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The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: A Knight of the Seven KingdomsEp.3: The Squire (with Dexter Sol Ansell)Jason and Greta unpack the momentous third episode of the series, where we learn more about Egg. And to break it all down, they are joined by the young squire himself, Dexter Sol Ansell. They discuss that explosive final scene, shaving his head for the role, and how many gummy worms he ate on set. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-0245 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 330 - Punk Rock Factory (Peej Edwards & Ryan Steadman)All Hands on Deck. Punk Rock Factory guitar nerds, silly sausages and viral TikTok stars, Peej Edwards and Ryan Steadman, are our guests on Episode 330 of Sappenin' Podcast! Your algorithms favourite covers band, invited us into their studio, to unleash exclusive secrets on their Disney vs Emo structure, industry loopholes and why this isn't just some gimmick. In this conversation, Peej and Steadman open up on their unique formula of transforming film soundtracks, pop anthems and the most random hits of yesteryear, internet backlash vs building a community, how this project started, coming from individual backgrounds in South Wales 2000...
2025-03-211h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 329 - Tucker Rule (Thursday / L.S. Dunes)Understanding In A Car Crash. Emo drum icon, serious jacket collector and McPlant burger connoisseur, Tucker Rule, is our guest on Episode 329 of Sappenin' Podcast! The founding Thursday stickman tells tales from behind the kit on the bands lasting legacy, the launch of L.S. Dunes and artists who have tried to steal him away. In this conversation, Tucker mentally dissects the contrast of juggling two touring outlets at the same time, how a Thursday reunion almost didn't happen, impacting a new generation of emo, drum grooves vs styles, Dunes supergroup reactions, never taking music for granted, new album...
2025-03-141h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 328 - Susanna Alexandra (Cyan Kicks)Middle of a Breakdown. Finlands resident sassy badass, empowering dream rock figure and , custom fashion designer, Susanna Alexandra, is our guest on Episode 328 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Cyan Kicks vocalist trusts us with her first ever in-depth interview, speaking fully in English, for the first time, as we spread exclusive news on the bands famous DIY blueprint, new single Echo and their upcoming debut UK headline tour. In this conversation, Susanna opens up over stimulating secrets dealing with life on the road, transforming recycled cloths into revamped stage outfits, tattoo hiccups, evolving into International markets, how competing in the...
2025-03-071h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 327 - Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens / Haunted Mouths)Let's Cheers to This! Sleeping With Sirens honcho, high note vocal extraordinaire and smoothie sweet tooth, Kellin Quinn, is our guest on Episode 327 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of the scenes modern poster boy, returns to confess untold secrets on his long awaited solo project 'Haunted Mouths', the future of Sirens and taking time to pass responsable advice onto younger artists. In this conversation, Kellin opens up on wanting to challenge himself as a lyricist, self-help books vs missing journals, working with Aaron March (Copeland), waving away SWS stereotypes, never growing up, tour fatigue, running for candy, his office collectables...
2025-02-281h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 326 - Martin Johnson (Boys Like Girls)The Great Escape! Emo's original outlaw, best dressed bad boy and criminally good songwriter, Martin Johnson, is our guest on Episode 326 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Boys Like Girls leader takes time out on board the Emo's Not Dead Crusie 2025, to get deep on the bands reformation, punk vs pop acceptance and life at sea. In this conversation, Martin mixes between unholy chaos and honestly hard truths, as we discuss musics mental battles, not recognising his younger self, drug addiction vs sobriety, blocking out their Love Drunk era, time away from the band, writing for other artists, The Night Game...
2025-02-2155 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 325 - Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2025 (The Used, Hawthorne Heights, Taylor Acorn, State Champs, Lacey)They let us back on the boat! After recording episodes at major venues, festivals and even dodgy carparks, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2025, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas, as the events official podcast partners, to embrace our widest emo dreams, interact with scene legends and bring extra chaos to the ship. For Episode 325, we interact with a collection of artists and management, across the line-up, to capture the vive, atmosphere and life at sea. Listen to conversations with The Used (Bert McCracken), Hawthorne Heights (J.T. Woodruff), Taylor Acorn, State Champs (D...
2025-02-142h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 324 - As It Is | 'Never Happy, Ever After' (Patty Walters & Benjamin Langford-Biss)Dial Tones. As It Is, is it? Patty Walters and Benjamin Langford-Biss have brought the bands inaugural breakthrough line-up back from the dead, so to celebrate the duo return to Episode 324 of Sappenin' Podcast, for an exclusive insight behind their surprise reunion, re-recording their debut album 'Never Happy, Ever After' and a very long awaited return to the stage at Slam Dunk Festival 2025. In this conversation, Patty and Ben open up on their own personal journeys within and outside the band, how it was completely finished, finding a new appreciation for music, other projects vs hiatus timings, never being...
2025-02-071h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 323 - Bullet For My Valentine: ‘The Poison’ | 20th Anniversary with Matt TuckRoom 409. Bullet For My Valentine leader, vocalist and songwriter, Matt Tuck, returns to Episode 323 of Sappenin' Podcast, for an exclusive 20th anniversary celebration for the bands debut album, The Poison. In this conversation, Tuck reflects on how the summer of 2005 changed his life forever, selling-out huge arenas twenty years later on The Poison Ascendancy tour with Trivium, how the legacy of the band has evolved, never not playing Tears Don't Fall, wild production tests, BFMV babies, near break-up moments, overcoming major group setbacks, new music ideas, alien sightings, fighting personal misconceptions, creative control, mosh movie moments and more! Turn...
2025-01-311h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 322 - You Festival 2025 (Grace Davies, George and Ruby Sear, The Molotovs)It's All About YOU! This week, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to host a series of live podcasts, Q&As and panel workshops at You Festival 2025, a creative networking event teaching industry insights, to the next generation of creatives, at Liverpool Arena. In this episode, listen back to a collection of conversations, recorded by guests, with very unique pathways and prospectives into the worlds of live music, TV and film, as singer-songwriter, Grace Davies, talks how she came to fame as the runner up on X-Factor in 2017, with her own songs, and making a name for herself as a solo...
2025-01-2459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 321 - Madina Lake (Nathan Leone & Matthew Leone)From Them, Through Us, To You. Blonde emo twins, creative brothers and gentle souls, Madina Lake, are our guests on Episode 321 of Sappenin' Podcast! Nathan and Matthew Leone take time before the bands first international tour in almost a decade to clear up questions on their future, disappearance and river people connection. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Commun...
2025-01-171h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 320 - Eddy Thrower (Busted / Lower Than Atlantis)Beach Like The Tree. Busted live drummer, Lower Than Atlantis rhythm master and professional sneaker-head, Eddy Thrower, is our guest on Episode 320 of Sappenin' Podcast! The session sensation talks snare secrets playing behind the kit for Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne, exclusive LTA reunion confessions and setting up his own online drum lesson business. In this conversation, Thrower reflects on getting the Busted job vs Lower Than Atlantis hiatus, the stress of re-recording Year 3000, techniques vs tricks, how a LTA comeback almost happened, nearly hiring a helicopter, extreme David Brent moments, recording for One Direction and 5 Seconds...
2025-01-101h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 319 - Live @ Tiny Rebel Cardiff with Gavin Butler (The Blackout)Ambition is Critical. Happy 2025! Episode 319 features the audio recording from our debut, independent and sold-out, live show, from Tiny Rebel Brewery, Cardiff. Joined by special guest, podcast alumni and beautiful blue eye vocalist, Gavin Butler, talks to the live audience, to announce exclusive The Blackout news, answer questions on he really broke his leg on tour and countless unhinged moments, that you have to hear to believe. In this conversation, expect to laugh along with the crowd, as we talk the most important pre-gig rules, worried faces, emo nostalgia, awkward accents, hidden castles, surprise birthday cakes, secret acoustic session...
2025-01-031h 41
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 318 - RedHook (Emmy Mack & Ned Jankovic)Dr Frankenstein. Australian banter champions, mosh party animals and horror fanatic weirdos, RedHook, are our guests on Episode 318 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist, Emmy Mack, and bassist, Ned Jankovic, celebrate their new record 'Mutation' hitting number one in the Aussie album charts, with secret confessions on the bands international rise, obsessive DIY mindset and learning from explicit bad decisions. In this conversation, Emmy and Ned reflect on receiving chart position news in the most chaotic way, the urge to quit their day jobs, never fitting into certain scenes, unhinged WhatsApp group chats, importantly forward vs topical lyrics, collaborating with Holding...
2024-12-271h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 317 - Brian Butcher (The Home Team)The Crucible Of Life. Seattle heavy-pop hitmaker, sensual lyricist and groove connoisseur, Brian Butcher, is our guest on Episode 317 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Home Team vocalist salutes the bands true rockers fanbase with secrets on their recent injection of global growth, sex appeal emo memes and his own tenth anniversary, behind the microphone. In this conversation, double B reflects on how the reaction to their latest albums have cemented themselves into scene heavyweights, selling-out their first UK headline tour, confusing internet trolls, classic R&B vs metal influences, mental health tools, key touring advice, singing for Issues on their 2024...
2024-12-2059 min
DisorderEp89. Canada: 2025’s stealth mega orderers?From its important but underrecognized role in the World Wars of the 20th century to its key advocacy for the UN system, humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, and international treaties, Canada has been a major player in the global ordering sweepstakes. So what does Canada do when the world’s largest trading relationship (Canada’s with the United States) no longer necessarily connects it to a trustworthy nation? Can Canada step up and present itself as an independent leader of the free world and a ‘coordinator-in-chief’ for other Ordering nations? Will hosting the G7 give Canada some stealth meg...
2024-12-1747 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 316 - Learning to Wrestle with Mark Andrews (Junior)Breaking Kayfabe!!! Professional wrestling champion, pop-punk bassist and podcast alumni, Mark Andrews, is our guest on Episode 316 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The former WWE superstar returns for an exclusive lesson on opening his own New Wave Wrestling Academy, new Junior music and turning down major contract offers. In this conversation, Mandrews explains the process behind launching his own school, trainee learning curves, fundamentals vs phycology, extreme table spots, teaching praise from Mercedes Moné (Sasha Banks), reflecting on NXT UK closure, winning gold in TNA, almost becoming All Elite, meeting Tony Khan, the strength of the British independent scene, punk rock men...
2024-12-131h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 315 - Story Of The Year (Dan Marsala & Josh Wills)Tear Me to Pieces. St. Louis scene staples, emo anthem hitmakers and stage diving maniacs, Story Of The Year, are our guests on Episode 315 of Sappenin' Podcast! Dan Marsala and Josh Wills take time out of the bands first UK tour since the 2010s, to expose secrets on the bands evolving legacy, untold rivalries and folklore party moments. In this conversation, Dan and Josh open up on their surprise European absence, package offers vs finance dynamics, unwritten rules, how it all almost ended, near break-up moments, real life jobs, cultural impact of Page Avenue, early day beef with Yellowcard...
2024-12-061h 07DisorderEp86. Is Democracy Dead? Or actually alive and kicking?Do elections work anymore? 2024 was the biggest year of elections in human history. Major contests were held in the UK, US, EU, France, India, Japan, Moldova, Georgia, and elsewhere. Did these elections work? Were they free and fair? Did their outcomes actually represent the authentic will of the people? Is genuine electoral democracy with its checks and balances even possible in the mid-21st century? Today’s guest on Disorder, Ben Ansell holds the contrarian view that democracy is actually alive and well. He asserts that even if we are not happy with recent outcomes, we sh...
2024-12-031h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 314 - Alex Davies (Elliot Minor)Parallel Worlds. Elliot Minor are back for the first time in a decade! Vocalist, Alex Davies, exclusively talks to us on Episode 314 of Sappenin' Podcast, about the bands surprise reunion, writing new music and touring plans for 2025. In this conversation, Alex opens up on the bands long and confusing hiatus, why now is the best time to test the waters, selling out KOKO London in 10mins, constant fan demand to reunite, how their self-titled debut album turned into a cult classic, 2008 hazy days, industry headaches, needing post-band therapy, exploring alternative musical projects, co-writing with other artists vs scoring films...
2024-11-291h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 313 - William Ryan Key (Yellowcard)Childhood Eyes. Yellowcard vocalist, Star Wars aficionado and never ageing emo, William Ryan Key, is our guest on Episode 313 of Sappenin' Podcast! The mayor of Ocean Avenue reflects on the bands unexpected second chance, unlocking a new mental health mindset and legally secret projects. In this conversation, Ryan Key opens up on his own personal journey back to the fold, rediscovering their pop-punk roots, mending friendships vs forgiving past traumas, playing their biggest international venues, new pressures, real life sacrifices, meditation vs mindfulness, new music plans, why his solo projects helped creative healing, scoring films with Ryan Mendez as...
2024-11-221h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 312 - Dave "Brownsound" Baksh (Sum 41)Does This Look Infected? Modern guitar hero, Sum 41 original and diehard Newcastle United supporter, Dave Baksh, is our guest on Episode 312 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the bands worldwide farewell tour continues to pursue, 'Brownsound' takes time away from their final European run, to talk his own perspectives on the end, personal closure moments and influencing a whole generation of guitar solos. In this conversation, Baksh opens up on why the break up might seem more emotional for him, unique parallels to first leaving in 2006, his second decade within the fold, member dynamics vs stubborn Canadian kindness, Deryck Whibley memoir...
2024-11-151h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 311 - Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd)Exits and Entrances. We Are The In Crowd weird kid, pop-punk Sainte and beanie fashion icon, Tay Jardine, is our guest on Episode 311 of Sappenin' Podcast! The singer songwriter exclusively answers the rumour mill on the bands When We Were Young festival reunion, returning to the scene with a new solo projects and very personal life confessions. In this conversation, Jardine opens up on WATIC future status, finally feeling closure, audience nostalgia, releasing music under her own name for the first time, hiding behind the Sainte character, extremely personal lyrics, her coming out moment, industry battles, moving to Nashville...
2024-11-081h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 310 - Matt Good #2 (From First To Last / Producer)Dear Diary. From First To Last founder, all-star record producer and ultimate rare Pokemon card collector, Matt Good, is our guest on Episode 310 of Sappenin' Podcast. The scremo vs post-hardcore king returns to unveil unanswered questions on the bands surprise return, new music vs lineup figures and fighting for their legacy. In this conversation, Matt opens up on FFTL future live status, response to new tracks 'Genius' and 'REV', the real reason why Sonny Moore aka Skrillex isn't involved in this incarnation, experiencing a fresh generation of listeners, not being asked to play When We Were Young Festival, their...
2024-11-011h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 309 - Cone McCaslin (Sum 41)In Too Deep. As Sum 41 prepare to embark on their final ever UK/European run, longstanding bassist Cone McCaslin takes time away from the bands worldwide farewell tour, to reflect on their pop-culture vs punk-rock legacy, processing an emotional breakup and life after music, on Episode 309 of Sappenin' Podcast. In this conversation, Cone shares secrets on the decision to end things on their own terms, spending twenty-five years traveling the globe, taking time to appreciate every last show, extreme highs vs industry lows, his brotherhood relationship with Deryck Whibley, honest reactions to reading his new memoir and intense media...
2024-10-251h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 308 - Busted vs McFly (Charlie Simpson & Danny Jones)Thunderbirds Are Go!!! The pop-punk battle of the century, Busted vs McFly. Who wins? With both bands announcing a two-month co-arena tour for September/October 2025, Charlie Simpson and Danny Jones, return to Episode 308 of Sappenin' Podcast together, for an exclusive joint podcast interview, as we dissect their intertwined history, show secrets and a love for custard cream biscuits. Recorded at McFly HQ studios in London, Charlie and Danny answer untold mysteries behind the announcement, why it's the perfect time to do this, throwing wrestling type shade at one another, member brotherhoods, always being compared to each other, fighting pop...
2024-10-1850 min
VJHemOnc PodcastCAR T-cells and bispecific antibodies in the treatment of NHL: updates from iwNHL 2024Today’s podcast features discussions from the 21st International Workshop on Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (iwNHL) which took place in Nice, France. You will hear updates on the use of CAR T-cell therapy in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) from experts Catherine Bollard, MBChB, MD, FRACP, FRCPA, Children’s National Health System, Washington, DC, Stephen Schuster, MD, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, and Jason Westin, MD, FACP, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. They discuss where CAR-T fits into the treatment landscape, managing toxicities, and the potential of allogeneic CAR-T products.
You will also hear from Stephen Anse...
2024-10-1520 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 307 - Jeremy Bolm (Touchè Amorè)Spiral In A Straight Line. Hardcore music figurehead, passion poet lyricist and rare vinyl collector, Jeremy Bolm, is our guest on Episode 307 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Touché Amoré vocalist celebrates the bands new album with retrospective secrets on their scene legacy, running his own record label (Secret Voice) and punk touring necessities. In this conversation, Bolm opens up on modern industry algorithms, spending his free time highlighting other artists, Touché underground impact, not falling into hiatus traps, embracing each others hobbies, hunting down vinyls in very show city, his most valued purchase, almost opening his own store, signing Drug Churc...
2024-10-111h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 306 - Pixie LottAll About Tonight. Pop princess, blockbuster actress and Dolce & Gabbana model, Pixie Lott, is our guest on Episode 306 of Sappenin' Podcast! The British pop-culture figure, exposes secrets on her first new album in a decade, reinventing her sound and finally taking control of her own career narrative. In this conversation, Pixie opens up on going independent for first time vs taking a bet on herself, wanting to channel inner classic folk-rock influences, recoding in Encino, bursting into mainstream fame from a young age, music industry nightmares, getting used for producer hit singles vs writing for other artists, live band...
2024-10-0459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 305 - KT Tunstall vs Andy Burrows (Razorlight)Suddenly I See. KT Tunstall and Andy Burrows (Razorlight) team up for their first ever duo interview, as our guests on Episode 305 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Individually responsible for a whole collection of radio singalong megahits, the 2000’s indie-rock poster children talk songwriting, friendship and leaving their individual marks on the music industry. In this unique podcast, Tunstall & Burrows share secrets on joining forces to tour and write, supporting Texas in the UK’s biggest arenas, forgetting to rehearse, unexpected chaos, nostalgia trends, spotlight fame, accent slang, embarrassing confessions, pioneering the loop pedal, that famous Jools Holland performance, composing the new Cl...
2024-09-271h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 304 - Kids In Glass Houses (Aled Phillips & Iain Mahanty)Give Me What I Want. Best breakup band of 2014, comeback kings and emo-pop key change fanatics, Kids In Glass Houses, are our guests on Episode 304 of Sappenin' Podcast! Aled Phillips and Iain Mahanty put their money where their mouth is, for an exclusive in-depth conversation, on the bands surprise reunion, original hesitation and their recharged 'Pink Flamingo' era. In this podcast, Aled and Iain spill dirt on returning to the KIGH Life, Slam Dunk comeback nerves, how it almost happened much earlier, emo nostalgia, time away from the scene, boring adulthood, sheepishly flirting with new music, album honesty, Smart...
2024-09-201h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 303 - Tom Jenkins | Live @ 2000 Trees Festival 2024Misery in Comfort. Wales' folk-country-emo triple threat, Straight Lines frontman and renowned sheep shearer, Tom Jenkins, is our guest on Episode 303 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at 2000 Trees Festival 2024, the hauntingly moving songwriter serenades a capacity crowd tent, with personal confessions on his solo artist journey, happiness hacks and the podcasts first ever singalong performance. In this conversation, Jenkins opens up to the audience on Welsh valley work ethics, music vs farming schedules, festival soil compaction, his love letter verse to Brain Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), confusing last names, the art of birthing sheep, guitar hunting in...
2024-09-131h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 302 - Johnny Christ (Avenged Sevenfold / Drinks with Johnny)A Little Piece of Heaven. Avenged Sevenfold bassist, podcast chatterbox and goth mixologist, Johnny Christ, is our guest on Episode 302 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Drinks with Johnny host shares unholy confessions on the bands meteoric rise, stupid industry fights and cementing themselves to festival headliner status. In this conversation, Johnny laughs off public misconceptions of being the shy A7X member, secret podcast stress, the art of storytelling, unfiltered tour adventures, reminiscing the twenty-first anniversary of Waking The Fallen, producer trust vs songwriting concepts, brotherhood arguments, party fails, accidentally spending $20,000 on wine, early shows with Metallica, My Chemical Romance...
2024-09-061h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 301 - Louis Posen (Hopeless Records)The Illusion of Safety. Hopeless Records CEO, founder and president, Louis Posen, is our guest on Episode 301 of Sappenin' Podcast! As Hopeless celebrate it's thirtieth anniversary, the distributing boss behind some of the scenes most iconic albums, breaks his media silence on the labels legacy, day-to-day workloads and music industry myths. In this conversation, Posen reminisces on how he accidentally started the label, his time filming music videos, early calls with Green Day, setting up a touring Hopeless exhibit, having to buy back old memorabilia, vinyl vs streaming, cease-and-desist letters, wild publicity ideas, unhinged house gigs, pizza delivery research...
2024-08-301h 10
Navigating the noise – conversations with the Natixis Investment Managers Expert Collective.3 small-mid caps with good earnings season results and 1 IML has been adding to on weaknessIn the second in a special series of reporting season podcasts, Simon Conn, IML Senior Portfolio Manager in the small-mid cap team chats to Jason Guthrie about his main takeaways from Reporting Season so far, including an update on the small-mid cap sector, as well as the results from four key stocks
Amotiv (ASX:AOV), formerly GUD
Ansell (ASX: ANN)
Ampol (ASX: ALD)
Hansen Technologies (ASX: HSN)
Recorded on 21 August
2024-08-2714 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 300 - Lowlives (Luke Johnson & Lee Downer)Freaking Out! Loud rock purests, individual scene veterans and best friends, LOWLIVES, are our guests, on Episode 300 of Sappenin' Podcast! Drummer, Luke Johnson and vocal guitarist, Lee Downer, trade unfiltered and honest insights on music industry mechanics, earning their touring strips and starting from scratch, after decades on stage. In this conversation, Luke and Lee open up on the bands long-awaited debut album, explain a independent bands real finances, wages vs crew costs, their time in Lostprophets vs The Defiled, literately having to turn their amps up to eleven, heartbreaking mime artists, embarrassing secrets, parking fails, scary paperwork adventures...
2024-08-231h 24
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. 298 - Cameron Hurley (We Are The In Crowd / Avril Lavigne)Weird Kids! We Are The In Crowd founder, Avril Lavigne live guitarist and the internets number one Blink-182 stan, Cameron Hurley, is our guest on Episode 298 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The touring musician exclusively talk secrets on the WATIC hiatus, having Avril as a boss and his viral New.Wav covers project. Throughout this conversation, Hurley opens up on the bands longterm status, reuniting for Slam Dunk vs When We Were Young Festivals, sentimental moments, tough backstage boiling points, relearning old albums, unreleased tracks, working on Tay Jardine's solo project (Saint), classic tour highlights, getting the Lavigne job, how different the...
2024-08-091h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 297 - Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION)Megalithic Symphony. Dimond selling recording artist, pop-culture songwriter and unapologetic hardcore kid, Aaron Bruno, is our guest on Episode 297 of Sappenin' Podcast! The AWOLNATION mastermind talks secrets behind the bands infiltrated legacy on the mainstream, navigating through industry loopholes and life experiences away from music. In this conversation, Aaron admits exclusive stories on why his next album "The Phantom Five" could be his last, starting a new trash-metal project called "The Barbarians of California", random tour bus tattoos, the internet impact of songs like "Sail" and "Run", unplugging a vending machine to play a gig, grinding his teeth on...
2024-08-021h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 296 - Chuck Comeau (Simple Plan)What's New Scooby Doo? Concept lyric theorist, pop-punk drum machine and certified scene diehard, Chuck Comeau, is our guest on Episode 296 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan co-founder reveals surprising secrets from the bands 25th anniversary, their mega-hit back catalogue and having a fresh prospective on life in music. In this conversation, Comeau opens up on their most unexpected pop vs punk misconceptions, bursting into the limelight as teenagers, nurturing newer artists, always challenging Pierre with song ideas, his visionary role within the group, the importance of thinking from the fans opinion, living out his frontman dreams at every...
2024-07-261h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 295 - 2000Trees Festival 2024 (Better Lovers, Nova Twins, Hot Mulligan, Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs, The Nightmares, Fangs Out)We love TREES! Our favourite community driven, chilled weekend and independent festival, 2000Trees, always make us feel special. Sappenin' Podcast returned to Upcote Farm, for another round of sunshine, alternative music and the chance to reunite with old friends. Episode 295 features all our backstage gossip, infiltrating stages and chaotic guest moments, as we talk with artists for more behind the scenes adventures. Listen to exclusive conversations with Better Lovers (Greg Puciato & Jordan Buckley), Nova Twins (Amy Love & Georgia South), Hot Mulligan (Chris Freeman), indie princess Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs (Dylan Slocum), The Nightmares (Adam Parslow & Benjamin Mainwaring), Fangs...
2024-07-191h 38
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 294 - Dani Luna (TNA Wrestling)Subculture. Punk rock wrestler, suplex machine and strength defying powerhouse, Dani Luna, is our guest on Episode 294 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Total Nonstop Action knockout breaks kayfabe with secrets behind winning championships, alternative music influences and the sports rebellious attitude. In this conversation, Luna reflects on signing with TNA vs making a name on the independent scene, her punk upbringing, hanging out with Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), life on the road, dealing with injuries, trusting strangers to beat her up, weird compliments, her time in WWE, why their UK developmental system didn't workout, lessons from Shawn Michaels, how to be...
2024-07-121h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 293 - Black Stone Cherry (Chris Robertson & Ben Wells)The Human Condition. Kentucky spirit animals, rock 'n' roll runaways and Mary Jane enthusiasts, Black Stone Cherry, are our guests on Episode 293 of Sappenin' Podcast! Chris Robertson and Ben Wells blurt secrets on the bands brotherhood, longevity and wacky tour adventures. Recorded backstage at Download Festival, the guitar and vocal duo open up on their relationship with Donington Park, giggle worthy memories, measuring success vs industry respect, southern upbringings, first gateway records, blending their country and soulful blues roots, building a setlist of radio hit singalongs, vocal surgery, riff tricks, unique fan discoveries, that one WWE video game, experiencing...
2024-07-0539 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 292 - How To Get Your Music On Radio with Alyx Holcombe & Alex Baker | Live @ Download Festival 2024Live On Air! Broadcast royalties, new music advocates and rad humans, Alyx Holcombe (BBC Radio 1) and Alex Baker (Kerrang! Radio), are our guests on Episode 292 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at Download Festival 2024, these radio legends team up, to reveal insightful advice for aspiring musicians, how to get played on international stations and wacky examples of industry breakthroughs. In this conversation, Holcombe and Baker walk us through their day to day radio responsibilities, searching for fresh blood, what really gets their attention, production vs imagery, copycat bands, authenticity, song icks, CD scratches, weird messages, publicity stunts, golfball...
2024-06-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 291 - Download Festival 2024 (Parkway Drive, Hoobastank, Alexisonfire, Dream State, Atreyu, RØRY)SCREAM DOWNLOAD! Whenever we return Download Festival, it feels like home. To celebrate the twenty-first edition of the worlds premiere rock music weekends, Sappenin' Podcast was invited back to Donington Park, to capture the events legendary spirt, larger than life atmosphere and latest backstage secrets, from bands across all stages. Listen to conversations with secret set shockers Parkway Drive (Winston McCall), Hoobastank (Doug Robb) reminiscing 'The Reason' album anniversaries, Alexisonfire (Wade MacNeil) on starting his new touring club: 'The Only Emo Night Ever', Dream State (Jessie Powell & Aled Evans) embrace unexpected set reactions, Atreyu (Brandon Saller & Travis Miguel) laugh...
2024-06-211h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 290 - Brendan B. Brown (Wheatus)Lemonade. Wannabe gangster, pop-culture songwriter and the original teenage dirtbag, Brendan B. Brown, is our guest on Episode 290 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Wheatus poet reflects on completely dedicating his life to live music, independent band structures and the evolving legacy behind one of the biggest songs, ever! In this conversation, Triple B explains secrets on his constant touring mentality, playing without setlists, experiencing a purely unique career, petty industry battles, important pier friendships, Iron Maiden bike rides, dirtbag covers, the songs larger than life impact, embracing it's core, jetlag struggles, singing with Alice Cooper, hidden gems, learning solar spreed...
2024-06-141h 09
Feeding the Senses - UnsensoredFeeding the Senses Unsensored - Episode 98 - Scott Hylbert - Author, Musician, Educator, Lecturer, CollaboratorScott Hylbert is an author, editor, and ghostwriter of novels, short stories, fables, memoirs, literary fiction, genre fiction, creative non-fiction, and business non-fiction. His tech-thriller Task Lyst (Turner Publishing 2019) is optioned for a streaming series by NBC/Universal. He brings contextual life experience to projects, having worked in the magazine and newspaper business throughout the US, and toured overseas playing music. As an entrepreneur, he founded and sold a Nashville creative studio before turning his focus on writing. This matters because it informs his outlook, his ability to relate to many perspectives, to adopt another’s v...
2024-06-111h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 289 - Mikey Chapman (Mallory Knox)Asymmetry. Mallory Knox are back, with their original line up, for the first time in six years! After a hiatus from the spotlight, vocalist Mikey Chapman, reveals all, as our guest on Episode 289 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded moments after their comeback performances at Slam Dunk Festival 2024, Mikey takes time to reflect on the bands surprise reunion, mending bridges and experiences he never thought he'd relive. In this conversation, we capture raw emotions by discussing a number of catalysts for his return to the fold, stepping away in 2018, life away from music, mental health importance, the stress of industry demands...
2024-06-0746 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 288 - Slam Dunk Festival 2024 (L.S. Dunes, Funeral For A Friend, State Champs, As Everything Unfolds, The Blackout)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! In what has become Sappenin' Podcast tradition, we begin our summer festival recordings with a trip to Slam Dunk 2024! In this special episode, we capture our chaotic adventures in Hatfield and Leeds, documenting the events nostalgic vibe, backstage gossip and latest stories from some old friends. Listen to conversations with L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero, Tucker Rule and Anthony Green), as they fantasise more about McPlants, State Champs (Derek DiScanio and Tyler Szalkowski), to celebrate 'The Finer Things' tenth anniversary, Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence), on stepping in on Funeral For A Friend vocal duties, As...
2024-05-311h 22DisorderEp42. Britain's True Independence (from Neopopulists) DayJason is so so so excited he just just just can’t hide it. He sees the hand of a providential mega orderer at work with the UK going to a general election on July 4th. He doesn’t understand why his British friends poopoo his man crush on Starmer, because he sees Sir Keir as truly messianic in his non-messianic-ness and as a better, younger, more competent version of Biden. To get a native-born insider’s view on the election, Jason is joined by his Scottish doppelganger (Jane Kinninmont) to discuss what the election could mea...
2024-05-251h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 287 - Taylor AcornEverything Sucks!? Shapeshifting genre songstress, emo adrenaline hub and certified depressant, Taylor Acorn, is our guest on Episode 287 of Sappenin' Podcast! The situationship vs mental health lyric mindreader, reflects on her country to pop-punk journey, taking major risks and selling out international tours as an independent artist. In this conversation, Taylor opens on building confidence in alternative scenes, almost walking away from music completely, squishing the term 'industry plant', sisterhood friendships with Cassadee Pope, real important life advice, viral TikTok covers, soundtracking strangers weddings, internet threats, secret tattoos, screaming the word 'fuck' too many times in her songs, her...
2024-05-241h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 286 - Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)SUGAR! Inspirational poet, political activist and your nu-metal inner monologue, Serj Tankian, is our guest on Episode 286 of Sappenin' Podcast! The System Of A Down vocalist reveals his true pastime activities, as we uncover the stories you won't read in his memoir, unique songwriting accents and celebrating the bands thirtieth anniversary. In this conversation, Serj opens on SOAD current status vs their appearance at Sick New World, deep-cut set ideas, writing his book 'Down With The System', learning more about himself, activism frustrations, vocal techniques, overcoming wild crowds, Slayer fan bottle attacks, industry confessions, the nu-metal boom period, nostalgia...
2024-05-1754 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 285 - Slipknot Production Coordinator (Simon Robinson)Duality! Production coordinator, Slipknot touring crew member and former zoo keeper, Simon Robinson, is our guest on Episode 285 of Sappenin’ Podcast! In this special conversation, we receive all access passes into life on the road with the worlds biggest metal band, his unique job responsibilities and looking after a team of rabid masked maniacs. Simon opens up industry secrets on the teams structure, backstage antics, hardcore spreadsheets, how many people the band actually hire, production set up, beer keg storage units, scary flame disasters, costume preparation, tracking down random rider requests, each members own show dynamics, new drummer excitement, fe...
2024-05-101h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 284 - Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)American Slang. New Jersey music royalty, blue collar songwriter and storytelling wordsmith, Brian Fallon, is our guest on Episode 284 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Gaslight Anthem vocalist corrects folklore on the bands overdue reunion, local punk scene learning curves and shares and hour of unbelievable adventures. In this conversation, Fallon opens up his new lease on touring life, collecting important lyric tattoos, living up to Jersey Shore references, Bruce Springsteens favourite pizza, latest album History Books, his worst festival fails, secret love for nu-metal, sexy manager offers, the magic in NJ songwriting, advice from Jon Bon Jovi vs The Goo...
2024-05-031h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 283 - AJ Perdomo (The Dangerous Summer)Reach For The Sun. Vintage song shop, outerbody lyrical genius and the life of any party, AJ Perdomo, is our guest on Episode 283 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Dangerous Summer vocalist/bassist returns with unapologetic secrets on the bands adult era, fighting for a space in the scene and a very emotional return to Slam Dunk UK. In this conversation, Perdomo opens up on the festivals namecheck on the track ‘Goodbye’, mainstream emo moments, the reality of fatherhood, raising his daughter on Taylor Swift, new album ‘Gravity’, overcoming a messy hiatus, living the typical ‘rock star’ life on their first run, appreciat...
2024-04-261h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 282 - Ash Costello (New Years Day)Half Black Heart. Queen of the goths, theatrical vocalist and paranormal expert, Ash Costello, is our guest on Episode 282 of Sappenin' Podcast! The New Years Day founder, tackles some of her biggest misconceptions, songwriting secrets and spooktacular life blessings. In this conversation, Costello opens up by giving us a tour of her new house, insights into travel necessities, thirteen foot skeleton stories, the burden of sitting on new music, unexpected influences, writing sessions at Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) house, their forbidden song, Warped Tour mishaps, embarrassing Spinal Tap moments, playing abandoned swamps, wondering why Rob Zombie is so...
2024-04-191h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 281 - Omar Abidi (Fightstar)Palahniuk's Laughter. Drum machine, decorated actor and industry master of trades, Omar Abidi, is our guest on Episode 281 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Fightstar rhythm master, exclusively reflects on the bands 'one night only' return at Wembley Arena, twentieth anniversary celebrations and a career of unbelievable moments. In this conversation, Omar pulls back the curtain on breaking their hiatus, current status vs future plans, late night Charlie Simpson phone calls, wild crowd reactions, setlist antics, life away from music, backstage retrials, a cheeky request from Ed Sheeran, secret offers, classic tour stories, getting hit by a raw fish, worst gigs...
2024-04-121h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 280 - VUKOVI (Janine Shilstone & Hamish Reilly)La Di Da. Weirdo cult leaders, Scottish mosh connoisseurs and award show record breakers, VUKOVI, are our guests on Episode 280 of Sappenin' Podcast! Janine Shilstone and Hamish Reilly take a break from their secret songwriting retreat, to share exclusive insights on the bands next chapter, fighting self doubt and how one walking fridge changed their whole live reputation. In this conversation, the duo let slip details on new music, creative pressure, the bands strange causal growth, not fitting into any sub-genre scenes, mental health struggles, visual art, signing to Sharptone Records, industry nightmares, burst of complete mayhem, Glasgow nights...
2024-04-051h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 279 - Sean Mackin (Yellowcard)Ocean Avenue. Violin visionary, pop-punk hitmaker and golf obsessed business dad, Sean Mackin, is our guest on Episode 279 of Sappenin' Podcast! Yellowcard source of positive energy, candidly shares his unique perspectives on representing an unorthodox instrument for the scene, the bands unexpected second chance and celebrating life with us, on board the Emo's Not Dead Cruise. In this conversation, Mackin reflects on a year of reunion shows, feeling a new humbled appreciation, his time away from music, getting a big corporate job, the evolution of emo, squishing old rival beef, the backflip crew, why he feels he 'got lucky...
2024-03-291h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 278 - Trivium vs Bullet For My Valentine (Matt Heafy & Matt Tuck) | The Poisoned Ascendancy TourThe Poisoned Ascendancy. Two generational juggernauts behind modern heavy metal music, Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium, will be hitting the road together in 2025, to celebrate the twentieth anniversaries of their breakthrough records, The Poison and Ascendancy, throughout UK arenas. Vocal legends, Matt Tuck and Matt Heafy, are our guests on Episode 278 of Sappenin' Podcast, to talk secrets on the tours inception, album legacies and how fate has always intertwined both bands. In this conversation, the superstar duo open on their two-decade friendship, dealing with similar industry struggles, nostalgic memories, why 2005 was a strange time in alternative scenes, writing...
2024-03-221h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 277 - Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024 (Senses Fail, Mayday Parade, Story Of The Year, Madina Lake, Johnnie Guilbert, Dave Pearson)Set Sail on the Cry-Tanic! After recording episodes at major venues, festivals and even dodgy carparks, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024, from Miami, Florida to The Great Stirrup Clay, Bahamas, as the events official podcast partners, to embrace our widest emo dreams, interact with certified scene legends and bring extra chaos to the boat. For Episode 277, we gathered a vast collection of artists, influences and management, across the line-up, to capture the vibe, atmosphere and life at sea. Listen to conversations with Senses Fail (Buddy Nielsen), Mayday Parade (Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo), S...
2024-03-152h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 276 - The Download Festival Booking Team (Jenny Cotter & Dannika Webber)AAA Passes! Two unsung heroes behind the UK's premier rock seance, Download Festival, Jenny Cotter and Dannika Webber, are our guests on Episode 276 of Sappenin' Podcast! The booking team best-friends, pull back the curtain on their day-to-day responsibilities, the festivals 2024 lineup and what it really takes to bring your favourite bands to the iconic grounds of Donington Park. The Rolling Stone award winners, let us in on their secret booking process, how headliners dictate every step, special attractions like Busted, Limp Bizkit and Sum 41's final UK festival appearance, organising the campsites village, earning Andy Copping's trust, parts of...
2024-03-081h 22
North PodTrade period preview with Nick Ansell | delistings, assistance, trades!Nick Ansell joins the pod again to talk about his thoughts on the second half of the season. Then we dive deep on potential delistings, needs during the trade period and who we would take from another club to fill a need on our list.Plus - a quick update on the delisting and AFL assistance news from the past week!Support the showPlease subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod with a fellow NMFC fan!Linktree - https://linktr.ee/northpodBuy...
2023-10-0149 min
Extra ConnectionsActress/Author/Producer/Mom Nicole ArlynJames Lott Jr chats with Nicole about Brooklyn, LA and more! Actress/author/producer Nicole Arlyn currently stars as a retired killer opposite Natalie Burn, Cam Gigandet and Jason Patricv from Jeffrey Reddick, the creator of Final Destination in director Timothy Woodward Jr.’s action/thriller Til Death Do Us Part. From Cinedigm in theaters and vod everywhere. In writer/director Eric Weinstock’s romantic short, Love Don’t Fade Away, she stars opposite Ronnie Marmo’s Lenny Bruce character as Cindy Vaughn, a Connecticut housewife caught up in her husband’s drama, and in director David Lipper’s horror film...
2023-09-1227 min
NRL 720 PodcastFinals Preview with Hinchy, Macca and KerrodThe gang is back and ready to rip into NRL Finals preview chat! Hinchy and Kerrod debate the big Friday clash of Storm v Broncos, we also discuss the 2 ho hum Saturday games and all agree Knights are the team to beat...........Macca has his Trivia and multi special before Hinchy promises a Ladbrokes special that might land the pod in trouble and risk us getting taken off the air. We give our most disappointing teams of 2023, our Dally m and finals player of the year predictions along with who we think will make the GF in 4 weeks time all...
2023-09-0639 min
NRL 720 PodcastWE ARE BACK!!!We have made it back for a second season!! The boys have decided to come back for a second season, a little late but ready to rip in for the back half of the NRL season. Kerrod joins the first pod and we discuss what's happened in our lives since the last pod that has kept us away for so long before we get into all things footy! NSW Misery for Brad Fittler and Cockroaches, can they salvage some pride and win the dead rubber, NRL ref's and bunker mishaps spoiling a good season? Uncle Wayne wants to take...
2023-07-1150 min
North PodMid season review with Nick Ansell - mostly gushing over Larkey, Sheezel and Logue!I bring on special guest Nick Ansell this week to go over the year that's been. We talk about the big talking points from the year and what we're looking forward to from the second half of the year.Who's been a shining light this year?Who needs to be doing more?What does our best team look like for the rest of the year?All that and more on the podcast this week!Support the showPlease subscribe to the podcast and follow our social accounts. Share North Pod...
2023-06-251h 03
The BootloaderM is for Makers, Music, and Machine LearningIn episode 2, Paul and Tod talk about some makers and their cool projects, including the Lux Lavalier and Pikon; creating music in a web browser, and more.PixelBlaze expression language (Tod #1) 1:45 Lux Lavalier Created by the team of Jason Coon, Debra Ansell, Ben HenckeWhisper OpenAI (Paul #1) 5:50 Blog post, paper and Google Colab example linked from their GitHub repository From OpenAI, who developed Dall-E Machine learning to transcribe and / or translate audio filesMusic generation in the browser (Tod #2) 11:03 Tone.js in-browser synthesis (https://tonejs.github...
2022-10-1028 min
NRL 720 PodcastGrand final Podcast with all the boys........Last pod ever?This weeks episode we check in with all the crew (Fat Rhys, Kerrod, Macca, Owen, Rod, Humey) and get their thoughts on last weekend's semi finals, Grand final tip, summer plans now footy is over and ask them each 5 personal questions :)
2022-09-2738 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Finals week 1 and 2 review and week 3 preview with Kerrod and MaccaThis weeks podcast we go back and revisit the first 2 epic weeks of the NRL Finals with heartbreak for Sharks fans as they go out in straight sets, Roosters v Bunnies smash fest, and we ask if the Storm dynasty is officially over and do they make the 8 next year? Kerrod continues his bandwagon love for the Eels and still picks them to win it all, Macca gives us another award winning trivia segment, the boys give their tips on who will make the big dance next week and we find out why cows get their head stuck in...
2022-09-2038 min
NRL 720 PodcastBroncos and Raiders finals hopes, Another bad sin bin decision, Dally M forward and halves picks, Fantasy GF results, Round 24 previewThis weeks episode, the gruesome twosome of Macca and Kerrod join the pod to help Kerrod deal with the Brisbane Broncos epic collapse in recent weeks and ask why does a 20yr old winger need to rest for the biggest game of the season? We discuss the bogus sin bin of Coen Hess, the re-opening of Allianz Stadium for the massive Roosters v Bunnies clash and we go through our picks for Dally M halves and forwards. Macca unleashes his world renowned trivia segment while downing some beers, Kerrod gloats about his Fantasy victory last weekend, we preview Round 24...
2022-08-3049 min
NRL 720 PodcastDearden's ruptured testicles, Fifita and Ben hunt's lowball offers, Tamou wins at the judiciary, Round 24 preview and House of Dragons!This week's episode Owen gets his second start to talk all things from last weekends blowout results, does the NRL have a competition problem and is Gus flip flopping his comments from last week? We talk about poor Tommy Dearden's ruptured testies, Ben Hunt and David Fifita getting lowball offers from their teams to re-sign and James Tamou getting off at the judiciary, was it fair game? We preview NRL Round 24 games, Owen has his multi that hopefully wins, and we deep dive into House of Dragon!........Not really
2022-08-2435 min
NRL 720 PodcastPonga toilet shenanigans, Dragons robbed, Latrell still on fire, Eels down again, Corey Norman slipping digits and NRL Round 23 previewThis weeks episode Kerrod joins to help dig the sword into Knights fans misery with the Kalyn Ponga toilet fiasco, we discuss the bad end to the Raiders v Dragons game and another referee blunder, Latrell continuing to surge the Bunnies up the ladder and we check out the latest on the Cameron munster deal rumoured to the Redcliffe Dolphins. Mackay Woman blasts cheating ex, National hip hop day in America, The Parramatta Eels do it again by not showing up, Dally M outside back awards, NRL Round 23 preview and Corey Norman doing a "Hoppa" over in the UK.
2022-08-1650 min
NRL 720 PodcastPanthers still too good, Cleary suspension chat, Broncos in freefall, RIP Olivia, Monkey pox and Covid are still a thing? NRL Round 22 previewThis weeks episode, Owen makes his NRL 720 debut with a blaze. We discuss the Nathan Cleary suspension chatter, and how are the Panthers still looking so good? The Brisbane Broncos are in freefall, is their season over and should Pat Carrigan have got more time on the sidelines. Monkey Pox and Covid are still around? We talk about Paul Gallen wanting 2 fights on the same night, Gold Coast mums and wooden spoons, Ricky Stuart calling people dogs, who's faster between the Fox, The Hammer and the Saab, Owens multi, Round 22 preview and RIP Olivia Newton John xx
2022-08-1040 min
NRL 720 PodcastReferee turmoil, Eels in trouble again, Manly pride jersey debate during women in league round, Sharks and Broncos pretenders, Round 20 PreviewThis weeks episode, Macca joins the hotline to bring back his trivia and discuss the debacle that was the ending of the Cowboys v Tigers game and does the NRL have a referee crisis? Manly pride jersey debate, Eels identity crisis......again! Are the Sharks and Broncos contenders or pretenders, Ben Hunt for Dally m, Kevin Proctor's career up in smoke, Latrell and the bunnies surge and teens stealing $30k of chewing gum? We also go through our Round 20 preview and get Macca's best bets for the weekend.
2022-07-2741 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 18 review, NSW Blues and Freddy still in turmoil, Papi done for the season, are Storm done too? Cam Smith wins Open, Newcastle Knights rant and Round 19 PreviewThis weeks MEGA episode, we talk all things from last weekends NRL Round 18, the NSW Blues are still picking up the pieces and not moving on from their loss, The Melbourne Storm dealt a huge blow with Papi out for the season, are their title chances gone too? Round 19 preview, bears eating doughnuts, Cam Smith wins the British Open, Run it straight is back, Latrell looking to dominate again and finally the Newcastle Knights coach gets the rant he deserves.
2022-07-2051 min
NRL 720 PodcastOrigin wrap up, Ben Hunt the hero, Salty Blues, Live Humey's Hero, NRL Round 18 tipsWe wrap up an EPIC State of Origin game 3 and give Ben Hunt his flowers after becoming an origin hero and then raise the concerns over the Blues squad with Freddy's coaching future and the selection question marks over some of their players. Is Jerome Luai more hated than Paul Gallen? Humey finally drops in to give us hero for the week and we preview NRL round 18 this weekend.
2022-07-1533 min
NRL 720 PodcastOrigin game 3 PREVIEW, End of the Storm dynasty, Rep footy eligibility, Hamsters into space, Where's the hype!?This week's episode Kerrod joins the pod to discuss everything leading up to Origin game 3 at Suncorp Stadium and can the Maroons home crowd lift them to win the decider once again? Also, where's the pre game hype/build up? We discuss the rep eligibility confusion, are Melbourne Storm on the brink of their dynasty ending and also a one eye bronco supporter update on the donkeys season and if they can rattle the top teams. We look at Luke Keary making his latest comeback from concussion, Rugby Union and their horrible rule changes and the big news from...
2022-07-1134 min
NRL 720 PodcastOrigin 3 team lists and preview, ref influence from game 2, Cowboys destroy Broncos, Macca's trivia, NRL Round previewThis weeks episode...we are back! Macca is on again and he's brought more trivia, we review State of Origin game 2 and look ahead to next week's game 3 decider! We review last weekend's NRL games including the Cowboys riding the broncos back to their wooden spoon performances and Cronulla winning the water bowl over the dogs. We also preview this weekends shorten schedule.
2022-07-0424 min
NRL 720 PodcastPart 2 of our mid-season review - Bottom 8 teams, Macca's trivia returns, Daly Cherry-Evans vs Adam Reynolds debate, State of Origin game 2 betting predictionsIn Part 2 of our mid-season review we dissect the current bottom 8 teams and see who has a chance to make a run for the finals, Kerrod tries his best to spark an Adam Reynolds vs DCE debate and the host is having none of it. Maccas trivia returns for the second straight night with a shoey on the line and we give our score predictions and first try scorer for Sundays massive game 2 of State of Origin in Perth!
2022-06-2232 min
NRL 720 PodcastOrigin Game 2 preview, Rep round preview, Mid-season review Part 1 (Top 8 teams)This weeks episode Kerrod and Macca join to discuss part 1 of our mid season review as we go through the current top 8 teams and look back if they will hit their season under/overs, discuss the upcoming rep round weekend and of course the lead up to State of Origin game 2 in Perth and the panic moves by the blues!!
2022-06-2144 min
NRL 720 PodcastOrigin Game 1 REVIEW, Parra woes, Bungy jump world record, Who's going bottom 8 to top 8 and Round 15 NRL previewThis weeks episode we finally get into our State of Origin game 1 review and break down our thoughts of the game and if everyone including Fat Rhys is going to call their next kid Reuben, any changes for game 2 and we laugh at the whining blues supporters and their hipster dufus coach (Sorry Freddy). We ask the annual NRL mid season question....."What's the matta, Parramatta?" after the dogs bite into their pride. Who's going from the shithouse to the penthouse in the second half of the season, a world record bungy jump, Humey's Hero and we preview Round 15...
2022-06-1438 min
NRL 720 PodcastPre origin chat with Fat Rhys!!The night before origin, Fat Rhys drops in to discuss where we think both teams can win the game, why there has been an unusual quiet lead up to the series opener and why aren't players up to shenanigans off the field? Also we chat about origin fights, who we would NOT want to have a fight with in todays current squads, our betting picks and Man of match options and also hear the sad news that the voice of Rugby League Ray Warren won't be calling the game.
2022-06-0620 min
NRL 720 PodcastState of Origin preview!! QLD and NSW Team selections, Payne Haas situation, NRL Round 13 previewThis weeks episode we talk all things STATE OF ORIGIN as Kerrod drops in to dissect the hits and misses with each teams selections, we go down memory lane and name our first origin heroes, our fav moment from origin past, what's worse interest rate rises or someone from NSW and why do the two states "hate" each other this time of year. We talk about the weird Payne Haas situation from Kerrod's bias Broncos eyes, Jarrod Croker's unfortunate injury and preview the small NRL round 13 matchup's this weekend.
2022-06-0144 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 12 preview, Babies born at concerts, Winter is coming, No more Turbo this year, dodgy Melbourne Storm and Monkey pox!!This week's episode, Kerrod and Macca join the pod to discuss the rising Broncos and Cowboys, Tommy Turbo's season ending injury and Manly's chances this year, the Melbourne Storm are back to their dodgy tackling tactics and also a woman gives birth to a baby at.....a Metallica concert! Kerrod then shows his affection for Nickelback, should we get rid of the NRL Bunker and are we ready for "Monkey pox"?
2022-05-2454 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 11 preview, Magic round review and highlights on and off the field, what's wrong with Ponga and can Munster be a leader without other Storm stars? This week's episode, Jason and Fat Rhys have survived a big Magic Round weekend......barely and have all their thoughts on the greatest fan experience in the NRL, Barrett out as Bulldogs coach and where to for them now? What's going on with Kalyn Ponga and will Cam Munster leave the Storm for the Dolphins? Tom Brady has a new TV deal, Humey's hero for the week and calling men bald is now considered.......sexual harassment!
2022-05-1835 min
NRL 720 PodcastUNEDITED, UNFILTERED LIVE podcast with Fat RhysWe have done a bonus podcast this week as Fat Rhys is fresh off the plane and straight into my podcast studio/kitchen to record an informal convo about magic round this weekend, which show would you never watch again from your favs list, and if we need a backup plan in case we get flooded
2022-05-1245 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 10 preview, Magic round concept and other great NRL ideas, QLD Origin team selections, Papi out and another "Fan" questionThis week's episode, Skinny Reece and Kerrod join the pod to gloat about the Storm and Broncos recent form, I ask the boys their go to wet weather activities, TV shows they're currently binging and if the Dolphins are gonna actually sign anyone. Fan question about top 3 fullbacks in the game, Fantasy nerd update minute, QLD Origin team selections and apart from Magic Round, what other great concepts has happened in the NRL in our lifetime.
2022-05-1048 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 9 Preview, Jason's Sydney holiday notes, Early origin bolters, who would you rather and the hopeless KnightsThis weeks episode Jason and Fat Rhys return after a week off, I go through my Sydney holiday observations, terrible Uber's, Manly paradise and crappy Bondi! We discuss some early origin bolters, playing through pain like CHT's ruptured testicle, Humey's hero, lister email on this year's most improved player and a game of who would you rather and preview round 9 games.
2022-05-0347 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 7 preview, Easter eggs under over with Fat Rhys, Knights rant, Tigers get a win! This weeks pod, Fat rhys joins me to discuss how he spent Easter weekend away, one poor punter's misfortune from the Eels v Tigers upset, we get our first listener question about fantasy points bias and I finally have a rant about my struggling Newcastle Knights. We preview Round 7 matchups, also we agree Papi is currently the form player of the comp and how we think the top 8 is currently shaping and what it could look like at season's end
2022-04-1943 min
The Jazz SessionThe Insider #6: South African Jazz Journalist Gwen AnsellSouth African writer, teacher, media consultant and creative industries researcher Gwen Ansell is a former Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Center for Jazz Studies, Columbia University, and the author of Soweto Blues: Jazz, Politics and Popular Music in South Africa and the textbook Introduction to Journalism. She is also the person to whom I defer whenever asked about anything relating to South African jazz! We have an in-depth conversation about the state of arts journalism in South Africa (and beyond), key teaching points she imparts to students, and I mine her extensive knowledge of South African jazz musicians...
2022-04-191h 06The Jazz SessionThe Insider #6: South African Jazz Journalist Gwen AnsellSouth African writer, teacher, media consultant and creative industries researcher Gwen Ansell is a former Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Center for Jazz Studies, Columbia University, and the author of Soweto Blues: Jazz, Politics and Popular Music in South Africa and the textbook Introduction to Journalism. She is also the person to whom I defer whenever asked about anything relating to South African jazz! We have an in-depth conversation about the state of arts journalism in South Africa (and beyond), key teaching points she imparts to students, and I mine her extensive knowledge of South African jazz musicians...
2022-04-191h 06Podcast Archives - The Jazz SessionThe Insider #6: South African Jazz Journalist Gwen AnsellSouth African writer, teacher, media consultant and creative industries researcher Gwen Ansell is a former Louis Armstrong Visiting Professor at the Center for Jazz Studies, Columbia University, and the author of Soweto Blues: Jazz, Politics and Popular Music in South Africa and the textbook Introduction to Journalism. She is also the person to whom I defer whenever asked about anything relating to South African jazz! We have an in-depth conversation about the state of arts journalism in South Africa (and beyond), key teaching points she imparts to students, and I mine her extensive knowledge of South African jazz musicians...
2022-04-191h 06
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 6 preview, Cam Smith chokes at the US Masters, pitch invaders, bin chickens return, last meal requestThis week's episode, Rocket Rod finally joins the pod with Fat Rhys to discuss Cam Smith choking at the US Masters, more bin chicken dilemmas in Townsville, which coach will be sacked first and we name our last meal before we die.....except Fat Rhys can't choose just one. We preview NRL Round 6 matchups, more bronco misery, pitch invaders from last weekend and I ask the boys have they ever been tested for banned substances.
2022-04-1244 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 5 preview, Broncos turmoil, Bulldogs identity crisis, everyone off to the bin and TIGER's back at the masters!Kerrod is back on to talk about his Broncos misery and Macca pops his podcast cherry and lets us know where it all went wrong in his junior footy days. The boys get into round 5 preview,, why there was a rash of sin bins, referee favouritism and nerd fantasy updates!
2022-04-0552 min
NRL 720 PodcastNRL Round 4 preview, Slapping in Rugby League, Cows destroy Broncos reviewThis weeks episode we discuss SLAPGATE from The Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock, our top 3 list of slaps in the NRL, Bronx v Cows review and then we get into our Round 4 preview of the NRL.
2022-03-3041 min
NRL 720 PodcastRound 2 review and round 3 preview with Fat RhysThis weeks episode, Kerrod and Skinny Reece have gone MIA, still no word on Rod or Humey so Fat Rhys joins to talk about the weekend that was inclluding the bin chickens at the cowboys game. We preview rivalry round this weekend with some great matchups and cap it off with Cowboys v Broncos and maybe.......a trip down memory lane!
2022-03-2244 min
NRL 720 PodcastRound 1 review and Round 2 preview with the boysThis week Skinny Reece and Kerrod join the pod to review round 1 results, both boys teams had wins so they do their best to be completely bias and only wanna talk about their teams. We also cover the matchups for round 2 and give our perspective which ends with Kerrod having his first Fantasy Nerd Corner segment. Later on Fat Rhys joins to go through his tips for round 2 and his thoughts after attending another disappointing cowboys home game.
2022-03-151h 04