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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. 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. 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. 126 - Travis Clark (We The Kings)Check Yes, Sappenin'. Songwriting hit master, devoted father and big hair enthusiast, Travis Clark, is our guest on Episode 126 of Sappenin' Podcast! The We The Kings vocalist takes a nostalgic trip as we celebrate the bands 15th year anniversary, his involvement behind so many of pop-punks biggest songs and some unbelievable life experiences. In this conversation we discuses the bands new SAGA EP, how every track is inspired by a previous WTK era, getting shut down by the police in the early days, being able to spend more quality time with his daughters, writing for other artists like Avril...2021-04-231h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 106 - Max Cavalera (Soulfly / Killer Be Killed / Nailbomb / Ex-Sepultura)Reluctant Hero. Heavy metal god, riff legend and inspirational mastermind, Max Cavalera, is our guest on Episode 106 of Sappenin' Podcast! The brilliant mind behind genre defying bands Soulfly, Sepultura, Nailbomb and more takes a trip down memory lane to reflect on his near 40 years of insane life experiences and the return of metals craziest super group Killer Be Killed. Get ready for truly mind blowing stories on how the KBK project started with members of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, and Converge, his undisputed passion got music, touching tales from his time with Lemmy, Corey Taylor and Fred Durst...2020-12-041h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 105 - Atreyu (Brandon Saller & Porter McKnight)Save Us. Inspirational, metal-core, party animals, Atreyu, are our guests on Episode 105 of Sappenin' Podcast! After two decades of voicing a whole movement, Brandon Saller and Portor McKnight join us to talk the bands new era, line up shift and hilarious road stories. Get ready to experience true secrets on their new dynamic, Alex Varkatzas departure, working on the next album, returning to John Feldmann, Brandon's decision to step away the drums, new recruit Kyle Rosa, extremely motivational situations, their touching experiences with Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell, getting actual scares from playing with Iron Maiden, their short hiatus...2020-11-271h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 104 - Second Anniversary Special with Charlie Simpson (Busted / Fightstar)A Present For Everyone. It's our second year anniversary and songwriting genius, Charlie Simpson, is back to help us celebrate on a very special Episode 104 of Sappenin Podcast! The Busted, Fightstar and solo vocalist helps us reflect, laugh and pokes fun at us, as we uncover exclusive secrets on his first new solo material in almost half a decade! Experience wild stories behind his new single I See You, starting his own independent record label, what that means for him as a musician going forward, signing other artists, building a studio during time in lockdown, strange Busted situations, updates o...2020-11-201h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 103 - Ryan Seaman (I Don't Know How But They Found Me)Razzmatazz. Diverse drumming icon, musical chameleon and larger than life personality, Ryan Seaman, is our guest on Episode 103 of Sappenin' Podcast! If you like podcasts with ridiculous stories, then THIS is the one for you. Ryan has been a hired figurehead over the last two decades, playing with a bunch of scene defying artists from Falling In Reverse to Jeffree Star. Aiden, I Am Ghost and millions of session work, but you might know him now from creating groovy beats with his best friend (and friend of the podcast) Dallon Weekes in I Don't Know How But They Found...2020-11-131h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 102 - Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox)Holy Roller. The awesome, talented and badass Courtney LaPlante is our guest on Episode 102 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Spiritbox vocalist opens up on a series of topics including the bands recent success, taking the metal world by storm over the last year and the impact of signing a new lucrative deal with Rise Records. Experience exclusive insights into everything from starting this as a project with husband Mike Stringer, their time together in Iwrestledabearonce, working on her vocal techniques, needing surgery, the actual ins and outs of a record deal, confidence trouble, dealing with negative and sexist comments as...2020-11-061h 25
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 101 - Moon Valjean (Goldfinger / Greek Fire / Ex-Story Of The Year)Until The Day I Die. Motivational music genius, Moon Valjean, is our guest on Episode 101 of Sappenin' Podcast! For the last two decades Moon has been a crucial part to our alternative emo scene having key roles in bands such as Story Of The Year, Greek Fire and now Goldfinger, not to mention hosting a highly popular radio podcast The Rizz Show in the states. In this conversation we experience every chapter of his life from his fifteen year stint in Story Of The Year, their early game changing records like Page Avenue to his 2018 departure, the passion of...2020-10-301h 39
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 100 - Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro)Mon The Biff. The beautiful mind, body and soul of alternative music, Simon Neil, is our guest on Episode 100 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Biffy Clyro vocal and guitar magician is with us to celebrate our new triple digit era with heartfelt conversations, unbelievable stories and a serious look back at the bands iconic career. Experience exclusive secrets on every chapter of the Biffy book from starting off at toilet venues in Merthyr Tyidfil to headlining the biggest festivals in the world like Download, Reading & Leeds and Isle Of White, his genius songwriting, the unxpected secret cult legacy of their...2020-10-231h 27
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 99 - John Feldmann (Goldfinger / Producer)Superman. Goldfinger icon, producing royalty and musical mastermind, John Feldmann, is our guest on Episode 99 of Sappenin' Podcast! The godfather to the emo scene celebrates our last double digit episode with a bag full of inane stories, day to day insights and caffeine filled madness. Experience what his hectic schedule is really like as we divulge in songwriting secrets, living next door to Travis Barker, exclusive news on new Goldfinger music, their current supergroup line up, his whole introduction to the punk rock world, the early ska days, Tony Hawk Pro Skater, how he discovered The Used, saving Bert...2020-10-161h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 98 - Simon Young (Journalist / Author)Die Laughing. Music journalist, published author and Geordie banter extraordinaire, Simon Young, is our guest on Episode 98 of Sappenin' Podcast! This certified workaholic has a CV full of whirlwinds situations, stories and job titles that even your grandmother would be impressed with. With the release of his new and debut book 'So Much For The Thirty Year Plan: Therapy? The Authorised Biography' available now, Simon dives into his relationship his relationship with the Irish metal titans and talks to us about his wacky carrier. Hear tales from his fifteen years as part of the Kerrang! team, traveling with and...2020-10-091h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 97 - Saxl Rose (Neck Deep / Wiz Khalifa / State Champs)Play Smart. Multi talented, saxophone genius and collaboration enthusiast, Saxl Rose, is our guest on Episode 97 of Sappenin' Podcast! The positive and inspirational son of a gun is a figure you MUST of seen jump up everywhere in the alternative, pop punk and rap music scenes over recent years, featuring on tracks, touring and performing with a host of incredible names including: Paramore, Wiz Khalifa, Neck Deep, State Champs, The Used, Chris Brown, Beartooth, Bobby V, Stand Atlantic, Kellin Quinn, Halfnoise, Miss May I and so many more! Get to know the man behind the sax as we find...2020-10-021h 27
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 96 - Machine The Producer (Lamb Of God / Fall Out Boy / Every Time I Die / Four Year Strong / Hed PE)Gutter Phenomenon. Music producing, mixing and mastering icon, Machine, is our guest on Episode 96 of Sappenin' Podcast! If you're a regular listener of ours, you've heard countless stories about this true industry legend, but now we finally get to experience his creative mind for ourselves. Machine is a regarded as one of the most prestige and important figures in our scene and the man behind the desk and success to so many of our favorite bands, albums and singles from a variety of rock sub genres. With a discography of working with bands such as: Fall Out Boy, Every T...2020-09-251h 29
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 95 - Mikaila Delgado (Yours Truly)Self Care. Lyrical sweetheart and punk rock queen, Mikaila Delgado, is our guest on Episode 95 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Yours Truly vocalist celebrates the release day of their debut studio album with us as we get into some serious and silly conversations. We've heard SO MUCH about this band (and how cool Mikaila is) over the last year that we thought this was the perfect opportunity to get to know her and the bands biggest secrets. Dive into insights behind the records crustal mental health themes, addressing topics like self worth, grief, anxiety and imposer syndrome, growing up on...2020-09-1856 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 94 - Hassle Records: 15th Year Anniversary (Wez & Mease)Cutting Our Teeth. One of Europe's most important labels, Hassle Records, are our guests on Episode 94 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the record label celebrates its 15th year anniversary, founder Wez and project manager Mease join us for a chance to pick their brains about our favourite releases and a round table dissuasion about what really goes on behind the scenes. Hear about their involvement with bands like Alkaline Trio, We Are The Ocean, Frank Iero, Canterbury, Alexisonfire, Cancer Bats, Lonely The Brave, Casey, Four Year Strong and more to what life is really like as an independent label, industry...2020-09-111h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 93 - Four Year Strong (Alan Day & Dan O'Connor)Brain Pain. Massachusetts bearded punk legends, Four Year Strong are our guests on Episode 93 of Sappenin' Podcast! Alan Day and Dan O'Connor take a chaotic and laughable trip down memory lane with us as they open up on pretty much everything FYS ever. Get stories on their bizarre lockdown adventures, coming to terms with a new normal, digesting the reaction to their new album, why they're so proud of these songs, the legacy of their classic albums Rise Or Die Trying and Enemy of the World, silly song titles and movie references, artwork inspirations, producers and songwriting, how the...2020-09-041h 32
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 92 - Aaron Gillespie (Underoath)Erase Me. The absolute iconic drummer, vocalist and songwriter that is Aaron Gillespie is our guest on Episode 92 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath creative visionary joins us for a set of honest, funny and in-depth conversations on his astonishing career as we cover everything from the bands impact to their genre defying sound, revisiting cult favorite records for The Observatory live streams, the reasoning for originally leaving and eventually rejoining, secretly recording new music, personal life in lockdown, the recent birth of his second child, cooking, religion, writing for other artists, his side project The Almost and much more...2020-08-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 91 - Ryan Potter (The Hunna)I Wanna Know. Indie turned emo punk visionary Ryan Potter is our guest on Episode 91 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Hunna vocalist opens up on the bands incredible journey of highs and lows as they finally have the platform to express themselves. Experience their new era as he discusses their reimagined sound and heavy attitudes, record label heartache, evolving with freedom on new album 'I'd Rather Die Than Let You In', explicit backstage politics, almost breaking up to now working with a collection of his childhood heroes in Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, Twenty One Pilots and My Chemical Romance, personal...2020-08-2156 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 90 - Bonnie Fraser (Stand Atlantic)Pink Elephant. Australia's emo vibe queen Bonnie Fraser is our guest on Episode 90 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Stand Atlantic vocalist returns for her own dedicated episode to not only tell us everything going on with the band and their journey, but her own personal stories of her life, love and insane career. Buckle up for a wholesome, deep and chaotic series of conversations on the most random elements you can ever imagine as we celebrate the release of their sophomore studio album, Skinny Dipping reaching 25 million streams worldwide, the pressure she puts on herself, what dark secrets she's actually...2020-08-141h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 89 - Matt Cutshall (Emo's Not Dead)Emo's Not Dead. Internet personality sensation and awesomely talented human Matt Cutshall is our guest on Episode 89 of Sappenin' Podcast! The 'Felt Emo Might Delete Later' cult leader is doubling up on the eyeliner as he talks to us about the rejuvenation of everything alternative. Get those skinny jeans on and prepare for a wild ride as we get all the gossip on his insane career of acting, comedy, creating viral content, how these emo videos actually started, re-inspiring the scene, working with bands like The Used and Hawthorne Heights, future dream collaborations, his time as a vocalist in...2020-08-071h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 88 - In Hearts Wake (Jake Taylor & Kyle Erich)Worldwide Suicide. Australian metalcore environmentalists In Hearts Wake are our guests on Episode 88 of Sappenin' Podcast! Jake Taylor and Kyle Erich take time to showcase how they're trying to save the planet with all the eco-friendly efforts they are taking with their new album Kaliyuga and how the music industry can do their part, mixed with some insanely random conversations. Yes this is a random and educational at the same time. Listen to the four of us talk carbon footprints, plants, recycled vinyl, heavy riffs, Australian rap, didgeridoos, a lockdown wedding, Trump, Wetherspoons, football, nuclear weapons, awful puns, unique t...2020-07-311h 27
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 87 - Neck Deep #2: Neck Deeper (Ben Barlow & Seb Barlow)All Distortions Are Intentional. Britain's finest pop punk exports Neck Deep are our guests on Episode 87 of Sappenin' Podcast! Ben Barlow returns with his brother Seb Barlow for a series of celebrations to commemorate the release day of their new album (and this time it's deeper... Neck Deeper). Listen to a host of insight, banter and chaos as the four of us discuss the band's slight change in sound, dealing with massive pressure behind the scenes, how Seb finally became a official member after being involved since day one, his established producing career, an update on the whole FUCK...2020-07-241h 24
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 86 - Knuckle Puck (Joe Taylor & Nick Casasanto)Breathe. Chicago emo punk force, Knuckle Puck are our guests on Episode 86 of Sappenin' Podcast! Joe Taylor and Nick Casasanto take a step into the weird and wonderful world of Sappenin' as they open up on their new alum 20/20, their reputation as one of the pop punk scenes most friendly figures, collaborating with Derek from Mayday Parade, finding themselves in similar situations as their musical idols, early demos, breaking down on tour, unsuspected show situations, their favorite conspiracies, The Beatles, Avril Lavigne, the future and more! Lovely and uplifting conversations from a bunch of rad humans. Turn it up...2020-07-171h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 85 - Will Gould (Creeper)Sex, Death & The Infinite Void. Punk's gothic cult leader Will Gould is our guest on Episode 85 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Creeper vocalist draws back the curtains on the bands theatrics, characters and concepts that’s made them the rock titans they are today, in a very artistic conversation that shows their true identity. Get honest insights into their year away from the spotlight, new music, chasing the runaway American dream, unexpected inspirations, creating a real and passionate cult fan base, dramatic image changes, songwriting, mental health, the future and more! Plus find out how we almost got former guest Han...2020-07-101h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 84 - State Champs (Derek DiScanio & Tyler Szalkowski)The Finer Things. International pop punk sweethearts, State Champs are our guests on Episode 84 of Sappenin' Podcast! Derek Discanio and Tyler Szalkowski celebrate the bands tenth year anniversary with a host of candid conversations as we reminisce their journey to becoming one of this generations most influential acts. Uncover unique and untold stories from countless world tours to their first ever practice, becoming the songwriting machines they are today, collaborating with Simple Plan, All Time Low and Blink-182, revisiting their acoustic side with the new Unplugged EP, undergoing speech therapy, chicken nuggets and so much more! We really hit...2020-07-031h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 83 - Bury Tomorrow (Daniel Winter-Bates & Davyd Winter-Bates)The Union of Crowns. British metalcore champions Bury Tomorrow are our guests on Episode 83 of Sappenin' Podcast! Brothers Daniel and Davyd Winter-Bates provide touching yet hilarious conversations on everything from their new album Cannibal to their inspirational work as part of the NHS, all while building a passionate community with their fans. Experience insights into their most angry and honest material to date, mental health stigmas, creating safe spaces, growing as a band during the MySpace era, weird backstage scenarios, freaking out to their idols, twitch streaming, their own independent clothing company, tour injuries, tips for looking after yourself...2020-06-261h 37
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 82 - Northlane (Marcus Bridge & Josh Smith)Quantum Flux. Australian metal-core giants, Northlane are our guests on Episode 82 of Sappenin' Podcast! Marcus Bridge and Josh Smith join us for an episode full of wild stories and deep conversations. Get all the gossip on their new single 'Enemy of The Night', taking the band to the next level with latest record 'Alien', extremely personal lyrics, taking business risks, unbelievable and candid ideas for a post pandemic tour, pure Aussie mannerisms, strange rumors, and so much more including... cricket! Oooh yes, we cover everything! One of the alternative scenes real titans at the moment and we had a...2020-06-191h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 81 - Ben Bruce (Asking Alexandria)Like A House On Fire. Alternative metal guitar wizard Ben Bruce is our guest on Episode 81 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Asking Alexandria visionary joins us for a host of wild and silly conversations on an insane career of riffs, breakdowns, acting and more! Get exclusive gossip and secrets on the bands new album with insights into their evolution of songwriting, working with Matt Good as a producer, the early days, having Danny Worship return on vocals, strange YouTube comments, starting his acting career with American Satan (featuring Andy Black), it’s upcoming spin off series ‘Paradise City’, meeting unexpected movie...2020-06-121h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 80 - Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory)Greatest of all Time. The uncrowned king of pop-punk Jordan Pundik is our guest on Episode 80 of Sappenin' Podcast! New Found Glory's lyrical genius shares a host of laugh and creative conversations not only about their upcoming album Forever + Ever x Infinity but his love and new business adventure in coffee, becoming a qualified tattooist, wild ink stories, drawing talents, the bands insane 23 year journey, unexpected influences, their roots, basketball obsessions, predicting the future, cool merch, being a father in quarantine, Back To The Future, some of the BEST IDEAS EVER and many more shenanigans. Recording this was an...2020-06-051h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 79 - Dance Gavin Dance (Tilian Pearson & Jon Mess)We Own The Night. Experimental emo cult icons, Dance Gavin Dance are our guests on Episode 79 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocal duo Jon Mess and Tilian Pearson open up on the bands new album Afterburner with candid conversations on their evolution, creating artistic and cartoon worlds, always pushing genres boundaries, fart joke lyrics and some absolutely wild life experiences including strange fan interactions, on stage cringe moments and their favorite hallucinogenic drug stories. Yes! We get into EVERYTHING! Take a trip inside their minds and receive the most honest insight into one of the scenes most influential bands yet. Turn...2020-05-291h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 78 - Benjamin Langford-Biss (Bleak Soul / Ex-As It Is)Existential Meditation. Benjamin Langford-Biss is our guest on Epiosde 78 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Ex-As It Is songwriter and guitarist celebrates his return to the music world with us as he unleashes the release of his new project Bleak Soul. Making his second appearance on the podcast, we discover exclusive insights into his debut solo album with honest conversation on these songs, his time away from the spotlight, finally fulfilling a childhood dream, going competently independent, weird influences, how he almost gave up on music all together and more including everything As It Is from why he decided to leave...2020-05-221h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 77 - Matt Good (Producer / From First To Last)Make War. Emo guitar wizard, songwriting genius and producing icon, Matt Good is our guest on Episode 77 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Dive into exclusive insights on all his crazy workings and projects with never told before stories on From First To Last with clarity on their current status, all the gossip and reflection from their 2017 original line up reunion with Skrillex, the time Wes Borland from Limp Bizkit joined the band and even answers to those heavy rumors on new music, all while picking his brain on how he’s made countless incredible records behind the mixing desk with the like...2020-05-151h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 76 - Hyro The HeroGhetto Ambiance. Hip-Hop turned metal mastermind, Hyro The Hero is our guest on Episode 76 of Sappenin' Podcast! Experience exclusive insights into his wild career from creating cover remixes in quarantine to secrets on his next album, crazy feature ideas, his early emo mix-tapes, how he first decided to try and blend the two genres, creating a connection to preform with everyone from Asking Alexandra to Wu-Tang Clan, his mind blowing job of babysitting a rock icons child, breaking records and his feature on 'Higher and Higher' by The Blackout with his side of how it happened, the aftermath that...2020-05-081h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 75 - Matthew Leone (Madina Lake)Playing with Fire. Artistic mastermind, music genius and wholesome soul, Matthew Leone is our guest on Episode 75 of Sappenin Podcast! The Madina Lake bassist celebrates the bands return with secrets behind their first new single in nine years verses their emotional career journey. Experience exclusive insights on their current status, working on a new EP, what changed between their break up and reunion, hidden concepts and connections between every record, creative side projects, the determent River People fan base, becoming a part time British citizen, his charity work, dealing with Covid-19 quarantine, wild tour stories and so much more...2020-05-011h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 74 - Bert McCracken (The Used)Heartwork. The voice to an entire emo generation, Bert McCracken is our guest on Episode 74 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Used vocalist celebrates the release of the bands new album with exclusive and candid conversations on creating a positive artistic release, the bands legacy and evolution, his relationship with long time producer John Feldmann, sneaking onto tour buses, the truth on the original line up, mad features and secret songs he's lent his voice to, creating his own brand of weed, misunderstandings of the past, who would play him in a movie, dealing with Covid-19, the most insane experiences, reminiscing...2020-04-241h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 73 - Thomas Ian Nicholas (Actor / Musician)Frat Party! Hollywood movie star, feel good musician and overall gentleman Thomas Ian Nicholas is our guest on Episode 73 of Sappenin' Podcast. The lead to numerous cult classic films including the American Pie franchise, Rookie of the Year and Walt Before Mickey opens up in a wonderful, honest and funny conversation about his mad career, the movie business and his ‘Thomas Nicholas Band’. Dive into exclusive news on new material, his latest single iWant, never straying from his two loves, The Dangerous Summer, his latest project Adverse with Mickey Rourke, comic-con experiences, whisky, sheep, Stifflers Mom, working with charity and so...2020-04-171h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 72 - Luke Johnson (Lowlives / Lostprophets)Burn Forever. Hard hitting drum machine, beautiful soul and amazing human, Luke Johnson is our guest on Episode 72 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind the kit to some absolutely insane and important bands in the alternative rock scene gives us a look into his crazy career with exclusive news on his new band Lowlives, starting up No Devotion and why he decided to leave, making contacts in the early days with Beat Union, Amen, session drumming, teching for AFI, Panic! At The Disco and Alexisonfire, being a father, his Brummie / Cockney / Californian accent, mad auditions and so much more...2020-04-101h 35
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 71 - Hawthorne Heights (JT Woodruff & Matt Ridenour)Sappenin' is for Lovers. Emo gatekeepers, Hawthorne Heights are our guests on Episode 71 of Sappenin' Podcast! JT Woodruff and Matt Ridenour unleash an honestly brutal, funny and refreshing look into their lives on the road over the last two decades. Celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut studio album 'The Silence of Black and White' with amazing stories on how the record was made and their feelings towards it now, overcoming jaded moments, seeing their audience grow up and connecting with a whole new generation of fans, embracing emo nostalgia, their plans for having time off at home, hilarious...2020-04-031h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 70 - Caleb Shomo (Beartooth)Disease. The multi talented, musical in-cyclopedia that is Caleb Shomo is our guest on Episode 70 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Beartooth frontman invites us into the bands tour bus for a mind blowing conversation on all things music, life and happiness. Hear Caleb take time to reflect on the bands rise over their last three records, how this project started as almost a joke, his former band Attack Attack! (US), catching the songwriting bug with writing, recording and producing EVERYTHING, his mix-tape list of his own collaborations, names he's almost worked with, mad John Feldman stories, worst criticism, getting bullied...2020-03-271h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 69 - Alex Sim-Wise (OnlyFans / Get Your Bits Out)In the words of Bill and Ted...Sixty-nine dudes! Alternative modeling superstar, author, presenter and sexy consultant, Alex Sim-Wise is our guest on Episode 69 of Sappenin' Podcast. As one of the top creators on OnlyFans, we get invited to find out how "working in the sexy world" really is with her self help website and workshop books in "Get Your Bits Out", strange requests and celebrity DM's, experiences and journeys working for Front Magazine, MTV and BBC Radio 1, being a mother in her industry, time in the music scene, going big on her mad wedding, favourite taboo smells, sexy...2020-03-201h 50
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 68 - Joel Birch (The Amity Affliction)Misery. Joel Birch from The Amity Affliction is our guest on Episode 68 of Sappenin' Podcast! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow Us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpod Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Dayna Lasnover, Kylie Wheeler, John Price, Emma Barber, Janelle Caston, Liam Connolly, Paul Hirschfield, Nathan Crawshaw, Scarlet Charlton, Kelly Irwin, Drew Styles, Sam Ledgerwood, Mitch Perry, Becca Vaughan, Caden DenOudst...2020-03-131h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 67 - John O'Callaghan (The Maine)You Are OK. Flamboyant alternative emo songwriter, John O'Callaghan is our guest on Episode 67 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Maine vocalist takes time to dive into the world of their 8123 community by playing us top secret demos of new music, their evolution of sound in recent albums, trying to create an experience, the old MySpace days, keeping up with pop culture, Greta Thunberg, trying to keep everything independent, his upcoming wedding, updates on their drummer Pat's new born baby, letting fans interpret his lyrics, causing chaos for The Blackout on Warped Tour in 2009, getting twitter trolled by Adam Lazzara from...2020-03-061h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 66 - Loathe (Kadeem France & Feisal El-Khazragi)I Let It in and It Took Everything. British metal titans Loathe are our guest on Episode 66 of Sappenin' Podcast! Kadeem and Feisal take time to reflect on the surreal period that has been the release of their second studio album. Experience their reactions to seeing the record blow up online, how the songs were made, having their idols in Deftones, Architects and Good Charlotte post their approval, changing as people, secret family member features, coming to terms with life on the road, working with Ryan Richards from Funeral For A Friend, shocking elements of the industry, snare drums...2020-02-281h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 65 - Shane Told (Silverstein / Lead Singer Syndrome)A Beautiful Place to Drown. One of the most inspirational emo vocalists, songwriters and talkers of our generation, Shane Told is our guest on Episode 65 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein frontman celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the band with a hilarious, love filled and passionate conversation about their growth, all the secrets behind their new album, it's list of guest collaborations, how the emo scene has evolved, Discovering The Waterfront, his love for Morgans puns, some of the best road stories we've ever heard, THAT Hollywood Undead tour with The Blackout, his podcasting world, vocalist problems, 2000 Trees, life and...2020-02-211h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 64 - Michael "Padge" Paget (Bullet For My Valentine)Hearts Burst Into Fire. Heavy metal riff master and hilarious Welsh gentleman, Michael "Padge" Paget is our guest on Episode 64 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bullet For My Valentine guitarist gives us an exclusive insight into the bands next chapter as they take time off following their unstoppable touring cycle of latest record Gravity for our Valentines Day special (see how well planned out we are). Get new takes on some of Bullets craziest achievements over the last fifteen years including new ideas, The Poison, inspiring a generation of guitarists, bizarre fan meetings, line up changes, hanging out with everyone...2020-02-141h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 63 - Jordan Buckley (Every Time I Die)New Junk Aesthetic. Hardcore guitar virtuoso and beautiful artist, Jordan Buckley is our guest on Episode 63 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Every Time I Die axemen opened up backstage at Manchester, UK as we get an exclusive insights into working on their new studio album with riff and songwriting ideas, recording with producer Will Putney, the lasting legacy of Low Teens, how ETID has evolved over the years, their crazy touring schedules, going on the road with While She Sleeps, finding yoga and meditation, his paintings, the future and so much more! What a wonderful human, prepare for a look...2020-02-071h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 62 - While She Sleeps (Lawrence Taylor & Mat Welsh)Silence Speaks. Punk metals finest While She Sleeps are our guests on Episode 62 of Sappenin' Podcast! Loz and Mat take time to reflect on the bands biggest run of shows to date after selling out Brixton and Manchester Academy and open up on their famous DIY mindset that's taken them to the next level. Experience hilarious and insightful conversations about their passion for changing the music industry, how they decided to make their own warehouse as a work base, new music plans, So What?, connecting with their audience, not taking anything for granted, riffs, new influences, tour injuries, sharing...2020-01-311h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 61 - Milk Teeth (Becky Blomfield & Em Foster)Owning Your Okayness. Everybody's favorite punk rock mates Milk Teeth are our guests on Episode 61 of Sappenin' Podcast! Becky and Em give us all the gossip and exclusive news behind their upcoming Self-Titled studio album in a real lovely conversation of hilarious laughing fits, mad rants and real band life stories. Get all the insight on the new songs and their evolution as a band as they open the door on everything from weird personal obsessions to keeping the grunge vibe alive, going back to their raw recording roots, unexpected talents, paying rent, Watford football club, ASMR, Elton John...2020-01-241h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithBonus. 1 - Matt Riddle (WWE)The Bro That Runs The Show. WWE wrestling superstar and former UFC fighter Matt Riddle features on this special bonus episode of Sappenin' Podcast! As the road to sports entertainments biggest night of the year, WreslteMania fast approaches with the Royal Rumble, the nerdy wrestling fans inside of us wanted to share this brilliant, funny and insightful mini-conversation we had with one of the best wrestlers on the planet today. The original bro steps inside the podcast cage with us to lay the raw smackdown on a number of highlights in his career including his move to NXT from...2020-01-2121 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 60 - YONAKA (Theresa Jarvis & Alex Crosby)Don't Wait 'Till Tomorrow. Fired up alternative rockstars, Yonaka are our guests on Episode 60 of Sappenin' Podcast! Theresa and Alex invite us to a backstage look into their groundbreaking past twelve months with the release of their debut studio album, breaking genre boundaries, being accepted by a mixture of fans, strange gifts, how their lyrics have helped a lot of people they meet on the road, boxing obsessions, tour fails, horror film inspirations, a new found love for cooking, collaborations, new music, plans for 2020 and more! A pure, insightful and relaxed conversation from a band taking over. Turn it...2020-01-1751 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 59 - Chris Conley (Saves The Day)Can't Slow Down. Emo songwriting sweetheart, lyricist and frontman Chris Conley is our guest on Episode 59 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Saves The Day vocalist joins us for a mind blowing and life opening conversation as he celebrates the twentieth year anniversary of one of the bands most iconic albums Through Being Cool. Experience exclusive insights on how the record was made, the stories behind the songs, it's impact today, having a personal thank you from Fall Out Boy, appreciating it's legacy and so much more. Get a unique look into the mind of one of the most important figures...2020-01-101h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 58 - The Faim (Josh Raven & Stephen Beerkens)State of Mind. Australian songwriting geniuses The Faim are our guests on Episode 58 of Sappenin' Podcast! Josh Raven and Stephen Beerkens celebrate the new year as our first guests of 2020 with lovely, humble and comedy gold conversations about their long awaited debut album and the real insights of backstage life on tour. Get honest answers to the questions everybody is too afraid to ask, from their favorite household items to must have bathroom utensils and the value of clean underwear. No lies, just facts! You'll be blown away with all that and more as we uncover new secrets behind...2020-01-031h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 57 - WSTR (Sammy Clifford, Boots & Alex Tobijanski)Identity Crisis. The incredibly funny, pure and gentle, pop-punk powerhouse WSTR are our guests on Episode 57 of Sappenin' Podcast! Sammy, Boots and Alex take a session of band therapy in this deep, humble and no holds barred conversation. Experience the band dive into their career and future plans by exposing their own individual thoughts and feelings to each other for the first time. Things got real very quickly, this is the ultimate fly on the wall approach to a band meeting. Hear everything from hilarious tour story to secrets behind new single Filthy, their struggles to communicate their feeling...2019-12-271h 54
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 56 - SHVPES (Griffin Dickinson & Harry Jennings)Renegades. Genre defying army SHVPES feature on Episode 56 of Sappenin' Podcast! Griffin Dickinson and Harry Jennings stop by for an indepth and wholesome conversation with us on the bands journey of bizarre career moments, explaining the whole V situation, their most creative period after releasing recent album More Than, and Acoustic EP and new single One Man Army, real struggles they've experienced in the industry, mixing influences, playing with everyone from Bullet For My Valentine to Trivium and Sleeping With Sirens, keyboard hate, love their plans for 2020 and a whole lot more including Griffins time stepping in on vocals...2019-12-201h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 55 - Luke Prebble (Canterbury / Tom Jenkins)Heavy In The Day. Episode 55 of Sappenin' Podcast features the hauntingly beautiful vocal and bass tones of Luke Prebble! Get ready for a emotional trip down memory lane with love, laughs and deep conversations reminisce everything Canterbury and how he found his rekindled love for music after working with friend of the podcast Tom Jenkins on his new album Misery In Comfort. Experience the honest truth behind the bands break up, fondest memories and struggles to his reaction of their debut album Thank You now celebrating its tenth year anniversary, interactions with Billy Talent and Robert Plant, their legacy...2019-12-131h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 54 - Stuart Richardson (No Devotion / Lostprophets)Permanent Sunlight. Musical superman and generally beautiful human Stuart Richardson is our guest on Episode 54 of Sappenin' Podcast! Get ready for a tidal wave of emotions. The iconic Welsh bassist opens up on the fun and dark sides of his unpredictable career and personal life for the first time. Experience insights into his producing studio in Florida, updates on a possible new No Devotion record, touring the world with Thursday, his brotherhood with Geoff Rickly, opening up for My Chemical Romance at their L.A reunion show, meeting Sean for the first time, unbelievable achievements, old Welsh stories from...2019-12-061h 44
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 53 - Dallon Weekes (I Don't Know How But They Found Me / Ex-Panic! At The Disco)Christmas Drag. Power-Pop throwback sweetheart Dallon Weekes is our guest on Episode 53 of Sappenin' Podcast! The I Don't Know How But They Found Me vocalist starts the festive spirits early and gives us an exclusive look into his magic career of songwriting. Get an insight into everything from the bands new Christmas EP and working on their debut studio album to spending almost a decade as a member of Panic! At The Disco and his evolution as a musician. Nothing if off the table! With deep rants and convocations about weird European food, clowns, his love for Twenty One...2019-11-2941 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 52 - Jason Aalon Butler (FEVER 333 / letlive.)This is a celebration. Episode 52 features the beautiful Jason Aalon Butler as our guest! This week officially marks the one year anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast! (Yeah we can't believe it either). So who better to join our birthday party than FEVER 333? Jason celebrates with us by diving deep into everything from the creation and reaction of the band to their debut album Strength In Numb333rs, the untold story of how he began working with Travis Barker from Blink-182, gluten free cookies, the demise of letlive, wanting to spread a new message of positivity, his SURPRISING favorite album that...2019-11-221h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 51 - Sleeping With Sirens (Kellin Quinn & Nick Martin)How It Feels To Be Lost. Alternative scene kings, Sleeping With Sirens are our guests on Episode 51 of Sappenin' Podcast! Kellin Quinn and Nick Martin invite us backstage of their 2019 UK tour for a hilarious and deep conversation about all things SWS. Get all the gossip from their latest album, going to a dark place sonically and emotionally, bringing back heavy screams, love for thousand piece puzzles, why we don't fuck with Harry Potter, drunk regrets, jet-lag, working with Good Charlotte, Kellin's mentorship program Dreamer, plans for 2020 and much more! A real look into another side of a band w...2019-11-1553 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 50 - Thrice (Dustin Kensrue & Eddie Breckenridge)The Illusion of Safety. Inspirational songwriting geniuses, Thrice are our guests on Episode 50 of Sappenin' Podcast! Dustin Kensrue and Eddie Breckenridge celebrate this milestone episode with us with a special look into the DNA of the band. Hear honest and deep insights into some of their most iconic albums, setting a barrier for the scene, the pressure of touring the UK with Refused, building their own base, surprising downtime hobbies, Dustin's journey to fatherhood, how Eddie was a part of Angels and Airwaves, still reaching new countries and fans after twenty years, their famous vocal tones, revisiting Identity Crises...2019-11-0859 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 49 - Kris Roberts (Funeral For A Friend)This Years Most Open Heartbreak. Guitar virtuoso and brilliantly grumpy happy human, Kris Roberts is our guest on Episode 49 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Funeral For A Friend songwriting wizard joins us in an emotional and love filled episode. We remember the life of Stu Brother with an insight behind these recent FFAF reunion benefit shows, how the band became international inspirations, the possibility of any more performances in the future, their iconic albums Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation & Hours, his life since their split, being left stranded while on tour in Europe on his birthday, sofas, how Stu created...2019-11-011h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 48 - Dream State (CJ Gilpin & Rhys Wilcox)New Waves. One of the scenes most exciting young bands, modern post-hardcore visionaries and South Wales sweethearts, Dream State are our guests on Episode 48 of Sappenin' Podcast! CJ Gilpin and Rhys Wilcox join us to celebrate the release of their debut studio album Primrose Path and dish out all the secrets that come with it. Experience emotionally deep, hilarious and fun loving stories behind their growth as a band, capturing raw energy in the studio, being mental health advocates for the youth of today, fighting their demons, memorizing dreams, smelly fridges, touring with Baby Metal, motivational sentences and more...2019-10-251h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 47 - Sully Erna (Godsmack)When Legends Rise. Heavy vs Nu-Metal icons Godsmack are our guests on Episode 47 of Sappenin' Podcast! (Yeah... we have no idea how we managed to make this happen either). Vocalist Sully Erna takes time out to reflect on the bands incredible twenty-four year career, their evolution in sound, writing new music, remaining goals on the bucket list, the rumored Godsmack film, how their music has been a big part in sports such as NFL, WWE and NHL, his mental health charity The Scars Foundation, the one song he's never released and having their own day in their hometown of...2019-10-1856 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 46 - Stand Atlantic (Bonnie Fraser & Miki Rich)Coffee at Midnight. Australian pop-punk superstars Stand Atlantic are our guests on Episode 46 of Sappenin' Podcast! Bonnie and Miki take time out to provide us a hilarious conversation, ending is tears and laughing fits. Hear them open up on the bands international growth, debut album Skinny Dipping, pressure of a follow up, new single Hate Me (Sometimes), broken ribs, eating chocolate cake for breakfast, funny accents, wanting to start lo start a love rivalry with other bands, Taking Back Sunday reaction to their cover, working with Hannah Greenwood from Creeper, the constant struggles of living on the road, real...2019-10-1151 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 45 - Geoff Rickly (Thursday / No Devotion)Cross out the Eyes. The godfather of emo Geoff Rickly is our guest on Episode 45 of Sappenin' Podcast. The inspirational vocalist, lyricists, mic swigging frontman, record producer and beautiful human (what a list) takes time out to open up on the status of Thursday, playing places for what could be the last time, their iconic records Full Collapse & War All The Time, his past addictions, the future of No Devotion, his Welsh brothers, making the first My Chemical Romance album, showmanship rivalry with Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday, United Nations, solo work his mental health podcast and a...2019-10-041h 01
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 44 - The Dangerous Summer (AJ Perdomo, Matt Kennedy, Ben Cato & Alfie Scully)Reach for the Sun. Alternative emo veterans, The Dangerous Summer are our guests on Episode 44 of Sappenin' Podcast! AJ Perdomo, Matt Kennedy, Ben Cato and touring session member, Alfie Scully (from We Are The Ocean fame) take a step back to reflect and open up on the unique adventures of the band. Experience laughs, smiles, deep thoughts and mind blowing takes on their second coming, new album Mother Nature, how their break up in 2014 effected their lives, getting the urge to start again, fun loving times on the road, the tenth year anniversary of their debut record, Area 51 conspiracy...2019-09-2756 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 43 - Sam Douglas (Mallory Knox)Livewire. Songwriting wizard Sam Douglas from Mallory Knox is our guest on Episode 43 of Sappenin' Podcast! Speaking exclusively and for the first time since the bands announcement to split at the end of their current UK tour, Sam opens up raw emotions on how and why they are calling it a day, the proud but frustrated mindset of their new self-titled album, his struggles of having to step up to main vocals, being cheated by the industry, incredible adventures and achievements, getting to live his childhood dreams, what's next and a whole lot more... Emotional, fiery and NOTHING is...2019-09-201h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 42 - You Me At Six (Josh Franceschi) & Trash Boat (Tobi Duncan & Ryan Hyslop)What's It Like? Episode 42 of Sappenin’ Podcast features a DOUBLE guest special! You Me At Six vocalist Josh Francheschi returns for a chat about their new single, headlining and selling out their own Gunnersvile Festival, the legacy of the band in 2019, revisiting their back catalog, silly rumors and being Mr. Reckless, but that's not all! Trash Boat duo Tobi Duncan & Ryan Hyslop stop by to tell us all about their current UK tour, breaking expectations on second album Crown Shyness, plans for new music, experiences in America, struggling to set up tents, the most BEAUTIFUL people they’ve ever met...2019-09-1353 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 41 - Boston Manor (Henry Cox & Mike Cunniff)Welcome to the Neighbourhood. Modern day genre defying, emo rock superstars, Boston Manor are our guests on Episode 41 of Sappenin' Podcast! Henry & Mike step away from their mad touring schedule to open up to us about their meteoric rise as one of the scenes most exciting bands. We pull the curtains back on their sophomore record, inspirations of their depressing hometown, wanting to chase the industry, vision for collaborations, new single Liquid ft John Floreani, love for The Simpsons, what it's really like for bands on non-stop festival runs, funny tales involving Sean, Nine Inch Nails, their October / November...2019-09-0652 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 40 - Reading Festival 2019 (Enter Shikari, Bowling For Soup, Of Mice & Men, Hot Milk, The Faim, Dream State, Palaye Royale, Against The Current, SWMRS, Puppy, Patent Pending & Royls)Double celebrations! Episode 40 of Sappenin' Podcast features our Reading Festival 2019 special. Hear stories from out none-stop weekend of sun, sweat and moshing shenanigans at one the the worlds most iconic festivals with guest appearances and conversations from Bowling For Soup, Dream State, Puppy, Royls, Of Mice & Men, Against The Current, Patent Pending, Palaye Royale, SWMRS, The Faim, Hot Milk, Enter Shiakri & more! It's a long one but things are about to get wild! Listen to some of your favorite artist share secrets and insights like never before. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this...2019-08-302h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 39 - ROAM (Alex Costello & Alex Adam)Smile Wide. British pop-punk, fun loving, milkshake drinking, rock dues, ROAM are our guests on Episode 39 of Sappenin' Podcast! The vocal duos of Alex Costello and Alex Adam join us to for a special look into their new album and all the incredible stories that come with it. Hear all the secrets behind their recording session in America, how they got attacked by scorpions (the animal, NOT the band), late night milkshake runs, being best friends with Nickelback, sliding into their DM's, wanting to create their own identity, acoustic numbers, an alternative career in taxidermy, their upcoming European tour...2019-08-2352 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 38 - Taking Back Sunday (Adam Lazzara & John Nolan)Set Phasers to Stun. One of the scenes most iconic, ever inspirational and the kings of duel vocals, Taking Back Sunday are our guests on Episode 38 of Sappenin' Podcast! Adam Lazzara & John Nolan join us to help celebrate the twentieth year anniversary of the band with a deep insight into their history. Get all the secrets and retrospect behind some of their most meaningful albums (including Tell All Your Friends), mic swinging, outrageous music videos, underrated songs, the evolution of emo and a bunch of burning questions we've been DYING to to ask. It gets real. This is one...2019-08-161h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 37 - Jamie LenmanIt's Hard to Be a Gentleman. Excellent artistic soul, talented illustrator and ex-Reuben vocalist Jamie Lenman is our guest on Episode 37 of Sappenin' Podcast! The skilled musician joins us for a deep conversation reflecting on the journey of his career and how he lives in the hearts of a dedicated cult following. Hear him open up on his new covers album Shuffle, how it's been a project he's wanted to do since he started recording music, his take on The Beatles, Cyndi Lauper and Popeye, the current states of Reuben and any reunion plans, filling in on vocals for...2019-08-0957 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 36 - Junior (Mark Andrews, Matt Attard & Si Martin)Beautiful Life. Your friendly pop-punk party gentlemen, Junior are our guests on Episode 36 of Sappenin' Podcast! Mark Andrews, Matt Attard and Si Martin celebrate the release day of their debut studio album in style by giving us all the real secrets behind the record, band, tour and their dedicated side projects. Explore honest insights and complete laughs into the theme of the songs, their evolution in sound and artistic outlets to how the band originally formed, shooting drums with Kurt Angle, their famous limbo competitions and more! Plus hear stories from Mark with WWE, Matt writing theme songs for...2019-08-021h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 35 - Andy Williams (Every Time I Die)Hot Damn! Guitar wizard and riff master Andy Williams is our guest on Episode 35 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Every Time I Die axeman joins us for an honest and inspirational career spanning chat, unleashing everything from the bands two decades of dominating live crowds, his journey in the world of professional wrestling and how his positive life at home has changed his outlook on things. Hear the real stories behind some of their most iconic albums, mindset for new music, challenging themselves to tour with all sorts and styles of acts, how he nearly had a mental breakdown recording...2019-07-261h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 34 - 2000 Trees Festival 2019 (Frank Turner, Yonaka, Frank Iero, A, The Skints, Blood Youth, WSTR, Novacub, Drug Church, Brutus & Delaire The Liar)Trees is the answer. Episode 34 of Sappenin' Podcast features our 2000 Trees Festival 2019 special. Hear stories from our insane weekend of sun, ice cream and moshing shenanigans at Upcote Farm with guest appearances and conversations from Frank Turner, Yonaka, Frank Iero, A, The Skints, Blood Youth, WSTR, Novacub, Drug Church, Brutus, Delaire The Liar and more! It's a long one but things are about to get wild! Listen to some of your favourite artist share secrets and insights like never before. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.Follow Us on S...2019-07-192h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 33 - Matt Stocks (Life In The Stocks)Shoot to Thrill! DJ, journalist, presenter, film maker, writer, wild party animal and fellow podcaster Matt Stocks is our guest on Episode 33 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Life In The Stocks host invites us into his new home for an unique insight into his crazy career inside the music industry from a journalism point of view, working for publications such as Kerrang Radio, Scuzz and Team Rock, the world of the podcast community, dealing with depression, the tale of his near death experience that changed his outlook on life, touring as a DJ for artists such as Steel Panther, Zebrahead...2019-07-121h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 32 - Arejay Hale (Halestorm)Do Not Disturb. Enthusiastic human and drumming superstar Arejay Hale is our guest on Episode 32 of Sappenin' Podcast! The man behind the Halestorm kit joins us for his first ever podcast and a special look into the history and personality of the band from their origins in Pennsylvania to becoming the world household rock titans they are today. Hear him open up on their record breaking headline set at Download Festival 2019, winning a Grammy, taking inspirations from the memories of Keith Flint (The Prodigy) and Chris Cornell (Soundgarden), his positive outlook on mental health, challenging themselves on new album "...2019-07-051h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 31 - Hannah Hermione Greenwood (Creeper / Neck Deep)Misery, never goes out of style. Gothic cult princess and the beautiful session vocal tones of Hannah Hermione Greenwood is our guest on Episode 31 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Creeper co-vocalist opens up all about the end of the band, how it came about after the announcement at their last show, possible reunion rumours, the impact of "Eternity, In Your Arms", Crickets, gothic lifestyle, life after Creeper, becoming a member of the Neck Deep family while touring as a session musician, working with other acts, meeting Andy Black, Harry Potter and much more! Plus find out how Morgan bribed her...2019-06-2852 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 30 - Download Festival 2019 (Underoath, Skindred, State Champs, I Prevail, Adam Cole, Clutch, Cane Hill, Zebrahead, Sumo Cyco & Jim Breuer)Scream for us Download! Episode 30 of Sappenin' Podcast features our Download Festival 2019 special. Hear stories from our insane weekend of mud, rain and shenanigans at Donington Park with guest appearances and conversations from Underoath, Skindred, State Champs, I Prevail, WWE NXT wrestling superstar Adam Cole, Clutch, Cane Hill, Zebrahead, Sumo Cyco & comedian Jim Breuer. We've got everything from your favourite bands, comedians, wrestlers and more, it's a barrel of laughs and insight throughout. Continue your festival spirit with us. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.Follow Us on Soci...2019-06-212h 13
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 29 - Matt Caughthran (The Bronx / Mariachi El Bronx)The Unholy Hand. Punk enthusiast and one of the greatest front-persons in the world, Matt Caughthran is our guest on Episode 29 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bronx vocalist swings his microphone and opens up on a host of topics including the evolution of the band, the secrets behind their intense and wild live reputation, how two shows are never the same, the rumour of a fan losing a eyeball, getting back in the studio, new music, Marichi El Bronx, life on the road, the horror at parking at festivals and much more. Get your mosh on, turn it up and...2019-06-1458 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 28 - Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats / Bat Sabbath / AxeWound)The Spark That Moves. Front runner for the most positive person alive and Canadian hardcore punk vocalist, Liam Cormier is our guest on Episode 28 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Cancer Bats front-man takes over with his charged energy and opens up on everything from eating pears to the bands new album, reminiscing Hail Destroyer, love for Black Sabbath and their Bat Sabbath sets, his clothing company Treadwell Clothing, other jobs vocalists can do, tattoos, love making, the status and future of AxeWound, obscure records, enjoying the moment and much more! He'll have you in stitches and jumping with joy after l...2019-06-0755 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 27 - Slam Dunk Festival 2019 (New Found Glory, Atreyu, Lights, Busted, Pagan, Less Than Jake, Milk Teeth, Grandson & Lizzy Farrall)Festival season starts here! Episode 27 of Sappenin' Podcast features our Slam Dunk Festival 2019 special. Hear stories from our insane weekend of shenanigans in Leeds & Hatfield with guest appearances and conversations from New Found Glory, Atreyu, Lights, Pagan, Less Than Jake, Milk Teeth, Grandson, Lizzy Farrall & a surprise return from Charlie Simpson of Busted & Fightstar. It's a long one but things are about to get wild! Listen to some of your favorite artist share secrets and insights like never before. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.Follow Us on Soci...2019-05-312h 37
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 26 - The Blackout (The Best In Town - 10th Year Anniversary with Snoz, Gavin & Bob)Top of the World. Get ready... It's a long one! To celebrate the 10th year anniversary (to the date) of the release of The Best In Town by The Blackout, Sean and Morgan are joined by Gavin Butler, James "Bob" Davies and first time guest Gareth "Snoz" Lawrence for a special look back on all their memories, thoughts and favourite moments from the album, the recording process, touring cycle, the evolution of the band and more on Episode 26 of Sappenin' Podcast. Hear the honest tales on how these songs were written, changing the game for everyone involved, working with...2019-05-242h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 25 - Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday / The Voice US Winner)Homecoming. Emo sweetheart turned country music superstar, Cassadee Pope is our guest on Episode 25 of Sappenin' Podcast! The winner of the Voice US opens up on all the stages of her mad and documented career, from Hey Monday to what life was like on the hit show and her country-pop success. Hear all the stories of a women who's seen it all in the music industry. Relive her early pop-punk days, playing Warped Tour and starting out to if we'll ever see another Hey Monday show again, her insight into the country world, keeping her identity, choosing to become...2019-05-171h 00
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 24 - Modestep (Josh Friend & Pat Lundy)Evolution Theory. Electronic rock / dubstep / drum and bass / genre defying maniacs, Modestep are our guests on Episode 24 of Sappenin' Podcast! Josh Friend & Pat Lundy open up the door into their EDM world and share all their honest stories behind a completely different scene in the music industry. From their roots as a UK rock band to moving to America and dominating the electronic world, hear tales on their consistent evolution, releasing their first new tracks in almost five years, playing with the likes of Korn, Pendulum and The Prodigy, producing, their lifestyle, drum secrets and a whole lot more...2019-05-101h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 23 - Ryan Richards (Funeral For A Friend / Future History Management)Welcome Home Armageddon. Drum master and band management royalty Ryan Richards is our guest on Episode 23 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hear him open up on everything from his time in Funeral For A Friend, why he decided to leave after a decade behind the kit and looking back at some of their iconic albums to his new management company Future History Management, working with Bullet For My Valentine and Tonight Alive to the new group of superstars in Holding Absence, Loath, Sleep Token, Phoxjaw and much much more! With stories from touring with Iron Maiden to appearing on Never Mind...2019-05-031h 37
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 22 - Tom Jenkins (Straight Lines / Said Mike)Under the Eyes of the Moon. Welsh vocal wizard Tom Jenkins is our guest on Episode 22 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Road Dog opens up all about his time fronting Straight Lines and Said Mike, who were both key players in the iconic South Wales music scene at the time, starting again as a solo artist, exclusive news on his first solo album, recording it in Texas, collaborating with members of Canterbury, taking time away from music to sheer sheep in New Zealand, tour stories with Motorhead, almost getting kicked out of Slam Dunk Festival and much much more! A...2019-04-261h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 21 - James "Bob" Davies (Raiders / The Blackout)Wasting Away. To celebrate the release of Raiders debut single, we're super happy to have James "The Furry" Davies, aka Bob as our guest on Episode 21 of Sappenin' Podcast. The angry tweet and riff master dishes out all the secrets on Raiders, how the band came out and it's plans to his side of things on the end of The Blackout, touring memories, causing Frank Carter to climb a fence, what's miffed him lately and much much more! Get ready for a wild ride into the past and future with countless laughs and emotions. Join Sean and Morgan to find...2019-04-191h 32
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 20 - The Xcerts (Murray Macleod & Jordan Smith)Wildheart Dreaming. Scottish alternative-rock masterminds, The Xcerts are our guests on Episode 20 of Sappenin' Podcast! Murray Macleod and Jordan Smith open up all about their detailed journey as a band. Hear them give an insight into everything from Hold On to Your Heart to new music, playing small clubs and arenas with Busted, worst gig experiences, road stories, becoming close friends with Architects, secret collaborations, ego worries, what behind the scenes is really like, huge laughs and much more! Plus we have the BEST single response to a question yet. Get ready to hear The Xcerts touching stories and...2019-04-121h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 19 - Charlie Simpson (Busted / Fightstar)Coming Home. We're extremely buzzed to have the ultimate pop, rock and metal crossover musician, Charlie Simpson as our guest on Episode 19 of Sappenin' Podcast! Charlie dishes all the dirt on everything you ever wanted to know, from Busted, Fightstar, his solo work, life, being a father and everything in between. Hear the true stories behind the Busted reunion, new album Half Way There and breaking hearts in 2005 to Fightstar memories, having to prove himself in the rock world, his biggest regret and *prehaps* some exciting exclusive news. After so many requests we're so happy to finally have him...2019-04-051h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 18 - Hot Milk (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Are you feeling alive? Emo powerpop starlight's Hot Milk are our guests on Episode 18 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw introduce themselves to us the only way they know how... explicit madness, drinking rants and a little bit too much information. You'll know them much better after this! Listen to the band open up on everything from their debut EP, gaining so much success off just two singles, supporting the likes of Foo Fighters, Deaf Havana & You Me At Six to living together, treating touring life as a holiday, embarrassing stories, conspiracy theories and why living their dreams...2019-03-291h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 17 - Deaf Havana (James Veck-Gilodi & Tom Ogden)We're all Fools and Worthless Liars. English story-songwriting sweethearts, Deaf Havana are our guests on Episode 17 of Sappenin' Podcast! The duo of vocalist / guitarist James Veck-Gilodi and drummer Tom Ogden sit with us for an hour of near drunken madness of laughs, honesty and reminiscing on their insane journey as a band. Hear them open up on everything you can imagine from their change in sound, new album Rituals, starting again in new countries, the struggles of life on the road, their worst drinking stories, bin bags, plans for festival season, how they've seen the music industry evolve and...2019-03-221h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 16 - As It Is (Patty Walters, Benjamin Langford-Biss & Ronnie Ish)The Great Depression. Brighton via America emo rockers, As It Is are our guests on Episode 16 of Sappenin' Podcast! The trio of Patty Walters, Benjamin Langford-Biss and Ronnie Ish join us for a chaotic barrel of laughs and emotions that we loved every second of. Hear them open up on the aftermath of their latest album, re-imagining it with four alternative EP releases throughout 2019, wanting to bring back the emo scene of their youth, image change, what backstage life is really like, stage diving and some of the most random stories you'll ever hear. Mad mad tales! You're about...2019-03-151h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 15 - Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence)You Are Everything. Holding Absence are our guests on Episode 15 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist Lucas Woodland celebrates the release day of their debut album, Holding Absence (catchy right?) by giving us an insight to the real secrets behind the record and band. Opening up on everything from their process, identity, live personas and struggles to love for black and white filters, fan tattoos, Lucas' music history and an unexpected member of his family tree. You'll learn things about this band you never knew before, this is Holding Absence. Join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.2019-03-081h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 14 - Mayday Parade (Derek Sanders & Brooks Betts)Welcome to Sunnyland. Emo pop-rockers, Mayday Parade are our guests on Episode 14 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist Derek Sanders and guitarist Brooks Betts open up on their thirteen year journey as a band, their latest album, new music, trying to keep fresh, the evolution of emo and pop punk music, working with John Feldman, video games, Back To The Future, reminiscing on A Lesson In Romantics and a whole lot more! You're about to feel things. Plus Sean and Morgan answer YOUR question in a Patreon exclusive Q&A. Join them to find out Sappenin' this week.Spe...2019-03-011h 03
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 13 - Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes (Frank Carter & Dean Richardson)End of Suffering. Punk Rock juggernauts, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes are our guests on Episode 13 of Sappenin' Podcast! Vocalist Frank Cater and a Rattlesnake, Dean Richardson open up about their third studio album, how it almost didn't happen, living together, mental health, defining genres, Prophets of Rage, Frank's music industry journey and what he's REALLY like at home. It's about to get devilish. Join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week.Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/SappeninEmma BarberPaul HirschfieldScarlet CharltonKylie Whee...2019-02-2251 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithSappenin' Podcast TrailerSappenin' Podcast with Sean Smith and Morgan Richards coming November 30th 2018... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-11-2100 min