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Press InsiderWallpaper*, Director of Digital Content, Charlotte Gunn, (S1:E10)Charlotte Gunn is the Director of Digital Content at Wallpaper*. She’s also the founder and editorial director of indie music title The Forty Five, an online publication dedicated to amplifying female and non-binary artists and talent. In this interview we mainly focus on Wallpaper*, but we touch on the similarities and differences between these two brands and over how to pitch to both towards the end if you’re interested.
Charlotte started in the industry over two decades ago, and has worked for lots of titles you’ll have heard of, including: Red, Rolling Stone, Marie Claire...
2025-11-181h 32
Press InsiderPoliticsHome Editor, Laura Silver (S1:E9)Laura Silver was the Editor of PoliticsHome when this interview was recorded. At times Laura can be quietly spoken, but everything she says is worth hearing. She’s an all-round impressive person, but I asked her to be a guest on Press Insider because of her influence over the UK’s political media coverage. Her experience in news reporting is extensive, so while we drill down into the particular requirements of PoliticsHome, this is a useful episode for anyone who wants to pitch timely stories to any news outlets. Particularly as Laura has previously worked for quite a few of t...
2025-11-111h 11
Press InsiderIdeal Home and Homes & Gardens Content Director, Lindsey Davis (S1:E8)Lindsey Davis is Content Director of Homes Ecommerce at Future Publishing. Her remit includes some of the UK’s top interior brands: Ideal Home, Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Homebuilding & Renovating, and Real Homes. Lindsey’s role is different to the other editors I have spoken to. She is solely focused on ecommerce content and building high intent audiences — which means she’s the strategist behind the buying guides, product reviews and service explainers that drive affiliate revenue. While she’s specifically talking about interior content here, a lot of her advice is transferable to ecommerce content for other lifestyle verticals too, so fa...
2025-10-211h 13
Press InsiderStylist Associate Editor, Meena Alexander (S1:E7)Meena Alexander was the Associate Editor at Stylist magazine when this episode was recorded. She has since gone freelance, but if you want to pitch to Stylist, her advice stands because she knows the brand inside and out. In 2018 she left The Times to join Stylist, rising from sub editor, to features editor, features director and finally associate editor. She achieved a lot there, and has the awards to prove it: she was one of Campaign MediaWeek's 30 Under 30 in 2022, and in 2023 she won Best Section Editor at the BSME Talent Awards and PPA’s Next Gen Award. She’s also...
2025-10-141h 17
Press InsiderGQ Website Director, Sam Parker (S1:E6)Sam Parker is the Site Director at GQ. He’s been there since 2022, but has worked in content for over 15 years for brands you’ll know: Esquire, Buzzfeed, Huffpost and Penguin Random House. He’s a fascinating person to listen to, he’s both intellectually and emotionally intelligent, analytical and imaginative, tactical and strategic. This year, Sam wrote his first book Good Anger. It’s about the power of healthy rage and was named Non‑Fiction Book of the Month by The Independent. We actually spoke last year though, so expect some 2024 references in this interview, but as Sam is very wise...
2025-10-071h 21
Press InsiderWomen's Health, Health & Wellness Director, Claudia Canavan (S1:E5)Claudia Canavan was the Health & Wellness Director at Hearst UK when this episode was recorded. She oversaw the content and editorial strategy across several of the publisher’s flagship magazines, including Women's Health and Men's Health. In this interview she mainly focused on Women’s Health, but if you’re keen to pitch a wellness story to another health title, the advice is very transferable. Especially as she now actually works at New Scientist magazine, as Head of Features. We spoke last year, so expect some 2024 references, but all Claudia’s advice is still worth heeding. She’s a strong adv...
2025-09-301h 23
Press InsiderCNN Style Global Editor, Fiona Sinclair Scott (S1:E4)Fiona Sinclair Scott, the Global Editor of CNN Style, is this week’s guest. She’s been steering CNN’s international style coverage for over 10 years, and is candid about how challenging journalism is these days. Refreshingly though, she also talks about how exciting it is too, so this conversation is an uplifting one. A little note on timings: this episode was recorded last summer, so events from 2024 are mentioned, such as the election and the olympics. The advice is still very relevant and useful though. Find out what Fiona wants from a pitch, what she does not, and what h...
2025-09-231h 37
Press InsiderGrazia Editor-in-Chief, Hattie Brett, (S1:E1)Hattie Brett, Editor-in-Chief of Grazia magazine, is a powerhouse in British women’s media. She’s one of the most influential editors in the business and in this season opener she discusses her career in journalism and the current challenges and opportunities in the media industry. The interview took place last summer, so there’s references to things that happened in 2024, but all her advice is still relevant today. She talks about the qualities and skills you need to make it in the media business, why it’s important to read broadly and outside of your niche, Grazia’s approach t...
2025-09-161h 25
Press InsiderRHS Head of Editorial, Tom Howard (S1:E2)Tom Howard, Head of Editorial at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society), is the award-winning editor in this episode. He oversees the UK’s biggest garden magazine, as well as all the RHS’s other print and digital titles. His divisive approach to content has attracted lots of critical acclaim, but some criticism too. He talks about why that is, what the brilliant engaged readers do and don’t like, and the one thing all the best pitches have. This interview was recorded last year, so there are some dated references, but all Tom’s advice still stands. Find out from him...
2025-09-161h 49
Press InsiderCondé Nast Traveller Digital Director, Sarah Allard (S1:E3)Sarah Allard, Digital Director of Condé Nast Traveller UK, is this episode’s guest. Sarah makes no secret of her media success: she’s a total data nut with exceptional SEO skills. She follows the numbers, she’s methodical, and she has an instinct for engaging and clickable content. In this episode she talks about her commissioning process, her role in defining what luxury travel means, and how she collaborates with the other international Condé Nast Traveller teams. This chat was recorded last year so there are some references to 2024 events, but Sarah’s insights are still pertinent, including her though...
2025-09-161h 12
Press InsiderTRAILERPress Insider is a podcast by Kelly Bowerbank, an editor with over 16 years experience in lifestyle journalism, that goes behind-the-scenes with talented staff at magazines and newspapers. They talk about the changing media landscape, reveal how they commission content, what ideas they’re looking for, and the best ways to pitch to them. It’s a show for people interested in learning how to become a freelancer writer, but also for businesses, brands and PRs who want to know how to pitch article ideas to journalists and editors.
This season focuses on prestigious lifestyle brands like GQ, Marie...
2024-09-1901 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 139 - Justin Courtney Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack)A Life Less Ordinary. Creative songwriter, film enthusiast and Transformers super-fan, Justin Courtney Pierre, is our guest on Episode 139 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Motion City Soundtrack co-founder leaves all his cards on the table, as we explore his unorthodox artistic mind, overcoming his personal demons and endless comedy gold worthy tangents. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on having to spend the last year recovering from a serous surgery, reestablishing his love for music with the release of two new solo ep's "An Anthropologist On Mars" & "The Price Of Salt", juggling his internal responsibilities as a father, working on...
2021-07-231h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 138 - Tobi Duncan (Trash Boat)Bad Entertainment. Vocal coach, rad human and physical powerhouse, Tobi Duncan, is our guest on Episode 138 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trash Boat lyricist returns to kick down the doors and blow away any preconceived notions you might of had on Trashy B before. In this conversation, Tobi deeply opens up on the bands image vs his personal battles, dealing with a severe disability, trying to abolish sexuality as a taboo subject, throwing away the rule book on new album 'Don't You Feel Amazing?', working with our good friend in producer Jason Perry (McFly / Kids In Glass Houses / A...
2021-07-161h 24
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. 136 - Charlie Rolfe (As Everything Unfolds)On The Inside. Passionate lyricist, wholesome badass and wonderful human, Charlie Rolfe, is our guest on Episode 136 of Sappenin' Podcast! The As Everything Unfolds vocalist is with us to dissect all of the bands recent breakthrough success, spotlight and life changing moments, since the release of their debut studio album 'Within Each Lies The Other'. Get to know your new favourite band as we discuss their journey from playing every small bar imaginable to stealing the show at Download Pilot, dealing with more and more recognition from strangers, the amount of support they have received from their peers and...
2021-07-021h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 135 - Download Pilot 2021 (Neck Deep, Holding Absence, Yonaka, Boston Manor, Hot Milk, Those Damn Crows, Saint Agnes, A, Death Blooms)Nature is Healing. On June 18th - 20th 2021, the iconic grounds of Donington Park hosted, Download Pilot, the first major UK festival to take place since the global pandemic. As part of the British government's scientific Events Research Programme, 10,000 dedicated music fans were able to mosh, hug and see their favorite bands create iconic moment, in front of their very eyes. Sappenin' Podcast was officially invited to cover the event, relive the magic of live music and talk to a series of artists itching to take to the stage. On this special episode, we dive into the live thoughts, f...
2021-06-252h 06
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. 104 - Second Anniversary Special with Charlie Simpson (Busted / Fightstar)A Present For Everyone. It's our second year anniversary and songwriting genius, Charlie Simpson, is back to help us celebrate on a very special Episode 104 of Sappenin Podcast! The Busted, Fightstar and solo vocalist helps us reflect, laugh and pokes fun at us, as we uncover exclusive secrets on his first new solo material in almost half a decade! Experience wild stories behind his new single I See You, starting his own independent record label, what that means for him as a musician going forward, signing other artists, building a studio during time in lockdown, strange Busted situations, updates o...
2020-11-201h 21
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 101 - Moon Valjean (Goldfinger / Greek Fire / Ex-Story Of The Year)Until The Day I Die. Motivational music genius, Moon Valjean, is our guest on Episode 101 of Sappenin' Podcast! For the last two decades Moon has been a crucial part to our alternative emo scene having key roles in bands such as Story Of The Year, Greek Fire and now Goldfinger, not to mention hosting a highly popular radio podcast The Rizz Show in the states. In this conversation we experience every chapter of his life from his fifteen year stint in Story Of The Year, their early game changing records like Page Avenue to his 2018 departure, the passion of...
2020-10-301h 39
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. 97 - Saxl Rose (Neck Deep / Wiz Khalifa / State Champs)Play Smart. Multi talented, saxophone genius and collaboration enthusiast, Saxl Rose, is our guest on Episode 97 of Sappenin' Podcast! The positive and inspirational son of a gun is a figure you MUST of seen jump up everywhere in the alternative, pop punk and rap music scenes over recent years, featuring on tracks, touring and performing with a host of incredible names including: Paramore, Wiz Khalifa, Neck Deep, State Champs, The Used, Chris Brown, Beartooth, Bobby V, Stand Atlantic, Kellin Quinn, Halfnoise, Miss May I and so many more! Get to know the man behind the sax as we find...
2020-10-021h 27
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. 94 - Hassle Records: 15th Year Anniversary (Wez & Mease)Cutting Our Teeth. One of Europe's most important labels, Hassle Records, are our guests on Episode 94 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the record label celebrates its 15th year anniversary, founder Wez and project manager Mease join us for a chance to pick their brains about our favourite releases and a round table dissuasion about what really goes on behind the scenes. Hear about their involvement with bands like Alkaline Trio, We Are The Ocean, Frank Iero, Canterbury, Alexisonfire, Cancer Bats, Lonely The Brave, Casey, Four Year Strong and more to what life is really like as an independent label, industry...
2020-09-111h 09
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. 90 - Bonnie Fraser (Stand Atlantic)Pink Elephant. Australia's emo vibe queen Bonnie Fraser is our guest on Episode 90 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Stand Atlantic vocalist returns for her own dedicated episode to not only tell us everything going on with the band and their journey, but her own personal stories of her life, love and insane career. Buckle up for a wholesome, deep and chaotic series of conversations on the most random elements you can ever imagine as we celebrate the release of their sophomore studio album, Skinny Dipping reaching 25 million streams worldwide, the pressure she puts on herself, what dark secrets she's actually...
2020-08-141h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 89 - Matt Cutshall (Emo's Not Dead)Emo's Not Dead. Internet personality sensation and awesomely talented human Matt Cutshall is our guest on Episode 89 of Sappenin' Podcast! The 'Felt Emo Might Delete Later' cult leader is doubling up on the eyeliner as he talks to us about the rejuvenation of everything alternative. Get those skinny jeans on and prepare for a wild ride as we get all the gossip on his insane career of acting, comedy, creating viral content, how these emo videos actually started, re-inspiring the scene, working with bands like The Used and Hawthorne Heights, future dream collaborations, his time as a vocalist in...
2020-08-071h 15
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. 81 - Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)Like A House On Fire. Alternative metal guitar wizard Ben Bruce is our guest on Episode 81 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Asking Alexandria visionary joins us for a host of wild and silly conversations on an insane career of riffs, breakdowns, acting and more! Get exclusive gossip and secrets on the bands new album with insights into their evolution of songwriting, working with Matt Good as a producer, the early days, having Danny Worship return on vocals, strange YouTube comments, starting his acting career with American Satan (featuring Andy Black), it’s upcoming spin off series ‘Paradise City’, meeting unexpected movie...
2020-06-121h 13
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. 78 - Benjamin Langford-Biss (Bleak Soul / Ex-As It Is)Existential Meditation. Benjamin Langford-Biss is our guest on Epiosde 78 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Ex-As It Is songwriter and guitarist celebrates his return to the music world with us as he unleashes the release of his new project Bleak Soul. Making his second appearance on the podcast, we discover exclusive insights into his debut solo album with honest conversation on these songs, his time away from the spotlight, finally fulfilling a childhood dream, going competently independent, weird influences, how he almost gave up on music all together and more including everything As It Is from why he decided to leave...
2020-05-221h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 77 - Matt Good (Producer / From First To Last)Make War. Emo guitar wizard, songwriting genius and producing icon, Matt Good is our guest on Episode 77 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Dive into exclusive insights on all his crazy workings and projects with never told before stories on From First To Last with clarity on their current status, all the gossip and reflection from their 2017 original line up reunion with Skrillex, the time Wes Borland from Limp Bizkit joined the band and even answers to those heavy rumors on new music, all while picking his brain on how he’s made countless incredible records behind the mixing desk with the like...
2020-05-151h 12
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
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 72 - Luke Johnson (Lowlives / Lostprophets)Burn Forever. Hard hitting drum machine, beautiful soul and amazing human, Luke Johnson is our guest on Episode 72 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind the kit to some absolutely insane and important bands in the alternative rock scene gives us a look into his crazy career with exclusive news on his new band Lowlives, starting up No Devotion and why he decided to leave, making contacts in the early days with Beat Union, Amen, session drumming, teching for AFI, Panic! At The Disco and Alexisonfire, being a father, his Brummie / Cockney / Californian accent, mad auditions and so much more...
2020-04-101h 35
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 71 - Hawthorne Heights (JT Woodruff & Matt Ridenour)Sappenin' is for Lovers. Emo gatekeepers, Hawthorne Heights are our guests on Episode 71 of Sappenin' Podcast! JT Woodruff and Matt Ridenour unleash an honestly brutal, funny and refreshing look into their lives on the road over the last two decades. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut studio album 'The Silence of Black and White' with amazing stories on how the record was made and their feelings towards it now, overcoming jaded moments, seeing their audience grow up and connecting with a whole new generation of fans, embracing emo nostalgia, their plans for having time off at home, hilarious...
2020-04-031h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 70 - Caleb Shomo (Beartooth)Disease. The multi talented, musical in-cyclopedia that is Caleb Shomo is our guest on Episode 70 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Beartooth frontman invites us into the bands tour bus for a mind blowing conversation on all things music, life and happiness. Hear Caleb take time to reflect on the bands rise over their last three records, how this project started as almost a joke, his former band Attack Attack! (US), catching the songwriting bug with writing, recording and producing EVERYTHING, his mix-tape list of his own collaborations, names he's almost worked with, mad John Feldman stories, worst criticism, getting bullied...
2020-03-271h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 69 - Alex Sim-Wise (OnlyFans / Get Your Bits Out)In the words of Bill and Ted...Sixty-nine dudes! Alternative modeling superstar, author, presenter and sexy consultant, Alex Sim-Wise is our guest on Episode 69 of Sappenin' Podcast. As one of the top creators on OnlyFans, we get invited to find out how "working in the sexy world" really is with her self help website and workshop books in "Get Your Bits Out", strange requests and celebrity DM's, experiences and journeys working for Front Magazine, MTV and BBC Radio 1, being a mother in her industry, time in the music scene, going big on her mad wedding, favourite taboo smells, sexy...
2020-03-201h 50
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 68 - Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction)Misery. Joel Birch from The Amity Affliction is our guest on Episode 68 of Sappenin' Podcast! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow Us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpod Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Dayna Lasnover, Kylie Wheeler, John Price, Emma Barber, Janelle Caston, Liam Connolly, Paul Hirschfield, Nathan Crawshaw, Scarlet Charlton, Kelly Irwin, Drew Styles, Sam Ledgerwood, Mitch Perry, Becca Vaughan, Caden DenOudst...
2020-03-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 67 - John O'Callaghan (The Maine)You Are OK. Flamboyant alternative emo songwriter, John O'Callaghan is our guest on Episode 67 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Maine vocalist takes time to dive into the world of their 8123 community by playing us top secret demos of new music, their evolution of sound in recent albums, trying to create an experience, the old MySpace days, keeping up with pop culture, Greta Thunberg, trying to keep everything independent, his upcoming wedding, updates on their drummer Pat's new born baby, letting fans interpret his lyrics, causing chaos for The Blackout on Warped Tour in 2009, getting twitter trolled by Adam Lazzara from...
2020-03-061h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 66 - Loathe (Kadeem France & Feisal El-Khazragi)I Let It in and It Took Everything. British metal titans Loathe are our guest on Episode 66 of Sappenin' Podcast! Kadeem and Feisal take time to reflect on the surreal period that has been the release of their second studio album. Experience their reactions to seeing the record blow up online, how the songs were made, having their idols in Deftones, Architects and Good Charlotte post their approval, changing as people, secret family member features, coming to terms with life on the road, working with Ryan Richards from Funeral For A Friend, shocking elements of the industry, snare drums...
2020-02-281h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 65 - Shane Told (Silverstein / Lead Singer Syndrome)A Beautiful Place to Drown. One of the most inspirational emo vocalists, songwriters and talkers of our generation, Shane Told is our guest on Episode 65 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein frontman celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the band with a hilarious, love filled and passionate conversation about their growth, all the secrets behind their new album, it's list of guest collaborations, how the emo scene has evolved, Discovering The Waterfront, his love for Morgans puns, some of the best road stories we've ever heard, THAT Hollywood Undead tour with The Blackout, his podcasting world, vocalist problems, 2000 Trees, life and...
2020-02-211h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 64 - Michael "Padge" Paget (Bullet For My Valentine)Hearts Burst Into Fire. Heavy metal riff master and hilarious Welsh gentleman, Michael "Padge" Paget is our guest on Episode 64 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bullet For My Valentine guitarist gives us an exclusive insight into the bands next chapter as they take time off following their unstoppable touring cycle of latest record Gravity for our Valentines Day special (see how well planned out we are). Get new takes on some of Bullets craziest achievements over the last fifteen years including new ideas, The Poison, inspiring a generation of guitarists, bizarre fan meetings, line up changes, hanging out with everyone...
2020-02-141h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 63 - Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die)New Junk Aesthetic. Hardcore guitar virtuoso and beautiful artist, Jordan Buckley is our guest on Episode 63 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Every Time I Die axemen opened up backstage at Manchester, UK as we get an exclusive insights into working on their new studio album with riff and songwriting ideas, recording with producer Will Putney, the lasting legacy of Low Teens, how ETID has evolved over the years, their crazy touring schedules, going on the road with While She Sleeps, finding yoga and meditation, his paintings, the future and so much more! What a wonderful human, prepare for a look...
2020-02-071h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 62 - While She Sleeps (Lawrence Taylor & Mat Welsh)Silence Speaks. Punk metals finest While She Sleeps are our guests on Episode 62 of Sappenin' Podcast! Loz and Mat take time to reflect on the bands biggest run of shows to date after selling out Brixton and Manchester Academy and open up on their famous DIY mindset that's taken them to the next level. Experience hilarious and insightful conversations about their passion for changing the music industry, how they decided to make their own warehouse as a work base, new music plans, So What?, connecting with their audience, not taking anything for granted, riffs, new influences, tour injuries, sharing...
2020-01-311h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 61 - Milk Teeth (Becky Blomfield & Em Foster)Owning Your Okayness. Everybody's favorite punk rock mates Milk Teeth are our guests on Episode 61 of Sappenin' Podcast! Becky and Em give us all the gossip and exclusive news behind their upcoming Self-Titled studio album in a real lovely conversation of hilarious laughing fits, mad rants and real band life stories. Get all the insight on the new songs and their evolution as a band as they open the door on everything from weird personal obsessions to keeping the grunge vibe alive, going back to their raw recording roots, unexpected talents, paying rent, Watford football club, ASMR, Elton John...
2020-01-241h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus. 1 - Matt Riddle (WWE)The Bro That Runs The Show. WWE wrestling superstar and former UFC fighter Matt Riddle features on this special bonus episode of Sappenin' Podcast! As the road to sports entertainments biggest night of the year, WreslteMania fast approaches with the Royal Rumble, the nerdy wrestling fans inside of us wanted to share this brilliant, funny and insightful mini-conversation we had with one of the best wrestlers on the planet today. The original bro steps inside the podcast cage with us to lay the raw smackdown on a number of highlights in his career including his move to NXT from...
2020-01-2121 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 60 - YONAKA (Theresa Jarvis & Alex Crosby)Don't Wait 'Till Tomorrow. Fired up alternative rockstars, Yonaka are our guests on Episode 60 of Sappenin' Podcast! Theresa and Alex invite us to a backstage look into their groundbreaking past twelve months with the release of their debut studio album, breaking genre boundaries, being accepted by a mixture of fans, strange gifts, how their lyrics have helped a lot of people they meet on the road, boxing obsessions, tour fails, horror film inspirations, a new found love for cooking, collaborations, new music, plans for 2020 and more! A pure, insightful and relaxed conversation from a band taking over. Turn it...
2020-01-1751 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 59 - Chris Conley (Saves The Day)Can't Slow Down. Emo songwriting sweetheart, lyricist and frontman Chris Conley is our guest on Episode 59 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Saves The Day vocalist joins us for a mind blowing and life opening conversation as he celebrates the twentieth year anniversary of one of the bands most iconic albums Through Being Cool. Experience exclusive insights on how the record was made, the stories behind the songs, it's impact today, having a personal thank you from Fall Out Boy, appreciating it's legacy and so much more. Get a unique look into the mind of one of the most important figures...
2020-01-101h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 58 - The Faim (Josh Raven & Stephen Beerkens)State of Mind. Australian songwriting geniuses The Faim are our guests on Episode 58 of Sappenin' Podcast! Josh Raven and Stephen Beerkens celebrate the new year as our first guests of 2020 with lovely, humble and comedy gold conversations about their long awaited debut album and the real insights of backstage life on tour. Get honest answers to the questions everybody is too afraid to ask, from their favorite household items to must have bathroom utensils and the value of clean underwear. No lies, just facts! You'll be blown away with all that and more as we uncover new secrets behind...
2020-01-031h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 57 - WSTR (Sammy Clifford, Boots & Alex Tobijanski)Identity Crisis. The incredibly funny, pure and gentle, pop-punk powerhouse WSTR are our guests on Episode 57 of Sappenin' Podcast! Sammy, Boots and Alex take a session of band therapy in this deep, humble and no holds barred conversation. Experience the band dive into their career and future plans by exposing their own individual thoughts and feelings to each other for the first time. Things got real very quickly, this is the ultimate fly on the wall approach to a band meeting. Hear everything from hilarious tour story to secrets behind new single Filthy, their struggles to communicate their feeling...
2019-12-271h 54
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 56 - SHVPES (Griffin Dickinson & Harry Jennings)Renegades. Genre defying army SHVPES feature on Episode 56 of Sappenin' Podcast! Griffin Dickinson and Harry Jennings stop by for an indepth and wholesome conversation with us on the bands journey of bizarre career moments, explaining the whole V situation, their most creative period after releasing recent album More Than, and Acoustic EP and new single One Man Army, real struggles they've experienced in the industry, mixing influences, playing with everyone from Bullet For My Valentine to Trivium and Sleeping With Sirens, keyboard hate, love their plans for 2020 and a whole lot more including Griffins time stepping in on vocals...
2019-12-201h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 55 - Luke Prebble (Canterbury / Tom Jenkins)Heavy In The Day. Episode 55 of Sappenin' Podcast features the hauntingly beautiful vocal and bass tones of Luke Prebble! Get ready for a emotional trip down memory lane with love, laughs and deep conversations reminisce everything Canterbury and how he found his rekindled love for music after working with friend of the podcast Tom Jenkins on his new album Misery In Comfort. Experience the honest truth behind the bands break up, fondest memories and struggles to his reaction of their debut album Thank You now celebrating its tenth year anniversary, interactions with Billy Talent and Robert Plant, their legacy...
2019-12-131h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 54 - Stuart Richardson (No Devotion / Lostprophets)Permanent Sunlight. Musical superman and generally beautiful human Stuart Richardson is our guest on Episode 54 of Sappenin' Podcast! Get ready for a tidal wave of emotions. The iconic Welsh bassist opens up on the fun and dark sides of his unpredictable career and personal life for the first time. Experience insights into his producing studio in Florida, updates on a possible new No Devotion record, touring the world with Thursday, his brotherhood with Geoff Rickly, opening up for My Chemical Romance at their L.A reunion show, meeting Sean for the first time, unbelievable achievements, old Welsh stories from...
2019-12-061h 44
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 53 - Dallon Weekes (I Don't Know How But They Found Me / Ex-Panic! At The Disco)Christmas Drag. Power-Pop throwback sweetheart Dallon Weekes is our guest on Episode 53 of Sappenin' Podcast! The I Don't Know How But They Found Me vocalist starts the festive spirits early and gives us an exclusive look into his magic career of songwriting. Get an insight into everything from the bands new Christmas EP and working on their debut studio album to spending almost a decade as a member of Panic! At The Disco and his evolution as a musician. Nothing if off the table! With deep rants and convocations about weird European food, clowns, his love for Twenty One...
2019-11-2941 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 52 - Jason Aalon Butler (FEVER 333 / letlive.)This is a celebration. Episode 52 features the beautiful Jason Aalon Butler as our guest! This week officially marks the one year anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast! (Yeah we can't believe it either). So who better to join our birthday party than FEVER 333? Jason celebrates with us by diving deep into everything from the creation and reaction of the band to their debut album Strength In Numb333rs, the untold story of how he began working with Travis Barker from Blink-182, gluten free cookies, the demise of letlive, wanting to spread a new message of positivity, his SURPRISING favorite album that...
2019-11-221h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 51 - Sleeping With Sirens (Kellin Quinn & Nick Martin)How It Feels To Be Lost. Alternative scene kings, Sleeping With Sirens are our guests on Episode 51 of Sappenin' Podcast! Kellin Quinn and Nick Martin invite us backstage of their 2019 UK tour for a hilarious and deep conversation about all things SWS. Get all the gossip from their latest album, going to a dark place sonically and emotionally, bringing back heavy screams, love for thousand piece puzzles, why we don't fuck with Harry Potter, drunk regrets, jet-lag, working with Good Charlotte, Kellin's mentorship program Dreamer, plans for 2020 and much more! A real look into another side of a band w...
2019-11-1553 min