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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
Club Seat NetworkThe League Wrap-Around March 8th, 2024 with Ed RobinsonOn the season finale of The League Wrap-Around, a recap of Super Bowl 58, an interview with Owen Widdowson. Owen is the co-host of the Arrowheads Abroad podcast. The podcast covers the Kansas City Chiefs and NFL from a UK (United Kingdom) perspective. We discuss the Chiefs winning Super Bowl 58, Travis Kelce, Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, the buzz in the UK amongst Chiefs fans with the Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, the 2024 season outlook for the Chiefs and more. Plus, the latest on Russell Wilson, Jason Kelce says goodbye, a tribute to Chris Mortensen and scouting combine results. Enjoy the show! A...2024-03-091h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 196 - Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)The Papercut Chronicles. Multi-platinum selling artist, commercial hit songwriter and Gym Class Heroes star, Travie McCoy, is our guest on Episode 196 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of this generations most unique artists takes time to share secrets on crossing alternative music into modern pop-culture, dealing with paparazzi level fame and working with a endless list influential artists. In this conversation, Travie opens up on spending the last decade in the shadows, the end of Gym Class Heroes, sipping into a depression, fighting to get out of lucrative record deals, the passion behind his new solo album 'Never Slept Better', appreciating...2022-08-261h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 191 - Lit (A. Jay Popoff & Jeremy Popoff)American Dream. 2000's poster boys, party experts and the geniuses behind pop punk's catchiest riff, LIT, are our guests on Episode 191 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Popoff Brothers celebrate their return with explicit secrets on their new album "Taste Like Gold", ridiculous tour stories and a career of insane experiences. In this conversation, A.Jay and Jeremy open up on the bands wild past, recording songs naked, their impact on pop-culture, growing up on the road, early shows with No Doubt, Black Eyed Pears & Kid Rock, how the term 'Lit' and "Popoff' are now used as cool slang, working with...2022-07-221h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 190 - Gustav Wood (Young Guns)Weight of the World. Young Guns vocalist, universal songwriter and the beautifully charming, Gustav Wood, is our guest on Episode 190 of Sappenin' Podcast! After the band made their long-awaited return, with their first live shows in five years, Gustav uses us as a platform to exclusively explain what's been going on behind the scenes, backstage at 2000 Trees Festival. In this conversation, we discuss why Young Guns almost disappeared, breakup rumours, the catalyst that got them back on stage, the tole of growing up on the road, music finance scares, pre-show nerves, nostalgia, his secret time away from the band...2022-07-151h 01
The Visual LoungeTop Tips For Images and VideosLooking to take your video and image content to the next level? Well, you’re in the right place!Matt Pierce, Learning and Video Ambassador at TechSmith, is joined by eight industry experts on this episode of The Visual Lounge. From embracing video imperfections to keeping things consistent and double-checking image attributions, these guests have a lot of helpful advice to offer.Joining this episode are:Andy Owen, Social Engagement and Video Manager at TechSmithTricia Ransom, Senior Learning Experience Designer at TaskUsJason Valade, Instructional Designer/ATD Master Trainer – Customer Education at TechSmithJoseph Suarez, Independent Lear...2022-07-1357 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: 2000 Trees Festival 2022 (Thrice, Delaire The Liar, RXPTRS, Marisa And The Moths, James Scarlett)Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees, returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to a collection of artists who made their mark on the festival. Listen to exclusive conversations with Thrice (Eddie + Riley), Delaire The Liar (Finn + Em), RXPTRS (Simon + Ian), Marisa And The Moths (Marisa + Liam) and a extended clip from our stage show with...2022-07-121h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 189 - Shane Told #2 (Silverstein)Lead Singer Syndrome. Original emo, podcast pioneer and Canadian sweetheart, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 189 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to uncover another element to the bands famous journey, songwriting and evolution. In this conversation, Shane opens up on how wild life has changed since we last saw him, new album 'Misery Made Me', always bending genre rules, having to double check his own lyrics, tour necessities, music posers, hot takes from over twenty years in the industry, unpredictable opportunities, playing the Tokyo Dome with Avril Lavigne, what he's learned speaking with other singers on...2022-07-081h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 188 - Joshua Moore (We Came As Romans)Learning to Survive. We Came As Romans lyricist, guitarist and primary songwriter, Joshua Moore, is our guest on Episode 188 of Sappenin' Podcast! The WCAR visionary provides an honest insight on the combination of ridicules adventures and sacrifices of dedicating his life to touring, mental health struggles and the bands next chapter, after the tragic death of vocalist Kyle Pavone. In this conversation, Josh opens up on some of their famous road pranks with The Devil Wears Prada, unfortunate tour bus wars, fan misconceptions, the chaotic experience of his own wedding, Limp Bizkit vs Taking Back Sunday, new music secrets...2022-07-011h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 187 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)Nowhere Generation. Punk lyricist, social activist and vegan ideologist, Tim McIlrath, is our guest on Episode 187 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Rise Against vocalist and guitarist takes us on a trip down memory lane, with insights on his believes, the importance of having something to fight for and learning from his musical heroes. In this conversation, Tim opens up on the bands overall message, hiding social commentary within his lyrics, being accepted by every scene of alternative music, festival circuit mayhem, strange tour line-ups, working with his idols in Rancid, The Descendants and Fugazi, being summoned by Jay-Z, wholesome milestones...2022-06-2438 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 186 - Steel Panther (Michael Starr & Stix Zadinia)Death To All But Metal. The greatest heavy metal band, in the history of the world, Steel Panther, are our guests on Episode 186 of Sappenin' Podcast! Michael Starr and Stix Zadinia invite us for a look behind their explicit rock and roll lifestyle, backstage at Download Festival 2022. In this conversation, Michael and Stix open up on the bands love for partying, cocaine suppliers, tour bus mayhem, creating their own code words, helping Limp Bizkit with couples therapy, losing founding bassist Lexi Foxx, angry reactions from celebrities mentioned in their songs, the sunset strip days, their best and worst guest...2022-06-1745 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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 185 - Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)The Fallen Angels. Vocalist, actor and gothic icon, Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black), is our guest on Episode 185 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Black Veil Brides founder let's us into his larger than life spotlight, for a deeply honest, insightful and candid discussion on the man, behind the music. In this conversation, Andy opens up on misconceptions from his famous looks and aesthetic, his love for horror punk, unexpected hobbies, being a voice for the voiceless, getting bottled at some of the worlds biggest festivals, receiving early day Nickleback and Coldplay type hate, how the UK made the band feel...2022-06-1052 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 (Sum 41, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Counterparts, Hot Milk, The Amity Affliction, Yours Truly)Slammy D! June 3rd-4th 2022 witness the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, 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 names you're bombarded us with requests, to speak with!Listen to our backstage antics with exclusive conversations from Sum 41 (Dave + Cone), Beartooth (Caleb Shomo), Neck Deep (Ben Barlow), Counterparts (Brendan + Jesse), Hot Milk (Hannah + Jim), The Amity Affliction (Joel +...2022-06-071h 55
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 184 - Dan 'Soupy' Campbell (The Wonder Years)My Life as a Pigeon. The Wonder Years vocalist, wrestling fanatic and concept lyricist, Dan 'Soupy' Campbell, is our guest on Episode 184 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Pennsylvania pop-punk hero takes time to express his connection with unexpected towns, near death experiences and the honest tales, behind some of their biggest cult classics. In this conversation, Dan opens up on writing melodies in his dreams, the bands early DIY mishaps, how Newport (Wales) became his spiritual home, celebrating the anniversaries of their two breakthrough albums 'The Upsides" + 'Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing', unhealthy touring schedules, Aaron...2022-06-031h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 183 - You Me At Six: 'Sinners Never Sleep' | 10th Anniversary with Josh FranceschiNo One Does It Better. On October 3rd 2011, You Me At Six released their third and career defying record, 'Sinners Never Sleep', that cemented the band as one of the leading artists in alternative music, for the decade to follow. On this exclusive episode, Mr. Reckless, Josh Franceschi, returns to celebrate the albums 10th anniversary re-release by discussing it's impact, untold secrets and fan legacy. In this podcast, we discuss the bands buffet of styles, being in the spotlight from such a young age, major label pressures, recording in California, how Josh suffered his first panic attack, what songs...2022-05-271h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 182 - The Legacy of Blink-182 with Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) & Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)What's Our Age Again? Episode 182 of Sappenin' Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary and cultural legacy of Blink-182, with a multi-guest roundtable special. Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) and Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind) are with us for a unique look behind their shared love, compassion and respect for pop-punk's most iconic band. In this conversation, we discuss blink's lasting impact on the modern scene of alternative music, how we all first discovered them, crossing raunchy punk and comedy, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge's vocal accents, immature lyrics vs serious side, idolising Warped Tour, why Travis Barker is su...2022-05-201h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 181 - Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar. Punk rock princess, dog enthusiast and master of memes, Lauran Hibberd, is our guest on Episode 181 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Isle of Wight songwriter introduces us to her world of sassy lyrics, comedy genius and mission to flip the music industry on its head. In this conversation, Lauran opens on living up to internet hype, the pressures surrounding her debut studio album, slacker-pop vs emo influences, why Weezer are her favourite band, imposter syndrome, working with DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit) and Brandon B. Brown (Wheatus), mental health, evil tour curses, scaring Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington a...2022-05-131h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 180 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)Waking The Demon. Bullet For My Valentine vocalist, heavy music icon and Welsh valleys starlight, Matt Tuck, is out guest on Episode 180 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice behind the modern metal generation peels back the curtain on his personal life, songwriting tips and BFMV's rise to fame. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his reserved exterior, media misconceptions, living in the moment vs early magazine comments, Bullet For My Valentines fast journey to global success, mental health struggles, the Jeff Killed John days, nurturing his voice, fighting off record labels, their new self-titled album, touring with his childhood...2022-05-061h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 179 - James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival / ArcTanGent)Eat, Sleep, Trees, Repeat. Festival booker, promoter and music maniac, James Scarlett, is our guest on Episode 179 of Sappenin' Podcast. The 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent boss is with us to give a unique insight on what it's like running major independent events, behind the scenes secrets and building an alternative community. In this conversation, James opens up on Trees 2022 return, how the team kept moral high during lockdown, headliners Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Turnstile, Idles + You Me At Six, the festivals origin story, drunken dreams, early mistakes, crowd surfing vs a real bag of poo, special set additions from No...2022-04-291h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 178 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)Welcome To My Life. Chorus machine, pop-punk royalty and chicken farmer, Pierre Bouvier, is our guest on Episode 178 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan vocalist shares secrets behind some of alternative music's catchiest hooks, evolving with the industry and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on the bands influence on the scene today, his evolution of punk-rock vs emo, bursting into the limelight a teenager, unexpected success, touring with Blink-182, Sum 41 and Avril Lavinge, new album 'Harder Than It Looks', going independent for the first time, life on major labels, clever lyrics, the legacy of...2022-04-221h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 177 - Alex Taylor (Malevolence)Life Sentence. Mosh expert, metal enthusiast and former security guard, Alex Taylor, is our guest on Episode 177 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Malevolence vocalist shares insights on British next wave of alternative culture, showing the industry the middle finger and establishing their own rules. In this conversation, Alex opens up on his journey to heavy music, what CD's his mum bought him as a kid, the bands growth in isolation, new album "Malicious Intent", working with his hero Matt Heafy (Trivium), strange music video situations, police scares, hanging upside-down, internet backlash from their appearance, gimmicks, starting a record label vs...2022-04-1557 min
What's So Great About...Wes Anderson - The Darjeeling Limited (2007)"We came here on a spiritual journey but that didn't really pan out"
We're talking about the 5th installment in our Wes Anderson series, shot in India! This is often regarded as one of his lesser movies, but is that justified? We got Owen Wilson, Adrian Brody, Jason Schwartzman and another killer soundtrack, amazing shots, slow mo running for trains, you know the deal.
We also talk about gaming, Stephen Graham being scary, Terrys watched Top Boy, and Andys been puked on.
Skip to about 27 mins in for the review!2022-04-111h 27
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 176 - Liam Cormier #2 (Cancer Bats)Hail Destroyer. Cancer Bats vocalist, Treadwell Clothing CEO and captain of positivity, Liam Joseph Cormier, is our guest on Episode176 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Canadian sweetheart (and frontrunner for the loveliest human on the planet), returns with stories full of happiness, punk-rock and feel good energy. In this conversation, Liam opens up personally on his famous positive mindset, how learning to channel his focus early on helped him enjoy life, if anything can actually make him angry, becoming straight edge, sourcing lyrics, awkward misinterpretations, new album Pychic Jailbreak, recent lineup dynamic changes, their relationship with Wade (Alexisonfire), comedy style...2022-04-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 175 - Steven Battelle (LostAlone)The Bells! Worldwide riffologist, lego builder and UFO maniac, Steven Battelle, is our guest on Episode 175 of Sappenin' Podcast! The LostAlone songwriter talks to us, exclusively, on the bands return, new music and opening for My Chemical Romance, in stadiums, next month. In this conversation, Battelle opens up on reuniting with Alan and Mark, why they had to keep a lot of secrets, their original breakup in 2014, how a cruse trip changed his entire life's vision, being an extended member of the MCR family, his close relationships with Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, beautiful full circle moments...2022-04-011h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 174 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)Punk Rock 101. Proud Texan, nice guy and the voice of Chuck E Cheese, Jaret Reddick, is our guest on Episode 174 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup storyteller peels back the curtain behind a career of hilarity, heartache and his lyrical genies. In this conversation, Jaret opens up on the bands legacy of comforting the pop-punk scene with laughter, the secret meaning of some of their biggest hits, releasing his first country solo album, celebrities he's seriously annoyed, why BFS have always tried to stay true to themselves, new album Pop Dunk Snot Bread, originally breaking up in 2013, how...2022-03-251h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 173 - Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock)Not Today, Satan. International drag superstar, brutal stand up comedian and the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Season 6, Bianca Del Rio, is our guest on Episode 173 of Sappenin' Podcast! The biggest modern queen in the would is with us for a round of roasting, testicle tips and an insight into the highest level of drag. In this conversation, Bianca aka Roy Haylock, opens up on helping take drag into mainstream pop-culture, being the first queen to solo headline Wembley Arena, brutal comedy routines vs getting away with murder, what separates his two identities, seeing the world from th...2022-03-1839 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 172 - Matt Heafy (Trivium / Ibaraki)Dying In Your Arms. Metal legend, Twitch royalty and guitar genies, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, is our guest on Episode 172 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trivium vocalist discusses his goal for changing heavy music, embracing his Japanese heratige and how online communities can bring everyone together. In this conversation, Heafy opens on Trivium's biggest ups and downs, how Twitch sparked different creativity, his black-metal project IBARAKI, promoting different cultures, getting Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) to scream on a song, moments he never thought he'd achieve, writing a kids book, fatherhood, why Download Festival 2005 changed his career, their awkward relationship with...2022-03-1156 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 171 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Who's In Control? Enthusiastic emo, hair dye expert and Set It Off vocalist, Cody Carson, is our guest on Episode 171 of Sappenin' Podcast! The energetic frontman shares secrets behind a career of overcoming setbacks, personal roadblocks and never giving up. In this conversation, Cody opens up on the bands new album 'Elsewhere', dealing with countless vocal surgeries, mental health struggles, never fitting into a certain genre, label and management disputes, building a cult community of fans, their pop-punk vs rap and theatre backgrounds, originally starting off as a drummer, confidence advice, losing valuable belongings on tour, how members of...2022-03-041h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 170 - Darran Smith (Funeral For A Friend)All The Rage. Funeral For A Friend guitar legend, emo fringe pionear and dad joke expert, Darran Smith, is our guest on Episode 170 of Sappenin' Podcast! The six-string slinger takes us for a ride through his musical journey, tour burnouts and returning to the spotlight with this new era of FFAF. In this conversation, Darran opens up on the bands reunion, originally leaving in 2010, how it's a much more relaxed atmosphere, dealing with the early day success of their first three albums, his nine years away, why the guitar partnership of himself and Kris Roberts was so complimentary, insane...2022-02-251h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 169 - James Bourne (Busted / Son Of Dork)Ticket Outta Loserville. Hit songwriter, vocalist and Back To The Future fanatic, James Bourne, is our guest on Episode 169 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident FutureBoy celebrates two decades of creating generation defying anthems, finally going solo and life in the tabloid spotlight. In this conversation, James spill secrets on his new solo album 'Sugar Beach', being stuck on a island during the pandemic, the twentieth anniversary of Busted and their debut album, their current status, reuniting in 2015, the Son Of Dork days, why it ended so abruptly, writing music for other artists including McFly, Backstreet Boys and Mel C...2022-02-181h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 168 - Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)Counting Worms. Hardcore vocalist, mosh conductor and ETID superfan, Bryan Garris, is our guest on Episode 168 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knocked Loose leader peels back the curtain on the bands cult following, road to success and establishing themselves as one of this generations most talked about heavy artists. In this conversation, Bryan opens up on the art of creating concepts with new EP 'A Tear In The Fabric Of Life', getting inspired by strange road signs, representing Oldham County to the world, early day nightmares, playing one gig with a playstation microphone, how members of Every Time I Die...2022-02-111h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 167 - Steve VaiPassion and Warfare. Living guitar legend, whammy bar master and secret beekeeper, Steve Vai, is our guest on Episode 167 of Sappenin' Podcast! The iconic axeman reflects on his four decades of reinventing the six-string, unbelievable achievements and making records with everyone from Whitesnake to David Lee Roth (Van Halen) and Frank Zappa. In this conversation, the riff virtuoso opens up on keeping healthy way into his sixties, staying inspired with new album "Inviolate", how some of his most signature solos were written, getting Ibanez to make him a futuristic three neck guitar, jumping between massive bands throughout the 80's...2022-02-0451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 166 - Patty Walters (As It Is)I Went To Hell And Back. As It Is vocalist, emo fanatic and former YouTube star, Patty Walters, is our guest on Episode 166 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Minnesota born songwriter returns for his own individual time in the hot seat, spilling secrets on the bands change of behind the scene dynamics, embracing nostalgia and growing up in Brighton, UK. In this conversation, Patty opens up on the internal effect of member departures, how the pandemic made him fall out of love with music for a while, close-call break ups, originally finding himself in the 2003 UK vs USA alternative spaces...2022-01-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 165 - Tom Deacon (Comedian / Presenter / Eurofan)Let's Get Amongst It! Comedian, presenter and football Eurofan, Tom Deacon, is our guest on Episode 165 of Sappenin' Podcast! Making his name on the British stand up circuit in the late 2000's, Tom quickly became a loveable figure for comedy, sport and emo music fans alike, with his presenting roles with BBC Radio 1, Copa90 and embarrassing himself in front of the worlds biggest stars! In this conversation, the comic opens up on his impressive CV, coping with the juxtaposition of his career, humble beginnings on The 5:19 Show, getting away with stupid on-air antics, awkward moments with Taylor Swift, Justin...2022-01-211h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 164 - Niko Moilanen (Blind Channel)Dark Side. Violent pop enforcer, anti-saint and the real violent Bob, Niko Moilanen, is our guest on Episode 164 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Blind Channel co-vocalist reflects on their breakthrough 2021, capturing hearts at The Eurovision Song Contest, working with their heroes and becoming Finlands biggest band! In this conversation, Niko opens up the groups grind to success over the last decade, literally showing the world the middle finger, not being able to walk down the street of their hometown without getting mobbed, new music secrets, how Linkin Park originally helped create a friendship between the band, Mike Shinoda comments on...2022-01-1454 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 163 - Grant Nicholas (Feeder)Comfort In Sound. Welsh music royalty, indie hit songwriter and dedicated storyteller, Grant Nicholas, is our guest on Episode 163 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Feeder vocalist peels back the curtain behind the bands biggest anthems, his hometown roots and a unique sense of identity. In this conversation, the legendary frontman opens up on inspiring generations of grunge, indie and alternative scenes for going on three decades, how their mixture of heavy vs light back catalogue has defined their career, new album Torpedo, their unappreciated elements, his first break working in a London recording studio, getting to assist Seal, the 90's...2022-01-071h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 162 - Top 10 Albums of 2021 | Featuring Mystery GuestsJet Black New Year. 2021 was a amazing period for new music in the alternative scenes of punk, metal, emo and rock. As the calendar comes to a close, we're using Episode 162 of Sappenin' Podcast to highlight our favourite albums, experiences and achievements from the last twelve months, as well as some secret appearances from mystery guests. In this conversation, Sean and Morgan go back and forth, discussing their individual top five releases, that they formed a lasting connection with. The pair also reminisce their other musical obsessions, how being involved in events like Download Pilot, Heavy Music Awards and...2021-12-311h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 161 - Jo O'Meara (S Club 7)Don't Stop Movin'. Pop music superstar, tv personality and dedicated mother, Jo O'Meara, is our festive guest on Episode 161 of Sappenin' Podcast! The S Club 7 poster-child spills secrets on starting a new chapter in her career, returning to solo material for the first time in sixteen years and the groups rollercoaster machine experience. In this conversation, we discuss dealing with life in the public eye and tabloids from a young age, how turning forty gave her a fresh prospective on everything, quitting her brutal smoking addiction, writing a series of heartfelt stories for new album 'With Love', the moment...2021-12-2451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 160 - Brandon Boyd (Incubus)Drive. Influential vocalist, creative artist and never ageing mega babe, Brandon Boyd, is our guest on Episode 160 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Incubus frontman celebrates the bands thirtieth anniversary with us by unleashing secrets on their longevity, his famous paintings and returning to his universe of solo music. In this conversation, we discuss Brandon's larger than life experiences on new album 'Echos and Cocoons', why it's being described as dark and horny, the dynamics of his art exhibitions, growing up in a expressive household, launching his Moonlight Collective with some surprising names, wanting to make friends with Noel Fielding, inspiring...2021-12-1748 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 159 - Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath)Reinventing Your Exit. Scene leader, destroyed vocal king and devoted father, Spencer Chamberlain, is our guest on Episode 159 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath frontman opens up on a career of collaboration, finding himself and musical art. In this conversation, we discuss the change of dynamics for the band since their return from hiatus, new album Voyeurist, how their own battles and relationship with religion affected their lives, songwriting secrets, taking time to work with new artists, the evolution of emo, Matt Cutshall (Emo's Not Dead), launching his own solo project SLO/TIDE, the Sleepwave days, unexpected opportunities, the time...2021-12-101h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 158 - Chris LoPorto (Can't Swim)Change Of Plans. Self love lyricist, tour driving expert and overall good egg, Chris LoPorto, is our guest on Episode 158 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Can't Swim vocalist gives us a call while on the road with Silverstein to have a relaxed chat on band life, finding himself and returning to the UK for 2000 Trees Festival 2022. In this convocation, we disses the bands humble beginnings in New Jersy, signing to Pure Noise Records from an early age, songwriting trial and errors, forgetting your mistakes, underground German sex cults, getting bloody in a GCW Wrestling ring, the time he met Miley...2021-12-0350 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 157 - Aaran McKenzie (While She Sleeps / Film Maker)Know Your Worth. Professional film maker, heavy metal bassist and mental health advocate, Aaran McKenzie, is our guest on Episode 157 of Sappenin' Podcast! The While She Sleeps creative takes time to open up on his life behind the camera, Sleeps Society and some unforgettable life opportunities. In this conversation, we discuss how their Patreon model has created a new blueprint for the music industry, the reaction after its first anniversary, promoting a whole album campaign around so much uncertainty, launching his Aaran McKenzie Films business, shooting music videos for Sylosis, Havelock and Raiders, the ins and outs of videography...2021-11-261h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 156 - Adam 'The Yin' Perry (Bloodhound Gang / "A") Three Cheers for Three Years! It's the 3rd anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast and to celebrate, Adam ' The Yin' Perry, joins us to share some of the most bizarre stories ever told on the show. In this conversation, the drummer for Bloodhound Gang and the rock band called "A", opens up on a career of unpalatable projects, circumstances and opportunities. Experience everything from his life changing battle with cancer to how A wasted millions of Warner Musics money, getting dropped and resigned twice on the same album cycle, the effect of his and Jason Perry's work with McFly, trying...2021-11-191h 38
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. 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
Bringin' it BackwardsInterview with Andy VeloWe had the pleasure of interviewing Andy Velo over Zoom video! Nashville-based country artist Andy Velo recently released his new album Way Out. Produced by Jimmy Ritchey (Jake Owen, Clay Walker, Robert Counts), Way Out evokes traditional country of the '70s, '80s, and '90s as Velo charts his own path while simultaneously carrying the classic country torch. Today he shared his new single "Drinkin' Friends," a blue collar punch that recalls timeless churning honky tonk from the likes of George Strait and Mark Chestnutt. Of the new track, Sounds Like Nashville raved "Filled with glass-in...2021-07-2436 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 137 - Mike Hranica (The Devil Wears Prada)Nightfall. Poetic lyricist, author and hockey fashion fan, Mike Hranica, is our guest on Episode 137 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Devil Wears Prada vocalist gets deep as we reflect, uncover and dissect a host of his different artistic viewpoints and emotions. In this conversation, we discuss everything from the bands generation defying back catalogue, to Mike's other personal creative outlets, deciding to follow up their cult classic Zombie EP eleven years later with the recent release of ZII, the evolution of metalcore, what really makes something 'heavy', how working with Adam Dutkiewicz from Killswitch Engage changed their lives forever, his...2021-07-091h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 133 - Lauri Ylönen (The Rasmus)Dead Letters. Finnish music icon, gothic poster boy and feather fanatic, Lauri Ylönen, is our guest on Episode 133 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Rasmus have played a huge part in Europe's alternative scene over the last two decades and are now back with a collection of new music for us in 2021! In this convocation, vocalist Lauri opens up on his inspirational career with secrets behind the bands upcoming album, some of his unique recording methods, having to deal with the curse of international fame from the age of just sixteen, battling moments of depression, getting advice and doing eyeliner w...2021-06-1159 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 131 - The Offspring (Dexter Holland & Noodles)Smash. Punk legends, original pranksters and certified geniuses, The Offspring, are our guests on Episode 131 of Sappenin' Podcast! The dynamic duo of Dexter Holland and Noodles (not his real name) take time to share some laughs and insights into nearly four decades of unbelievable shenanigans. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album 'Let The Bad Times Roll', how it took them nine years to feel comfortable with it, the rise and fall of punk rock, important tips from their touring nightmares, unexpected hobbies, drunken show disasters vs emergency pee breaks, their impact on music today, helping return...2021-05-2854 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 129 - Patrick Miranda (Movements)Skin To Skin. New-wave emo lyricist, Patrick Miranda, is our guest on Episode 129 of Sappenin' Podcast! Since their inception in 2015, Movements have become a household name in the alternative music scenes, providing their own mixture of emo, pop punk, post-hardcore and spoken word influences. In this conversation, Pat opens up on the bands return with latest album 'No Good Left To Give', their early success vs growing up, what is was like having multiple major record labels trying to sign them after their first show, completing a tattoo apprenticeship in lockdown, finally getting the courage to write songs about...2021-05-141h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 126 - Travis Clark (We The Kings)Check Yes, Sappenin'. Songwriting hit master, devoted father and big hair enthusiast, Travis Clark, is our guest on Episode 126 of Sappenin' Podcast! The We The Kings vocalist takes a nostalgic trip as we celebrate the bands 15th year anniversary, his involvement behind so many of pop-punks biggest songs and some unbelievable life experiences. In this conversation we discuses the bands new SAGA EP, how every track is inspired by a previous WTK era, getting shut down by the police in the early days, being able to spend more quality time with his daughters, writing for other artists like Avril...2021-04-231h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 125 - While She Sleeps #2 | Sleeps Society | (Sean Long & Mat Welsh)Sleeps Society. DIY, punk-rock and independent music blueprints, While She Sleeps are our guests on Episode 125 of Sappenin' Podcast! Guitarwizards, Sean Long and Mat Welsh celebrate the release day of their new album with insights into their fan funded community, songwriting secrets and why they're taking it on themselves to change the industry for good. In this conversation, we learn what makes them the most hard working band on the planet, how they're trying to put value back into music, being able to employee their crew during the pandemic, record label vs management pro's and cons, unexpected workloads, providing...2021-04-161h 32
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 124 - Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland & Scott Carey)This Is Holding Absence. Best friends, songwriting brothers and Welsh dreamers, Lucas Woodland and Scott Carey, are our guests on Episode 124 of Sappenin' Podcast! In preparation for the band's second studio album 'The Greatest Mistake Of My Life' being released on April 16th 2021, we get an honest, inspirational and very chaotic look, into their new reimagined era. In this conversation we dive into the struggles of starting over, line up hiccups, their mission to change music fashion, ditching their famous black and white filters, growing up together, songwriting secrets, working with producer Dan Weller (Young Guns, Enter Shiakri, Dream...2021-04-091h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 123 - The Blackout: 'Hope' | 10th Anniversary (Gavin Butler, James 'Bob' Davies & Jason Perry)Ambition Is Critical. On April 4th 2011, The Blackout released their crowd funded, critically acclaimed and emotionally cherished record, 'Hope, that lead to arguably their most successful period as a band. As this weekend marks it's tenth year anniversary, we invited Sappenin' Podcast favourites, Gavin Butler, James 'Bob' Davies and producing royalty, Jason Perry (A, McFly, Kids In Glass Houses), to celebrate it's legacy, reminisce and uncover some ridiculous secrets from an important era to those involved, along with a fans (Morgan) prospective, for Episode 123. In this conversation, not only do all five of us give our own insights into H...2021-04-021h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 122 - Electric Century (Mikey Way & David Debiak)Alive. Two of alternative music's biggest influences: Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance) and David Debiak (Sleep Station), aka Electric Century, are our guests on Episode 122 of Sappenin' Podcast! This is something special, the pair never do interviews and we're told THIS is the first time, they've ever done anything like this together and honestly, it might be one of our most passionate, mind blowing and insightful podcasts yet. In this conversation we dive into the world of Electric Century with their new studio album, graphic novel and world of characters, as we look back at how both their careers...2021-03-261h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 121 - Sophie K (Music Journalist / Kerrang! Radio / On Wednesdays We Wear Black)Presenting Change. Inspirational music personality, Kerrang! Radio host and total badass, Sophie K, is our guests on Episode 121 of Sappenin' Podcast! The rock journalism queen takes us on a journey through her career, voicing rebellion and a unique look into a different side of the music industry. Dive into her experiences from working with BBC Radio 1, Scuzz TV and Team Rock to launching her 'On Wednesdays We Wear Black' podcast with Alyx Holcombe and Yasmine Summan, starting off as a kids celebrity in Uganda, being possessed by the evils of metal, fighting for equality across the field, her best...2021-03-191h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 120 - Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional)Screaming Infidelities. Emo god, influential songwriter and the beautiful human that is, Chris Carrabba, is our guest on Episode 120 of Sappenin' Podcast! Now celebrating over two decades of Dashboard Confessional, our emo lord and savior takes time to not only look back at his legendary career, but his new passion for life, music and the scene that's embraced him. In this conversation we discuss Chris' recovery from his horrible motorcycle accident last summer, having to re-learn guitar, readjusting his priorities, connecting with people through music, sitting on a secret album, the innocence of his early records, Further Seems Forever...2021-03-121h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 118 - Aaron Pauley (Of Mice & Men / Jamie's Elsewhere)Timeless. Of Mice & Men vocalist, bassist and now producer, Aaron Pauley, is our guest on Episode 118 of Sappenin' Podcast! Celebrate the release of their new EP, as we dive into tales from the bands storybook career and how they're changing the game from a music distribution standpoint. Experience insights into their evolution, using 2021 as a whole year of new music, signing to SharpTone Records, producing all this material, learning from the biggest rock producers, his side project Jamie's Elsewhere, dealing with friends who thinks he's rich, eating candy for breakfast, an amazing Dave Grohl story and a very deep...2021-02-261h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 117 - Press To MECO (Luke Caley, Lewis Williams & Jake Crawford)EXCLUSIVE! The new era of Press To MECO starts here, on Episode 117 of Sappenin' Podcast! Luke Caley, Lewis Williams and new recruit Jake Crawford are our guests for a very special, world premier, conversation to announce the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Transmute on June 11th 2021 via Marshall Records. Get ready to experience honest and indepth insights into these new songs, recording in an old English castle, their brotherhood relationship with friend of the podcast, Machine The Producer, an introduction to Jake, struggling to keep him secret, the bands lowest points, almost breaking up, new influences, 2000...2021-02-191h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 116 - Dave Lombardo (Slayer / Misfits / Suicidal Tendencies / Mr. Bungle)Raining Blood. Drum icon, metal legend and rhythm master, Dave Lombardo, is our guest on Episode 116 of Sappenin' Podcast! He's been behind the kit to countless influential bands and now he's on with us? What a mad sentence. As a founding member of Slayer, Lombardo has spent the last four decades changing the game for drummers in every genre. Now a member of Misfits, Suicidal Tendencies, Mr. Bungle and many more, we discuss his living hero status, effect on metal, staying motivated, what separates all his projects, favorite Slayer moments from his twenty-two year stint with the band, the t...2021-02-121h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 114 - Trenton Woodley (Hands Like Houses)Music To Make You Feel Something. Australian spiritual vocalist, Trenton Woodley, is our guest on Episode 114 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Hands Like Houses songwriter joins us as we dive into the mind behind one of the most genre adaptable bands of recent times. Experience secrets into their last decade on the road, channeling summer beach vibes on their recent self titled EP, a story about Gordon Ramsey nobody was expecting, writing songs for sports events like WWE, Rugby league and Aussie rules, the importance of supportive fans that build a Patreon community, insane impacts of meeting his musical heros...2021-01-291h 15
The Up & Under PodcastEpisode 20 – Owen Farrell, Jamie Heaslip, Johnny Sexton, Andy Farrell & Stuart HoggEpisode 20 has arrived! | Jason & Jamie Heaslip are back! | The lads look back on Leinster for Munster as Jamie takes him time picking out a special jersey for Jason! | A look at the Irish squad for the Six Nations and the players who have been impressing | Jamie names his starting Ireland XV for the Wales game | Owen Farrell on the Six Nations during a Lions year | Johnny Sexton on Craig Casey's inclusion | Andy Farrell on how the Paul O'Connell appointment came about | Stuart Hogg on Eddie O'Sullivan's infamous “deluded Scots” comments | Plus much more! | Be sure to subscribe and send any...2021-01-2843 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 113 - Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake)Blast From The Past. Ska Punk legend, comedic showman and inspirational workaholic, Chris DeMakes, is our guest on Episode 113 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Less Than Jake vocalist smothers us with his fun loving energy, as we uncover thirty years worth of outstanding tour memories. Experience hilarious insights into the bands ska vs punk roots, celebrating the release of his new book, tracking down some iconic photos from his time on the road, changing the bands dynamics on new album Silver Linings, the art songwriting, Warped Tour records, making custom tracks for his fans, silly accents, outranges costumes, his party...2021-01-221h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 111 - Fred Mascherino (The Color Fred / Ex-Taking Back Sunday)Where You Want To Be. One of emo's most influential songwriters, Fred Mascherino, is our guest on Episode 111 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Color Fred vocalist and Ex-Taking Back Sunday guitarist takes time to provide honest conversations on his two decades in the scene and the legacy he's created for all the bands you're obsessed with today. Throughout this episode we experience insights into his love for writing, new music for The Color Fred, starting his own YouTube channel, working with other artists, how he almost joined Dashboard Confessional, a beautiful tribute to his hero Eddie Van Halen, living the...2021-01-081h 41
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 109 - Dave Hill (Slade)Merry Xmas Everybody! Are you hanging up a stoking on your wall? Certified music icon, Dave Hill of Slade is our guest on Episode 109 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of the godfathers of rock n roll, guitar ledged and the brains behind the greatest festive track ever, is with us as a special jolly holiday treat. Experience over fifty years of industry secrets, mind boggling stories and music history theories from a real rock hero. Dive into the bands insane back catalog of number one hits, how they first started to gain momentum, their impact on today's music with everyone...2020-12-251h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 108 - Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail)Still Searching. Senses Fail founding member, music enthusiast and emo lyrical genius, Buddy Nielsen, is our guest on Episode 108 of Sappenin' Podcast! Despite not being able to tour, 2020 has been a insane year for the voice of a generation, so we thought we'd invite him on to talk all about it! Get ready to experience honest stories behind the bands lasting legacy in the emo and post-hardcore scenes, containing to move forward, being locked away in the studio working on a new record, Christmas obsessions, covering The Misfits with Saves The Day, the high and lows over the last...2020-12-181h 20
Total Movie RecallTMR 050 – Children of Men This week on Total Movie Recall, things get grim and a little too close to 2020 reality for comfort. Definitely don’t watch this movie if you’re fresh out of rehab, which Ryan can tell you all about. The future is bleak, but if it’s also as ruggedly handsome as Clive Owen is and has the greatest single-take of all time, it might not be so bad. This is also one of the greatest movies of all time, just to be clear about it. Children of Men (2006) d. Alfonso Cuarón S...2020-12-071h 50
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 106 - Max Cavalera (Soulfly / Killer Be Killed / Nailbomb / Ex-Sepultura)Reluctant Hero. Heavy metal god, riff legend and inspirational mastermind, Max Cavalera, is our guest on Episode 106 of Sappenin' Podcast! The brilliant mind behind genre defying bands Soulfly, Sepultura, Nailbomb and more takes a trip down memory lane to reflect on his near 40 years of insane life experiences and the return of metals craziest super group Killer Be Killed. Get ready for truly mind blowing stories on how the KBK project started with members of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, and Converge, his undisputed passion got music, touching tales from his time with Lemmy, Corey Taylor and Fred Durst...2020-12-041h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 102 - Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox)Holy Roller. The awesome, talented and badass Courtney LaPlante is our guest on Episode 102 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Spiritbox vocalist opens up on a series of topics including the bands recent success, taking the metal world by storm over the last year and the impact of signing a new lucrative deal with Rise Records. Experience exclusive insights into everything from starting this as a project with husband Mike Stringer, their time together in Iwrestledabearonce, working on her vocal techniques, needing surgery, the actual ins and outs of a record deal, confidence trouble, dealing with negative and sexist comments as...2020-11-061h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 100 - Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)Mon The Biff. The beautiful mind, body and soul of alternative music, Simon Neil, is our guest on Episode 100 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Biffy Clyro vocal and guitar magician is with us to celebrate our new triple digit era with heartfelt conversations, unbelievable stories and a serious look back at the bands iconic career. Experience exclusive secrets on every chapter of the Biffy book from starting off at toilet venues in Merthyr Tyidfil to headlining the biggest festivals in the world like Download, Reading & Leeds and Isle Of White, his genius songwriting, the unxpected secret cult legacy of their...2020-10-231h 27
Undigital Podcast006 - The Remote Life of a Corporate YouTuberWe gave Jess the week off (don't worry, she'll be back next week!) so Jason interviewed Andy Owen, who is a video producer and corporate YouTuber (it's a thing, really) for TechSmith. You may be familiar with a few of TechSmith's products like Camtasia and Snagit, and if you are, Andy's a part of the reason why. We talk about what it's like going from working for yourself (remotely) to working in an office, and back to working remotely. That includes setting up your space, managing your time, and a few of the tools you can use t...2020-10-0133 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 92 - Aaron Gillespie (Underoath)Erase Me. The absolute iconic drummer, vocalist and songwriter that is Aaron Gillespie is our guest on Episode 92 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath creative visionary joins us for a set of honest, funny and in-depth conversations on his astonishing career as we cover everything from the bands impact to their genre defying sound, revisiting cult favorite records for The Observatory live streams, the reasoning for originally leaving and eventually rejoining, secretly recording new music, personal life in lockdown, the recent birth of his second child, cooking, religion, writing for other artists, his side project The Almost and much more...2020-08-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 91 - Ryan Potter (The Hunna)I Wanna Know. Indie turned emo punk visionary Ryan Potter is our guest on Episode 91 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Hunna vocalist opens up on the bands incredible journey of highs and lows as they finally have the platform to express themselves. Experience their new era as he discusses their reimagined sound and heavy attitudes, record label heartache, evolving with freedom on new album 'I'd Rather Die Than Let You In', explicit backstage politics, almost breaking up to now working with a collection of his childhood heroes in Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Twenty One Pilots and My Chemical Romance, personal...2020-08-2156 min
EVSC PodcastSchool Reopening Update (August 4)Jason Woebkenberg is joined by Superintendent Smith and Director of Athletics Andy Owen to discuss the reopening of schools.2020-08-0419 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 88 - In Hearts Wake (Jake Taylor & Kyle Erich)Worldwide Suicide. Australian metalcore environmentalists In Hearts Wake are our guests on Episode 88 of Sappenin' Podcast! Jake Taylor and Kyle Erich take time to showcase how they're trying to save the planet with all the eco-friendly efforts they are taking with their new album Kaliyuga and how the music industry can do their part, mixed with some insanely random conversations. Yes this is a random and educational at the same time. Listen to the four of us talk carbon footprints, plants, recycled vinyl, heavy riffs, Australian rap, didgeridoos, a lockdown wedding, Trump, Wetherspoons, football, nuclear weapons, awful puns, unique t...2020-07-311h 27
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 86 - Knuckle Puck (Joe Taylor & Nick Casasanto)Breathe. Chicago emo punk force, Knuckle Puck are our guests on Episode 86 of Sappenin' Podcast! Joe Taylor and Nick Casasanto take a step into the weird and wonderful world of Sappenin' as they open up on their new alum 20/20, their reputation as one of the pop punk scenes most friendly figures, collaborating with Derek from Mayday Parade, finding themselves in similar situations as their musical idols, early demos, breaking down on tour, unsuspected show situations, their favorite conspiracies, The Beatles, Avril Lavigne, the future and more! Lovely and uplifting conversations from a bunch of rad humans. Turn it up...2020-07-171h 10
Remakers MarkRemakers Mark 50 Part 3 {Planes Trains and Automobiles}: Shenaniganize!
We were all using our very best NPR voices…
Part 3 (WHAT?!) of our discussion of Planes, Trains, and Automobiles is here, in which we discuss our alpha test episode from way back in 2012, and how our picks (and the whole dang podcast itself) have changed since then. Andy is still proud of his Kevin James pick. No one else is.
Planes, Trains & AutomobilesNyQuilRemarker’s Mark’s Original 2012 Alpha EpisodesPart 1Part 2Our 2019 picks:Del Griffith originally played by John CandyKyle: Aubrey PlazaLee: Patton Oswalt Jer: Kristen SchaalMark: Jason SegelAndy: Melissa McCarthyNeal Page originally played by Steve MartinMark: Paul Ru...2019-08-1936 minRemakers MarkRemakers Mark 50 Part 1 {Planes, Trains and Automobiles}: Oscar-Worthy Spit Scene
Cumberbatch and Streep at Nebraska
Welcome to a remake of a remake, ladies and gentlemen. In honor of our 50th regular episode, we decided to go back to our roots and remake our very first beta episode about Planes, Trains, & Automobiles. The original episode lies in the secret vaults, locked up in a wooden crate next to the Ark of the Covenant, never to be unleashed for fear of the destruction it may bring upon us all.
Anyhow, this time around, we have a good ol’ time talking about how we could replace Steve Martin an...2019-07-1740 min
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonDane Cook | This Past Weekend #178Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Sitting down with Dane Cook. This episode brought to you by… SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/MakinIt_BishopGunn Gunt Book Gunt Squad www.patreon.com/theovon Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adam White Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaskan Rock Vodka Alex Hitchins Alex Person Alex Petralia Alex Sideris Alexander Contreras Amanda Sherman Amelia Andrea Gagliani Andrew Valish Andy Mac Angelo Raygun Angie Angele...2019-02-281h 37
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonValentine's Day Special: Bobby Lee & Khalyla | This Past Weekend #174Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Bobby Lee and Khalyla sit down with Theo Von to talk about their relationship & the Slept Kingdom pledging allegiance to Chris D'Elia, as well as to give listener's advice on their own relationships. This episode brought to you by… Mercari Download Mercari in any app store or at https://mercari.com Ridge Wallet https://www.ridgewallet.com/theo Use code “theo” for 10% off your order SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine”...2019-02-151h 37
Open Goal - Football Show132: Si Ferry Meets... Jason Scotland | Swansea, Martinez, Wigan, Dundee United & St JohnstoneThe larger than life personality that is Jason Scotland joins us for an hilarious chat through his career with loads great stories on the teams he’s played with and the characters he’s shared a dressing room with.We go right through the Trinidad man’s time in football including his introduction to British football with Dundee United alongside mad characters like Charlie Miller and Andy McLaren, St Johnstone with Owen Coyle as well as Swansea and Wigan with Martinez.A couple of great Roy Keane stories in there also from his time at Ipswic...2019-02-051h 15
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonNocturnal Emissions | This Past Weekend #127Back from not being well. Following up on commitment, talking Nick Saban, and taking a call from my brother. Support Our Sponsors BetterHelp Professional & Affordable Online Counseling http://betterhelp.com/theo SaneBox http://www.sanebox.com/theo Free 2 Week Trial Grey Block Pizza http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Smoky Little Beat” - Jameson Flood http://instagram.com/jameson_flood Submit a video question on LiveRaise’s Fan Line: http://bit.ly/Theo_FanLine Theo Von/This Past Weekend Patreon: http://bit.ly/TheoVon_Patreon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theovon/ https://www.instagram.com/thispastweekend_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheoVon Facebo...2018-09-031h 30
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonOcean Rower Lia Ditton | This Past Weekend #126Sitting down with Captain Lia Ditton who will attempt to become the first woman to row across the Pacific Ocean. Lia Ditton Instagram http://www.instagram.com/rowliarow Lia’s Website https://rowliarow.com/ Support Our Sponsors Hood Hat http://www.hoodhat.com Use code LABOR18 for 20% off Unruly Bastards http://www.unrulybastards.com $20 supports their Kickstarter & gets you a game SaneBox http://www.sanebox.com/theo Free 2 Week Trial Acteon http://www.getacteon.com Use code THEO for 40% off Grey Block Pizza http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Submit a video questi...2018-08-302h 02
Spoilers!IT (2017) - Spoilers! #110Based on the Stephen King novel 2017's IT has become one of the top grossing R rated horror films of all time!
$ Mikey hosts Pappy, Jordan, and Stevie in spoiling, reviewing, and generally breaking down IT - one of the most anticipated horror films in 2017.
Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known...2017-09-1542 min
The Next Reel Film PodcastThe Exorcist • The Next ReelIt’s pretty rare for a film to come along that has such a visceral effect on people when they’re watching it where they faint or throw up because it’s so overwhelming. When “The Exorcist” was released just after Christmas in 1973, it had that effect. People flocked to it in droves and seemed to have these heightened reactions to it, whether because they were so scared or they felt it was truly evil. It’s a fascinating case study in how religion and horror draws people to the theatre. Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we continue our...2014-12-111h 43Remakers MarkRemakers Mark 1, Part 1 {Ghostbusters}
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In our very first episode, we are discussing the 1984 supernatural comedy classic, Ghostbusters. Here, in Part 1 of our discussion, we toss around our ideas for how we would recast both major and minor characters.
Major Characters:
Dana Barrett – originally played by Sigourney Weaver
Andy: Sandra Bullock
Jer: Penelope Cruz
Kyle: Jennifer Connelly
Lee: Summer Glau
Mark: Noomi Rapace
Egon Spengler – originally played by Harold Ramis
Andy: Demetri Martin
Jer: Jeff Lewis
Kyle: Michael Stuhlbarg
Lee: Danny Pudi
Mark: Paul Bett...2012-11-191h 15