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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 337 - Emo's Not Dead with Matt Cutshall (Your Broken Hero)Your Broken Hero. Emo's Not Dead cruise captain, viral internet comedian and... our new colleague!?, Matt Cutshall, is our guest on Episode 337 of Sappenin' Podcast! This week, it was announced that we are joining forces with E.N.D as their official podcast partners, to celebrate, the head honcho himself joins us for a rare interview on the brands connection to the scene, swapping the fringe for a microphone and taking over the sea, one boat at a time. In this conversation, Cutshall opens up on the cult following to his 'felt emo might delete' videos, befriending The Used...2025-05-091h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 336 - Bryan Danielson fantasy books AEW Forbidden Door: London (All Elite Wrestling)Y-E-S! The greatest technical wrestler in the world, proud father and submission machine, Bryan Danielson, is our guest on Episode 336 of Sappenin' Podcast! The former All Elite Wrestling world champion returns for an exclusive update on his rumoured retirement status, new backstage roles and how he'd book AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door: London. In this conversation, The American Dragon reflects on his most famous wins, headlining Wembley Stadium vs WrestleMania, why we haven't seen him on TV recently, brutal injuries, wholesome family celebrations, unappreciated gimmicks, his love for an acoustic punk playlist, wrestling mentorship, William Regal advice vs helping...2025-05-0253 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 335 - Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise with Shane ToldLead Singer Syndrome. Post-hardcore vs emo historian, podcast founding father and pinball wizard, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 335 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to celebrate the bands twenty-five years of noise, with secrets behind the bands longterm anniversary, scene confessions and why quitting was never an option. In this conversation, Shane reflects on two decades of frontman pressure, adapting to life on the road, recording two new albums (Antibloom, Pink Moon), still finding fresh lyric inspiration, awkward misspelled fan tattoos, legacy vs longevity, career highs, mental health battles, podcast folklores, Mario Kart cheat codes, famous...2025-04-251h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 334 - Brian Dales (The Summer Set)Brian Dales (The Summer Set) exclusively talks about the bands new album 'Meet Me At The Record Store', UK tour celebrations and his famous pop-culture lyrics on Episode 334 of Sappenin' Podcast! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Nathan...2025-04-181h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 333 - Shane Greenhall (Those Damn Crows)Let's Go Psycho! Those Damn Crows vocalist, hallucinogenic lyricist and modern rock visionary, Shane Greenhall, is our guest on Episode 333 of Sappenin' Podcast! The crows leader exclusively takes a moment to reflect on the bands wild journey from Welsh valley dive-bars to headlining arenas, unexpected spiritual awakenings and celebrate the release of their new album, 'God Shaped Hole'. In this honest conversation, Shane opens on injecting fresh energy into old-school rock' n' roll scenes, accidentally creating a army of passionate fans, imposter syndrome vs rockstar egos, sharing stages with Alice Cooper, The Goo-Goo Dolls and Johnny Depp, songwriting after...2025-04-111h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 332 - Jack Wilson (Kid Kapichi)Can EU Hear Me? Indie punk activist, sign of the times lyricist and that one friend you'd love to go to the pub with, Jack Wilson, is our guest on Episode 332 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kid Kapichi vocalist showcases a refreshing kill them with kindness gratitude, as he ways in on the modern evolution of punk, the bands outspoken outlook and being accepted by all his childhood heroes. In this conversation, Jack reflects on the trust and responsibility given to open for the Sex Pistols, Liam Gallagher and the last ever You Me At Six show, putting himself in...2025-04-041h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 331 - Michael Shuman (Queens Of The Stone Age / Mini Mansions / GLU)Emotion Sickness. Bass extraordinaire, bonified rock star and the coolest dude to ever wear a pair of designer sunglasses, Michael Shuman, is our guest on Episode 331 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Queens Of The Stonge Age playboy, shares secrets on strutting his way across the worlds most famous stages, having an addiction to create more projects and his biggest internet rumours. In this conversation, Mikey Shoes opens up on his QOTSA status, transitioning from a hired gun to Josh Homme right-hand man, their songwriting vs touring relationship, that birthday joke, headlining festivals worldwide, secret tracks, staying humble vs rock personas...2025-03-281h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 330 - Punk Rock Factory (Peej Edwards & Ryan Steadman)All Hands on Deck. Punk Rock Factory guitar nerds, silly sausages and viral TikTok stars, Peej Edwards and Ryan Steadman, are our guests on Episode 330 of Sappenin' Podcast! Your algorithms favourite covers band, invited us into their studio, to unleash exclusive secrets on their Disney vs Emo structure, industry loopholes and why this isn't just some gimmick. In this conversation, Peej and Steadman open up on their unique formula of transforming film soundtracks, pop anthems and the most random hits of yesteryear, internet backlash vs building a community, how this project started, coming from individual backgrounds in South Wales 2000...2025-03-211h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 329 - Tucker Rule (Thursday / L.S. Dunes)Understanding In A Car Crash. Emo drum icon, serious jacket collector and McPlant burger connoisseur, Tucker Rule, is our guest on Episode 329 of Sappenin' Podcast! The founding Thursday stickman tells tales from behind the kit on the bands lasting legacy, the launch of L.S. Dunes and artists who have tried to steal him away. In this conversation, Tucker mentally dissects the contrast of juggling two touring outlets at the same time, how a Thursday reunion almost didn't happen, impacting a new generation of emo, drum grooves vs styles, Dunes supergroup reactions, never taking music for granted, new album...2025-03-141h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 328 - Susanna Alexandra (Cyan Kicks)Middle of a Breakdown. Finlands resident sassy badass, empowering dream rock figure and , custom fashion designer, Susanna Alexandra, is our guest on Episode 328 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Cyan Kicks vocalist trusts us with her first ever in-depth interview, speaking fully in English, for the first time, as we spread exclusive news on the bands famous DIY blueprint, new single Echo and their upcoming debut UK headline tour. In this conversation, Susanna opens up over stimulating secrets dealing with life on the road, transforming recycled cloths into revamped stage outfits, tattoo hiccups, evolving into International markets, how competing in the...2025-03-071h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 327 - Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens / Haunted Mouths)Let's Cheers to This! Sleeping With Sirens honcho, high note vocal extraordinaire and smoothie sweet tooth, Kellin Quinn, is our guest on Episode 327 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of the scenes modern poster boy, returns to confess untold secrets on his long awaited solo project 'Haunted Mouths', the future of Sirens and taking time to pass responsable advice onto younger artists. In this conversation, Kellin opens up on wanting to challenge himself as a lyricist, self-help books vs missing journals, working with Aaron March (Copeland), waving away SWS stereotypes, never growing up, tour fatigue, running for candy, his office collectables...2025-02-281h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 326 - Martin Johnson (Boys Like Girls)The Great Escape! Emo's original outlaw, best dressed bad boy and criminally good songwriter, Martin Johnson, is our guest on Episode 326 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Boys Like Girls leader takes time out on board the Emo's Not Dead Crusie 2025, to get deep on the bands reformation, punk vs pop acceptance and life at sea. In this conversation, Martin mixes between unholy chaos and honestly hard truths, as we discuss musics mental battles, not recognising his younger self, drug addiction vs sobriety, blocking out their Love Drunk era, time away from the band, writing for other artists, The Night Game...2025-02-2155 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 325 - Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2025 (The Used, Hawthorne Heights, Taylor Acorn, State Champs, Lacey)They let us back on the boat! After recording episodes at major venues, festivals and even dodgy carparks, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2025, from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas, as the events official podcast partners, to embrace our widest emo dreams, interact with scene legends and bring extra chaos to the ship. For Episode 325, we interact with a collection of artists and management, across the line-up, to capture the vive, atmosphere and life at sea. Listen to conversations with The Used (Bert McCracken), Hawthorne Heights (J.T. Woodruff), Taylor Acorn, State Champs (D...2025-02-142h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 324 - As It Is | 'Never Happy, Ever After' (Patty Walters & Benjamin Langford-Biss)Dial Tones. As It Is, is it? Patty Walters and Benjamin Langford-Biss have brought the bands inaugural breakthrough line-up back from the dead, so to celebrate the duo return to Episode 324 of Sappenin' Podcast, for an exclusive insight behind their surprise reunion, re-recording their debut album 'Never Happy, Ever After' and a very long awaited return to the stage at Slam Dunk Festival 2025. In this conversation, Patty and Ben open up on their own personal journeys within and outside the band, how it was completely finished, finding a new appreciation for music, other projects vs hiatus timings, never being...2025-02-071h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 323 - Bullet For My Valentine: ‘The Poison’ | 20th Anniversary with Matt TuckRoom 409. Bullet For My Valentine leader, vocalist and songwriter, Matt Tuck, returns to Episode 323 of Sappenin' Podcast, for an exclusive 20th anniversary celebration for the bands debut album, The Poison. In this conversation, Tuck reflects on how the summer of 2005 changed his life forever, selling-out huge arenas twenty years later on The Poison Ascendancy tour with Trivium, how the legacy of the band has evolved, never not playing Tears Don't Fall, wild production tests, BFMV babies, near break-up moments, overcoming major group setbacks, new music ideas, alien sightings, fighting personal misconceptions, creative control, mosh movie moments and more! Turn...2025-01-311h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 322 - You Festival 2025 (Grace Davies, George and Ruby Sear, The Molotovs)It's All About YOU! This week, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to host a series of live podcasts, Q&As and panel workshops at You Festival 2025, a creative networking event teaching industry insights, to the next generation of creatives, at Liverpool Arena. In this episode, listen back to a collection of conversations, recorded by guests, with very unique pathways and prospectives into the worlds of live music, TV and film, as singer-songwriter, Grace Davies, talks how she came to fame as the runner up on X-Factor in 2017, with her own songs, and making a name for herself as a solo...2025-01-2459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 321 - Madina Lake (Nathan Leone & Matthew Leone)From Them, Through Us, To You. Blonde emo twins, creative brothers and gentle souls, Madina Lake, are our guests on Episode 321 of Sappenin' Podcast! Nathan and Matthew Leone take time before the bands first international tour in almost a decade to clear up questions on their future, disappearance and river people connection. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Commun...2025-01-171h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 320 - Eddy Thrower (Busted / Lower Than Atlantis)Beach Like The Tree. Busted live drummer, Lower Than Atlantis rhythm master and professional sneaker-head, Eddy Thrower, is our guest on Episode 320 of Sappenin' Podcast! The session sensation talks snare secrets playing behind the kit for Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne, exclusive LTA reunion confessions and setting up his own online drum lesson business. In this conversation, Thrower reflects on getting the Busted job vs Lower Than Atlantis hiatus, the stress of re-recording Year 3000, techniques vs tricks, how a LTA comeback almost happened, nearly hiring a helicopter, extreme David Brent moments, recording for One Direction and 5 Seconds...2025-01-101h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 319 - Live @ Tiny Rebel Cardiff with Gavin Butler (The Blackout)Ambition is Critical. Happy 2025! Episode 319 features the audio recording from our debut, independent and sold-out, live show, from Tiny Rebel Brewery, Cardiff. Joined by special guest, podcast alumni and beautiful blue eye vocalist, Gavin Butler, talks to the live audience, to announce exclusive The Blackout news, answer questions on he really broke his leg on tour and countless unhinged moments, that you have to hear to believe. In this conversation, expect to laugh along with the crowd, as we talk the most important pre-gig rules, worried faces, emo nostalgia, awkward accents, hidden castles, surprise birthday cakes, secret acoustic session...2025-01-031h 41
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 318 - RedHook (Emmy Mack & Ned Jankovic)Dr Frankenstein. Australian banter champions, mosh party animals and horror fanatic weirdos, RedHook, are our guests on Episode 318 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist, Emmy Mack, and bassist, Ned Jankovic, celebrate their new record 'Mutation' hitting number one in the Aussie album charts, with secret confessions on the bands international rise, obsessive DIY mindset and learning from explicit bad decisions. In this conversation, Emmy and Ned reflect on receiving chart position news in the most chaotic way, the urge to quit their day jobs, never fitting into certain scenes, unhinged WhatsApp group chats, importantly forward vs topical lyrics, collaborating with Holding...2024-12-271h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 317 - Brian Butcher (The Home Team)The Crucible Of Life. Seattle heavy-pop hitmaker, sensual lyricist and groove connoisseur, Brian Butcher, is our guest on Episode 317 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Home Team vocalist salutes the bands true rockers fanbase with secrets on their recent injection of global growth, sex appeal emo memes and his own tenth anniversary, behind the microphone. In this conversation, double B reflects on how the reaction to their latest albums have cemented themselves into scene heavyweights, selling-out their first UK headline tour, confusing internet trolls, classic R&B vs metal influences, mental health tools, key touring advice, singing for Issues on their 2024...2024-12-2059 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 316 - Learning to Wrestle with Mark Andrews (Junior)Breaking Kayfabe!!! Professional wrestling champion, pop-punk bassist and podcast alumni, Mark Andrews, is our guest on Episode 316 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The former WWE superstar returns for an exclusive lesson on opening his own New Wave Wrestling Academy, new Junior music and turning down major contract offers. In this conversation, Mandrews explains the process behind launching his own school, trainee learning curves, fundamentals vs phycology, extreme table spots, teaching praise from Mercedes Moné (Sasha Banks), reflecting on NXT UK closure, winning gold in TNA, almost becoming All Elite, meeting Tony Khan, the strength of the British independent scene, punk rock men...2024-12-131h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 315 - Story Of The Year (Dan Marsala & Josh Wills)Tear Me to Pieces. St. Louis scene staples, emo anthem hitmakers and stage diving maniacs, Story Of The Year, are our guests on Episode 315 of Sappenin' Podcast! Dan Marsala and Josh Wills take time out of the bands first UK tour since the 2010s, to expose secrets on the bands evolving legacy, untold rivalries and folklore party moments. In this conversation, Dan and Josh open up on their surprise European absence, package offers vs finance dynamics, unwritten rules, how it all almost ended, near break-up moments, real life jobs, cultural impact of Page Avenue, early day beef with Yellowcard...2024-12-061h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 314 - Alex Davies (Elliot Minor)Parallel Worlds. Elliot Minor are back for the first time in a decade! Vocalist, Alex Davies, exclusively talks to us on Episode 314 of Sappenin' Podcast, about the bands surprise reunion, writing new music and touring plans for 2025. In this conversation, Alex opens up on the bands long and confusing hiatus, why now is the best time to test the waters, selling out KOKO London in 10mins, constant fan demand to reunite, how their self-titled debut album turned into a cult classic, 2008 hazy days, industry headaches, needing post-band therapy, exploring alternative musical projects, co-writing with other artists vs scoring films...2024-11-291h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 313 - William Ryan Key (Yellowcard)Childhood Eyes. Yellowcard vocalist, Star Wars aficionado and never ageing emo, William Ryan Key, is our guest on Episode 313 of Sappenin' Podcast! The mayor of Ocean Avenue reflects on the bands unexpected second chance, unlocking a new mental health mindset and legally secret projects. In this conversation, Ryan Key opens up on his own personal journey back to the fold, rediscovering their pop-punk roots, mending friendships vs forgiving past traumas, playing their biggest international venues, new pressures, real life sacrifices, meditation vs mindfulness, new music plans, why his solo projects helped creative healing, scoring films with Ryan Mendez as...2024-11-221h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 312 - Dave "Brownsound" Baksh (Sum 41)Does This Look Infected? Modern guitar hero, Sum 41 original and diehard Newcastle United supporter, Dave Baksh, is our guest on Episode 312 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the bands worldwide farewell tour continues to pursue, 'Brownsound' takes time away from their final European run, to talk his own perspectives on the end, personal closure moments and influencing a whole generation of guitar solos. In this conversation, Baksh opens up on why the break up might seem more emotional for him, unique parallels to first leaving in 2006, his second decade within the fold, member dynamics vs stubborn Canadian kindness, Deryck Whibley memoir...2024-11-151h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 311 - Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd)Exits and Entrances. We Are The In Crowd weird kid, pop-punk Sainte and beanie fashion icon, Tay Jardine, is our guest on Episode 311 of Sappenin' Podcast! The singer songwriter exclusively answers the rumour mill on the bands When We Were Young festival reunion, returning to the scene with a new solo projects and very personal life confessions. In this conversation, Jardine opens up on WATIC future status, finally feeling closure, audience nostalgia, releasing music under her own name for the first time, hiding behind the Sainte character, extremely personal lyrics, her coming out moment, industry battles, moving to Nashville...2024-11-081h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 310 - Matt Good #2 (From First To Last / Producer)Dear Diary. From First To Last founder, all-star record producer and ultimate rare Pokemon card collector, Matt Good, is our guest on Episode 310 of Sappenin' Podcast. The scremo vs post-hardcore king returns to unveil unanswered questions on the bands surprise return, new music vs lineup figures and fighting for their legacy. In this conversation, Matt opens up on FFTL future live status, response to new tracks 'Genius' and 'REV', the real reason why Sonny Moore aka Skrillex isn't involved in this incarnation, experiencing a fresh generation of listeners, not being asked to play When We Were Young Festival, their...2024-11-011h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 309 - Cone McCaslin (Sum 41)In Too Deep. As Sum 41 prepare to embark on their final ever UK/European run, longstanding bassist Cone McCaslin takes time away from the bands worldwide farewell tour, to reflect on their pop-culture vs punk-rock legacy, processing an emotional breakup and life after music, on Episode 309 of Sappenin' Podcast. In this conversation, Cone shares secrets on the decision to end things on their own terms, spending twenty-five years traveling the globe, taking time to appreciate every last show, extreme highs vs industry lows, his brotherhood relationship with Deryck Whibley, honest reactions to reading his new memoir and intense media...2024-10-251h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 308 - Busted vs McFly (Charlie Simpson & Danny Jones)Thunderbirds Are Go!!! The pop-punk battle of the century, Busted vs McFly. Who wins? With both bands announcing a two-month co-arena tour for September/October 2025, Charlie Simpson and Danny Jones, return to Episode 308 of Sappenin' Podcast together, for an exclusive joint podcast interview, as we dissect their intertwined history, show secrets and a love for custard cream biscuits. Recorded at McFly HQ studios in London, Charlie and Danny answer untold mysteries behind the announcement, why it's the perfect time to do this, throwing wrestling type shade at one another, member brotherhoods, always being compared to each other, fighting pop...2024-10-1850 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 307 - Jeremy Bolm (Touchè Amorè)Spiral In A Straight Line. Hardcore music figurehead, passion poet lyricist and rare vinyl collector, Jeremy Bolm, is our guest on Episode 307 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Touché Amoré vocalist celebrates the bands new album with retrospective secrets on their scene legacy, running his own record label (Secret Voice) and punk touring necessities. In this conversation, Bolm opens up on modern industry algorithms, spending his free time highlighting other artists, Touché underground impact, not falling into hiatus traps, embracing each others hobbies, hunting down vinyls in very show city, his most valued purchase, almost opening his own store, signing Drug Churc...2024-10-111h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 306 - Pixie LottAll About Tonight. Pop princess, blockbuster actress and Dolce & Gabbana model, Pixie Lott, is our guest on Episode 306 of Sappenin' Podcast! The British pop-culture figure, exposes secrets on her first new album in a decade, reinventing her sound and finally taking control of her own career narrative. In this conversation, Pixie opens up on going independent for first time vs taking a bet on herself, wanting to channel inner classic folk-rock influences, recoding in Encino, bursting into mainstream fame from a young age, music industry nightmares, getting used for producer hit singles vs writing for other artists, live band...2024-10-0459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 305 - KT Tunstall vs Andy Burrows (Razorlight)Suddenly I See. KT Tunstall and Andy Burrows (Razorlight) team up for their first ever duo interview, as our guests on Episode 305 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Individually responsible for a whole collection of radio singalong megahits, the 2000’s indie-rock poster children talk songwriting, friendship and leaving their individual marks on the music industry. In this unique podcast, Tunstall & Burrows share secrets on joining forces to tour and write, supporting Texas in the UK’s biggest arenas, forgetting to rehearse, unexpected chaos, nostalgia trends, spotlight fame, accent slang, embarrassing confessions, pioneering the loop pedal, that famous Jools Holland performance, composing the new Cl...2024-09-271h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 304 - Kids In Glass Houses (Aled Phillips & Iain Mahanty)Give Me What I Want. Best breakup band of 2014, comeback kings and emo-pop key change fanatics, Kids In Glass Houses, are our guests on Episode 304 of Sappenin' Podcast! Aled Phillips and Iain Mahanty put their money where their mouth is, for an exclusive in-depth conversation, on the bands surprise reunion, original hesitation and their recharged 'Pink Flamingo' era. In this podcast, Aled and Iain spill dirt on returning to the KIGH Life, Slam Dunk comeback nerves, how it almost happened much earlier, emo nostalgia, time away from the scene, boring adulthood, sheepishly flirting with new music, album honesty, Smart...2024-09-201h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 303 - Tom Jenkins | Live @ 2000 Trees Festival 2024Misery in Comfort. Wales' folk-country-emo triple threat, Straight Lines frontman and renowned sheep shearer, Tom Jenkins, is our guest on Episode 303 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at 2000 Trees Festival 2024, the hauntingly moving songwriter serenades a capacity crowd tent, with personal confessions on his solo artist journey, happiness hacks and the podcasts first ever singalong performance. In this conversation, Jenkins opens up to the audience on Welsh valley work ethics, music vs farming schedules, festival soil compaction, his love letter verse to Brain Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), confusing last names, the art of birthing sheep, guitar hunting in...2024-09-131h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 302 - Johnny Christ (Avenged Sevenfold / Drinks with Johnny)A Little Piece of Heaven. Avenged Sevenfold bassist, podcast chatterbox and goth mixologist, Johnny Christ, is our guest on Episode 302 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Drinks with Johnny host shares unholy confessions on the bands meteoric rise, stupid industry fights and cementing themselves to festival headliner status. In this conversation, Johnny laughs off public misconceptions of being the shy A7X member, secret podcast stress, the art of storytelling, unfiltered tour adventures, reminiscing the twenty-first anniversary of Waking The Fallen, producer trust vs songwriting concepts, brotherhood arguments, party fails, accidentally spending $20,000 on wine, early shows with Metallica, My Chemical Romance...2024-09-061h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 301 - Louis Posen (Hopeless Records)The Illusion of Safety. Hopeless Records CEO, founder and president, Louis Posen, is our guest on Episode 301 of Sappenin' Podcast! As Hopeless celebrate it's thirtieth anniversary, the distributing boss behind some of the scenes most iconic albums, breaks his media silence on the labels legacy, day-to-day workloads and music industry myths. In this conversation, Posen reminisces on how he accidentally started the label, his time filming music videos, early calls with Green Day, setting up a touring Hopeless exhibit, having to buy back old memorabilia, vinyl vs streaming, cease-and-desist letters, wild publicity ideas, unhinged house gigs, pizza delivery research...2024-08-301h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 300 - Lowlives (Luke Johnson & Lee Downer)Freaking Out! Loud rock purests, individual scene veterans and best friends, LOWLIVES, are our guests, on Episode 300 of Sappenin' Podcast! Drummer, Luke Johnson and vocal guitarist, Lee Downer, trade unfiltered and honest insights on music industry mechanics, earning their touring strips and starting from scratch, after decades on stage. In this conversation, Luke and Lee open up on the bands long-awaited debut album, explain a independent bands real finances, wages vs crew costs, their time in Lostprophets vs The Defiled, literately having to turn their amps up to eleven, heartbreaking mime artists, embarrassing secrets, parking fails, scary paperwork adventures...2024-08-231h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 299 - Bryan Danielson (All Elite Wrestling)G.O.A.T! The best technical wrestler in the world, creator of the yes movement and environmental warrior, Bryan Danielson, is our guest on Episode 299 of Sappenin' Podcast! The American Dragon shares secrets on All Elite Wrestling's history making return to Wembley Stadium, his game changing impact on the sport and facing retirement. In this conversation, FKA Daniel Bryan, opens on his mindset headlining AEW 'All In: London', putting his career at stake, early matches in caravans vs parking lots, wanting to piledrive us into concrete, his musical influences, growing up in the Seattle 90's grunge scene, unexpected m...2024-08-1654 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 298 - Cameron Hurley (We Are The In Crowd / Avril Lavigne)Weird Kids! We Are The In Crowd founder, Avril Lavigne live guitarist and the internets number one Blink-182 stan, Cameron Hurley, is our guest on Episode 298 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The touring musician exclusively talk secrets on the WATIC hiatus, having Avril as a boss and his viral New.Wav covers project. Throughout this conversation, Hurley opens up on the bands longterm status, reuniting for Slam Dunk vs When We Were Young Festivals, sentimental moments, tough backstage boiling points, relearning old albums, unreleased tracks, working on Tay Jardine's solo project (Saint), classic tour highlights, getting the Lavigne job, how different the...2024-08-091h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 297 - Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION)Megalithic Symphony. Dimond selling recording artist, pop-culture songwriter and unapologetic hardcore kid, Aaron Bruno, is our guest on Episode 297 of Sappenin' Podcast! The AWOLNATION mastermind talks secrets behind the bands infiltrated legacy on the mainstream, navigating through industry loopholes and life experiences away from music. In this conversation, Aaron admits exclusive stories on why his next album "The Phantom Five" could be his last, starting a new trash-metal project called "The Barbarians of California", random tour bus tattoos, the internet impact of songs like "Sail" and "Run", unplugging a vending machine to play a gig, grinding his teeth on...2024-08-021h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 296 - Chuck Comeau (Simple Plan)What's New Scooby Doo? Concept lyric theorist, pop-punk drum machine and certified scene diehard, Chuck Comeau, is our guest on Episode 296 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan co-founder reveals surprising secrets from the bands 25th anniversary, their mega-hit back catalogue and having a fresh prospective on life in music. In this conversation, Comeau opens up on their most unexpected pop vs punk misconceptions, bursting into the limelight as teenagers, nurturing newer artists, always challenging Pierre with song ideas, his visionary role within the group, the importance of thinking from the fans opinion, living out his frontman dreams at every...2024-07-261h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 295 - 2000Trees Festival 2024 (Better Lovers, Nova Twins, Hot Mulligan, Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs, The Nightmares, Fangs Out)We love TREES! Our favourite community driven, chilled weekend and independent festival, 2000Trees, always make us feel special. Sappenin' Podcast returned to Upcote Farm, for another round of sunshine, alternative music and the chance to reunite with old friends. Episode 295 features all our backstage gossip, infiltrating stages and chaotic guest moments, as we talk with artists for more behind the scenes adventures. Listen to exclusive conversations with Better Lovers (Greg Puciato & Jordan Buckley), Nova Twins (Amy Love & Georgia South), Hot Mulligan (Chris Freeman), indie princess Lauran Hibberd, Spanish Love Songs (Dylan Slocum), The Nightmares (Adam Parslow & Benjamin Mainwaring), Fangs...2024-07-191h 38
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 294 - Dani Luna (TNA Wrestling)Subculture. Punk rock wrestler, suplex machine and strength defying powerhouse, Dani Luna, is our guest on Episode 294 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Total Nonstop Action knockout breaks kayfabe with secrets behind winning championships, alternative music influences and the sports rebellious attitude. In this conversation, Luna reflects on signing with TNA vs making a name on the independent scene, her punk upbringing, hanging out with Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), life on the road, dealing with injuries, trusting strangers to beat her up, weird compliments, her time in WWE, why their UK developmental system didn't workout, lessons from Shawn Michaels, how to be...2024-07-121h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 293 - Black Stone Cherry (Chris Robertson & Ben Wells)The Human Condition. Kentucky spirit animals, rock 'n' roll runaways and Mary Jane enthusiasts, Black Stone Cherry, are our guests on Episode 293 of Sappenin' Podcast! Chris Robertson and Ben Wells blurt secrets on the bands brotherhood, longevity and wacky tour adventures. Recorded backstage at Download Festival, the guitar and vocal duo open up on their relationship with Donington Park, giggle worthy memories, measuring success vs industry respect, southern upbringings, first gateway records, blending their country and soulful blues roots, building a setlist of radio hit singalongs, vocal surgery, riff tricks, unique fan discoveries, that one WWE video game, experiencing...2024-07-0539 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 292 - How To Get Your Music On Radio with Alyx Holcombe & Alex Baker | Live @ Download Festival 2024Live On Air! Broadcast royalties, new music advocates and rad humans, Alyx Holcombe (BBC Radio 1) and Alex Baker (Kerrang! Radio), are our guests on Episode 292 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at Download Festival 2024, these radio legends team up, to reveal insightful advice for aspiring musicians, how to get played on international stations and wacky examples of industry breakthroughs. In this conversation, Holcombe and Baker walk us through their day to day radio responsibilities, searching for fresh blood, what really gets their attention, production vs imagery, copycat bands, authenticity, song icks, CD scratches, weird messages, publicity stunts, golfball...2024-06-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 291 - Download Festival 2024 (Parkway Drive, Hoobastank, Alexisonfire, Dream State, Atreyu, RØRY)SCREAM DOWNLOAD! Whenever we return Download Festival, it feels like home. To celebrate the twenty-first edition of the worlds premiere rock music weekends, Sappenin' Podcast was invited back to Donington Park, to capture the events legendary spirt, larger than life atmosphere and latest backstage secrets, from bands across all stages. Listen to conversations with secret set shockers Parkway Drive (Winston McCall), Hoobastank (Doug Robb) reminiscing 'The Reason' album anniversaries, Alexisonfire (Wade MacNeil) on starting his new touring club: 'The Only Emo Night Ever', Dream State (Jessie Powell & Aled Evans) embrace unexpected set reactions, Atreyu (Brandon Saller & Travis Miguel) laugh...2024-06-211h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 290 - Brendan B. Brown (Wheatus)Lemonade. Wannabe gangster, pop-culture songwriter and the original teenage dirtbag, Brendan B. Brown, is our guest on Episode 290 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Wheatus poet reflects on completely dedicating his life to live music, independent band structures and the evolving legacy behind one of the biggest songs, ever! In this conversation, Triple B explains secrets on his constant touring mentality, playing without setlists, experiencing a purely unique career, petty industry battles, important pier friendships, Iron Maiden bike rides, dirtbag covers, the songs larger than life impact, embracing it's core, jetlag struggles, singing with Alice Cooper, hidden gems, learning solar spreed...2024-06-141h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 289 - Mikey Chapman (Mallory Knox)Asymmetry. Mallory Knox are back, with their original line up, for the first time in six years! After a hiatus from the spotlight, vocalist Mikey Chapman, reveals all, as our guest on Episode 289 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded moments after their comeback performances at Slam Dunk Festival 2024, Mikey takes time to reflect on the bands surprise reunion, mending bridges and experiences he never thought he'd relive. In this conversation, we capture raw emotions by discussing a number of catalysts for his return to the fold, stepping away in 2018, life away from music, mental health importance, the stress of industry demands...2024-06-0746 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 288 - Slam Dunk Festival 2024 (L.S. Dunes, Funeral For A Friend, State Champs, As Everything Unfolds, The Blackout)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! In what has become Sappenin' Podcast tradition, we begin our summer festival recordings with a trip to Slam Dunk 2024! In this special episode, we capture our chaotic adventures in Hatfield and Leeds, documenting the events nostalgic vibe, backstage gossip and latest stories from some old friends. Listen to conversations with L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero, Tucker Rule and Anthony Green), as they fantasise more about McPlants, State Champs (Derek DiScanio and Tyler Szalkowski), to celebrate 'The Finer Things' tenth anniversary, Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence), on stepping in on Funeral For A Friend vocal duties, As...2024-05-311h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 287 - Taylor AcornEverything Sucks!? Shapeshifting genre songstress, emo adrenaline hub and certified depressant, Taylor Acorn, is our guest on Episode 287 of Sappenin' Podcast! The situationship vs mental health lyric mindreader, reflects on her country to pop-punk journey, taking major risks and selling out international tours as an independent artist. In this conversation, Taylor opens on building confidence in alternative scenes, almost walking away from music completely, squishing the term 'industry plant', sisterhood friendships with Cassadee Pope, real important life advice, viral TikTok covers, soundtracking strangers weddings, internet threats, secret tattoos, screaming the word 'fuck' too many times in her songs, her...2024-05-241h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 286 - Serj Tankian (System Of A Down)SUGAR! Inspirational poet, political activist and your nu-metal inner monologue, Serj Tankian, is our guest on Episode 286 of Sappenin' Podcast! The System Of A Down vocalist reveals his true pastime activities, as we uncover the stories you won't read in his memoir, unique songwriting accents and celebrating the bands thirtieth anniversary. In this conversation, Serj opens on SOAD current status vs their appearance at Sick New World, deep-cut set ideas, writing his book 'Down With The System', learning more about himself, activism frustrations, vocal techniques, overcoming wild crowds, Slayer fan bottle attacks, industry confessions, the nu-metal boom period, nostalgia...2024-05-1754 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 285 - Slipknot Production Coordinator (Simon Robinson)Duality! Production coordinator, Slipknot touring crew member and former zoo keeper, Simon Robinson, is our guest on Episode 285 of Sappenin’ Podcast! In this special conversation, we receive all access passes into life on the road with the worlds biggest metal band, his unique job responsibilities and looking after a team of rabid masked maniacs. Simon opens up industry secrets on the teams structure, backstage antics, hardcore spreadsheets, how many people the band actually hire, production set up, beer keg storage units, scary flame disasters, costume preparation, tracking down random rider requests, each members own show dynamics, new drummer excitement, fe...2024-05-101h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 284 - Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem)American Slang. New Jersey music royalty, blue collar songwriter and storytelling wordsmith, Brian Fallon, is our guest on Episode 284 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Gaslight Anthem vocalist corrects folklore on the bands overdue reunion, local punk scene learning curves and shares and hour of unbelievable adventures. In this conversation, Fallon opens up his new lease on touring life, collecting important lyric tattoos, living up to Jersey Shore references, Bruce Springsteens favourite pizza, latest album History Books, his worst festival fails, secret love for nu-metal, sexy manager offers, the magic in NJ songwriting, advice from Jon Bon Jovi vs The Goo...2024-05-031h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 283 - AJ Perdomo (The Dangerous Summer)Reach For The Sun. Vintage song shop, outerbody lyrical genius and the life of any party, AJ Perdomo, is our guest on Episode 283 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Dangerous Summer vocalist/bassist returns with unapologetic secrets on the bands adult era, fighting for a space in the scene and a very emotional return to Slam Dunk UK. In this conversation, Perdomo opens up on the festivals namecheck on the track ‘Goodbye’, mainstream emo moments, the reality of fatherhood, raising his daughter on Taylor Swift, new album ‘Gravity’, overcoming a messy hiatus, living the typical ‘rock star’ life on their first run, appreciat...2024-04-261h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 282 - Ash Costello (New Years Day)Half Black Heart. Queen of the goths, theatrical vocalist and paranormal expert, Ash Costello, is our guest on Episode 282 of Sappenin' Podcast! The New Years Day founder, tackles some of her biggest misconceptions, songwriting secrets and spooktacular life blessings. In this conversation, Costello opens up by giving us a tour of her new house, insights into travel necessities, thirteen foot skeleton stories, the burden of sitting on new music, unexpected influences, writing sessions at Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) house, their forbidden song, Warped Tour mishaps, embarrassing Spinal Tap moments, playing abandoned swamps, wondering why Rob Zombie is so...2024-04-191h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 281 - Omar Abidi (Fightstar)Palahniuk's Laughter. Drum machine, decorated actor and industry master of trades, Omar Abidi, is our guest on Episode 281 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Fightstar rhythm master, exclusively reflects on the bands 'one night only' return at Wembley Arena, twentieth anniversary celebrations and a career of unbelievable moments. In this conversation, Omar pulls back the curtain on breaking their hiatus, current status vs future plans, late night Charlie Simpson phone calls, wild crowd reactions, setlist antics, life away from music, backstage retrials, a cheeky request from Ed Sheeran, secret offers, classic tour stories, getting hit by a raw fish, worst gigs...2024-04-121h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 280 - VUKOVI (Janine Shilstone & Hamish Reilly)La Di Da. Weirdo cult leaders, Scottish mosh connoisseurs and award show record breakers, VUKOVI, are our guests on Episode 280 of Sappenin' Podcast! Janine Shilstone and Hamish Reilly take a break from their secret songwriting retreat, to share exclusive insights on the bands next chapter, fighting self doubt and how one walking fridge changed their whole live reputation. In this conversation, the duo let slip details on new music, creative pressure, the bands strange causal growth, not fitting into any sub-genre scenes, mental health struggles, visual art, signing to Sharptone Records, industry nightmares, burst of complete mayhem, Glasgow nights...2024-04-051h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 279 - Sean Mackin (Yellowcard)Ocean Avenue. Violin visionary, pop-punk hitmaker and golf obsessed business dad, Sean Mackin, is our guest on Episode 279 of Sappenin' Podcast! Yellowcard source of positive energy, candidly shares his unique perspectives on representing an unorthodox instrument for the scene, the bands unexpected second chance and celebrating life with us, on board the Emo's Not Dead Cruise. In this conversation, Mackin reflects on a year of reunion shows, feeling a new humbled appreciation, his time away from music, getting a big corporate job, the evolution of emo, squishing old rival beef, the backflip crew, why he feels he 'got lucky...2024-03-291h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 278 - Trivium vs Bullet For My Valentine (Matt Heafy & Matt Tuck) | The Poisoned Ascendancy TourThe Poisoned Ascendancy. Two generational juggernauts behind modern heavy metal music, Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium, will be hitting the road together in 2025, to celebrate the twentieth anniversaries of their breakthrough records, The Poison and Ascendancy, throughout UK arenas. Vocal legends, Matt Tuck and Matt Heafy, are our guests on Episode 278 of Sappenin' Podcast, to talk secrets on the tours inception, album legacies and how fate has always intertwined both bands. In this conversation, the superstar duo open on their two-decade friendship, dealing with similar industry struggles, nostalgic memories, why 2005 was a strange time in alternative scenes, writing...2024-03-221h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 277 - Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024 (Senses Fail, Mayday Parade, Story Of The Year, Madina Lake, Johnnie Guilbert, Dave Pearson)Set Sail on the Cry-Tanic! After recording episodes at major venues, festivals and even dodgy carparks, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to embark on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024, from Miami, Florida to The Great Stirrup Clay, Bahamas, as the events official podcast partners, to embrace our widest emo dreams, interact with certified scene legends and bring extra chaos to the boat. For Episode 277, we gathered a vast collection of artists, influences and management, across the line-up, to capture the vibe, atmosphere and life at sea. Listen to conversations with Senses Fail (Buddy Nielsen), Mayday Parade (Derek Sanders & Jeremy Lenzo), S...2024-03-152h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 276 - The Download Festival Booking Team (Jenny Cotter & Dannika Webber)AAA Passes! Two unsung heroes behind the UK's premier rock seance, Download Festival, Jenny Cotter and Dannika Webber, are our guests on Episode 276 of Sappenin' Podcast! The booking team best-friends, pull back the curtain on their day-to-day responsibilities, the festivals 2024 lineup and what it really takes to bring your favourite bands to the iconic grounds of Donington Park. The Rolling Stone award winners, let us in on their secret booking process, how headliners dictate every step, special attractions like Busted, Limp Bizkit and Sum 41's final UK festival appearance, organising the campsites village, earning Andy Copping's trust, parts of...2024-03-081h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithE.N.D. Cruise: John Vesely (Secondhand Serenade)A Twist In My Story. Pop-culture songwriter, emo captain and beer pong champion, John Vesely, is our guest on a special Emo's Not Dead Cruise, bonus episode, of Sappenin' Podcast. The voice behind Secondhand Serenade, shares passionate insights into his genre defying career, taking a step back from the spotlight and how his hit single "Fall For You" transformed from the ultimate love song to the internets biggest meme. In this conversation, John opens up on deciding to play on the boat, his relationship with Matt Cutshall, filming the 'Felt Emo, Might Delete Later' video, taking on drink challenges...2024-03-0642 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 275 - The Blackout: 'Wasn't It, Was It?' Tour 2024This is why we CAN have nice things! February 2024 saw The Blackout reunite for their first full tour together as a band, for NINE years. After a week of emotional, heartwarming and eventful shows, Sean and Morgan dissect their own counterbalance viewpoints, as we discuss crowd reactions, behind the scenes injuries, travel nightmares, cry worthy fan stories, podcast stickers, emo reunions, what's next and more! Turn it! Find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpod.Instagram: @sappeninpod.Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:...2024-03-0159 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 274 - Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls)He doesn’t even go here!? Your favourite bestie turned sassy comedian and pop-culture icon, Daniel Franzese, is our guest on Episode 274 of Sappenin' Podcast! Loved by millions for his role as 'Damian Leigh' in Mean Girls (2004), the blockbuster actor explains how finding stand-up changed his life, sexuality vs religion struggles and being a face of change for LGBTQ+ characters in mainstream films. In this conversations, Danny reflects on the movies twentieth anniversary, it's most quotable lines, impact on alternative scenes, becoming a strangers safe escape, attending the musical movies premier, dealing with fame, money misconceptions, the recent acting st...2024-02-231h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 273 - Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.)Youth of a Nation. Nu-metal treasure, rap lyric storyteller and charity foundation president, Sonny Sandoval, is our guest on Episode 273 of Sappenin' Podcast! Ready or not, the P.O.D. vocalist unleashes secrets on the bands multi-genre legacy, sacrificing for his art and changing his local community. In this conversation, Sonny reflects on how his hometown of San Diego dedicated an official day to his charity work, representing SoCal in everything they do, the Payable on Death mentality, thirtieth anniversary realisations, spiritual vs music inspirations, the nu-metal boom period, relationships with KoRn and Limp Bizkit, nostalgic hindsight, never going...2024-02-161h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 272 - Dead Pony (Anna Shields & Blair Crichton)Ignore This!? Scottish nu-rock innovators, professional tap water critics and the fabricated lovechild of Nelly Furtado vs Limp Bizkit, Dead Pony, are our guests on Episode 272 of Sappenin' Podcast! Anna Shields and Blair Crichton break the pre-tour ice, as they prepare to hit the road with The Blackout next week, while admitting secret confessions behind their debut album, hyping new audiences and paranormal bounding experiences. In this conversation, the vocal vs guitar duo open their excitement on touring with Sean, living up to their own live reputation, mixing genre audiences, being inspired by iconic movies, why it's important to...2024-02-091h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 271 - Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife / I Am The Avalanche)Face or Kneecaps? Self-proclaimed ageing frontman, pop-punks vocal blueprint and your favourite emo best friend, Vinnie Caruana, is our guest on Episode 271 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche and solo creative, takes a honest look back on inspiring a generation of delinquent songwriters, never taking life for granted and experiencing two decades of childhood dreams. In this conversation, VC opens up on mentally balancing all his projects, why they were never meant to coexist, The Movielife original break-up vs nostalgic growth, celebrating twenty-one years of 'Forty Hour Train Back To Penn', starting to produce younger artists...2024-02-021h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 270 - Gareth Davies (Funeral For A Friend: 2002-2008)Tales Don't Tell Themselves. Ex-Funeral For A Friend bassist, American dreaming Welshman and Gucci fashion consultant, Gareth Davies, is our guest on Episode 270 of Sappenin' Podcast! After stepping away from the bands major label line-up in 2008, Gareth had completely removed himself from music. In October 2023, he returned to the stage, for the first time in fifteen years, to play one last song with FFAF, surprising fans, at their home-town arena show in Cardiff, Wales. In this conversation, the handsome bass face exclusively reflects on the events leading to this one-off return, his original departure, unbelievable tour memories, closure and...2024-01-261h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 269 - Ben Barlow (Neck Deep)Wishful Thinking. Generic pop-punk champions, stage dive connoisseur and obsessed alien conspiracist, Ben Barlow, is our guest on Episode 269 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Neck Deep vocalist, returns solo for the first time, as we celebrate the release of the bands new self-titled album, planning a wedding and having the last laugh on classic memes. In this conversation, Barlow opens up on his overcoming battles with imposter syndrome vs embracing their legacy, the scenes nostalgic resurgence, self-deprecating jokes, taking musical risks, quitting their Los Angeles recording sessions, producer trust vs convincing Seb to take control, label offer contacts, fighting self-worth...2024-01-191h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 268 - Tristan Thomas (Florence Black)Bed of Nails. Welsh valley native, shredding guitar wizard and all around tidy boyo, Tristan Thomas, is our guest on Episode 268 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Florence Black vocalist exclusively celebrates the release of the bands new single, by reflecting on their start in Merthyr Tydfil, breaking boundaries at classic rock festivals and getting endorsed by all their metal heroes. In this conversation, Tristan explains how preparing their second album has changed the groups mentality, industry success vs maintaining friendships, originally preforming together as kids, being handpicked by Corey Taylor (Slipknot) to tour europe, learning tricks as local roadies, driving...2024-01-121h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 267 - RØRY (Roxanne Emery)Anti-Repressant. Sadcore lyric diarist, bestselling ADHD author and goal dreamcatcher, RØRY, is our guest on Episode 267 of Sappenin' Podcast! After many years in the music industry, writing radio hits with other artists, Roxanne Emery, reflects on how perching a random wig, connected her with a generation of misunderstood emo's, simultaneously hosting a platform for people to understand their ADHD struggles and why age should never hold back your dreams. For our first podcast of 2024, we take a special look at Røry vs Roxanne career, how her two public personalities separate each other, learning curves, makeshift tampons, self co...2024-01-051h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 266 - Honey Revenge (Devin Papadol & Donny Lloyd)Retrovision! Personality driven, genre blending, funky sass emos, Honey Revenge, are our guests on Episode 266 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Devin Papadol and Donny Lloyd, reflect on a breakthrough year, as one of the scenes most exciting artists, first time achievements and fighting for change. In this conversation, the Los Angeles duo open up on their unique friendship dynamic vs creative expressions, candy colour visuals, how the bands short existence has connected with outcasts, fan safe spaces vs artists communities, soundtracking peoples first concert experiences, stage banter, failed projects, gross industry stereotypes, kindly annoying almost all their idols, touring with The Us...2023-12-2947 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 265 - Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge / Creed)Metalingus. Unstoppable hit machine, heavy guitar icon and generational talent, Mark Tremonti, is our guest on Episode 265 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Alter Bridge riff master spills secrets on some festive family traditions, the unexpected Creed reunion and combining charity fundraisers with his love for Frank Sinatra. In this conversation, Tremonti reflects on soundtracking multiple music genre changes, being in a place where all his projects can finally co-exist, reconciling with Scott Stapp, the power of internet memes vs celebrating nostalgia, unfinished records, the one rule Alter Bridge have promised not to break, ski slope solos, creating his own guitar...2023-12-221h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 264 - Bert McCracken #2 (The Used)The Taste of Ink. Emo poster child, poetic lyric messiah and fingerless clove trendsetter, Bert McCracken, returns to Episode 264 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Used icon exclusively spills untold details on a top secret project, the bands ever evolving legacy and never turning his back on alternative music. In this conversation, Bert let's slip information on a life changing achievement, waving the flag for misunderstood freaks, mental health setbacks vs fan transparency, living in Australia, taking a tattoo artist on the road, vape tricks, appreciating a new level of love for the band, emo's highs and lows, never fooling fans wit...2023-12-1555 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 263 - SideQuest | McFly vs LostAlone (Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter & Steven Battelle)Gods of Rock & Roll! The team of hot McFly duo Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and LostAlone riffmaster, Steven Battelle, exclusively talk about their new songwriting and production collective, SideQuest, on Episode 263 of Sappenin' Podcast! In this unique conversation, the trio open up for the first time on their mission to create with new artists, how both McFly and LostAlone come from a background of being misunderstood, forming brotherhoods during the #PowerToPlay recording sessions, passing knowledge to younger musicians, seeing people like NoahFinnce and LOU release music they worked on together, their love for staying creative, lyric vs melody hacks...2023-12-081h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 262 - Tom Higgenson (Plain White T's)Every Second Counts. The voice behind everyones favourite love song, playful lyric specialist and banksy art superfan, Tom Higgenson, is our guest on Episode 262 of Sappenin' Podcast! Plane White T's resident hitmaker dives into the bands pop-culture legacy, being an emo vs acoustic gateway and the unexpected success of 'Hey There Delilah'. In this conversation, Higgenson opens up secrets on the bands new self-titled alb, appreciating nostalgia, never fitting into a genre box, awkward interactions, having one of the biggest singalongs ever, fame vs stability, their iCarley moment, touring Walmart parking lots, writing for Sponge-Bob-Square-Pants, mega money pens, being...2023-12-011h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 261 - Steph O'Sullivan (Greywind)In Autumn. Irish emo queen, yellow jacket icon and sad Manchester United diehard, Steph O’Sullivan, is our guest on Episode 261 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Greywind vocalist unleashes bottled up confessions on music industry trauma, sibling songwriting and controlling their own narrative. In this conversation, Steph opens up on the bands fresh start vs their rollercoaster journey, secret label nightmares, why their debut album Afterthoughts (2017) was never celebrated probably, awful agent comments, not being allowed to tour, finally recording new music, overcoming self doubt, Fred Durst praise, blowing up on TiKTok, hair-dye therapy, being compared as the female Gerard Way...2023-11-241h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 260 - Daryl Palumbo (Glassjaw / Head Automatica)Worship and Tribute. Dream guest alert! The voice of a generation and post-hardcore fashion icon, Daryl Palumbo, is with us, as we celebrate our fifth anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast on Episode 260. The Glassjaw and Head Automatica vocal god breaks his media silence, for a candid look into his inspirational career, lowkey lifestyle and creative secrets. In this conversation, Palumbo reflects on 'everything you ever want to know' about Glassjaw vs their thirtieth birthday, how meeting Justin Beck changed his life, dealing with unwanted praise, being the catalyst to a whole sub-genre of fresh bands, that unique vocal accent, why...2023-11-171h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 259 - Connor Ball (The Vamps / LUNARS)Just My Type. Emo McLovin pop-star, multifaceted instrumentalist and general good egg, Connor Ball, is our guest on Episode 259 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Vamps bassist unleashes secrets on the bands major misconceptions, his new punk side project and chicken shop catering. In this conversation, we discuss the birth of LUNARS, expressing pop-punk influences, constantly battling boyband stereotypes, guitar riffs vs bass solos, the pressure of taking on full frontman responsibilities, growing up in mainstream spotlights, recording with Busted vs writing with Blink-182, wild tour adventures, mental health reflection, watching Papa Roach play a pizza place, full circle achievements, home...2023-11-1058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 258 - Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects)Dirty Little Secrets. Distorted guitar nerd, Nashville songwriting producer and diagnosed coffee addict, Nickolas Wheeler, is our guest on Episode 258 of Sappenin' Podcast! The All-American Rejects co-founder spills exclusive updates on the bands status, opening his own studio and creating endless accidental memories. In this conversation, Nick unleashes fresh prospectives on AAR unexpected comeback, touring for the first time in almost a decade, feeling happier than ever vs why they technically never announced a hiatus, his brotherhood relationship with Tyson Ritter, songwriting mishaps, falling into the major label schedule machine, creating for Cassadee Pope vs other artists, building WheelHouse...2023-11-031h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 257 - NOAHFINNCE (Noah Adams)Underachievers. Transgender emo activist, YouTube delight and self proclaimed My Chemical Romance fanfic stan, NOAHFINNCE, is our guest on Episode 257 of Sappenin' Podcast! After spending most of his childhood 'growing up on the internet', the sarcastic pop-punk scumbag talks through his musical journey, challenging preconceptions and connecting with a whole generation of people, finding themselves. In this conversation, Noah Adams, opens up on how life really is a bit batshit, wanting to create safe spaces for trans and LGBTQ+ moshers, touring with ADHD, his old Frank Iero fan accounts, tacking lyrics as a storytelling diary, naughty memes, new music...2023-10-271h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 256 - John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday)Amphetamine Smiles. Sarcastic jokester, vocal melody geek and New York Mets celebrity pitcher, John Nolan, is our guest on Episode 256 of Sappenin' Podcast. The original Taking Back Sunday guitarist, riffs through the bands new album '152' with secrets on why the number is a secret code and overcoming insecure prospectives on their legacy. In this conversation, Nolan reflects on his shy exterior vs songwriting risks, early backyard shows, the spotlight of that famous Long Island emo scene, Tell All Your Friends chaos vs his 2010 TBS return, opinions on the records he didn't write, Straylight Run highs, accidentally breaking...2023-10-201h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 255 - Loveless (Julian Comeau & Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail)Worst Case Scenario. TikTok melody lunatics, unhinged best friends and your latest music obsession, Loveless, are our guests on Episode 255 of Sappenin' Podcast! Julian Comeau + Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail unleash chaos with unfiltered secrets on the bands internet success, cult level fanbase and mixing emotional songs with hyperactive personalities. In this conversation, we reflect on their rise to fame vs time in other projects, energy drink shenanigans, 'Picasso' lyrics, the balloon clean up crew, production budgets, imaginary elephants, GlassJaw appreciation, wild stage injuries, hilarious crowd reactions from not playing covers, awkward celebrities, emo memes, having a pig named after them, sneaky...2023-10-1347 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 254 - Funeral For A Friend: 'Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation' | 20th Anniversary with Ryan Richards & Darran SmithMoments Forever Faded. October 13th 2003, Funeral For A Friend released their debut studio album, 'Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation', cementing themselves as one of emo, post-hardcore and melodic metal scenes, most influential bands. On this exclusive podcast, Ryan Richards and Darran Smith, return to celebrate the records 20th anniversary tour, by discussing its legacy, life changing impact and blueprint on their career. Embrace nostalgia with secrets behind the songs, what hit's were almost left off, why they lied to major labels, taste of bird milk, early gigs throughout the South Wales valleys vs taking on America, the time...2023-10-061h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 253 - Telle Smith (The Word Alive)Slow Burn. Metalcore mosh maniac, abstract art painter and concerned tour dad, Telle Smith, is our guest on Episode 253 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Word Alive vocalist unleashes unfiltered secrets on the bands ‘Hard Reset’ evolution, unforgiving stage injuries and the scariest ghost town, you never want to visit. In this conversation, we dissect career changing advice from scene legends, having a fresh prospective on TWA identity, unexpected line up changes, basketball slam dunks, the tour he sang for Underøath, mental health reflections, Limp Bizkit vs Wes Borland art DMs, Greeley Estates, the weirdest gig set up, spending time with Th...2023-09-291h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 252 - Steph Carter (Ex-Gallows / Marshall Amplification)Kill The Rhythm. Hardcore-punk advocate, heavy riff maniac and Marshall Amplifications 'Head of Education', Steph Carter, is our guest on Episode 252 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Ex-Gallows guitarist, takes a trip down memory lane, with honest insights into the bands brutal legacy, finding peace and why Marshall is far more than a famous amp company. In this conversation, we discuss Steph's career trajectory through various sides of the music industry, departing Gallows in 2013, Frank Carter’s brotherly love, mental health setbacks vs mending relationships, wagamama fistfights, helping Marshall to educate new artists, old record deal nightmares, accidentally writing 40+ songs in a...2023-09-221h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 251 - Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday)Take You Home. Pop-punk vs country music queen, winner of The Voice USA and Grammy nominated badass, Cassadee Pope, is our guest on Episode 251 of Sappenin' Podcast! After hearing us discuss the rise of Hey Monday through Emo's Mainstream Explosion with Chris Payne, the multi-genre star returns to share secrets on re-embracing her dark roots, absurd industry battles and influencing a generation of songwriters. In this conversation, Cassadee opens up on walking away from her country albums to relive new emo dreams, reconnecting with her younger self, why every chapter of her career is like a personal landmark, the...2023-09-151h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 250 - The Noble Art of Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence)Crooked Melodies. The emo-ist nerd with the emo-ist lungs, aka, your Harry Styles of rock, Lucas Woodland, is our guest on Episode 250 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Holding Absence vocalist returns to celebrate our newest milestone, with confessions on the bands evolution, scene secrets and being overwhelmed by his wholesome engagement reveal. In this conversation, we discuss 'The Noble Art Of Self Destruction', growing into adulthood always on the road, pressure of fulfilling early praise, charming proposals vs wedding plans, reacting to his original influences of Funeral For A Friend, Kids In Glass Houses and The Blackout all reforming, record...2023-09-081h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 249 - Hot Milk #3 (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Welcome to the Horror Show. Mischievous emo kids, turned troublemaking power duo, Hot Milk, are our guests on Episode 249 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw return to celebrate the release of their debut album 'A Call To The Void', reaching dream milestones and even more uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness. In this conversation, we discuss the bands sense of self worth, always being their unapologetic selves, scaring the likes of Mark Hoppus, Dave Grohl and Lars Ulrich, oversharing reactions, allergy tests, the headache of key changes, swivel chair lyrics, wanting to produce other artists, pushing music boundaries...2023-09-011h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 248 - Ruby Soho (All Elite Wrestling)Destination Unknown. Rancid's favourite wrestler, runaway rebel and certified badass, Ruby Soho, is our guest on Episode 248 of Sappenin' Podcast! The punk-rock fanatic shares secrets on All Elite Wrestling's history making takeover at Wembley Stadium, causing backstage chaos and why music vs wrestling is the perfect marriage. In this conversation, Ruby opens up on her emo roots, why All In: London is being built as the biggest event ever, industry parallels, how Lars Frederiksen gave her the Soho name and entrance song, buying her own farm, fainting in-front of Joan Jett, who in the AEW locker-room would make a...2023-08-251h 06
The Best Pick movie podcastTriangleBest Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 219: Triangle Released 4 May 2022 For this episode, we watched Triangle, a 2009 psychological thriller written and directed by Christopher Smith and with Melissa George leading the cast. From its budget of $12m it made back less than $2m and it has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80%. BEST PICK – the book is out now from all the usual places, including… From the publisher https://tinyurl.com/best-pick-book-rowman UK Amazon https://amzn.to/3zFNATI US Amazon https://www.amzn.com/1538163101 UK bookstore https://www...2022-05-041h 03
Moonlight Audio TheatreJANE EYRE Pt. 2 - SHOWCASE CLASSICS Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. Rated U - Universal Audiences! Cast (in order of appearance): Bruce Busby as An...2021-05-0135 min
The Best Pick movie podcastOscar Winners 2021Best Pick with John Dorney, Jessica Regan and Tom Salinsky Episode 85.5: Oscar Winners 2021 Released 26 April 2021 For this episode we quickly recap all of the surprises, forgone conclusions, gaffes and highlights of the 93rd Academy Awards – mere moments after the broadcast concluded. BEST PICK LIVE We’re thrilled to announce a special one-off live stream show in which you will be able to see our faces as well as hear our voices. Thanks to our lovely friends at House Seats Live, we’re going to be joined by specia...2021-04-2615 min
Moonlight Audio TheatreJANE EYRE Pt. 1 - SHOWCASE CLASSICS Jane Eyre is a classic coming-of-age story where a young orphan girl fights against poverty, persecution, and abuse in the 19th century. The once ill-spirited child is now transformed into a kind, empathetic governess who finds herself paired with the brooding, mysterious Edward Rochester who has a haunting past of his own. Based on the gothic novel by Charlotte Bronte, Rachel Pulliam brings you an adaptation fit for audio with an all-star cast and original music by Ross Bernhardt. Cast (in order of appearance): Bruce Busby as Announcer Lexi DeSollar as Be...2021-04-0229 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 88 - In Hearts Wake (Jake Taylor & Kyle Erich)Worldwide Suicide. Australian metalcore environmentalists In Hearts Wake are our guests on Episode 88 of Sappenin' Podcast! Jake Taylor and Kyle Erich take time to showcase how they're trying to save the planet with all the eco-friendly efforts they are taking with their new album Kaliyuga and how the music industry can do their part, mixed with some insanely random conversations. Yes this is a random and educational at the same time. Listen to the four of us talk carbon footprints, plants, recycled vinyl, heavy riffs, Australian rap, didgeridoos, a lockdown wedding, Trump, Wetherspoons, football, nuclear weapons, awful puns, unique t...2020-07-311h 27
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 86 - Knuckle Puck (Joe Taylor & Nick Casasanto)Breathe. Chicago emo punk force, Knuckle Puck are our guests on Episode 86 of Sappenin' Podcast! Joe Taylor and Nick Casasanto take a step into the weird and wonderful world of Sappenin' as they open up on their new alum 20/20, their reputation as one of the pop punk scenes most friendly figures, collaborating with Derek from Mayday Parade, finding themselves in similar situations as their musical idols, early demos, breaking down on tour, unsuspected show situations, their favorite conspiracies, The Beatles, Avril Lavigne, the future and more! Lovely and uplifting conversations from a bunch of rad humans. Turn it up...2020-07-171h 10
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
Analog Jones and the Temple of Film: VHS PodcastTwister (1996) VHS Movie ReviewTwister Quick Facts
Twister is an action/disaster film from Amblin Entertainment. Twister was released on May 17, 1996. Twister had a budget of $92 million and grossed almost $500 million in worldwide sales.
Director: Jan de Bont (Speed)
Writers: Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park) and Anne-Marie Martin, Joss Whedon (Avengers), Steve Zaillian (Schindler's List), and Jeff Nathanson (Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3) were brought in for rewrites.
Producers: Ian Bryce (Speed), Michael Crichton, and Kathleen Kennedy (E.T.)
Twister Cast:
Bill Paxton as Bill "The Extreme" Harding
Helen Hunt as Dr. Jo Harding
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