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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithDownload Festival 2023 (Halestorm, Mod Sun, I Prevail, Alter Bridge, Blind Channel, Lake Malice)SCREAM DOWNLOAD! June 8th-11th 2023 celebrated the twentieth anniversary of Download Festival, with four days of live music, in the iconic grounds of Donington Park, UK. On this bonus podcast, we were invited to talk to a collection of artists, to capture the energy, celebrations and backstage antics, behind the worlds most famous alternative festival. Listen to conversations with Halestrom (Lzzy Hale), Mod Sun, I Prevail (Eric Vanlerbleghe), Alter Bridge (Scott "Flip" Phillips), Lake Malice (Alice Guala) and Blind Channel (Niko Moilanen and Joel Hokka). Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!2023-06-141h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 225 - Dan Marsala (Story Of The Year)Page Avenue. Stage-diving vocalist, pizza aficionado and pretend grown up, Dan Marsala, is our guest on Episode 225 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Story Of The Year frontman unleashes real life secrets on the bands genre defying history, returning with new album 'Tear Me To Pieces' and learning to deal with burnout, the hard way. In this conversation, Dan opens up on embracing the dad life while still being an immature musician, why they needed to slowdown, embarrassing meltdowns, their emo vs pop-punk vs post-hardcore DNA, famous stage theatrics, the importance of festivals like Warped Tour and When We Were Young...2023-03-171h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 224 - Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols)Never Mind The Bollocks. Certified punk icon, rock and roll hall of fame inductee and top chap, Glen Matlock, is our guest on Episode 224 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Sex Pistols bassist relives the bands wildest moments of anarchy, infiltrating the history books and maintaining fresh inspiration after five whole decades. In this conversation, Glen opens up on his time as a hired gun, playing with the likes of Blondie, Iggy Pop and The Damned, his new solo album 'Consequences Coming', annoying politicians, classic tour pranks, dealing with the bands bizarre early publicity, experiencing different cultures and travelling the globe...2023-03-1048 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 223 - Awsten Knight (Waterparks)Fandom! Internet sad boi, hair dye enthusiast and future reality TV star, Awsten Knight, is our guest on Episode 223 of Sappenin' Podcast! Waterparks vocalist brings us an injection of his fun loving chaos, with secrets behind fake instruments, superstitions and unexpected fan gifts. In this conversation, Awsten opens up on the boring struggles musicians have to pretend are exciting, announcing announcements, new album Intellectual Property, experiencing haunted venues vs a ouija board, recording with toy guitars, bland UK food, his cooking recipes, wanting to clone himself, touring learning curves, buttplugs, heelies and more! Turn it up and join Sean an...2023-03-0350 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 222 - Murray Macleod (The Xcerts)GIMME! Scottish heartthrob, meme master and slackerpop genius, Murray Macleod, is our guest on Episode 222 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Xcerts vocalist and guitarist exclusively unleashed details on the bands rebirth, signing to UNFD records and explicit collaboration secrets. In this conversation, Murray opens up on his battle with an identity crises, returning with a new sound, new management and aesthetic, upsetting metalcore kids, how Sam Carter (Architects) facilitated a restart, their behind the scenes friendship vs creative past, dealing with online hate for the first time, originally wanting to be a drummer, writing shorter songs, skanking to ska punk...2023-02-241h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 221 - The Maine (John O'Callaghan, Pat Kirch & Garrett Nickelsen)American Candy. Arizona sweethearts, emo vs pop storytellers and community driven addicts, The Maine, are our guests on Episode 221 of Sappenin' Podcast! John O'Callaghan returns with Pat Kirch and Garrett Nickelsen for a tour bus hang, as we secretly discuss the bands evolution, new music plans and somehow always finding themselves in the most random circumstances. In this conversation, John, Pat and Garrett talk leaving the studio midway through recording to make their tour with You Me At Six happen, their famous 8123 mindset, not listening to industry rules, awkward bus items, smelly stage gear, unexpected success, very early advice...2023-02-171h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 220 - L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero & Tucker Rule)Past Lives. Two of emo musics most influential humans ever, Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance) and Tucker Rule (Thursday) are our guests on Episode 220 of Sappenin' Podcast! After forming their new 'supergroup' L.S. Dunes, the New Jersey best friends talk top secrets about each-other, having a fresh start within the industry and the brotherhood relationship between their individual bands. In this episode, Frank and Tucker open up on how this project originally came together, why UK venues are always confusing, stadium vs club shows, emo nostalgia, how Thursday are so important to the success of MCR, growing up...2023-02-101h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 219 - Ville Valo (HIM)Razorblade Romance. Heartagram cult leader, mascara fashion icon and gothic poster boy, Ville Valo, is our guest on Episode 219 of Sappenin' Podcast! The former HIM vocalist discards his silent mystique, for an insight into his new solo VV project, keeping the spirit of the band alive and the culture surrounding his career. In this conversation, Ville opens up on stepping back on stage for the first time in six years, his time away from the spotlight, being a hopeless romantic with music, continuing to share HIM memories, frontman do's and don'ts, advice from Ozzy Osbourne, heartagram tattoos, Jackass, new...2023-02-0356 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 218 - Chris #2 (Anti-Flag)The Press Corpse. Punk-rock activist, high jumping maniac and resident hockey lover, Chris #2, is our guest on Episode 218 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Anti-Flag bassist and vocalist pulls back the curtain on the bands 30th anniversary celebrations, fighting social injustices and surviving in the music industry. In this conversation, Chris opens up on three decades of wild experience, facing real life political dangers on the road, his co-frontman relationship with Justin Sane, throwing weird shapes on stage, the balance of writing catchy songs with a message, unexpectedly playing a sex club, his 'good vibes only' rule after 9pm, early advice...2023-01-271h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 217 - Alex Melton | The YouTuber Swapping Your Favourite Songs GenresSouthern Charm. YouTube cover star, songwriting producer and genre swapping genius, Alex Melton, is our guest on Episode 217 of Sappenin' Podcast! The guy who reimagines your favourite songs gives us a insight into his country-rock vs pop-punk mindset, getting signed to Pure Noise Records and being praised by the emo scenes biggest names. In this conversation, Alex opens up on how a unexpected Taylor Swift track helped change his life, quitting his professional job to seize a new dream, making No Scrubs by TLC sound like Blink-182, putting a yeehaw twang on The Amity Affliction and convincing you Harry...2023-01-201h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 216 - Dave McPherson (InMe)The Hardship Diaries. Scene hero, passionate lyricist and self proclaimed 'music idiot who has his moments', Dave McPherson, is our guest on Episode 216 of Sappenin' Podcast! The InMe vocalist and solo artist dives into unprecedented stories behind a storybook career, mental health care and coming back from the industries biggest highs vs devastating lows. In this conversation, Dave opens up on the bands lasting legacy, influencing a generation of artists as part of the early 2000's UK alternative-rock boom, behind the scene dynamics, how one of their old 'superfans' made his way into the band, signing to a major...2023-01-1355 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 215 - Against The Current (Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow & Will Ferri)Legends Never Die. New York raised, pop-rock hit makers and chaos enthusiastic trio, Against The Current, are our guests on Episode 215 of Sappenin' Podcast! Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri takeover with secrets behind the bands new independent era, random nights out and their favourite British touring delicacies. In this conversation, Chrissy, Dan and Will open up on their visions for every chapter of ATG, underestimated industry pet peeves, freedom vs creativity, supporting Pierce The Veil across Europe, learning local slang, snack wars, full circle moments with Dashboard Confessional, growing up in the internet spotlight, awkward emo moments...2023-01-0653 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 214 - Em Foster (Nervus) | Live @ 2000 Trees FestivalTough Crowd. Punk-rock badass, Em Foster, is our guest on Episode 214 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive podcast shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, the Nervus vocalist embraces the audiences energy with personal secrets on bizarre career moments, jumping between musical projects and getting into trouble backstage. In this conversation, Em opens up on the bands new album 'The Evil One', getting booked as an independent artist, playing multiple shows in restaurants, when gigs go wrong, the world of weird reviews, how sad people are behind the scenes, favourite festival experiences, dance moves, r...2022-12-3059 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 213 - Matt Goss (Bros)Changing Faces. One of the 80/90's biggest pop-culture icons, resident showman and sneaky prankster, Matt Goss, is our guest on Episode 213 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bros vocalist reveals secrets on a life in the spotlight, fighting music industry elitists and still holding the record for the youngest artists to sell-out Wembley Stadium. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his time on Strictly Come Dancing, being branded by the media as shy, moving back home to the UK, his eleven-year stint of residencies in Las Vegas most lucrative venues, new solo music, the future of Bros, brotherhood, the success...2022-12-2344 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 212 - Pierce The Veil (Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado & Tony Perry)King For A Day. Hardcore-emo clan, Pierce The Veil, are our guests on Episode 212 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado and Tony Perry talk secrets behind their new era, beauty of nostalgia and getting booed on their first tours. In this conversation, the band take a trip down memory lane to their first time in the UK with The Blackout (2007), still using old inside jokes, winning over fans their whole career, new album 'Jaws Of Life', needing an anger translator, classic show pranks vs nerf guns injuries, weddings, Vic's work with the Living The Dream Foundation, When We...2022-12-161h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 211 - Cody FrostCHAOS! Ravepunk poser, tattoo artist and self-proclaimed goblin, Cody Frost, is out guest on Episode 211 of Sappenin' Podcast! The northern singer songwriter explodes with exciting secrets on collaborating with her favourite band: Enter Shikari, ripping up the music rulebook and finally showing the world her true self. In this conversation, Cody opens up on why featuring on the Shikari song 'Bull' is THE ultimate full circle dream, escaping preconceived notions from her time as a finalist on The Voice: UK (2016), being diagnosed with ADHD, why it helped her life make sense, overcoming bizarre career obstacles, vocal range vs weird...2022-12-091h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Hot Water Music (Chuck Ragan & Chris Cresswell)Remedy conversations with punk-rock legends: Hot Water Music. Chuck Ragan and Chris Cresswell (The Flatliners) talk to us on this bonus episode, about the importance of treating band crew like your family, staying true to the audience and learning important life lessons, for the last three decades. Recorded backstage at Slam Dunk Festival 2022, Chuck and Chris open up on a series of industry secrets including, staying motivated to write new music, juggling different projects, making the most of every opportunity, ridiculous tour memories, influencing a whole generation of their piers, humble mindsets, 2023 plans, the idea of punk music and...2022-12-0633 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 210 - Harper | The 11-Year-Old Metal Sensation | (America’s Got Talent)Holy Roller. Brutal metal vocalist, viral internet sensation and 11-year-old girl, Harper, is our guest on Episode 210 of Sappenin' Podcast! The America's Got Talent Semi-Finalist joins us with her step-dad turned co-writer, Ben Lumber (Acres), in her first long-form interview. In this conversation, Harper and Ben open up on a life changing twelve months, originally breaking the internet with her Spiritbox cover, how her love for heavy music first started, impressing the AGT judges vs scaring Simon Cowell, secrets behind the show, the reaction to her audition, singing on stage with Spiritbox in London, personal advice from Courtney LaPlante...2022-12-0251 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 209 - Henry Cox (Boston Manor)Plasticine Dreams. Mr. Eat Your Greens, alternative visionary and The Simpsons enthusiast, Henry Cox, is our guest on Episode 209 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Boston Manor vocalist provides us with a deeply personal insight into life away from the band, staying true to themselves and overcoming common industry mishaps. In this conversation, Henry opens up on their involvement in the UK alternative, emo and pop punk scenes over the last decade, why they have never catered to a certain crowd, new album Datura, unconventional influences, what first brought them together, breakthrough moments vs setbacks, growing up on the road, battles...2022-11-251h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 208 - Jenna McDougall (Tonight Alive / Hevenshe)The Book of Love. Tonight Alive vocalist, spiritual creator and Australian emo, Jenna McDougall, is our guest on Episode 208 of Sappenin' Podcast! Musics most passionate soul discusses deep secrets on her new solo project Hevenshe, needing time to heal and the bands ongoing hiatus. In this conversation, Jenna opens up on her time away from music, focusing on mental health, overcoming intense burnout, starting fresh, going completely independent, industry nightmares, songwriting challenges, creative freedom, the legacy of Tonight Alive, why the band had to stop asap, secret reunion messages, constantly evolving as a human, finding spirituality vs taking therapy...2022-11-181h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 207 - The Blackout: Reunion Exclusive with Gavin Butler & Rhys LewisWasn't It, Was It? The Blackout are back (woohoo) and to celebrate, we have the exclusive reunion interview on Episode 207 of Sappenin' Podcast! Gavin Butler and Rhys Lewis tell us why we can finally have nice things, honest secrets behind the bands return and announcing Download Festival 2023. In this conversation, we discuss how things lead to a comeback, moving on from their original break up in 2015, unknown rehearsals, past offers to reunite, honouring the songs memories, the bands status, future shows vs new music, why Download is such a sentimental place for them, fan tattoos, life away from music...2022-11-111h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 206 - Alexisonfire (George Pettit & Wade MacNeil)The Only Band Ever. Canadian post-hardcore idols, important songwriters and the voice of a generation, Alexisonfire are our guests on Episode 206 of Sappenin’ Podcast. Vocal maniacs, George Pettit and Wade MacNeil, exclusively discuss the bands evolving legacy, escaping nostalgia and fighting for everything. In this conversation, the duo open up on their international cult following, how tour life has changed, early memories from the road, fist fights vs getting banned from malls, the bands longterm status, new album Otherness, their original hiatus, the inner workings of songwriting, appreciating each other, wanting people to express themselves, still wanting to evolve, ri...2022-11-0459 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 205 - Blöthar the Berserker (GWAR)Happy Halloween! Galactic warrior, scumdog of the universe and leader of Beavis and Butt-Heads favourite band, Blöthar the Berserker, is our guest on Episode 205 of Sappenin' Podcast! The GWAR vocalist elaborates on why the group were banished to earth for millions of years, their shock-rock factor and leaving their mark on heavy metal music. In this conversation, Blöthar and his human vessel Michael Bishop, open up on life behind the scenes, evolving their characters for almost four decades, DIY ethos vs building their own costumes, why professional wresting is such a influence, being labelled satanists by mainstream me...2022-10-281h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 204 - Maggie LindemannGirl Next Door. Fashion freak, goth enthusiast and internet sweetheart, Maggie Lindemann, is our guest on Episode 204 of Sappenin' Podcast. The emo singer-songwriter and model introduces us to her world of dark influences, reinventing herself and fighting against industry stereotypes. In this conversation, Maggie opens up on being under the music spotlight from a young age, rising to fame as a pop artist, asking to leave a major record contact, finding happiness in alternative scenes, growing up on Avril Lavigne, Evanescence and Flyleaf, embracing her dark side on new album Suckerpunch, confidence issues, biggest learning curves, her love for...2022-10-2152 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 203 - Winston McCall #2 (Parkway Drive)Viva The Underdogs. Flame laser addict, metalcore visionary and Australian heartthrob, Winston McCall, is our guest on Episode 203 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Parkway Drive vocalist returns to provide a unique insight into the bands famous fire production, mental health struggles and having fresh perspective on new album 'Darker Side'. In this conversation, Winston opens up on what it takes to put on a larger than life stage show, designing blueprints, the importance of crew, hiring over fifty people on their touring party, quick costume changes, connecting with audiences, taking the band to therapy, how they almost broke up earlier...2022-10-141h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 202 - Life and Death in Music with Ian WinwoodBodies. Best selling author, respected music journalist and ruthless critic, Ian Winwood, is our guest on Episode 202 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kerrang, Alternative Press and NME writer shares secrets on his new book, 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music', that has the whole industry talking, exposing the dark sides of ignoring addiction, mental health and exploitation. In this conversation, Winwood opens up on his three decades covering the scenes biggest artists, discovering bands unorthodox cries for help, success vs failure, drug abuse, backstage culture, being addicted to the live crowd, spirals of a bands demise, how we as listeners...2022-10-071h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 201 - Trixie & Katya (Trixie Mattel + Katya Zamolodchikova)Ohh, Honey. Drag royalty, New York times best selling authors and the masters of shade, Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova, are our guests on Episode 201 of Sappenin' Podcast! The chaotic best friends expose scandalous secrets on their pop-culture crossover, having a chokehold on the entertainment industry and embracing emo culture. In this conversation, Trixie & Katya open up on their rise to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race, headlining Wembley, why drag has taken over the mainstream, risking their lives on tour buses, unexpected fan gifts, dealing with airport security, wardrobe malfunctions, but plugs, their new book "Guide To Professional Womanhood"...2022-09-3058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 200 - No Devotion (Geoff Rickly + Stuart Richardson)The End Of Longing. Two of the most influential figures in our music careers, Geoff Rickly and Stuart Richardson, are our special guests for Episode 200 of Sappenin' Podcast. The No Devotion duo return together, to celebrate the release of their second album 'No Oblivion', reveal exclusive secrets on the bands hiatus and everything that makes this project their safe space. In this conversation, Stu and Geoff open up on the bands quiet period, why these songs are so personal to them, processing the aftermath of Lostprophets, needing time to heal vs taking risks, continuing without Mike Lewis and Jamie...2022-09-231h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 199 - The Early November (Ace Enders & Jeff Kummer)Decoration. 2000's emo veterans, scene favourites and sketchbook lyric culprits, The Early November, are our guests on Episode 199 of Sappenin' Podcast. Ace Enders and Jeff Kummer celebrate the bands twentieth anniversary, with a special candid conversation, reflecting their legacy, impact on alternative music and moving forward. In this podcast, we discuss their chokehold on emo nostalgia, always writing songs as timestamp memories, why their new album 'Twenty' was the best platform to revisit a collection of rare b-sides, unreleased tracks and fresh material, living their youth on the road, Warped Tour highlights, originally being singed to the iconic Drive-Thru...2022-09-161h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 198 - Saint Agnes: Live @ 2000 Trees Festival (Kitty Austen & Jon Tufnell)Welcome To Silvertown. Gothic, punk, blood enthusiasts, Saint Agnes, are our guests on Episode 198 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive live shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, Kitty Austen and Jon Tufnell embrace the crowds energy with personal secrets on the bands gritty ethos, wild reputation and challenging music industry rules. In this conversation, the band reflect on their DIY journey to rowdy festival sets, obscure influences, female musician stereotypes, wanting to be strangely different, Nine Inch Nails, music video concepts, pouring themselves with blood, unpractical tour stories, rider requests, fashionable bins, what...2022-09-0958 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithWWE: Clash At The Castle (Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Finn Balor, Bianca Belair, Street Prophets, Sheamus, Damian Priest, Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser)World Wrestling Entertainment. On September 3rd 2022, the leading franchise in professional wrestling, WWE, took over the streets of Cardiff, Wales, as they hosted the biggest wrestling event in Britain for 30 years. Clash At The Castle saw the most famous names is sports entertainment, make history, in front of 62,000 rowdy fans, in a historic event watched across the globe. Sappenin' Podcast was invited to a series of media events, to talk to a collection of WWE Superstars, about creating special moments, their alternative influences and to portray the sport in a different light. In this bonus podcast, we are joined...2022-09-071h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 197 - Josh Weller (Comedian)Age Against The Machine. Witty comedian, failed musician and cheese connoisseur, Josh Weller, is our guest on Episode 197 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral internet sensation is with us, providing a unique insight into swapping punk bands for stand up comedy, industry parallels and a bunch of absolutely ridiculous career adventures. In this conversation, Josh opens up on his previous life as a major label solo artist, the moment he quit music, finding himself through humour, his beloved internet skits on what being in music is actually like, the art of comedy, dealing with hecklers, bizarre stage moments, his old...2022-09-021h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 196 - Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)The Papercut Chronicles. Multi-platinum selling artist, commercial hit songwriter and Gym Class Heroes star, Travie McCoy, is our guest on Episode 196 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of this generations most unique artists takes time to share secrets on crossing alternative music into modern pop-culture, dealing with paparazzi level fame and working with a endless list influential artists. In this conversation, Travie opens up on spending the last decade in the shadows, the end of Gym Class Heroes, sipping into a depression, fighting to get out of lucrative record deals, the passion behind his new solo album 'Never Slept Better', appreciating...2022-08-261h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 195 - Nixon Newell (Professional Wrestler) | FKA: Tegan Nox (WWE)The Peace and The Panic. Wrestling superstar, pop punk enthusiast and Welsh wizard, Nixon Newell, is our guest on Episode 195 of Sappenin' Podcast! The alternative culture inspired athlete takes us into the mindset of a global performer with secrets on cutting her teeth in the business, living life as a free agent and her time in the WWE as Tegan Nox. In this conversation, Newell opens up in on her unexpected release from WWE, why we haven't seen her in a ring since, starting her career in small valley bingo halls, always repressing love for Neck Deep, the evolution...2022-08-191h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 194 - Benji Webbe (Skindred / Dub War)Union Black. Regge-Punk visionary, larger than life personality and the king of Newport, Benji Webbe, is our guest on Episode 194 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Skindred and Dub War vocalist invites us into his beautiful home for a candid conversation on his appreciation for life, embracing your loved ones and brining different groups of people together through music. In this podcast, Benji opens up on his passion for inspiring others, the rerun of Dub War, releasing their fist collection of new material in over 25 years, channelling everyday stories for lyrics, the longevity of Skindred, why their audience is a safe sp...2022-08-121h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 193 - ROAM | The Final Farewell with Alex Costello & Alex AdamPlaying Fiction. Episode 193 is an exclusive farewell to Eastbourne, pop punk misfits, ROAM, as the band prepare to call it a day, with one final tour. On this special podcast, Alex Costello and Alex Adam return to honestly open up on the bands break up, coinciding the news with their tenth year anniversary and leaving behind a decade of unbelievable memories. In this conversation, we discuss fan reaction to the announcement, why the decision has been a long time coming, growing up best friends, never taking anything for granted, the average per-hour band salary, touching messages, wild band tattoos...2022-08-0559 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 192 - Brent Smith (Shinedown)Planet Zero. Shinedown vocalist, master of showmanship and universal storyteller, Brent Smith, is our guest on Episode 192 of Sappenin' Podcast! After two-decades of breaking records in alternative music and achieving the most number one singles, in the history of the Billboard mainstream rock chats, the emotional lyricist pulls back the curtain for an insight on his private life, unpredictable journey and a personal connection to his audience. In this conversation, Brent opens up on the bands global trajectory, his showmanship ethos, why it's so important to make a unique experience for everyone in attendance, early tours with Van Halen...2022-07-291h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 191 - Lit (A. Jay Popoff & Jeremy Popoff)American Dream. 2000's poster boys, party experts and the geniuses behind pop punk's catchiest riff, LIT, are our guests on Episode 191 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Popoff Brothers celebrate their return with explicit secrets on their new album "Taste Like Gold", ridiculous tour stories and a career of insane experiences. In this conversation, A.Jay and Jeremy open up on the bands wild past, recording songs naked, their impact on pop-culture, growing up on the road, early shows with No Doubt, Black Eyed Pears & Kid Rock, how the term 'Lit' and "Popoff' are now used as cool slang, working with...2022-07-221h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 190 - Gustav Wood (Young Guns)Weight of the World. Young Guns vocalist, universal songwriter and the beautifully charming, Gustav Wood, is our guest on Episode 190 of Sappenin' Podcast! After the band made their long-awaited return, with their first live shows in five years, Gustav uses us as a platform to exclusively explain what's been going on behind the scenes, backstage at 2000 Trees Festival. In this conversation, we discuss why Young Guns almost disappeared, breakup rumours, the catalyst that got them back on stage, the tole of growing up on the road, music finance scares, pre-show nerves, nostalgia, his secret time away from the band...2022-07-151h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: 2000 Trees Festival 2022 (Thrice, Delaire The Liar, RXPTRS, Marisa And The Moths, James Scarlett)Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees, returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to a collection of artists who made their mark on the festival. Listen to exclusive conversations with Thrice (Eddie + Riley), Delaire The Liar (Finn + Em), RXPTRS (Simon + Ian), Marisa And The Moths (Marisa + Liam) and a extended clip from our stage show with...2022-07-121h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 189 - Shane Told #2 (Silverstein)Lead Singer Syndrome. Original emo, podcast pioneer and Canadian sweetheart, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 189 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to uncover another element to the bands famous journey, songwriting and evolution. In this conversation, Shane opens up on how wild life has changed since we last saw him, new album 'Misery Made Me', always bending genre rules, having to double check his own lyrics, tour necessities, music posers, hot takes from over twenty years in the industry, unpredictable opportunities, playing the Tokyo Dome with Avril Lavigne, what he's learned speaking with other singers on...2022-07-081h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 188 - Joshua Moore (We Came As Romans)Learning to Survive. We Came As Romans lyricist, guitarist and primary songwriter, Joshua Moore, is our guest on Episode 188 of Sappenin' Podcast! The WCAR visionary provides an honest insight on the combination of ridicules adventures and sacrifices of dedicating his life to touring, mental health struggles and the bands next chapter, after the tragic death of vocalist Kyle Pavone. In this conversation, Josh opens up on some of their famous road pranks with The Devil Wears Prada, unfortunate tour bus wars, fan misconceptions, the chaotic experience of his own wedding, Limp Bizkit vs Taking Back Sunday, new music secrets...2022-07-011h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 187 - Tim McIlrath (Rise Against)Nowhere Generation. Punk lyricist, social activist and vegan ideologist, Tim McIlrath, is our guest on Episode 187 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Rise Against vocalist and guitarist takes us on a trip down memory lane, with insights on his believes, the importance of having something to fight for and learning from his musical heroes. In this conversation, Tim opens up on the bands overall message, hiding social commentary within his lyrics, being accepted by every scene of alternative music, festival circuit mayhem, strange tour line-ups, working with his idols in Rancid, The Descendants and Fugazi, being summoned by Jay-Z, wholesome milestones...2022-06-2438 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 186 - Steel Panther (Michael Starr & Stix Zadinia)Death To All But Metal. The greatest heavy metal band, in the history of the world, Steel Panther, are our guests on Episode 186 of Sappenin' Podcast! Michael Starr and Stix Zadinia invite us for a look behind their explicit rock and roll lifestyle, backstage at Download Festival 2022. In this conversation, Michael and Stix open up on the bands love for partying, cocaine suppliers, tour bus mayhem, creating their own code words, helping Limp Bizkit with couples therapy, losing founding bassist Lexi Foxx, angry reactions from celebrities mentioned in their songs, the sunset strip days, their best and worst guest...2022-06-1745 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Download Festival 2022 (Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Ghost Inside, Volbeat, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow, Punk Rock Factory, Dead Poet Society, Lais MW)Scream, Donington! For the first time since 2019, a full scale Download Festival, returned to the famous grounds of Donington Park this week, for a three day love fest of heavy music. In this special bonus podcast, we talk to a collection artists and backstage staff, to explain why events like these are so important to the alternative music scene and all the unbelievable moments that come with them. Listen to exclusive conversations with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes (Frank + Dean), The Ghost Inside (Vigil + Andrew), Volbeat (Kaspar B. Larsen), Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland), Bury Tomorrow (Dan + Dav), Punk Rock Factory...2022-06-151h 58
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 185 - Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)The Fallen Angels. Vocalist, actor and gothic icon, Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black), is our guest on Episode 185 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Black Veil Brides founder let's us into his larger than life spotlight, for a deeply honest, insightful and candid discussion on the man, behind the music. In this conversation, Andy opens up on misconceptions from his famous looks and aesthetic, his love for horror punk, unexpected hobbies, being a voice for the voiceless, getting bottled at some of the worlds biggest festivals, receiving early day Nickleback and Coldplay type hate, how the UK made the band feel...2022-06-1052 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 (Sum 41, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Counterparts, Hot Milk, The Amity Affliction, Yours Truly)Slammy D! June 3rd-4th 2022 witness the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting time with some names you're bombarded us with requests, to speak with!Listen to our backstage antics with exclusive conversations from Sum 41 (Dave + Cone), Beartooth (Caleb Shomo), Neck Deep (Ben Barlow), Counterparts (Brendan + Jesse), Hot Milk (Hannah + Jim), The Amity Affliction (Joel +...2022-06-071h 55
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 184 - Dan 'Soupy' Campbell (The Wonder Years)My Life as a Pigeon. The Wonder Years vocalist, wrestling fanatic and concept lyricist, Dan 'Soupy' Campbell, is our guest on Episode 184 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Pennsylvania pop-punk hero takes time to express his connection with unexpected towns, near death experiences and the honest tales, behind some of their biggest cult classics. In this conversation, Dan opens up on writing melodies in his dreams, the bands early DIY mishaps, how Newport (Wales) became his spiritual home, celebrating the anniversaries of their two breakthrough albums 'The Upsides" + 'Suburbia I've Given You All and Now I'm Nothing', unhealthy touring schedules, Aaron...2022-06-031h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 183 - You Me At Six: 'Sinners Never Sleep' | 10th Anniversary with Josh FranceschiNo One Does It Better. On October 3rd 2011, You Me At Six released their third and career defying record, 'Sinners Never Sleep', that cemented the band as one of the leading artists in alternative music, for the decade to follow. On this exclusive episode, Mr. Reckless, Josh Franceschi, returns to celebrate the albums 10th anniversary re-release by discussing it's impact, untold secrets and fan legacy. In this podcast, we discuss the bands buffet of styles, being in the spotlight from such a young age, major label pressures, recording in California, how Josh suffered his first panic attack, what songs...2022-05-271h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 182 - The Legacy of Blink-182 with Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) & Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)What's Our Age Again? Episode 182 of Sappenin' Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary and cultural legacy of Blink-182, with a multi-guest roundtable special. Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) and Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind) are with us for a unique look behind their shared love, compassion and respect for pop-punk's most iconic band. In this conversation, we discuss blink's lasting impact on the modern scene of alternative music, how we all first discovered them, crossing raunchy punk and comedy, Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge's vocal accents, immature lyrics vs serious side, idolising Warped Tour, why Travis Barker is su...2022-05-201h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 181 - Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar. Punk rock princess, dog enthusiast and master of memes, Lauran Hibberd, is our guest on Episode 181 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Isle of Wight songwriter introduces us to her world of sassy lyrics, comedy genius and mission to flip the music industry on its head. In this conversation, Lauran opens on living up to internet hype, the pressures surrounding her debut studio album, slacker-pop vs emo influences, why Weezer are her favourite band, imposter syndrome, working with DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit) and Brandon B. Brown (Wheatus), mental health, evil tour curses, scaring Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington a...2022-05-131h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 180 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)Waking The Demon. Bullet For My Valentine vocalist, heavy music icon and Welsh valleys starlight, Matt Tuck, is out guest on Episode 180 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice behind the modern metal generation peels back the curtain on his personal life, songwriting tips and BFMV's rise to fame. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his reserved exterior, media misconceptions, living in the moment vs early magazine comments, Bullet For My Valentines fast journey to global success, mental health struggles, the Jeff Killed John days, nurturing his voice, fighting off record labels, their new self-titled album, touring with his childhood...2022-05-061h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 179 - James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival / ArcTanGent)Eat, Sleep, Trees, Repeat. Festival booker, promoter and music maniac, James Scarlett, is our guest on Episode 179 of Sappenin' Podcast. The 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent boss is with us to give a unique insight on what it's like running major independent events, behind the scenes secrets and building an alternative community. In this conversation, James opens up on Trees 2022 return, how the team kept moral high during lockdown, headliners Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Turnstile, Idles + You Me At Six, the festivals origin story, drunken dreams, early mistakes, crowd surfing vs a real bag of poo, special set additions from No...2022-04-291h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 178 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)Welcome To My Life. Chorus machine, pop-punk royalty and chicken farmer, Pierre Bouvier, is our guest on Episode 178 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan vocalist shares secrets behind some of alternative music's catchiest hooks, evolving with the industry and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on the bands influence on the scene today, his evolution of punk-rock vs emo, bursting into the limelight a teenager, unexpected success, touring with Blink-182, Sum 41 and Avril Lavinge, new album 'Harder Than It Looks', going independent for the first time, life on major labels, clever lyrics, the legacy of...2022-04-221h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 177 - Alex Taylor (Malevolence)Life Sentence. Mosh expert, metal enthusiast and former security guard, Alex Taylor, is our guest on Episode 177 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Malevolence vocalist shares insights on British next wave of alternative culture, showing the industry the middle finger and establishing their own rules. In this conversation, Alex opens up on his journey to heavy music, what CD's his mum bought him as a kid, the bands growth in isolation, new album "Malicious Intent", working with his hero Matt Heafy (Trivium), strange music video situations, police scares, hanging upside-down, internet backlash from their appearance, gimmicks, starting a record label vs...2022-04-1557 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 176 - Liam Cormier #2 (Cancer Bats)Hail Destroyer. Cancer Bats vocalist, Treadwell Clothing CEO and captain of positivity, Liam Joseph Cormier, is our guest on Episode176 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Canadian sweetheart (and frontrunner for the loveliest human on the planet), returns with stories full of happiness, punk-rock and feel good energy. In this conversation, Liam opens up personally on his famous positive mindset, how learning to channel his focus early on helped him enjoy life, if anything can actually make him angry, becoming straight edge, sourcing lyrics, awkward misinterpretations, new album Pychic Jailbreak, recent lineup dynamic changes, their relationship with Wade (Alexisonfire), comedy style...2022-04-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 175 - Steven Battelle (LostAlone)The Bells! Worldwide riffologist, lego builder and UFO maniac, Steven Battelle, is our guest on Episode 175 of Sappenin' Podcast! The LostAlone songwriter talks to us, exclusively, on the bands return, new music and opening for My Chemical Romance, in stadiums, next month. In this conversation, Battelle opens up on reuniting with Alan and Mark, why they had to keep a lot of secrets, their original breakup in 2014, how a cruse trip changed his entire life's vision, being an extended member of the MCR family, his close relationships with Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, beautiful full circle moments...2022-04-011h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 174 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)Punk Rock 101. Proud Texan, nice guy and the voice of Chuck E Cheese, Jaret Reddick, is our guest on Episode 174 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup storyteller peels back the curtain behind a career of hilarity, heartache and his lyrical genies. In this conversation, Jaret opens up on the bands legacy of comforting the pop-punk scene with laughter, the secret meaning of some of their biggest hits, releasing his first country solo album, celebrities he's seriously annoyed, why BFS have always tried to stay true to themselves, new album Pop Dunk Snot Bread, originally breaking up in 2013, how...2022-03-251h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 173 - Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock)Not Today, Satan. International drag superstar, brutal stand up comedian and the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Season 6, Bianca Del Rio, is our guest on Episode 173 of Sappenin' Podcast! The biggest modern queen in the would is with us for a round of roasting, testicle tips and an insight into the highest level of drag. In this conversation, Bianca aka Roy Haylock, opens up on helping take drag into mainstream pop-culture, being the first queen to solo headline Wembley Arena, brutal comedy routines vs getting away with murder, what separates his two identities, seeing the world from th...2022-03-1839 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 172 - Matt Heafy (Trivium / Ibaraki)Dying In Your Arms. Metal legend, Twitch royalty and guitar genies, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, is our guest on Episode 172 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trivium vocalist discusses his goal for changing heavy music, embracing his Japanese heratige and how online communities can bring everyone together. In this conversation, Heafy opens on Trivium's biggest ups and downs, how Twitch sparked different creativity, his black-metal project IBARAKI, promoting different cultures, getting Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) to scream on a song, moments he never thought he'd achieve, writing a kids book, fatherhood, why Download Festival 2005 changed his career, their awkward relationship with...2022-03-1156 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 171 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Who's In Control? Enthusiastic emo, hair dye expert and Set It Off vocalist, Cody Carson, is our guest on Episode 171 of Sappenin' Podcast! The energetic frontman shares secrets behind a career of overcoming setbacks, personal roadblocks and never giving up. In this conversation, Cody opens up on the bands new album 'Elsewhere', dealing with countless vocal surgeries, mental health struggles, never fitting into a certain genre, label and management disputes, building a cult community of fans, their pop-punk vs rap and theatre backgrounds, originally starting off as a drummer, confidence advice, losing valuable belongings on tour, how members of...2022-03-041h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 170 - Darran Smith (Funeral For A Friend)All The Rage. Funeral For A Friend guitar legend, emo fringe pionear and dad joke expert, Darran Smith, is our guest on Episode 170 of Sappenin' Podcast! The six-string slinger takes us for a ride through his musical journey, tour burnouts and returning to the spotlight with this new era of FFAF. In this conversation, Darran opens up on the bands reunion, originally leaving in 2010, how it's a much more relaxed atmosphere, dealing with the early day success of their first three albums, his nine years away, why the guitar partnership of himself and Kris Roberts was so complimentary, insane...2022-02-251h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 169 - James Bourne (Busted / Son Of Dork)Ticket Outta Loserville. Hit songwriter, vocalist and Back To The Future fanatic, James Bourne, is our guest on Episode 169 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident FutureBoy celebrates two decades of creating generation defying anthems, finally going solo and life in the tabloid spotlight. In this conversation, James spill secrets on his new solo album 'Sugar Beach', being stuck on a island during the pandemic, the twentieth anniversary of Busted and their debut album, their current status, reuniting in 2015, the Son Of Dork days, why it ended so abruptly, writing music for other artists including McFly, Backstreet Boys and Mel C...2022-02-181h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 168 - Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)Counting Worms. Hardcore vocalist, mosh conductor and ETID superfan, Bryan Garris, is our guest on Episode 168 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knocked Loose leader peels back the curtain on the bands cult following, road to success and establishing themselves as one of this generations most talked about heavy artists. In this conversation, Bryan opens up on the art of creating concepts with new EP 'A Tear In The Fabric Of Life', getting inspired by strange road signs, representing Oldham County to the world, early day nightmares, playing one gig with a playstation microphone, how members of Every Time I Die...2022-02-111h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 167 - Steve VaiPassion and Warfare. Living guitar legend, whammy bar master and secret beekeeper, Steve Vai, is our guest on Episode 167 of Sappenin' Podcast! The iconic axeman reflects on his four decades of reinventing the six-string, unbelievable achievements and making records with everyone from Whitesnake to David Lee Roth (Van Halen) and Frank Zappa. In this conversation, the riff virtuoso opens up on keeping healthy way into his sixties, staying inspired with new album "Inviolate", how some of his most signature solos were written, getting Ibanez to make him a futuristic three neck guitar, jumping between massive bands throughout the 80's...2022-02-0451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 166 - Patty Walters (As It Is)I Went To Hell And Back. As It Is vocalist, emo fanatic and former YouTube star, Patty Walters, is our guest on Episode 166 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Minnesota born songwriter returns for his own individual time in the hot seat, spilling secrets on the bands change of behind the scene dynamics, embracing nostalgia and growing up in Brighton, UK. In this conversation, Patty opens up on the internal effect of member departures, how the pandemic made him fall out of love with music for a while, close-call break ups, originally finding himself in the 2003 UK vs USA alternative spaces...2022-01-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 165 - Tom Deacon (Comedian / Presenter / Eurofan)Let's Get Amongst It! Comedian, presenter and football Eurofan, Tom Deacon, is our guest on Episode 165 of Sappenin' Podcast! Making his name on the British stand up circuit in the late 2000's, Tom quickly became a loveable figure for comedy, sport and emo music fans alike, with his presenting roles with BBC Radio 1, Copa90 and embarrassing himself in front of the worlds biggest stars! In this conversation, the comic opens up on his impressive CV, coping with the juxtaposition of his career, humble beginnings on The 5:19 Show, getting away with stupid on-air antics, awkward moments with Taylor Swift, Justin...2022-01-211h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 164 - Niko Moilanen (Blind Channel)Dark Side. Violent pop enforcer, anti-saint and the real violent Bob, Niko Moilanen, is our guest on Episode 164 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Blind Channel co-vocalist reflects on their breakthrough 2021, capturing hearts at The Eurovision Song Contest, working with their heroes and becoming Finlands biggest band! In this conversation, Niko opens up the groups grind to success over the last decade, literally showing the world the middle finger, not being able to walk down the street of their hometown without getting mobbed, new music secrets, how Linkin Park originally helped create a friendship between the band, Mike Shinoda comments on...2022-01-1454 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 163 - Grant Nicholas (Feeder)Comfort In Sound. Welsh music royalty, indie hit songwriter and dedicated storyteller, Grant Nicholas, is our guest on Episode 163 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Feeder vocalist peels back the curtain behind the bands biggest anthems, his hometown roots and a unique sense of identity. In this conversation, the legendary frontman opens up on inspiring generations of grunge, indie and alternative scenes for going on three decades, how their mixture of heavy vs light back catalogue has defined their career, new album Torpedo, their unappreciated elements, his first break working in a London recording studio, getting to assist Seal, the 90's...2022-01-071h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 162 - Top 10 Albums of 2021 | Featuring Mystery GuestsJet Black New Year. 2021 was a amazing period for new music in the alternative scenes of punk, metal, emo and rock. As the calendar comes to a close, we're using Episode 162 of Sappenin' Podcast to highlight our favourite albums, experiences and achievements from the last twelve months, as well as some secret appearances from mystery guests. In this conversation, Sean and Morgan go back and forth, discussing their individual top five releases, that they formed a lasting connection with. The pair also reminisce their other musical obsessions, how being involved in events like Download Pilot, Heavy Music Awards and...2021-12-311h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 161 - Jo O'Meara (S Club 7)Don't Stop Movin'. Pop music superstar, tv personality and dedicated mother, Jo O'Meara, is our festive guest on Episode 161 of Sappenin' Podcast! The S Club 7 poster-child spills secrets on starting a new chapter in her career, returning to solo material for the first time in sixteen years and the groups rollercoaster machine experience. In this conversation, we discuss dealing with life in the public eye and tabloids from a young age, how turning forty gave her a fresh prospective on everything, quitting her brutal smoking addiction, writing a series of heartfelt stories for new album 'With Love', the moment...2021-12-2451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 160 - Brandon Boyd (Incubus)Drive. Influential vocalist, creative artist and never ageing mega babe, Brandon Boyd, is our guest on Episode 160 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Incubus frontman celebrates the bands thirtieth anniversary with us by unleashing secrets on their longevity, his famous paintings and returning to his universe of solo music. In this conversation, we discuss Brandon's larger than life experiences on new album 'Echos and Cocoons', why it's being described as dark and horny, the dynamics of his art exhibitions, growing up in a expressive household, launching his Moonlight Collective with some surprising names, wanting to make friends with Noel Fielding, inspiring...2021-12-1748 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 159 - Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath)Reinventing Your Exit. Scene leader, destroyed vocal king and devoted father, Spencer Chamberlain, is our guest on Episode 159 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath frontman opens up on a career of collaboration, finding himself and musical art. In this conversation, we discuss the change of dynamics for the band since their return from hiatus, new album Voyeurist, how their own battles and relationship with religion affected their lives, songwriting secrets, taking time to work with new artists, the evolution of emo, Matt Cutshall (Emo's Not Dead), launching his own solo project SLO/TIDE, the Sleepwave days, unexpected opportunities, the time...2021-12-101h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 158 - Chris LoPorto (Can't Swim)Change Of Plans. Self love lyricist, tour driving expert and overall good egg, Chris LoPorto, is our guest on Episode 158 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Can't Swim vocalist gives us a call while on the road with Silverstein to have a relaxed chat on band life, finding himself and returning to the UK for 2000 Trees Festival 2022. In this convocation, we disses the bands humble beginnings in New Jersy, signing to Pure Noise Records from an early age, songwriting trial and errors, forgetting your mistakes, underground German sex cults, getting bloody in a GCW Wrestling ring, the time he met Miley...2021-12-0350 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 157 - Aaran McKenzie (While She Sleeps / Film Maker)Know Your Worth. Professional film maker, heavy metal bassist and mental health advocate, Aaran McKenzie, is our guest on Episode 157 of Sappenin' Podcast! The While She Sleeps creative takes time to open up on his life behind the camera, Sleeps Society and some unforgettable life opportunities. In this conversation, we discuss how their Patreon model has created a new blueprint for the music industry, the reaction after its first anniversary, promoting a whole album campaign around so much uncertainty, launching his Aaran McKenzie Films business, shooting music videos for Sylosis, Havelock and Raiders, the ins and outs of videography...2021-11-261h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 156 - Adam 'The Yin' Perry (Bloodhound Gang / "A") Three Cheers for Three Years! It's the 3rd anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast and to celebrate, Adam ' The Yin' Perry, joins us to share some of the most bizarre stories ever told on the show. In this conversation, the drummer for Bloodhound Gang and the rock band called "A", opens up on a career of unpalatable projects, circumstances and opportunities. Experience everything from his life changing battle with cancer to how A wasted millions of Warner Musics money, getting dropped and resigned twice on the same album cycle, the effect of his and Jason Perry's work with McFly, trying...2021-11-191h 38
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 155 - Paul Barrow (Death Blooms)Life Is Pain. Mosh enthusiast, Nu-Metal advocate and angry cheerleader, Paul Barrow, is our guest on Episode 155 of Sappenin' Podcast! Death Blooms have become one of the breakthrough heavy artists of 2021, releasing their debut studio album and capturing the hearts of festival addicts, after their opening performance at the first major event back in the UK, Download Pilot. After a show in Bristol, UK, we sat with the vocalist to capture a insight into the unbelievable adventure the band are currently on and a glimpse into their world. In this conversation, Paul opens up on how he found mosh-pits...2021-11-121h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 154 - Deaf Havana: 'Fools and Worthless Liars' | 10th Anniversary with James Veck-GilodiThe Past Ten Years. On November 7th 2011, Deaf Havana released their second full length and breakthrough studio album, Fools and Worthless Liars, that created a connection to a dedicated audience and helped shape the bands career, for the decade to follow. On this special episode, vocalist and songwriter, James Veck-Gilodi, returns to celebrate the albums tenth year anniversary in style by dissecting it's legacy, secrets and larger than life storytelling. In this podcast, we discuss the pressure of stepping away from their original post-hardcore blueprint, writing these songs in his head, sarcastic lyrics, that famous line on Lower Than...2021-11-051h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 153 - William Gould #2 (Creeper / Salem)Draculads. The prince of spooky, gothic, diy punk, William Gould, is our guest on Episode 153 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Creeper vocalist returns to give us an insight into his new project Salem, unexpected adventures along with some tricks and treats for the Halloween season. In this conversation, the cult leader opens up on getting to showcase another side of his creativity, writing songs in concepts vs everyday storytelling, how Salem started accidentally, Creeper's emotional return at Download Pilot, why he made Morgan cry, dealing with sweaty cloths, showing Gary Newman his cat, being chased in the woods, his love...2021-10-291h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 152 - Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday)Louder Now. Professional microphone swinger, emo forefather and lyrical genies, Adam Lazzara, is our guest on Episode 152 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Taking Back Sunday vocalist returns for a special discussion on the bands famous use of the number and dissects another round inspirational stories from a genre defying career. In this conversation, Adam opens up on the early days of his music adventure, obsessing over bands before starting Taking Back Sunday in New York, their documented evolution, new music plans, confusing the internet with a cover of 'My Name Is Jonas' by Weezer, his Fuckin Whatever project with John...2021-10-221h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 151 - Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic)Transparency. Scottish accent enthusiast, flamboyant dancer and humble rockstar, Sam McTrusty, is our guest on Episode 151 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Twin Atlantic songwriter opens up on a new era of his life, the band and never fitting in. In this conversation, we discuss his artistic nature to go against the grain, how he accidentally created a new album while writing for somebody else, heavy metal screams vs underground dance vibes, the ugly realities of music business, celebrating the tenth year anniversary of their breakthrough album Free, why cult fan classics like Crash Land were never singles, their bizarre Warped...2021-10-151h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 150 - Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire / Gallows / Dooms Children)This Could Be Anywhere In The World. Modern punk icon, Alexisonfire guitarist and Gallows hellraiser, Wade MacNeil, is our guest on Episode 150 of Sappenin' Podcast! In this conversation, the Canadian saint opens up on a career of fighting against stereotypes, why punk isn't the only thing that represents him, his new solo and psychedelic 'Dooms Chidren' project, everything Alexisonfire (from their announcement for Slam Dunk Festival 2022, reunion vs future plans and the fifteenth anniversary of Crises), the time Gallows almost got abducted by a biker gang, his work composing for films, Dark Side Of The Ring, upstaging Tom Brady...2021-10-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 149 - Tyler Bates (Musician / Producer / Film Composer)Soundtracks. Music producer, blockbuster film composer and renowned touring guitarist, Tyler Bates, is our guest on Episode 149 of Sappenin' Podcast! His work credits include your favourite bands, movie franchises, comic books characters and video games, so when a unique opportunity to explore yet another side of the industrty, and his phenomenal career came up, we had to take it. Tyler's CV includes, scoring huge box office attractions like: Guardians Of The Galaxy, John Wick, Deadpool, 300, Halloween, Fast and Furious & Dawn Of The Dead. Producing albums for Bush and Alice In Chains. Touring the globe as the guitarist for Marilyn Man...2021-10-011h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 148 - Hot Milk #2 (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Split Personality. Chaotic, genre defying, power duo, Hot Milk, are our guests on Episode 148 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw return for another round of uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness with us, recorded backstage at their recent UK headline tour. In this conversation, we discuss the bands growth and rise to fame since their first appearance on the podcast, new ep "I Just Wanna Know What Happens When I'm Dead", their proud stance on oversharing, silly jokes, growing as people vs building their own safe space community, how members of Foo Fighters made sure they had vegetables, peeing...2021-09-2453 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 147 - Kaya Tarsus (Blood Youth)Closure. Former Blood Youth vocalist, Kaya Tarsus, is our guest on Episode 147 of Sappenin' Podcast! At Slam Dunk Festival 2021, Kaya preformed for the very last time with the UK hardcore-metal titans, before officially parting ways with the band due to a series of very personal metal health issues. For this episode, we were lucky enough to have been invited to speak with him backstage, literal moments, after stepping off stage for the final time. In this conversation, Kaya expresses his raw, honest and natural reaction to walking away from music (for the time being), we discuss everything from the though...2021-09-171h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 146 - Slam Dunk Festival 2021 (Waterparks, We Are The In Crowd, State Champs, Mayday Parade, Doll Skin, Static Dress, As It Is, Noahfinnce, For You The Moon)Slam Dunk Da Funk! September 4th-5th 2021 witnessed the return of Slam Dunk Festival, UK to open air fields in Leeds & Hatfield. In an attempt to salvage the last of the summer sunshine, live music and those vital festival vibes, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to cover both dates, to record a bunch of fun, new and emotionally driven conversation. In this episode, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting time with some name's you're bombarded us...2021-09-102h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 145 - Matthew Davies-Kreye (Funeral For A Friend)Escape Artists Never Die. Funeral For A Friend vocalist Matthew Davies-Kreye is our guest on Episode 145 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the band return for two special appearances at Slam Dunk Festival, UK this weekend, the inspirational lyricist finally answers all YOUR requests and breaks his podcast, interview and public speaking retirement, for a wild conversation with us. In this episode, we discuss Matt's life now living in Germany, working for Avocado booking, FFAF's original break up in 2016, reuniting for a series of benefit shows in honour of our friend Stu Brothers, what the future might hold going forward, not s...2021-09-031h 32
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 144 - Matt Rubano (Angels & Airwaves / Ex-Taking Back Sunday)Euphoria. Bass extraordinaire, credited actor and stand-up comedian, Matt Rubano, is our guest on Episode 144 of Sappenin' Podcast! Angels & Airwaves newest recruit is with us for a special insight into his involvement with countless of the alternative emo scenes biggest inspirations. In this conversation, we discuss how Matt perfected his craft as a technically gifted bassist, his work with The All American Rejects, Glassjaw, Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Lauryn Hill (Fugees), some really unexpected names and obviously, his seven years as vital member of, Taking Back Sunday, during their most commercially successful period, joining Angels & Airwaves, their recent...2021-08-271h 59
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 143 - Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)Image Of The Invisible. Melody master, Thrice vocalist and spiritual human, Dustin Kensrue, is our guest on Episode 143 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice of an alternative generation is back with us, for his own dedicated episode, as we dive into a lifetime of inspirational energy. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album Horizons / East. how they spent their lockdown building a new studio base, individual DIY input, bringing back The Alliance: Thrice fan-club, how subscription services like that have inspired people like While She Sleeps to create a new movement in music, the art of lyrics, finding unique...2021-08-201h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus: Bloodstock Festival 2021 (Skindred, Napalm Death, Vexed, Therapy?, Vicky Hungerford)Doom Riffs. August 11th-15th 2021 saw the return of the UK's resident number one heavy metal festival, Bloodstock Open Air, to the fields of Catton Park. To celebrate it's twentieth anniversary, we sent our very own Morgan Richards to throw his horns up, experience another side to the alternative community and record a series of exclusive conversations for this special bonus episode of Sappenin' Podcast. In this episode, we're joined by a collection of guests including riff master Mikey Demus (Skindred), Barney Greenway (Napalm Death), Megan Targett & Jay Bacon (Vexed), Andy Cairns & Michael McKeegan (Therapy?) and Bloodstock head booker...2021-08-171h 33
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 142 - Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage / Times Of Grace)The End Of Heartache. Heavy guitar icon, production royalty and game show winner, Adam Dutkirwicz, is our guest on Episode 142 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Killswitch Engage axeman is with us to dive into the mind behind the riffs, famous on stage antics and endless unbelievable life moments. In this conversation, we discuss Killswitch's fast approaching run of live shows, how the pandemic made him analyse a lot of things internally, the return of Times Of Grace after a decade away, his songwriting relationships with Jesse Leach and Howard Jones, creating a super fun atmosphere with the crowd, silly onstage...2021-08-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 141 - Aaron Beam (Red Fang)Wires. Sludge metal bassist, vocalist and one time comedian, Aaron Beam, is our guest on Episode 141 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Red Fang leader opens up on the bands reputation for huge riffs, good times and hilarious music videos, with plenty of insane tangents in between. In this conversation, we dive into Aarons love for comedy, how he tried his hand at stand up, the adrenaline addiction of live music, new album Arrows, working in a animation studio (without originally been given an actual job), longevity vs not taking life too seriously, video concepts, cameos from actors Brian Posehn & Fred...2021-08-061h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 140 - Paul Harries (Photographer)Portraits. Music photography legend, resident Kerrang! Magazine cover star and helpful human, Paul Harries, is our guest on Episode 140 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind all of your favourite bands, most iconic shots, for the last three decades, is with us to show some candid exposure into the world of photography and his life behind the camera. In this conversation, we dissect Paul's mouthwatering all-star portfolio of larger than life charecters, his close personal relationship with Slipknot, releasing his 'Dysfunctional Family Portraits' book with them in 2015, remembering the late Joey Jordison, the secrets behind a Kerrang! photoshoot, how he...2021-07-301h 12
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. 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. 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
Pro Lacrosse Talk PodcastPredicting the PLL Protected Player Rosters (Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast #129)On this episode of the Pro Lacrosse Talk Podcast, Hutton Jackson and Adam Moore are joined by Lacrosse Playground contributor Brian Andrews. They discuss the Atlas cutting Scott Rodgers, Jeremy Thompson, Kyle Hartzell and Callum Robinson, the trade that sent Rob Pannell to the Redwoods and Chris Hogan, Dalton Crossan and Garrett Thul joining the PLL. They also discuss the retirement of Matt Danowski and Brett Schmidt, provide their predictions for the protected rosters particularly with Dillon Ward, Connor Fields, Paul Rabil, Joe Walters and Kyle Harrison, and theorize what it would take for Coach Sean Quirk to trade...2021-02-2544 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 93 - Four Year Strong (Alan Day & Dan O'Connor)Brain Pain. Massachusetts bearded punk legends, Four Year Strong are our guests on Episode 93 of Sappenin' Podcast! Alan Day and Dan O'Connor take a chaotic and laughable trip down memory lane with us as they open up on pretty much everything FYS ever. Get stories on their bizarre lockdown adventures, coming to terms with a new normal, digesting the reaction to their new album, why they're so proud of these songs, the legacy of their classic albums Rise Or Die Trying and Enemy of the World, silly song titles and movie references, artwork inspirations, producers and songwriting, how the...2020-09-041h 32
The Don Tony ShowTWIWH S2 E26 (6/25 – 07/01) This Week In Wrestling HistoryRUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 43 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S2 E26 (06/25 - 07/01) The Match Of The Century: Buddy Rogers def Pat O'Connor to win NWA World Heavyweight Title (1961). Antonio Inoki and Muhammed Ali 'battle' to a 45 minute draw. Muhammad Ali stripped of WBC 'Boxer Of The Year' Award following Inoki match. Memorable cage match featuring Superfly Jimmy Snuka vs Bob Backlund at MSG (1982). Stan Hansen stripped of AWA World Heavyweight Title. Audio: Stan Hansen speaks on being stripped and the story behind running over the AWA Heavyweight Title with his truck. WCW fires Ric Flair after contract negotiations fall apart. The...2019-06-293h 43The Don Tony ShowTWIWH Episode 26 (06/26 – 07/02) #ThrowbackTuesdayRUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 41 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: Episode 26 (06/26 - 07/02) "Match Of The Century" at Comiskey Park: Buddy Rogers vs Pat O'Connor Muhammad Ali vs Antonio Inoki: Boxer vs Wrestler Audio: Bob Backlund vs Jimmy Snuka Cage Match at MSG (Voted PWI Match Of The Year 1982). Audio: Stan Hansen stripped and Nick Bockwinkel awarded AWA Heavyweight Title. Audio: Ric Flair leaves WCW over contract dispute. Original audio announcements, plus comments by Ric Flair and Jim Herd. This Week's Retro Non-Wrestling Flashback: 1991. Perry Saturn works WWF shows as Peter Motts. Booker T and Stevie Ray make WCW debut - in chains...2018-06-303h 40