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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 377 - Natalie Cuomo (Comedian)Shut Up You Loved It! International touring comedian, dedicated emo and tattoo addict, Natalie Cuomo, is our guest on Episode 377 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral heckle ninja embraces her New York attitude with a unique insight into secret music obsessions, worst crowd insults and thriving on awkwardly dark interactions. Recorded backstage on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, Cuomo reveals her deepest goth confesses vs pop-punk mount rushmores, how The Used soundtracked her parents divorce, hacks to perfecting a stand-up routine, strange gig offers, getting sexual advances mid-set, the lore behind upside down pineapples, hardcore crowd surfing moments, loving awful...
2026-02-1354 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 376 - The Used (Bert McCracken & Jepha Howard) | Live @ E.N.D Cruise 2026In Love and Death. Recorded to a crowded audience on the E.N.D Cruise, the emo scenes most influential founding staples, Bert McCracken and Jepha Howard, are our live guests on Episode 376 of Sappenin' Podcast! After celebrating The Used's 25th anniversary with countless touring, the duo candidly address their fans with insights on the bands future, new music exclusives and squashing the rivalry of the century. In this conversation, Bert and Jepha reflect on their evolution from pesky troublemakers to genre trendsetters, why revisiting their first three albums came with so much closure, saying they'd never play a...
2026-02-061h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 375 - E.N.D Cruise 2026 (Anberlin, Story Of The Year, Daisy Grenade, Saves The Day, Escape The Fate)They actually did need a bigger boat! The best vacation ever, just got a lot boatier. Emo's Not Dead invited Sappenin' Podcast to record Episode 375, while setting sail on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, from Miami to Costa Maya, as the event's official podcast partners. During four days at sea, we embraced our wildest emo dreams, interacted with a list of scene legends and got ourselves into situations you'd never believe, if we hadn't documented them. Listen to conversation on the ocean with Anberlin (Matty Mullins & Nate Young), Story Of The Year (Dan Marsala & Adam Russell), Daisy Grenade (Dani...
2026-01-301h 47
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 374 - Irish Emo with Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)Make Believe (L.O.V.E. ME). Irish emo queen, positively sad lyricist and the mayor of Severed Heart City, Steph O'Sullivan, is our guest on Episode 374 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Greywind vocalist returns with bottled up confessions on music industry trauma, sibling songwriting and transforming their narrative forever. In this conversation, Steph dissects the backstage process of waiting nine years for the opportunity to release a sophomore record, character vs outfit concepts, convincing Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years) on as their manager, finding a new lease of emo positivity on the world, creating their own Irish-Emo genre, viral...
2026-01-231h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 373 - Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years / Lesser Matters Management)Stained Glass Ceilings. The Wonder Years guitarist, artist manager and production consultant, Casey Cavaliere, is our guest on Episode 373 of Sappenin' Podcast! As he lands in the UK, ready to celebrate the tenth anniversary tour of 'No Closer to Heaven; Casey exclusively reflects on some the bands deepest cuts, advising new musicians and almost loosing a finger. In this conversation, discover how a Philadelphia punk group reached a cult following, the origin of Hank The Pigeon vs fan tattoos, travel nightmares, what happens when all your instruments don't make the flight, coffee shop breakthroughs, finding a fresh joy representing...
2026-01-1649 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 372 - Caskets (Matt Flood & James Lazenby)Lost Souls. UK's post-hardcore vs emo synth juggernauts, high-energy maniacs and secret nerds, Caskets, are our guests on Episode 372 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist Matt Flood and drummer James Lazenby sneak us backstage at their final show of 2025, for unfiltered confessions on tour logistics, legal battles and trauma transformation lyrics on new album, The Only Heaven You'll Know. In this conversation, Matt and James discuss just how luxurious it is to find a bubblebath on the road, the worst smelling venues, an unexpected magic the gathering addiction, Warped Tour highs, why the stress of changing the band name turned into...
2026-01-091h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 371 - Heads Above The Waves with Si Martin (Junior / Novo Amor) | Live @ Tiny Rebel Cardiff 2025Fall To Pieces. Mental health guru, pop-punk drummer and certified lovely human, Si Martin, is our guest on Episode 371 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Junior rhythm master reveals exclusive secrets on the bands future, ambient sessions for Novo Amore and raising awareness for the fight against depression, with his non-profit charity, Heads Above The Waves, recorded live in front of a SOLD-OUT rowdy crowd, at Tiny Rebel Cardiff. In this conversation, Si opens up on the organisations famous merch with a message campaign, being a safe space and resource within the alternative scene, tackling tough topics with real life humour...
2026-01-021h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 370 - Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge / Slash and The Conspirators)Open Your Eyes. The unmistakable voice of soulful rock, your favourite wrestling theme and certified scene legend, Myles Kennedy, is our guest on Episode 370 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Alter Bridge frontman reflects on his unprecedented career journey with exclusive secrets on the bands new self titled record, becoming Slash's righthand man and how he almost reunited Led Zeppelin, maybe!? In this conversation, Myles opens up on prioritising time with all his separate projects, solo songwriting vs AB8, why metal critics never understood their identity, honest thoughts on the Creed reunion, humble beginnings, his love for all things music, almost...
2025-12-261h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 369 - Alex Windsor (All Elite Wrestling)Scars of Steel! Wrestling superstar, titanium powerhouse and brutal badass, Alex Windsor, is our guest on Episode 369 of Sappenin' Podcast! All Elite Wrestling's newest signing reflects on her overdue journey from the independent scene to international television, how she almost quit the business and the origin of her addictive catchphrase. In this conversation, WINDZAAAA exclusively pulls back the curtain on her intense weekly travel schedule, suitcase essentials, secret music playlists, career threatening injuries, weird venues, important learning curves, crowd phycology, wanting to upstage her fiance (Will Ospreay) entrance, unexpected celebrity dream matches, Wembley ambitions, backstage meme moments, drunk fantasy...
2025-12-1941 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 368 - Bridget Barkan (Scissor Sisters)Let’s Have A Kiki. Scissor Sisters resident filthy, gorgeous, troublemaker, Bridget Barken, is our guest on Episode 368 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The resident songstress, actress and burlesque dancer, exclusively flirts her way through untold secrets on the bands 2025 reunion, finding her voice and an important heart to heart call with Ana Matronic. In this conversation, Bridget opens up on her role vs character arc within the Scissor-verse, celebrating their unapologetically camp legacy, rock vs pop moments, playing their first shows together in over twelve years, insane stage production, being eaten by fuzzy monsters, being accepted as an official member, new...
2025-12-121h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 367 - Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)Something To Write Home About! Midwest emo's original poster-child, your favourite lyricists favourite lyricist and and self proclaimed professional imperfectionist, Matt Pryor, is our guest on Episode 367 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Get Up Kids vocalist gets deep challenging truths on his own legacy, the true price of nostalgia and touring for the first time completely sober. In this conversation, the second wave royalty talks through the bands struggle with fame, not liking to take credit for inspiring a generation of artists, Fall Out Boy vs Paramore appreciations, navigating through industry politics, songwriting priorities, sober journey, new solo album, The...
2025-12-051h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 332 - Jack Wilson (Kid Kapichi)Can EU Hear Me? Indie punk activist, sign of the times lyricist and that one friend you'd love to go to the pub with, Jack Wilson, is our guest on Episode 332 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kid Kapichi vocalist showcases a refreshing kill them with kindness gratitude, as he ways in on the modern evolution of punk, the bands outspoken outlook and being accepted by all his childhood heroes. In this conversation, Jack reflects on the trust and responsibility given to open for the Sex Pistols, Liam Gallagher and the last ever You Me At Six show, putting himself in...
2025-04-041h 16
Rainmakers#13 Herb Allen Jr: Hollywood's BankerLearn how Herb Allen Jr built his fortune and created Allen & Co to be Hollywood's premier merchant bank.
Sources
Books:
"The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life" by Alice Schroeder
"Hollywood Vault: Film Libraries before Home Video" by Eric Hoyt
"Engulfed: The Death of Paramount Pictures and the Birth of Corporate Hollywood" by Bernard F. Dick
"Steven Spielberg: A Biography" by Joseph McBride
Articles:
"Inside The Private World of Allen & Co." by Carol J. Loomis
"All Those Allens Back a Broadway...
2025-01-3136 min
The Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies Podcast NetworkVaEra 5785: The Power of MahloketThis week’s podcast is sponsored in memory of Dr. Jack Jaffe, Yaakov Zev ben Elchanon. Doctor, community leader, and fervent Zionist. Sponsored by his children, Ari and Marlyn, Reva and Sheldon, Leah and Simon, and Ezra and Marla, as well as his 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Can difficult conversations foster growth?
In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer examine Parshat Vaera through the lens of conflict, focusing on the ongoing mahloket (dispute) between God and Pharaoh. They explore Moshe's role as an emissary, the dynamics of hardening hearts, and how God’s approach to Pharaoh models lessons for enga...
2025-01-1936 min
Pardes from JerusalemVaEra 5785: The Power of MahloketThis week’s podcast is sponsored in memory of Dr. Jack Jaffe, Yaakov Zev ben Elchanon. Doctor, community leader, and fervent Zionist. Sponsored by his children, Ari and Marlyn, Reva and Sheldon, Leah and Simon, and Ezra and Marla, as well as his 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Can difficult conversations foster growth?
In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Aviva Lauer examine Parshat Vaera through the lens of conflict, focusing on the ongoing mahloket (dispute) between God and Pharaoh. They explore Moshe's role as an emissary, the dynamics of hardening hearts, and how God’s appr...
2025-01-1936 min
Corporations Are AwesomeRipley's Believe It Or Not with Jack HirschfieldToday we talk about a legendary corporation that makes museums, books, and even aquariums
Believe it or not? We believe!
2024-12-3056 min
HiddenTracksHiddenTrack #189 TARNISH (Karl Forster)Part of a new generation of bands formed over Zoom and FaceTime, Tarnish began in 2020 when guitarist/vocalist Karl Forster and bassist Dane Carlson started working on tracks despite living over 400 miles apart. The California-based group, now rounded out by drummer Jack Breger and guitarist Natty P, comes from a diverse musical background with influences all over the genre spectrum, but with a shared love for the 2010s pop punk/emo sound. With introspective lyrics and hard-hitting riffs, Tarnish has been working to craft a signature sound that stands out from the crowd.Recorded with Ben Hirschfield...
2024-03-071h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 268 - Tristan Thomas (Florence Black)Bed of Nails. Welsh valley native, shredding guitar wizard and all around tidy boyo, Tristan Thomas, is our guest on Episode 268 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Florence Black vocalist exclusively celebrates the release of the bands new single, by reflecting on their start in Merthyr Tydfil, breaking boundaries at classic rock festivals and getting endorsed by all their metal heroes. In this conversation, Tristan explains how preparing their second album has changed the groups mentality, industry success vs maintaining friendships, originally preforming together as kids, being handpicked by Corey Taylor (Slipknot) to tour europe, learning tricks as local roadies, driving...
2024-01-121h 04
Pretty, B*tchy PodcastThank You For Finding Me w/Jack HirschfieldThis week we're joined by the hilarious Jack Hirschfield. We reminisce on the time Jack got lost in Edinburgh and ended up in the Scottish Highlands, how he got scammed on Facebook Marketplace and we sign Jack up for Facebook dating. Follow Jack on IG at @jackhirschfield and follow the podcast at @prettybitchypod!
2023-09-2156 min
How Can We Help?The Unethical Prude with Jack HirschfieldPenticton’s Jack Hirschfield gives threesome advice to a polyamorous listener and helps a Karen pick her battles.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2023-06-2158 min
How Can We Help?The Unethical Prude with Jack HirschfieldPenticton's Jack Hirschfield gives threesome advice to a polyamorous listener and helps a Karen pick her battles.
2023-06-2057 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Download Festival 2022 (Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Ghost Inside, Volbeat, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow, Punk Rock Factory, Dead Poet Society, Lais MW)Scream, Donington! For the first time since 2019, a full scale Download Festival, returned to the famous grounds of Donington Park this week, for a three day love fest of heavy music. In this special bonus podcast, we talk to a collection artists and backstage staff, to explain why events like these are so important to the alternative music scene and all the unbelievable moments that come with them. Listen to exclusive conversations with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes (Frank + Dean), The Ghost Inside (Vigil + Andrew), Volbeat (Kaspar B. Larsen), Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland), Bury Tomorrow (Dan + Dav), Punk Rock Factory...
2022-06-151h 58
The St. John's Red Storm PodcastEp. 2.7 - In Memoriam - Jack KaiserHosts John Minko and Ralph Bednarczyk remember the life of St. John's legend Jack Kaiser, who passed away in late May, through interviews with St. John's Associate V.P. of Athletics Kathy Meehan and former St. John's baseball player and a longtime friend of Kaiser, Bob Hirschfield, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-06-1452 min
Public Access PodcastS01E08: Condo CommitteeThe following is a special presentation of the Nü-Condo Committee general meeting, intended for residents of the Nü-Condo building.
Featuring: Everardo Ramirez, Meg MacKay, Joel Edmiston, Amar Singh & Jack Hirschfield.
Music by Graeme Stewart.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2021-08-0457 minPublic Access PodcastS01E08: Condo CommitteeThe following is a special presentation of the Nü-Condo Committee general meeting, intended for residents of the Nü-Condo building.
Featuring: Everardo Ramirez, Meg MacKay, Joel Edmiston, Amar Singh & Jack Hirschfield.
Music by Graeme Stewart.
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2021-08-0457 minPublic Access PodcastS01E01: The WhatNow – Tik Tok TeensFrom Ryerson School of Podcasting, Its The WhatNow? An in-depth look at the latest trends in pop culture and ask “what now?
featuring: Everardo Ramirez, Alex Handy, Kyle Patan & Jack Hirshfield
written, edited & produced by Everardo Ramirez & The Sonar Network
music by Graeme Stewart, Anonymous420, Loyalty Freak Music
Full unedited video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUcs0EdYws&t=20170s
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Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2021-06-1630 minPublic Access PodcastS01E01: The WhatNow – Tik Tok TeensFrom Ryerson School of Podcasting, Its The WhatNow? An in-depth look at the latest trends in pop culture and ask “what now?
featuring: Everardo Ramirez, Alex Handy, Kyle Patan & Jack Hirshfield
written, edited & produced by Everardo Ramirez & The Sonar Network
music by Graeme Stewart, Anonymous420, Loyalty Freak Music
Full unedited video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxUcs0EdYws&t=20170s
Follow @publicaccesspod
Brought to you By: The Sonar Network
2021-06-1630 min
This Is Rats NestTwo Tinkerers want to Freaky Friday with the Rats (with Jack Hirschfeld & Kyle Patan)Will the Rats swap bodies with a couple of tinkerers?
Featuring Jacob Greco, Chris Sandiford and Mark Little with special guests, Jack Hirschfeld & Kyle Patan.
Follow Jack:
https://www.instagram.com/jackhirschfield
https://twitter.com/jackhirschfld
Follow Kyle:
https://www.instagram.com/kylepatan/
https://twitter.com/Kyle_Patan
Hosted by Mark Little, Chris Sandiford, and Jacob Greco
Produced and Edited by Stephan MacLeod
Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @thisisratsnest:
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2021-01-1930 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 110 - Mark Trotter (Lonely The Brave)The Hope List. It's a Sappy New Year and humble songwriting soul, Mark Trotter, is our guest on Episode 110 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Lonely The Brave guitarist helps us bring in 2021 with a bunch of truly honest conversations from one of our most anticipated acts of the year. After going through a lot of changes behind the scenes, one of Europe's most established touring bands are back and we've got all the gossip on what's going on! Get ready to experience honest secrets on everything from their comeback album to changing vocalists, the fresh impact of working with Jack...
2021-01-011h 20
SoundPages PodcastHaunting in Words – Laura HirschfieldIn her writing, Laura Hirschfield explores what’s not said, or what’s missing. She works with the concept of haunting; expressing in words an idea or a voice that inhabits her. Her examination of haunting is revelatory, personal, and poignant.
Music by the Bella Musica Woodwind Trio, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
The post Haunting in Words – Laura Hirschfield appeared first on Jack Straw Cultural Center.
2009-10-0700 min