 214: David TaylorReceiving B.S. and M.S. degrees from The Julliard School of Music, David Taylor started his playing career as a member of Leopold Stowkowski's American Symphony Orchestra, and with appearances with the New York Philharmonic under Pierre Boulez. Simultaneously, he was a member of the Thad Jones Mel Lewis jazz band, and recorded with groups ranging from Duke Ellington to The Rolling Stones. He has also recorded numerous solo CDs on the following labels: Koch, New World, ENJA, DMP, Tzadik, CIMP, PAU, and TLB.
Mr. Taylor performs recitals and concerti around the world: from Lincoln Center in NY to...
2025-08-042h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 299 - Bryan Danielson (All Elite Wrestling)G.O.A.T! The best technical wrestler in the world, creator of the yes movement and environmental warrior, Bryan Danielson, is our guest on Episode 299 of Sappenin' Podcast! The American Dragon shares secrets on All Elite Wrestling's history making return to Wembley Stadium, his game changing impact on the sport and facing retirement. In this conversation, FKA Daniel Bryan, opens on his mindset headlining AEW 'All In: London', putting his career at stake, early matches in caravans vs parking lots, wanting to piledrive us into concrete, his musical influences, growing up in the Seattle 90's grunge scene, unexpected m...
2024-08-1654 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 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
Tony's Irish Country and Craic PartyTony's Irish Country and Craic Party Friday 16th February 2024The Happiest Show on Podcast.TONY'S IRISH COUNTRY AND CRAIC PARTYThis week features Daniel O'Donnell, The Murphys, Michael English, Sydney Devine, Lisa McHugh, Conal Gallen, Brendan Grace, The Fureys, Jamie Dornan, Emily Blunt, Gene Fitzpatrick, Teddie Palmer, Jamie Donnelly, Bernie Heaney, Noel Boland, Jimmy Buckley, Celtic Woman, Johnny Brady, Max T. Barnes, Jim Devine, Gerry Guthrie, Matt Leavey, Robert Mizzell, Mike Denver, Claudia Buckley, The Tumblin Paddies, Ritchie Remo, Lee Matthews, Derek Ryan, Brendan Shine, Foster and Allen, Nathan Carter,Kelan Browne, David James, Owen Mac, Ceol, All Folk'd Up.
2024-02-162h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 244 - Tom Fletcher (McFly)The Heart Never Lies. Songwriting addict, master of wedding speeches and bestselling children's author, Tom Fletcher, is our guest on Episode 244 of Sappenin' Podcast. The missing piece of our McFly podcast series, completes the collection with surprise secrets on the bands most nerdy nuances, untold adventures and personal evolution. In this conversation, Tom shares his take on their rock vs pop identity, why all four members are closer than ever, tour life vs fatherhood, getting upstaged by his kids in front of 10,000 people, blagging through opportunities, book adequate, writing for artists like One Direction, 5 Seconds Of Summer and The...
2023-07-281h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 243 - Walter Schreifels (Rival Schools / Gorilla Biscuits / Quicksand)United By Fate. Hardcore pioneer, alternative legend and scene defying songwriter, Walter Schreifels, is our guest on Episode 243 of Sappenin' Podcast! The visionary behind endless iconic bands such as: Rival Schools, Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Youth Of Today and Walking Concert, shares his unique viewpoint, as a staple of influence on four decades of music styles, trends and communities. In this conversation, Walter opens up on his lasting legacy, never wanting to stick to one form of art, balancing his calendar between all his projects, tour life vs social circles, how Gorilla Biscuits seemed to get more popular after their...
2023-07-2145 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 242 - Press To MECO (RIP) vs Unpeople with Luke Caley & Jake Crawford | Live @ 2000 Trees Festival 2023Itchy Fingers. During 2000 Trees 2023, Press To MECO played their last gig together as a band. The next day, Luke Caley and Jake Crawford debuted their new project 'Unpeople', to a packed tent at the festival, having never released any music under that name. For Episode 242, we invited them to join us on our live podcast stage show, to process their thoughts, feelings and reactions towards ending one chapter of their lives, while starting another. In this conversation, Luke and Jake open up with the live audience on PTM break-up, why trees was the perfect place to split, their friendship...
2023-07-141h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith2000 Trees Festival 2023 (Bullet For My Valentine, Hundred Reasons, Witch Fever, LostAlone, As Everything Unfolds)Eat, Sleep, Trees, Repeat. Our favourite medium sized, community driven and independent festival, 2000 Trees, invited us back to Upcote Farm, for another week of sunshine, alternative music and the chance to reunite with old friends. On this bonus podcast, we talk to a variety of artists backstage, to capture the festivals chilled demeanour, some hilarious moments and reflect on a series of unexpected surprises we got to experience. Listen to conversations with Bullet For My Valentine (Matt Tuck), As Everything Unfolds (Charlie Rolfe), Hundred Reasons (Colin Doran & Andy Gilmour), Witch Fever (Amy Walpole & Alex Thompson) and LostAlone (Steven Battelle...
2023-07-121h 33
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 241 - Charlotte SandsBlame It on My Ex. Emo dreamcatcher, blue haired sweetheart and in demand songstress, Charlotte Sands, is our guest on Episode 241 of Sappenin' Podcast. After picking up the trophy for 'Best Breakthrough Album' at the Heavy Music Awards with her debut 'Love and Other Lies', the independent vocalist celebrates with raw emotions, backstage secrets and an insight into working with all her favourite bands. In this conversation, Sands opens up on how she ran away from home for a music career, betting on herself as an unsigned artist, freaking out at anything positive, writing, collaborating and featuring on songs...
2023-07-0750 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 240 - Justin Schlosberg (Hell Is For Heroes)The Neon Handshake. Stage diving lunatic, PhD media researcher and committed activist, Justin Schlosberg, is our guest on Episode 240 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Hell Is For Heroes vocalist unleashes secrets on the bands influential legacy, new music and fighting media injustices. In this conversation, Schlosberg opens up on HIFH current status, coming back vs disappearing after one-off tours, releasing new material for the first time in fifteen years, why frontman ego is a dangerous drug, important lyric mindsets, impact of the early 2000's UK alternative scene, lifelong bromance with Hundred Reasons, his career outside music, becoming a respected journalism...
2023-06-3058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 239 - Alicia Taylor (Cherry Bombs)Girl Gang! Stage choreographer, axe grind dancer and former NFL cheerleader, Alicia Taylor, is our guest on Episode 239 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Cherry Bombs director invites us into her secret world of female-led, heavy metal dance troops, mixing cabaret, pyrotechnics and horror spectacle. In this conversation, Alicia opens up on her talents in stage theatrics, designing shows for artists like Motionless In White, Fozzy, In This Moment and her husband, Corey Taylor (Slipknot), gathering a group of aerial artists vs fire specialists, her most dangerous performances, sketchy venues, having to pitch Cherry Bombs to industry executives, wanting to embrace...
2023-06-2344 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 238 - James "Bob" Davies (The Blackout) | Live @ Download Festival 2023(Still) The Best In Town. At Download Festival 2023, The Blackout reunited, playing their first shows together, since disbanding in 2015. As the podcast was offered to conduct a live stage show at the event, we invited riff master, anger specialist and comedic genius, James "Bob" Davies, on as our special guest, to reflect on the bands comeback shows, behind the scenes prep and what's next. In this conversation, we discuss the feelings of stepping back on stage, getting to warm up with a hometown gig, overwhelming fan reactions, secret rehearsals vs announcing their reunion, mentally overcoming the death of the...
2023-06-161h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithDownload Festival 2023 (Halestorm, Mod Sun, I Prevail, Alter Bridge, Blind Channel, Lake Malice)SCREAM DOWNLOAD! June 8th-11th 2023 celebrated the twentieth anniversary of Download Festival, with four days of live music, in the iconic grounds of Donington Park, UK. On this bonus podcast, we were invited to talk to a collection of artists, to capture the energy, celebrations and backstage antics, behind the worlds most famous alternative festival. Listen to conversations with Halestrom (Lzzy Hale), Mod Sun, I Prevail (Eric Vanlerbleghe), Alter Bridge (Scott "Flip" Phillips), Lake Malice (Alice Guala) and Blind Channel (Niko Moilanen and Joel Hokka). Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!
2023-06-141h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 237 - Dougie Poynter #2 (McFly)Galaxy Defender. Stunning mega model, sassy bass guru and resident dinosaur enthusiast, Dougie Poynter, is our guest on Episode 237 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The McFly starboy returns to break even more headlines, with secrets on befriending his favourite emos, his struggles in the limelight and celebrating the bands new album, Power To Play. In this conversation, Dougie opens up on the trouble we got him into in 2018, time playing in other projects, obsession with 80s guitar tones, magic behind his famous pink light-up bass, singing on more McFly songs, writing with Mark Hoppus (Blink-182), wasting too much money on towels, th...
2023-06-091h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 236 - Yellowcard (William Ryan Key & Sean Mackin)Lights and Sounds. Soccer goal scorers, pop-rock hitmakers and your favourite violin based band, Yellowcard, are our guests on Episode 236 of Sappenin' Podcast! William Ryan Key and Sean Mackin take us backstage Slam Dunk Festival 2023, to talk secrets behind their reunion, what the future holds and getting to relive experiences they never thought would happen again. In this conversation, WRK and Mackin open up on how one call from Riot Fest reunited everyone, the change of mindset between their 2017 farewell tour to now, mentally moving on, life outside the band, celebrating Ocean Avenue 20th anniversary, new music vs songwriting...
2023-06-0249 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithSlam Dunk Festival 2023 (PVRIS, Underoath, Bowling For Soup, Hawthorne Heights, We Came As Romans, Flogging Molly, Real Friends, LØLØ)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! May 27th-28th 2023 witnessed the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, we gathered a vast collection of artists, across the line up, to capture the vibe, atmosphere and latest backstage gossip. Listen to conversations with PVRIS (Lynn Gunn), Underoath (Aaron Gillespie and Spencer Chamberlain), Bowling For Soup (Jaret Reddick and Rob Felicetti), Hawthorne Heights (JT Woodruff and Mark McMillon), We Came As Romans (Dave Stephens and Andy Glass), Flogging Molly (Dave King), Real Friends (Cody Muraro and Kyle Fasel) and LØL...
2023-05-311h 50
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 235 - Debbie Gough (Heriot)Profound Morality. Shredding guitar wizard, professional headbanger and modern metal hero, Debbie Gough, is our guest on Episode 235 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Heriot riffmaster dives into the DNA of Britain’s next breakthrough moshers, jamming with her idols and being the heaviest band at Slam Dunk Festival 2023. In this conversation, Debbie opens up on her guitar journey, taking over magazine covers, how Lamb Of God have always supported her, vocal imposter syndrome, seeing comedian Ed Gamble wearing their merch on TV, riffs you shouldn’t play at a guitar store, becoming an ambassador for Jackson and Marshall, crying on stage...
2023-05-261h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 234 - Kip Sabian (All Elite Wrestling)SUPERBAD! Your girlfriends favourite professional wrestler, twitch emo and huge film nerd, Kip Sabian, is our guest on on Episode 234 of Sappenin' Podcast! The All Elite Wrestling original breaks kayfabe for a unique look behind the wrestling curtain, his alternative influences and taking over Wembley Stadium. In this conversation, Kip opens up on AEW's history making UK debut, his journey from English bingo halls to international television, evolving his character work, music vs film inspirations, overcoming injuries, being mistaken for a serial killer, working with his wife Penelope Ford, how having to get married on TV effected their real...
2023-05-191h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 233 - Harry Judd (McFly)Power To Play. Drum machine, TV dancer and Alan Partridge quote maniac, Harry Judd, is our guest on Episode 233 of Sappenin' Podcast. The McFly timekeeper exclusively provides a unique insight into his side of the band, their untold struggles and embracing his emo roots. In this conversation, Harry opens up on his iconic quotes about the podcast on national television, balancing a healthy relationship between commercial success and their rock identity, evolving their sound, bad industry advice, studio banter, how the period of reality shows vs McBusted vs hiatus affected them as individuals, sneaky drum techniques, underrated songs, spending...
2023-05-121h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 232 - Hot Mulligan (Tades Sanville & Chris Freeman)Shhhh! Golf Is On. Number one hot new band, meme makers and winners of funny song titles, Hot Mulligan, are our guests on Episode 232 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocal duo Nathan 'Tades' Sanville and Chris Freeman introduce us to their world of unhinged chaos, stepping out of comfort zones and confusing Mark Hoppus (Blink-182). In this conversation, Tades and Chris discuss travel nightmares, war hammer, new music, shooting a wrestling music video, creating their own HM championship belt, how their song names broke the internet, recovering from awful shows, growing up in Michigan, $1200 milk, getting an apology from Tony Hawk...
2023-05-051h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 231 - Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent)Fallen Leaves. Upwards fringe royalty, rage riff icon and owner of the best Alice Cooper story, Ian D'Sa, is our guest on Episode 231 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Billy Talent guitarist stops by to reminisce some secrets surrounding the bands 30th anniversary, mega-hit back catalogue and their Slam Dunk Festival debut. In this conversation, Ian opens up on inspiring a generation of riffs, never accepting sub-genre scenes, getting high with Cyprus Hill, his famous Crispy Chicken guitar, tour etiquette, head-banging with THAT hair, the Pezz days, concerning European and Canadian rock radio, obsessing over guitar magazines, unexpected praise from his...
2023-04-2858 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
The Mind of a ChildGood Thoughts: 'Oh Tomorrow', Jeremiah 29:11-13, and 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'This episode's readings:- 'Oh Tomorrow' by Leslie Dudley Corbell- Jeremiah 29:11-13- Romans 8:24-25- 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' by Emily Dickinson- Romans 15:13Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above.The Mind of a Child podcast explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resources they need to parent well. Information is geared towards 0-8 year-olds BUT...
2023-04-1008 min
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
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
Be the saltParenting - School age children - Part 4In this episode, 4 moms - Simi John, Christina Varughese, Annie Daniel and Emily Matthews, are sharing their stories and experiences, raising school age children in today's generation. A wealth of wisdom shared with real life examples which will be a blessing to many women who are raising children and balancing work, family and all the roles they play.
2022-12-1757 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
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
HeartBeatHero#48 - Marc MatthewsHeartBeatHero Radio 0048 - Marc Matthews - Synthwave 83 - Warlock - Neon Highway
November 2022
All shows: https://soundcloud.com/heartbeathero/sets/heartbeathero-radio-all
Track list (Huge thanks to Bokanoid for the timestamps!)
0.04.10 Miami Nights 1984 - Keep Running
0.10.00 Timecop 1983 - Lost Time
0.15.02 THOLOS & PASHANG - Members Only (feat Basement Love)
0.19.04 Avatar Xplor - 8 Bit Prologue
0.23.20 Miami Nights 1984 - Reflections
0.26.23 HeartBeatHero - Mothership
0.29.21 Natalie Layne - Love Me Back to Life
0.32.13 Now Ex - Impossible To Love
0.35.30 French 79 - FOIX
0.39.41 Melawati - Dreaming in 112
0.42.59 Star Cassette - Du var aldrig min
0.46.47 The Coo - Rosie (Live)
0.50.02 The Horn - Do It Now
0.54.09 ADRYELLE...
2022-11-185h 48
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
The Cognitive Crucible#119 Katherine Carman on Truth DecayThe Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Katie Carman discusses the most recent installment in RAND’s Truth Decay project: Individual Differences in Resistance to Truth Decay: Exploring the Role of Reasoning and Cognitive Biases. We discuss cognitive biases and how they affect decision making. The most consistent finding from her co-authored report was that greater numerical and scientific re...
2022-10-2535 min
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
DARKLANDS RADIO SHOW390 Darklands 2022-09-14Programa de música alternativa a Ràdio Voltregà. DIMECRES a les 22h al 107.8 FM i online a www.radiovoltrega.com Info: darklands@radiovoltrega.com
Playlist
01 pMad - Sisters (Radio Edit) 3:34
02 Sombre Moon - Out Of Control (single Mix) 2:51
03 Daniel Hugh & Emily Zuzik - In the Night 2:53
04 Mark Matthews - Take Me Back (feat. INDIGO) 3:27
05 Sunesis - Perseida 3:11
06 Syneba - Signal 1969 4:31
07 Second Complex - Treatment (feat. Brian Belknap) 5:03
08 Demiurgo & kindread Project - ESP Unlocking 4:58
09 Lifelong Corporation - Here I Am 3:56
10 Rohn - Lederman - It Hurts! (Leæther Strip remix) 5:23
11 Proband 147 - Dein Labor 2:35
12 Talking Heads - Once in a Life...
2022-09-1552 min
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
The BeatMatthew Wimberley and Herman MelvilleMatthew Wimberley grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He’s the author of Daniel Boone's Window and All the Great Territories. Wimberley has won the Crab Orchard Poetry Series First Book Award, the Weatherford Award, the William Matthews Prize, and his work was chosen for the 2016 Best New Poets Anthology. He's an Assistant Professor of English at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Herman Melville (1819-1891) was born in New York City. He's best known as the author of novels like Moby Dick and White-Jacket, along with short fiction including “Bartleby, the Scrivener” and “Benito Cereno.”...
2022-06-2407 min
Knox PodsThe Beat: Matthew Wimberley and Herman MelvilleMatthew Wimberley grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. He’s the author of Daniel Boone's Window and All the Great Territories. Wimberley has won the Crab Orchard Poetry Series First Book Award, the Weatherford Award, the William Matthews Prize, and his work was chosen for the 2016 Best New Poets Anthology. He's an Assistant Professor of English at Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina. Herman Melville (1819-1891) was born in New York City. He's best known as the author of novels like Moby Dick and White-Jacket, along with short fiction including “Bartleby, the Scrivener” and “Benito Cereno.”...
2022-06-2407 min
Political GabfestIs San Francisco a Hellscape?David Plotz, Emily Bazelon and John Dickerson discuss Tuesday’s primaries, the economy (is it as bad as we all think it is?), and are joined by Susan Matthews to talk Slow Burn: Roe v. Wade. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Nellie Bowles for the Atlantic: “How San Francisco Became a Failed City”Emily Bazelon for the New York Times: “America Almost Took a Different Path Toward Abortion Rights”Derek Thompson for the Atlantic: “Everything Is Terrible, but I’m Fine” Patricia Cohen for...
2022-06-0950 min
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
What's Next?Season One Finale Wrap Up - Part 2Emily and Daniel share their thoughts on Season One and answer questions they asked of guests throughout the season.Season One Guests:Bill Kristol: @BillKristolMichael Wood: @michaelwoodtxRachael Larimore and Sarah Rumpf: @RachaelBL and @rumpfshakerElizabeth Neumann: @NeuSummitsMatt Lewis: @mattklewisTim Miller: @TimodcReed Howard: @ReedHowardVACorey Nathan and Jessica Stone: @coreysnathan and @JessicaStoneTVHeath Mayo: @HeathMayoJoe Walsh: @WalshFreedomOther follow recommendations:The Dispatch: @thedispatch; thedispatch.comThe Bulwark: @bulwarkonline; thebulwark.comJonah Goldberg: @jonahdispatchDavid French...
2021-07-081h 16What's Next?Season One Finale Wrap Up - Part 1Emily and Daniel recap each of the 10 episodes from Season One, and share their biggest takeaways from each guest. Thanks so much to all the guests below and each of you for listening!Bill Kristol: https://twitter.com/BillKristolMichael Wood: https://twitter.com/michaelwoodtxRachael Larimore and Sarah Rumpf: https://twitter.com/RachaelBL and https://twitter.com/rumpfshakerElizabeth Neumann: https://twitter.com/NeuSummitsMatt Lewis: https://twitter.com/mattklewisTim Miller: https://twitter.com/TimodcReed Howard: https://twitter.com/ReedHowardVACorey Nathan and Jessica Stone: https://twitter.com...
2021-07-0156 min
What's Next?Former Congressman and 2020 Presidential Candidate Joe WalshFormer Congressman and 2020 presidential candidate Joe Walsh talks about his tea party roots, going from Trump supporter to running against him, and the need for a third party.Joe Walsh links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalshFreedomNYT Op-Ed asking for someone to primary Trump: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/14/opinion/joe-walsh-trump-primary.htmlThe Bulwark piece on the need for a third party: https://thebulwark.com/its-time-to-plant-a-new-flag/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Calling-Cultish-Moronic-Authoritarian/dp/006301002XPodcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f-ck-silence-with-joe-walsh/id681477236
2021-06-2436 min
What's Next?Principles First Founder Heath MayoPrinciples First Founder Heath Mayo talks about a grass roots effort, supporting those who are speaking out, and the Summit coming in October.Heath on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeathMayoPrinciples First on Twitter: https://twitter.com/principles_1stPrinciples First Summit, October 2-3, Washington, D.C.: https://www.principlesfirst.us/the-summit.html#/A Call For American Renewal: https://www.acallforamericanrenewal.com/
2021-06-1755 min
Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherMashup Episode with WHAT'S NEXT? Hosts Emily Matthews and Daniel HareThe four of us banter over how our faith informs our politics, are "straddlers" the future of the GOP, and how our small slice of the political pie can come together and make a difference.
WHAT'S NEXT?
PODCAST: https://www.spreaker.com/user/danielhare/mashup-episode-with-talkin-politics-and-
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Whats_Next_Pod
Daniel Hare TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielHare
Emily Matthews TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EGMatthews
#christianity, #conservative, #faith, #gop, #politics, #religion
2021-06-101h 19Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each OtherMashup Episode with WHAT'S NEXT? Hosts Emily Matthews and Daniel HareThe four of us banter over how our faith informs our politics, are "straddlers" the future of the GOP, and how our small slice of the political pie can come together and make a difference.
WHAT'S NEXT?
PODCAST: https://www.spreaker.com/user/danielhare/mashup-episode-with-talkin-politics-and-
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Whats_Next_Pod
Daniel Hare TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DanielHare
Emily Matthews TWITTER: https://twitter.com/EGMatthews
#christianity, #conservative, #faith, #gop, #politics, #religion
2021-06-101h 19
What's Next?Mashup Episode with Talkin' Politics and Religion Without Killin' Each Other Hosts Corey Nathan and Jessica StoneThe four of us banter over how our faith informs our politics, are "straddlers" the future of the GOP, and how our small slice of the political pie can come together and make a difference.Talkin' Politics and Religion without Killing Each OtherPODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talkin-politics-religion-without-killin-each-other/id1536169792TWITTER: https://twitter.com/tpandrpodCorey Nathan TWITTER: https://twitter.com/coreysnathanJessica Stone TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JessicaStoneTVJessica Stone LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalstone/Jessica Stone BOOK (Crossing the Divide): https://www...
2021-06-101h 22
What's Next?Co-Founder of Biden Republicans Reed HowardReed Howard talks Biden Republicans, carving out a principles first faction in the GOP, and (gasp) policies!Links to Reed:Reed's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReedHowardVARepublican Women For Progress Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWFProgressPrinciple's First: https://www.principlesfirst.us (there will be a Summit this fall so stay tuned!)Links to organizations mentioned:Niskanen Center: https://www.niskanencenter.org/American Conservation Coalition: https://www.acc.eco/The Welcome Party: https://www.thewelcomeparty.org/Links to Resources:Last Exit from Autocracy: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine...
2021-06-0349 min
What's Next?Tim Miller: Writer-at-Large at The BulwarkTim talks about why the GOP continues to follow Trumpism, ways non-Trump conservatives can move forward, and why he thinks this is a long game.Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimodcThe Bulwark: https://thebulwark.com/author/tim-miller/Not My Party (YouTube): https://rb.gy/f2jxabNot My Party (Snapchat): https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Not_My_Party/1578956726
2021-05-2741 min
What's Next?Matt Lewis - Conservative Commentator, The Daily Beast Senior Columnist, CNN ContributorMatt Lewis, senior columnist at The Daily Beast, CNN contributor, host of Matt Lewis and the News (podcast), and author of the book Too Dumb to Fail joins us on today's show! Matt talks about creating a healthy media diet, living in the political wilderness, and what seems to be uniting the current Republican Party.Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisDaily Beast: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/matt-lewisSubstack/Email Newsletter: https://t.co/KgimPkli7t?amp=1Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-lewis-and-the-news/id429212951Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewis
2021-05-2050 min
What's Next?Former DHS Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and National Security Contributor to ABC Elizabeth NeumannElizabeth Neumann talks about the Republican Accountability Project, adults in the room of the Trump administration, and the intersection of politics and faith.Mentioned notes/links:- Sarah Isgur (The Dispatch) writes in the Washington Post about how those who thought they were helping maintain sanity in the Trump White House may have done more harm than good. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/sarah-isgur-shallow-state-trump-doj/2020/12/23/e843da1a-4561-11eb-a277-49a6d1f9dff1_story.html- Republican Accountability Project Scorecard: https://accountability.gop/report-card/- Bill Kristol on Episode 1 talking about...
2021-05-1346 min
What's Next?Women in the Conservative Movement with Rachael Larimore and Sarah RumpfRachael Larimore of The Dispatch and Sarah Rumpf of Mediaite talk about where the GOP is going off course, the importance of local politics and local media, and ways for citizens to get involved in the process.Rachael Larimore bio / Twitter: https://thedispatch.com/people/4860655-rachael-larimore / https://twitter.com/RachaelBLSarah Rumpf bio / Twitter: https://www.mediaite.com/author/sarah-rumpf/ / https://twitter.com/rumpfshaker
2021-05-0640 min
What's Next?Texas-6th Congressional Candidate Michael WoodMichael Wood, candidate for Congress in Texas's 6th Congressional District, joins us on today's show. Michael talks about his May 1st, 2021 election, running as a post-Trump conservative, and how this a fight for the soul of the Republican Party.You can read more about Michael and support/donate to his campaign here: https://michaelwoodforcongress.com/
2021-04-2934 min
What's Next?The Bulwark Editor-At-Large Bill KristolBill Kristol, former chief-of-staff to Vice-President Dan Quayle, founder and Editor-At-Large of The Weekly Standard, and now Editor-At-Large of The Bulwark, joins us on today's show.https://thebulwark.com/author/billkristol/
2021-04-2940 minWhat's Next?Introduction to What's Next? Your Next Favorite Political PodcastEmily Matthews and Daniel Hare introduce the show and talk about who it's for, upcoming guests, and more.
2021-04-2905 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
Unlocking CreativitySpecial Q&A | How To Be Creative Whilst in LockdownOn this special edition of the Unlocking Creativity podcast, listeners of the show send in their questions about how to be creative and stay creative whilst in lockdown and living in these socially distant times. Three of the many questions we’ll be answering in this episode include: How to find new inspiration whilst locked down and working in isolation. What to do with all those projects we were planning on doing before the pandemic began. And how creativity can make an impact in the world around us, regardless of the industry.
2020-04-1500 min
All the Books!E218: New Releases and More for July 23, 2019This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Gods of Jade and Shadow, Theme Music, The Marriage Clock, and more great books.
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Books discussed on the show:
The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H. G. Parry
Gods of Jade and Shadow: A Novel by...
2019-07-2345 min
Get New Full Audiobooks in Literature, Theatre & RadioThe Moliere Collection by MolierePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/217674to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Moliere Collection
Author: Moliere
Narrator: Various Performers
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 31 minutes
Release date: July 25, 2010
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Theatre & Radio
Publisher's Summary:
Six hilarious satires from the ingenious Molière, France’s original master of comedies: The Bungler: In 17th Century Sicily, a clever valet named Mascarille tries to help his boss Lélie win the girl of his dreams…only to find that Lélie is a monumental dunce who ruins every one of his intricate schemes. Undaunted, Mascarille invents progressively wilder plots...
2010-07-257h 31