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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 342 - Zach Lind (Jimmy Eat World)Bleed American. Jimmy Eat World drummer, percussion encyclopaedia and baseball cap collector, Zach Lind, is our guest on Episode 342 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man responsible for the rhythmic beats behind one of the scenes most influential bands, revels unique takes on their emo vs pop-culture impact, misunderstood exteriors and exclusive news on new music. In this conversation, Lind previews their appearance at Download Festival UK with secrets on maintaining strong bonds with each-other and their audience, why Jim Atkins is criminally underrated, evolving between every album, cult classics vs mainstream success, wanting to teach new drummers important basics, filming...2025-06-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 341 - Nate Barcalow (Finch)Project Mayhem. Finch vocalist, heartfelt lyric genius and meditation guru, Nate Barcalow, is our guest on Episode 341 of Sappenin' Podcast! The post-hardcore vs emo poster model, breaks his media silence with exclusive explanations into the bands stop start tenure, new music vs unreleased albums and apologising to his own fans. In this conversation, Barcalow opens up on their scene legacy, the cultural impact of their debut album 'What It Is To Burn', mixed relationships with those songs, wanting to move on, real life stumbling blocks, trying to give the band a fresh chance, nostalgia tours, preparing to release their...2025-06-0641 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 340 - Slam Dunk Festival 2025 (A Day To Remember, Alkaline Trio, The Used, Neck Deep, Frank Zummo, As It Is, Greywind, Sweet Pill)SLAM DUNK DA FUNK! In what has become Sappenin' tradition, we begin our summer festival recordings with a trip to Slam Dunk 2025! 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, scene starlights and ticking off a couple buck-list guests. Listen to exclusive conversations with A Day To Remember (Jeremy McKinnon and Neil Westfall), Alkaline Trio (Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano and Atom Willard), The Used (Bert McCracken and Jeph Howard), Frank Zummo (Sum 41 and Electric Callboy), Neck Deep (Ben Barlow and Matt...2025-05-301h 46
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 339 - Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)Forget My Name. The sargent of pop-punk, tattoo therapist and independent coffee distributor, Jordan Pundik, is our guest on Episode 339 of Sappenin' Podcast! The New Found Glory vocalist returns with unhinged laughter around their toughest struggles, redefining their scene legacy and exclusive insight on new music. In this conversation, Jordan provides a poetic update into Chad Chilbert's battle with caner vs hunger to create, individual mental welfare, finishing album eleven, studio secrets, gang vocal surprises, unexpected lyric pressures, why he isn't putting himself on any mount rushmore, inspiring a generation of band names, awkward advice, home life, pokemon card...2025-05-231h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 338 - Dani Winter-Bates (Bury Tomorrow)Will You Haunt Me, With That Same Patience? Metelcore juggernaut, mental health worker and recently transformed gym beefcake, Dani Winter-Bates, is our guest on Episode 338 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Bury Tomorrow vocalist returns for his own solo takeover, to celebrate their new album, his promotion within the NHS and juggling the importance of life, for the last two decades. In this conversation, Dani reflects on the bands fresh sense of hype since changing line up, BT 2.0 mantras vs early fights, embarrassing MySpace selfies, touring strip bars, evolving as humans, meaningful lyric tactics, earning his scene status, obscure fan comments, we...2025-05-161h 16
What's Up Docs?Doctors' Notes: Difficult ConversationsAfter an unexpected wave of emotion in the main episode, Chris and Xand took a breather and grabbed some lunch. In this bonus episode, we pick up where we left off. Chartered psychologist Kimberly Wilson helps the twins unpick what happened in their own difficult conversation and explains how we can all respond better when having these tricky talks in our lives.If you’d like to share your thoughts on difficult conversations or anything else that piqued your interest, you can email whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp on 08000 665123.Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand va...2025-05-1326 min
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
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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
Communicating with Ros Atkins7. Martin Lewis, personal finance journalist and campaignerRos speaks to money saving expert Martin Lewis. We all communicate multiple times a day but could we be getting better results? From a simple text or phone call, to a job interview or big presentation, the way we express ourselves and get our point across can really matter. Ros Atkins and his fascinating guests reveal the best ways to communicate and how simple changes in the way we make our point can be really effective.In this episode, Ros and Martin discuss why people digest information selfishly and how to communicate important information that could easily...2024-06-2814 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
Y Podlediad Dysgu CymraegPodlediad Pigion y Dysgwyr, y 16eg o Ionawr 2024.Pigion Dysgwyr – Gwyneth Keyworth
Mi fydd yr actores o Bow Street ger Aberystwyth, Gwyneth Keyworth, yn perfformio mewn cyfres ddrama deledu newydd, Lost Boys and Fairies cyn bo hir. Dyma Gwyneth ar raglen Shelley a Rhydian yn sôn mwy am y ddrama a’i rhan hi ynddi.
Cyfres SeriesYmdrin â To deal with Mabwysiadu To adoptHoyw GayTyner Gentle Pigion Dysgwyr – Ian Gwyn Hughes
Gwyneth Keyworth oedd honna’n sôn am ei rhan hi yn y ddrama deledu newydd Lost Boys and Fa...2024-01-1612 min
Köşedeki KitapçıRhian Lewis & Jale Parla & Hakan Erdem📗Kripto Para Devrimi / Bitcoin, Blokzincir ve Token Çağında Finans
(Rhian Lewis)
📗Edebiyat Yazıları / Kuram ve İnceleme
(Jale Parla)
📗Zaman Çöktü
(Hakan Erdem)
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Composer of the WeekAnniversary Special: A Welsh Quintet live from CardiffDonald Macleod celebrates 80 years of "Composer of the Week" with a concert of music by Grace Williams and Hilary Tann, curated by Welsh music historian Rhian Davies, and performed by the BBC Singers in Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay. Donald, together with Welsh music specialist Geraint Lewis and conductor and broadcaster Gwawr Owen, considers the part these two composers play in the history of Wales' vibrant choral tradition.Composer of the Week has been produced in Cardiff since 1999 so it's fitting that Donald is celebrating Welsh composers in this anniversary series. Across the week, he follows the...2023-09-2927 min
That Can't Be RightThe Most Trusted Man on the Internet with Phil LewisOur grandparents had Walter Cronkite, our parents have Lester Holt. Black folks, from Gen X to Gen Z, have Phil Lewis. In a world, where misinformation runs rampant and stories from certain communities don't always hit trending, Phil delivers real news to and from communities that otherwise are underserved. Press play to hear Phil talk about his career in journalism, the iconic profile picture we all recognize, memorable moments in Twitter history, and what's what with the future of social media. Meet me in Temecula. Follow Phil on the internet: https://linktr.ee/lewisph4 ...2023-07-1938 min
Blockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS186. News: The future of stablecoins, Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, and the first comprehensive crypto law
gm. Mauricio Magaldi and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including:
US Congress to introduce new draft bill for stablecoins
Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Is Complete, Starting New Era of Staking Withdrawals
EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules
We are also joined by some amazing guests:
Rhian Lewis, Developer, Author and Cryptocurrency Consultant
Robert Mullins, Token Design Associate at Outlier Ventures
Lindsey Argalas, COO at Taxbit
Just a quick reminder - nothing we share here is legal, tax or financial ad...2023-05-0350 minY Podlediad Dysgu CymraegPodlediad Pigion y Dysgwyr Ionawr 10fed 2023Aled Hughes – Warner Brothers 5.1
Sefydlwyd y cwmni ffilm Warner Brothers ganrif yn ôl i eleni. Bore Iau cafodd Aled Hughes gwmni Dion Hughes yr adolygydd ffilm i sôn ychydig am y cwmni enwog hwnnw.
Adolygydd ReviewerSefydlwyd Was establishedCanrif A centuryCreu To createAnferth HugeBrodyr BrothersY dechreuad The beginningDatblygu To developParhau ContinuingBodoli To exist
Beti a’I Phobl – Rhian Morgan
Ychydig o hanes cwmni Warner Brothers yn fanna ar raglen Aled Hughes...2023-01-1014 min
The Outlier Ventures PodcastWhat to Expect from Web3 in 2023 - Part 2, with Outlier VenturesIn this second part of the special edition of The Metaverse Podcast, we speak with Outlier Ventures specialists, with the mission to help fund and develop an open ecosystem that onboards one billion people to a more open and inclusive Metaverse.
Our host and CEO, Jamie Burke, is joined by a panel of experts including Blake Lezenski (Farfetch Dream Assembly Base Camp), Elliot Leimer (Zero-Knowledge Base Camp), Rhian Lewis (Product and Engineering Team), Leo Sprueth (NFT Team), and Robert Mullins (Token Economies Team).
This episode is highly recommended for Web3 founders, investo...2023-01-0951 min
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS655. Insights: What does good crypto design look like?
Our expert host, David M. Brear , is joined by some great guests to ask: 'What does good crypto design look like?'
It was recently announced that BlackRock, the world’s largest investment management company, is now offering clients direct access to crypto – starting with Bitcoin.
If anything demonstrates crypto’s move from the fringes to the mainstream, it’s the backing of one of the industy’s biggest players – but this also raises questions of how you present a decentralised product to a more mainstream audience.
Our panel runs through 'have crypto’s design issue...2022-08-1947 minBlockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS167. Insights: Is crypto an effective replacement for remittances?
gm. Mauricio Magaldi is back this week for another deep dive, this time into remittances.
Remittances — the act of individuals sending money to support their families and communities back home — make up a significant component of GDP for many countries. How can crypto help? Join us while we take a look at the current state of crypto and remittances, the current pain points of remittances, and how crypto might chance remittances over the next 5 years! All this, and much much more.
We are also joined by some amazing guests:
Chike Ukaegbu, Head of Crypto Stra...2022-08-0345 minBlockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS156. News: Will NYSE become *the* marketplace for NFTs?
gm. Simon Taylor and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in the world of crypto, including:
NYSE wants to be the marketplace for NFTs
Multis wants to build the financial backbone of crypto-native organizations
Solana integrates Web3Auth to lower DApp barrier to entry
Democratic DAO suffers coup, new leader steals everything
$1.7m in NFTs stolen in apparent phishing attack on OpenSea users
Colorado to accept crypto for state taxes
Pro athletes among group trying to raise $4bn in cryptocurrency to buy Denver Broncos
We are also joined by...2022-03-0255 min
Talking CultureThe Sapphic Date GeneratorAn episode filled with loads of play, laughs, and sapphic yearning, Alejandra and contributor Rhian Lewis discuss Rhian's creation "the Sapphic Date Generator" and how it explores the possibilities of lesbian love that moves beyond cisheteronormative scripts. Special thanks to Kit Mitchell, Diana Nguyen, Kate Bundy, Sarah Wishloff, Daisy Couture, and Angie Sassi for their participation in this episode. Check out the Sapphic Date Generator: https://www.galpals.xyz/ Works Cited: Luiselli, Valeria. Smashing Snow Globes: A Writer On Essays, Novels And Translation. https://www.npr.org/2014/12/21/371261474/smashing-snowglobes-a-writer-on-essays-novels-and-translationGainza...2022-01-2036 minBlockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS143. News: Why Visa bought a CryptoPunk
Simon Taylor and Cuy Sheffield are back this week to talk about the latest and greatest news in blockchain and Crypto, kicking off with a big announcement from Visa that we dive into and ask Cuy all the burning questions. Tune in now to find out more about:
Visa NFT White Paper and CryptoPunk Announcement 2:05
NFT Trading Surges 8X as Penguins, Apes Drive New Boom 6:16
SuperRare Drops RARE Token to Decentralize NFT Marketplace 6:36
Free Clipart of a Cartoon Rock Is Selling for $300,000 as NFTs 6:42
Cryptocurrency heist hacker returns $260m in funds 15:52
The ECB starts work on creating a...2021-08-2549 min
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Mandatory Redistribution PartyPaint Your Town Red: The Preston Model (feat. Rhian Jones) | 068When Preston was abandoned by both government and big business, they community found ways to create and democratising wealth at a local level. Jack interviews author Rhian Jones about the Preston Model and community wealth building.
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Under the Hood6. How is Cryptocurrency disrupting money movement?
Simon and Sankaet are deep diving intro the cryptocurrency space, looking at what is a stable coin and how is it different from crypto assets such as bitcoin?
They also examine how regulation and compliance around crypto is also beginning to change; and how, when or if crypto might start to be built into actual banking systems and start to disrupt global money movement.
Jonathan Conway- CTO, Mode
Rhian Lewis, Author of The Cryptocurrency Revolution.
Neel Popat, CEO of Donut
If you liked this podcast please subscribe to get all the latest episodes as soon as...2021-04-1551 min
Response-ability.TechThe Future of Privacy Tech. With Gilbert HillIn this episode we're in conversation with Gilbert Hill. Gilbert is a privacy technologist and he's talking at the 2021 Summit in May.Most recently Gilbert was CEO and Advisor to Tapmydata, a start-up building consumer-grade tools for people to exercise data rights, with blockchain keeping score. Before becoming CEO of TapMyData, Gilbert founded Optanon and, as the MD, grew it to become the market leader in the provision of website auditing and cookie compliance solutions in the UK and EU. Gilbert is a Fellow and Senior Tutor on Privacy and Ethics at the Institute of Data and M...2021-04-0750 min
Off Topic // オフトピック#60 オープンメタバースを作るには？（後編）こんにちは！今週は、前回に引き続き「オープンメタバース」をテーマにどうやって作っていくのか？注目のVtuberクリエイターについて話をしました✨
◎今週のトピック
Outlier Ventures / Crucible / オープンメタバースとは？ / アイデンティティ、オープンなスタンダードとプロトコル、分散型ガバナンス、グローバルで流動性のある経済と通貨 / DAO / CODEMIKO（コードミコ）が面白い / フルスタックVtuber / 最近のフェイスブックがやばそう
◎関連リンク
・Is Direct To Avatar The Next Direct To Consumer? - Forbes
・Crucible - The Avatar Layer for the ‘Open Metaverse’ - CryptoVC
・NFTs, DAOs and the New Creator Economy - Coindesk
・The Dao of DAOs - Not Boring
・The Open Metaverse OS - Outlier Ventures
・Ok, WHo is Code Miko? - Kooboto
・stream if u wanna go faster - High Tea
・Boson Protocol’s Extended Tokenomics Information - Boson Protocol
・How Brands Can Thrive In The Direct To Avatar Economy - Forbes
・Apple, Its Control Over the iPhone, The Internet, And The Metaverse - Matthew Ball
・Fortnite’s Experimental Story is an Attempt to Create the Entertainment Experience of the Future - The Verge
・Podcast: ‘Rovio on Tomorrow’ - The Metaverse and More - Matthew Ball
・Introducing The Open Metaverse OS Paper - Outlier Ventures
・A Closed Metaverse = Dystopia. Introducing the Open MetaverseOS - Rhian Lewis
・Crucible is creating agents to keep the metav...2021-03-3159 minFintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS502. News: Are Elon Musk and Tesla driving bitcoin mainstream?
Our expert hosts, Simon Taylor and Kate Moody are joined by some great guests to talk about the most notable fintech, financial services and banking news from the past week. This week's guests include:
Rhian Lewis - Author of the Cryptocurrency Revolution & Co-developer of altcoin portfolio tracker CountMyCrypto
Nicolas Weng Kan - CEO of Yolt and Yolt Technology Services
We cover the following stories from the fintech and financial services space:
Tesla says it has bought $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin
Yolt brings Open Banking to mortgage lending
Monzo on course to raise a further £50 million
Klarna o...2021-02-151h 02
Bernard Marr's Future of Business & Technology PodcastThe Cryptocurrency Revolution with Rhian LewisIn this podcast I am joined by Rhian Lewis, blockchain and cryptocurrency expert and author of the brand new book ‘The Cryptocurrency Revolution: Finance in the age if bitcoin, blockchains and tokens’. We will cover everything you need to know about bitcoin, blockchain, and digital currency.2020-11-1759 minFintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS460. Insights: Is crypto becoming mainstream?
Our host and resident blockchain expert, Simon Taylor, is joined by some great guests to talk about the growth of cryptocurrencies in mainstream finance and fintech. This week's guests include:
Jamie Burke - CEO and Founder, Outlier Ventures
Kevin Beardsley - Head of Pro Trader Experience, Kraken
Cyril Mathew - Head of Business Development, EMEA, Coinbase
Rhian Lewis - Author, The Cryptocurrency Revolution
Once a shadowy figure of the dark side of the internet, in recent years cryptocurrencies have begun to enter the realm of mainstream finance and mainstream fintech. In the past 6 months, we’ve se...2020-09-1150 min
30 Minute Expert08 - CryptocurrencyThis episode is designed to make you an expert on bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency - a type of currency which uses digital files as money, utilising the science of hiding information. A survey in May 2020 shows that 81% of Brits know “not very much” or “nothing at all” about Bitcoin.Here to change that is Rhian Lewis, software developer and writer, co-founder of @CountMyCrypto and author of The Cryptocurrency Revolution - published by Kogan Page in October 2020 > https://koganpage.com/crypto See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-07-2600 min
Revaluing Care in the Times of Covid-19The COVID-19 Childcare Crisis“The Covid-19 Childcare Crisis” seeks to examine how the coronavirus pandemic has exposed existing problems in the U.S. childcare system. Our three panelists -Congresswoman Katherine Clark of Massachusetts’s Fifth District, Dr. Bisa Batten Lewis of the BCDI-Atlanta, and Rhian Evans Allvin of NAEYC -will offer their insights on the “childcare crisis” and explore policy solutions to address the specific challenges revealed by COVID. The webinar will also include discussion of how childcare has shaped working from home, intersectionality in policy responses, and the childcare policy at the state-and national-level.
Moderator: Amanda Kang
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...2020-07-1627 minTalking CultureCOVID Conversations: Kit Mitchell and Rhian LewisIn today's episode, host Alejandra Melian talks with colleagues in her own cohort, Kit Mitchell and Rhian Lewis. This conversation is between individuals who are in a very similar places right now in their graduate programs, yes, but also in their engagement with the world and to anthropology in general. They discuss what the pandemic will mean for their research, but also what it can mean for the world and their communities. 2020-07-1640 min
The Private Equity Digital Transformation ShowIs Blockchain Ready to Transact IoT Business?Is blockchain ready to transact IoT business? That’s the question I’ve been trying to answer during this mini-series. While the quest has been intellectually interesting and frustrating at the same time, the answer is a resounding “no.” Although the tech is cool, blockchain is nowhere near ready to be used for business within the budgetable future. In this episode of the IoT business show, I speak with Rhian Lewis about the promise and challenges of transacting with blockchain, Ethereum, and cryptocurrencies in IoT. Read the rest of the show analysis notes including the transcripts at: http://b...2020-02-211h 12Blockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FS133. The great bZx DeFi exploit
Simon Taylor is in the hosting seat this week to talk all things blockchain, Bitcoin and crypto. Of course, he is not alone, and in this episode, Simon is joined by:
Ed Cooper - Head of Crypto at Revolut
Michael Coletta - Head of Blockchain & Emerging Tech Innovation and Strategy at the London Stock Exchange Group
Rhian Lewis - Founder of London Women in Bitcoin
Aman Kohli - Chief Technology Officer at DXC
This week we kicked things off with a discussion about flash loans, bZx and the future of decentralized finance. Following two exploitations and almost...2020-02-2044 minBlockchain Insider Podcast by 11:FSEp. 66. Blockchain Live: Interviews (featuring Blockchain.com & Chorum)
Today's episode is a little bit different. Simon and Colin interviewed some great guests at Blockchain Live to get an insight into what's happening in blockchain straight from the experts. We speak to:
Garrick Hileman, Head of Research at Blockchain
Xen Baynham-Herd, Head of Strategy and Lead Economist at Blockchain
Joanna Hubbard, Co-Founder of Electron
Rhian Lewis, Founder of London Women in Bitcoin
David Williams, CEO at Chorum
Richard Crook, CTO at Chorum
Ben Wyeth, Senior Innovation Engineer at Chorum
Lydia Torne, Senior Associate at Simmons & Simmons
All this and so much more on this week's episode...2018-10-041h 00
Government vs The RobotsBlockchains and BitcoinsRhian Lewis is a former Journalist for The Times. Today she works as a programmer having founded a cryptocurrency portfolio tracker and established the London Women in Bitcoin network. In this episode we talk about why Rhian is such a big believer in Bitcoin, examine the potential of blockchains to decentralise politics and explore the possible political and environmental consequences of such technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-06-2855 min
TestGuild Automation Podcast175: Blockchain Application Testing with Rhian LewisIn this episode, we’ll be test talking with Rhian Lewis about Blockchain application testing. I assume that you’ve been hearing a lot about Blockchain and Bitcoin (I know I have), but how many of us have actually begun to roll up our sleeves and tried to determine what we need to do to get started testing these types of applications? Rhian is a trailblazer in this space and shares what you need to know about Blockchain applications, as well as testing advice on how best to approach this technology.2017-10-2237 min
Early EditionNew Bionic Eye Helps Welsh Woman To 'See'Rhian Lewis from Wales was almost totally blind from the effects of retinitis pigmentosa but has been hitting the headlines after taking part in a groundbreaking new operation. She spoke to Lynne Morgan.2016-01-1910 min
Hanselminutes with Scott HanselmanBitcoin Explained with Rhian LewisRhian is the co-developer of CountMyCrypto and the co-host of London's Bitcoin Women. She sits down with Scott and catches him up on the state of Bitcoin, Altcoin, and some of the tech behind Blockchain technology.
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