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Leaders Build LeadersSeason 2 Episode 5: AI Empowered Education with Katy TibbsIn this episode of Leaders Build Leaders, Dr. Coakley interviews Katy Tibbs, who has been an educator, a teacher librarian, and currently Digital Learning & AI Integration Specialist at Multnomah Education Service District. Dr. Coakley and Katy discussed artificial intelligence - how to start using it, its potential impact on education, and resources to learn more, including MESD's upcoming collaboration for the 2025 AI Empowered Education conference.Learn more about the conference at https://aiempowerededu2025.sched.com2025-04-0127 min
Formula Indie EuropeFORMULA INDIE EUROPE 10.3.2025Aglasio – Age Of Light Arun Thava – Seeing Stars Benjamin Rajani – Mánakvøld Benny Wise - Looking at the moonBlenko – Rebecca Charlie Petersson – IMPERFECTION Chris Hylton – Leave Citizens of YEAH!!! – God is my rightConnor McCann – Cold Letters COSM - So I let goCristian Albani – EuphoriaDaisy Howard – First Kiss Deborah Fitz – Final Ending domenico poeta – il peso Electric High – Weeping Gods Euan Blackman - Butterfly Flat Bit – Tutto Tace ...2025-03-103h 02
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. 132 - Andy Copping (Download Festival / Live Nation)Scream! Download Festival booker, Live Nation lead promoter and cowboy hat enthusiast, Andy Copping, is our guest on Episode 132 of Sappenin' Podcast! The big boss man takes time to celebrate the spirit of Donington, ahead of Download Pilot 2021. In this conversation, we delude secrets on what it actually takes to run one of the BIGGEST festivals in the world, his roles as a promoter, how cancelling two years on the trot due to COVID-19 has effected his plans, the pressure and layout of booking headliners, acts you wouldn't believe he's tried to get, why he still owes Metallica money...2021-06-041h 43
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. 130 - Colin Doran (Hundred Reasons / They Fell From The Sky)Crush This World. Music lecturer, inspirational vocalist and top chap, Colin Doran, is our guest on Episode 130 of Sappenin' Podcast! In the early 2000's, Hundred Reasons established themselves as a key figure to the British alternative rock revival, creating a cult community and albums that would go on to inspire a generation of bands. After some time away from the stage, Colin is back fronting a new project in "They Fell From The Sky", with drummer Jason Bowld (Pitchshifter / Bullet For My Valentine). Throughout this conversation we discuss everything from the bands formation to Doran's work as a music...2021-05-211h 08
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. 128 - Sam Carter (Architects)For Those That Wish To Exist. Metalcore's leading spokesmen, passionate soul and humble giant, Sam Carter, is our guest on Episode 128 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Architects vocalist spends over a hour with us to reflect on the bands evolution, heartache and achieving their first official UK number one album. In this conversation, we discuss Sam's new sense of music freedom, the reaction from fans vs twitter trolls, not telling the label they even made the record, his vegan ethics, being a ambassador for Sea Shepherd, their 'Seaspiracy' Netflix documentary, building a working relationship with his teenage favorites Good Charlotte...2021-05-071h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 127 - Gareth McGrillen (Pendulum / Knife Party)Propane Nightmares. Resident DJ, bassist and producer, Gareth McGrillen, is our guest on Episode 127 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knife Party instrumentalist celebrates the return of Pendulum, by dropping some huge secrets on their hiatus, genre defying legacy and releasing their first new music in over a decade. In this conversation we discuss the origins of their famous drum and bass vs heavy metal roots, the bands live line up and new trinity DJ production, Gareth and Rob's success in the EDM world, his experiences with burning out and how the party lifestyle catches up with you, unbelievable life experiences...2021-04-301h 16
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. 119 - Liam Cromby (We Are The Ocean)Confessions. After two years of requests from listeners, Liam Cromby, is finally our guest on Episode 119 of Sappenin' Podcast! For the first time ever, Liam opens up on the end of We Are The Ocean, life after the band, his darkest struggles and recently finding a new spiritual awakening, where he's the happiest we've ever seen him. Since WATO last show in 2017, it's been a painful experience for the singer songwriter to look back at his previous role, but after some time away from the spotlight, new circumstances and reconnecting with old friends, Liam is now ready to open...2021-03-051h 24
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. 115 - Matt Willis (Busted)Dawson's Geek. King of the Jungle, badass bassist and wonderful human, Matt Willis, is our guest on Episode 115 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident punk opens up a catalog of insane stories as we dive into his two decades under the mainstream media spotlight. Experience exclusive insights into his new homeschooling regime, the bands current status, reunion and original break up, his dark time away from music, transitioning into the world of acting, TV presenting and podcasting, the whole McBusted experience, his relationship with McFly, that 2006 solo record, other secret projects, trouble with a Back To The Future DeLorean, eating...2021-02-051h 16
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
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. 112 - Max Helyer (You Me At Six)SUCKERPUNCH. You Me At Six guitar hero, songwriting addict and loveable human, Max Helyer, is our guest on Episode 112 of Sappenin' Podcast! With YMAS new album released TODAY, we thought we'd invite the cheeky chap on to celebrate the bands new era, ridiculous achievements and fifteenth year anniversary. Get all the gossip on new music, absolute wild scenes from recoding in Thailand, the night out that scares him forever, mashing genres, growing up in the tour spotlight since pre-pubity, what early records like Take Off Your Colours, Hold Me Down and Sinners Never Sleep mean to fans, that night...2021-01-151h 30
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 107 - Craig Mabbitt (Escape The Fate / The Dead Rabbitts)Invincible. Gothic metalcore vocal superstar, Craig Mabbitt, is our guest on Episode 107 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Escape The Fate frontman has had a life changing year both personally and professionally in 2020 and we're super stoked to have him on to tell us all about it. Not only do we uncover unique secrets on the bands new album Chemical Warfare but get super honest conversations about his journey to sobriety, after almost two decades of embracing the stereotypical rock and roll touring lifestyle. Throughout the episode we dive into everything from his darkest days on the road, the pressure of m...2020-12-111h 11
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. 105 - Atreyu (Brandon Saller & Porter McKnight)Save Us. Inspirational, metal-core, party animals, Atreyu, are our guests on Episode 105 of Sappenin' Podcast! After two decades of voicing a whole movement, Brandon Saller and Portor McKnight join us to talk the bands new era, line up shift and hilarious road stories. Get ready to experience true secrets on their new dynamic, Alex Varkatzas departure, working on the next album, returning to John Feldmann, Brandon's decision to step away the drums, new recruit Kyle Rosa, extremely motivational situations, their touching experiences with Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, getting actual scares from playing with Iron Maiden, their short hiatus...2020-11-271h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 103 - Ryan Seaman (I Don't Know How But They Found Me)Razzmatazz. Diverse drumming icon, musical chameleon and larger than life personality, Ryan Seaman, is our guest on Episode 103 of Sappenin' Podcast! If you like podcasts with ridiculous stories, then THIS is the one for you. Ryan has been a hired figurehead over the last two decades, playing with a bunch of scene defying artists from Falling In Reverse to Jeffree Star. Aiden, I Am Ghost and millions of session work, but you might know him now from creating groovy beats with his best friend (and friend of the podcast) Dallon Weekes in I Don't Know How But They Found...2020-11-131h 15
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
Liquid Sunshine Radio Show - Funk, Groove, Disco & Beats - All The Good Stuff!!#31 - New Trunk of Hunk Funk - Liquid Sunshine @ The Face Radio - 27-10-2020Hello Groovers,
This week in the Liquid Sunshine discotheque we are catching up with new releases, dig up some old tunes, lite the fire and get blazing!
Oh yeah, good times!
Deejay Maarten Vlot QC
Track List
Surprise Chef - New Ferrari
KC & The Sunshine Band - I Get Lifted
Nesrine - Rissala
The Organauts - I Feel Love
BT ALC Big Band - The Iguana
The Tibbs - Damaged Heart
Marcia Hines - Imagination
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks - Don’t Give Up...2020-10-302h 06
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 99 - John Feldmann (Goldfinger / Producer)Superman. Goldfinger icon, producing royalty and musical mastermind, John Feldmann, is our guest on Episode 99 of Sappenin' Podcast! The godfather to the emo scene celebrates our last double digit episode with a bag full of inane stories, day to day insights and caffeine filled madness. Experience what his hectic schedule is really like as we divulge in songwriting secrets, living next door to Travis Barker, exclusive news on new Goldfinger music, their current supergroup line up, his whole introduction to the punk rock world, the early ska days, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, how he discovered The Used, saving Bert...2020-10-161h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 98 - Simon Young (Journalist / Author)Die Laughing. Music journalist, published author and Geordie banter extraordinaire, Simon Young, is our guest on Episode 98 of Sappenin' Podcast! This certified workaholic has a CV full of whirlwinds situations, stories and job titles that even your grandmother would be impressed with. With the release of his new and debut book 'So Much For The Thirty Year Plan: Therapy? The Authorised Biography' available now, Simon dives into his relationship his relationship with the Irish metal titans and talks to us about his wacky carrier. Hear tales from his fifteen years as part of the Kerrang! team, traveling with and...2020-10-091h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 96 - Machine The Producer (Lamb Of God / Fall Out Boy / Every Time I Die / Four Year Strong / Hed PE)Gutter Phenomenon. Music producing, mixing and mastering icon, Machine, is our guest on Episode 96 of Sappenin' Podcast! If you're a regular listener of ours, you've heard countless stories about this true industry legend, but now we finally get to experience his creative mind for ourselves. Machine is a regarded as one of the most prestige and important figures in our scene and the man behind the desk and success to so many of our favorite bands, albums and singles from a variety of rock sub genres. With a discography of working with bands such as: Fall Out Boy, Every T...2020-09-251h 29
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 95 - Mikaila Delgado (Yours Truly)Self Care. Lyrical sweetheart and punk rock queen, Mikaila Delgado, is our guest on Episode 95 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Yours Truly vocalist celebrates the release day of their debut studio album with us as we get into some serious and silly conversations. We've heard SO MUCH about this band (and how cool Mikaila is) over the last year that we thought this was the perfect opportunity to get to know her and the bands biggest secrets. Dive into insights behind the records crustal mental health themes, addressing topics like self worth, grief, anxiety and imposer syndrome, growing up on...2020-09-1856 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 93 - Four Year Strong (Alan Day & Dan O'Connor)Brain Pain. Massachusetts bearded punk legends, Four Year Strong are our guests on Episode 93 of Sappenin' Podcast! Alan Day and Dan O'Connor take a chaotic and laughable trip down memory lane with us as they open up on pretty much everything FYS ever. Get stories on their bizarre lockdown adventures, coming to terms with a new normal, digesting the reaction to their new album, why they're so proud of these songs, the legacy of their classic albums Rise Or Die Trying and Enemy of the World, silly song titles and movie references, artwork inspirations, producers and songwriting, how the...2020-09-041h 32
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
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. 87 - Neck Deep #2: Neck Deeper (Ben Barlow & Seb Barlow)All Distortions Are Intentional. Britain's finest pop punk exports Neck Deep are our guests on Episode 87 of Sappenin' Podcast! Ben Barlow returns with his brother Seb Barlow for a series of celebrations to commemorate the release day of their new album (and this time it's deeper... Neck Deeper). Listen to a host of insight, banter and chaos as the four of us discuss the band's slight change in sound, dealing with massive pressure behind the scenes, how Seb finally became a official member after being involved since day one, his established producing career, an update on the whole FUCK...2020-07-241h 24
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 85 - Will Gould (Creeper)Sex, Death & The Infinite Void. Punk's gothic cult leader Will Gould is our guest on Episode 85 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Creeper vocalist draws back the curtains on the bands theatrics, characters and concepts that’s made them the rock titans they are today, in a very artistic conversation that shows their true identity. Get honest insights into their year away from the spotlight, new music, chasing the runaway American dream, unexpected inspirations, creating a real and passionate cult fan base, dramatic image changes, songwriting, mental health, the future and more! Plus find out how we almost got former guest Han...2020-07-101h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 84 - State Champs (Derek DiScanio & Tyler Szalkowski)The Finer Things. International pop punk sweethearts, State Champs are our guests on Episode 84 of Sappenin' Podcast! Derek Discanio and Tyler Szalkowski celebrate the bands tenth year anniversary with a host of candid conversations as we reminisce their journey to becoming one of this generations most influential acts. Uncover unique and untold stories from countless world tours to their first ever practice, becoming the songwriting machines they are today, collaborating with Simple Plan, All Time Low and Blink-182, revisiting their acoustic side with the new Unplugged EP, undergoing speech therapy, chicken nuggets and so much more! We really hit...2020-07-031h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 83 - Bury Tomorrow (Daniel Winter-Bates & Davyd Winter-Bates)The Union of Crowns. British metalcore champions Bury Tomorrow are our guests on Episode 83 of Sappenin' Podcast! Brothers Daniel and Davyd Winter-Bates provide touching yet hilarious conversations on everything from their new album Cannibal to their inspirational work as part of the NHS, all while building a passionate community with their fans. Experience insights into their most angry and honest material to date, mental health stigmas, creating safe spaces, growing as a band during the MySpace era, weird backstage scenarios, freaking out to their idols, twitch streaming, their own independent clothing company, tour injuries, tips for looking after yourself...2020-06-261h 37
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 82 - Northlane (Marcus Bridge & Josh Smith)Quantum Flux. Australian metal-core giants, Northlane are our guests on Episode 82 of Sappenin' Podcast! Marcus Bridge and Josh Smith join us for an episode full of wild stories and deep conversations. Get all the gossip on their new single 'Enemy of The Night', taking the band to the next level with latest record 'Alien', extremely personal lyrics, taking business risks, unbelievable and candid ideas for a post pandemic tour, pure Aussie mannerisms, strange rumors, and so much more including... cricket! Oooh yes, we cover everything! One of the alternative scenes real titans at the moment and we had a...2020-06-191h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 80 - Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)Greatest of all Time. The uncrowned king of pop-punk Jordan Pundik is our guest on Episode 80 of Sappenin' Podcast! New Found Glory's lyrical genius shares a host of laugh and creative conversations not only about their upcoming album Forever + Ever x Infinity but his love and new business adventure in coffee, becoming a qualified tattooist, wild ink stories, drawing talents, the bands insane 23 year journey, unexpected influences, their roots, basketball obsessions, predicting the future, cool merch, being a father in quarantine, Back To The Future, some of the BEST IDEAS EVER and many more shenanigans. Recording this was an...2020-06-051h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 79 - Dance Gavin Dance (Tilian Pearson & Jon Mess)We Own The Night. Experimental emo cult icons, Dance Gavin Dance are our guests on Episode 79 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocal duo Jon Mess and Tilian Pearson open up on the bands new album Afterburner with candid conversations on their evolution, creating artistic and cartoon worlds, always pushing genres boundaries, fart joke lyrics and some absolutely wild life experiences including strange fan interactions, on stage cringe moments and their favorite hallucinogenic drug stories. Yes! We get into EVERYTHING! Take a trip inside their minds and receive the most honest insight into one of the scenes most influential bands yet. Turn...2020-05-291h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 76 - Hyro The HeroGhetto Ambiance. Hip-Hop turned metal mastermind, Hyro The Hero is our guest on Episode 76 of Sappenin' Podcast! Experience exclusive insights into his wild career from creating cover remixes in quarantine to secrets on his next album, crazy feature ideas, his early emo mix-tapes, how he first decided to try and blend the two genres, creating a connection to preform with everyone from Asking Alexandra to Wu-Tang Clan, his mind blowing job of babysitting a rock icons child, breaking records and his feature on 'Higher and Higher' by The Blackout with his side of how it happened, the aftermath that...2020-05-081h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 75 - Matthew Leone (Madina Lake)Playing with Fire. Artistic mastermind, music genius and wholesome soul, Matthew Leone is our guest on Episode 75 of Sappenin Podcast! The Madina Lake bassist celebrates the bands return with secrets behind their first new single in nine years verses their emotional career journey. Experience exclusive insights on their current status, working on a new EP, what changed between their break up and reunion, hidden concepts and connections between every record, creative side projects, the determent River People fan base, becoming a part time British citizen, his charity work, dealing with Covid-19 quarantine, wild tour stories and so much more...2020-05-011h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 74 - Bert McCracken (The Used)Heartwork. The voice to an entire emo generation, Bert McCracken is our guest on Episode 74 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Used vocalist celebrates the release of the bands new album with exclusive and candid conversations on creating a positive artistic release, the bands legacy and evolution, his relationship with long time producer John Feldmann, sneaking onto tour buses, the truth on the original line up, mad features and secret songs he's lent his voice to, creating his own brand of weed, misunderstandings of the past, who would play him in a movie, dealing with Covid-19, the most insane experiences, reminiscing...2020-04-241h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 73 - Thomas Ian Nicholas (Actor / Musician)Frat Party! Hollywood movie star, feel good musician and overall gentleman Thomas Ian Nicholas is our guest on Episode 73 of Sappenin' Podcast. The lead to numerous cult classic films including the American Pie franchise, Rookie of the Year and Walt Before Mickey opens up in a wonderful, honest and funny conversation about his mad career, the movie business and his ‘Thomas Nicholas Band’. Dive into exclusive news on new material, his latest single iWant, never straying from his two loves, The Dangerous Summer, his latest project Adverse with Mickey Rourke, comic-con experiences, whisky, sheep, Stifflers Mom, working with charity and so...2020-04-171h 09
Neo2soul PlaylistPart 6 of 10 review of the most played on Mixbag of Music Show 20166 in 10 it's my review of the most played Soul Gospel Jazz NeoSoul R&B songs from the Mixbag of Music Show 2016 [FEB - NOV], 500 songs by 250+ #indie artists, 30 hrs of pure bliss, 10 mixes in 10 shows. Natasha - Beyond All Else (B.A.E.)Ezinne Nnorom - I Promise Joe Hertz ft Bassette - Playing For You Snoh Aalegra ft James Fauntleroy - Charleville 9200KP and the Boom Boom - Touch the SkyCassie Holt - Lust.5Rodney Block ft. Bijoux - SwoonImur - BumpsJoyya Marie - SurrenderLay - Intact (Crad...2017-01-062h 58