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How To Steal A PenguinDuffy The Vampire SlayerThis week the lads chat about social media plagiarism, Seán's deleted appearance on RTE's The Fear and hear about teenage Joe's stand up comedy debut. If you're enjoying the show please do follow us on whatever platform you use, it really does help us out.Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/stealapenguinpod/
2025-12-0354 minHow To Steal A PenguinHugh GrantedThis week the lads exchange stories from school, talk about Daytime TV Detective shows and Seán mentions a Welly throwing contest that went horribly wrong.Hosted by Seán Burke & Joe O'Neillhttps://www.instagram.com/stealapenguinpod/
2025-11-2652 minHow To Steal A PenguinTroy To The WorldThis week the lads discussed The Running Man, relentless Plumbers and naturally got stuck into Ireland's euphoria inducing win over Hungary. Forgive us, it doesn't happen that often...IG: https://www.instagram.com/stealapenguinpod/
2025-11-1948 minHow To Steal A PenguinPierced BrosnanThis week the lads talk about Pierce Brosnan's rudeness, Stag Parties and throwing Pizzas on the roof of the Breaking Bad house. If you're enjoying the show, please give us a 5 star rating and recommend us to a friend. We don't have any so we're relying on you.Hosted By Seán Burke & Joe O'Neillhttps://www.instagram.com/stealapenguinpod/
2025-11-1250 minHow To Steal A PenguinShall PacinoThis week the lads talk about O'Neill family Oktobersesh, Louis Theroux and have a surprisingly sincere chat about drinking habits. If you're enjoying the show, please give us a 5 star rating and recommend us to a friend. We don't have any, so we're relying on you.Pod IG: https//www.instagram.com/stealapenguinpod/Seán Burke https://www.instagram.com/seanburkeshow/ Joe O'Neill https://www.instagram.com/joeyourownway_/
2025-11-0551 minHow To Steal A PenguinJoaquin On SunshineThis week we talked about getting schooled by Gen Z on passive aggression, the Live Laugh Loveification of society and we talk about going to a Hot Wheels show that was absolutely not meant for us.
2025-10-2952 minHow To Steal A PenguinRay Your ManoThis week Joe tells us about the time he hosted an audience full of gangsters, Sean squeezes in a bit of ASMR and the worst comedy gig of his entire life - he most definitely is still not over it. Producer: Gareth Freiheit https://www.instagram.com/garethfreiheit/Assistant Producer: Michael Bissett https://www.instagram.com/uvgurls/Hosts:Sean Burke https://www.instagram.com/seanburkeshow/Joe O'Neill https://www.instagram.com/joeyourownway_/
2025-10-2254 minHow To Steal A PenguinJambon JoviThis week we talk about alternative names for the podcast, Joe shares a nightmare story from his weekend shift, and we imagine what Succession would look like with the 'other' Brian Cox.
2025-10-1550 minHow To Steal A PenguinTaking The Mick LynchThis week we talk about Joe pouring the most expensive Guinness you’ve ever heard of, as well as the time Sean gave trade union leader Mick Lynch’s email address and the fallout from that. Last but not least Joe talks about running into a somewhat divisive Irish internet comedian who loves telling stories.
2025-10-0847 minHow To Steal A PenguinJoedemortThis week we talk about the fact that Joe sounds like a rusty door hinge when he’s got a cold, the ins and outs of hidden camera pranks on famous people, and the time Seán worked with Viper Higgins. Class lad.
2025-10-0147 minHow To Steal A PenguinIan Wrighty TightyThis week we talk about Seán's time working with Arsenal legends Ian Wright and David Seaman, Joe shares a movie trivia game we all struggled to follow, and mortification ensues when a fan of the show brings up a steamy novel Seán once narrated.
2025-09-2452 minHow To Steal A PenguinWillem DeShowThis week we talk about the joys of having a pacemaker and having to get my batteries changed like a Duracell Bunny. Joe talked about the time he was hit by a car- just straight up hit by a car. I hope you like impressions because we stuffed quite a few in this week’s episode.
2025-09-1752 minHow To Steal A PenguinShane GuevaraThis week we measure Paul Mescal against other Irish celebrities in the pints department before donning our tinfoil hats and queuing up some classic conspiracies. To unwind, we discuss the art of YouTube comfort watching and finish on a very important question - how many seagulls would it take to carry Seán away? A very real threat and something that could happen at any moment.
2025-09-1054 minHow To Steal A PenguinPoxie LittThis week we wade into the debate on the importance of statues of animals. We also recount the times we both separately bumped into Ian McKellen and how Sean's glorioius moustache once acted as a peacemaker during an intense day of filming.
2025-09-0353 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 353 - Halestorm (Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger)Back From The Dead. Grammy award winners, modern metal royalty and scene badasses, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, are our guests on Episode 353 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Halestorm guitar romantics take a moment to reflect on paying tribute to Black Sabbath, unapologetic rock swagger and pioneering change in old school genres, like only a women can. In this conversation, Lzzy and Joe discuss their show stealing involvement in 'Back To The Beginning', what really went on backstage, saying goodbye to Ozzy, staying fans vs acknowledging their own achievements, evolving into arena rock headliners, new album Everest, heading into the...
2025-08-2957 minHow To Steal A PenguinBob MortifiedThis week we talk about our shared love of musicals, the idea of waiting outside a hotel for ten hours in the hopes of seeing AC/DC for ten seconds, and Sean recounts the time he embarrassed himself in front of comedy legend Bob Mortimer.
2025-08-2746 minHow To Steal A PenguinColm Meaney By Your NameThis week we talk about working with Irish cinema legend Colm Meaney, what it means to scuttle a ship, and Joe’s surprise appearance in a SuperValu ad.
2025-08-2049 minHow To Steal A PenguinIt's Brittany, BitchThis week we talk about Liam Neeson's increasingly gruff tones, the offensive Irish carictures in the Lord Of The Rings series, and the fact that Helen Keller once flew a plane - no, that's not a joke.
2025-08-1351 minHow To Steal A PenguinBarberfloor MoustacheThis week the lads talk about going into holiday mode, ask if Robert De Niro makes a convincing housemaid and Seán recounts a somewhat uncomfortable story about the Edinburgh Fringe festival.
2025-08-0646 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 349 - Warped Tour: Long Beach 2025 (Black Veil Brides, Cobra Starship, Taylor Acorn, Silverstein, Charlotte Sands, Nothing Nowhere, LØLØ, Matt Cutshall)Long Beach! Vans Warped Tour, one of the scenes most iconic staples, pop-culture references and band boot camp, returned to Los Angeles, to celebrate the festivals thirtieth anniversary. As a result, Sappenin' Podcast was flown out with the Emo's Not Dead to California, to record Episode 349 backstage to capture the events cultural impact, lasting legacy and uncover all the latest behind the scenes secrets. Listen to exclusive conversations with Black Veil Brides (Andy Biersack), Cobra Starship (Gabe Saporta), Taylor Acorn, Silverstein (Shane Told), Charlotte Sands, Nothing, Nowhere (Joe Mulherin), LØLØ and E.N.D boss, Matt Cutshall. Eight gu...
2025-08-012h 00How To Steal A PenguinTucci FeelyThis week the lads talk about the eating habits of Stanley Tucci, hand to hand combat with ET and recount the story of how they met. Awwww.
2025-07-3047 min
Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcastAn Opening Day Rout!Just like we wrote it up, the White Sox romped over the Angels on Opening Day, 8-1, so naturally Brett Ballantini gathered some of his closest pals (Melissa Sage-Bollenbach, Brian O'Neill and Joe Resis) to comb back over every luscious detail of a shocking start to the 2025 season:
Sean Burke, facing adversity in the first and hard contact in the second, bristled up to deliver this Opening Day win with six shutout innings
Where has this offense been all our lives?
Favorite moments/standouts of Opening Day
Playoff-bound?
Can the White Sox now sweep this...
2025-03-2842 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithE.N.D. Cruise: John Vesely (Secondhand Serenade)A Twist In My Story. Pop-culture songwriter, emo captain and beer pong champion, John Vesely, is our guest on a special Emo's Not Dead Cruise, bonus episode, of Sappenin' Podcast. The voice behind Secondhand Serenade, shares passionate insights into his genre defying career, taking a step back from the spotlight and how his hit single "Fall For You" transformed from the ultimate love song to the internets biggest meme. In this conversation, John opens up on deciding to play on the boat, his relationship with Matt Cutshall, filming the 'Felt Emo, Might Delete Later' video, taking on drink challenges...
2024-03-0642 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 275 - The Blackout: 'Wasn't It, Was It?' Tour 2024This is why we CAN have nice things! February 2024 saw The Blackout reunite for their first full tour together as a band, for NINE years. After a week of emotional, heartwarming and eventful shows, Sean and Morgan dissect their own counterbalance viewpoints, as we discuss crowd reactions, behind the scenes injuries, travel nightmares, cry worthy fan stories, podcast stickers, emo reunions, what's next and more! Turn it! Find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpod.Instagram: @sappeninpod.Special thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:...
2024-03-0159 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 274 - Daniel Franzese (Mean Girls)He doesn’t even go here!? Your favourite bestie turned sassy comedian and pop-culture icon, Daniel Franzese, is our guest on Episode 274 of Sappenin' Podcast! Loved by millions for his role as 'Damian Leigh' in Mean Girls (2004), the blockbuster actor explains how finding stand-up changed his life, sexuality vs religion struggles and being a face of change for LGBTQ+ characters in mainstream films. In this conversations, Danny reflects on the movies twentieth anniversary, it's most quotable lines, impact on alternative scenes, becoming a strangers safe escape, attending the musical movies premier, dealing with fame, money misconceptions, the recent acting st...
2024-02-231h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 273 - Sonny Sandoval (P.O.D.)Youth of a Nation. Nu-metal treasure, rap lyric storyteller and charity foundation president, Sonny Sandoval, is our guest on Episode 273 of Sappenin' Podcast! Ready or not, the P.O.D. vocalist unleashes secrets on the bands multi-genre legacy, sacrificing for his art and changing his local community. In this conversation, Sonny reflects on how his hometown of San Diego dedicated an official day to his charity work, representing SoCal in everything they do, the Payable on Death mentality, thirtieth anniversary realisations, spiritual vs music inspirations, the nu-metal boom period, relationships with KoRn and Limp Bizkit, nostalgic hindsight, never going...
2024-02-161h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 272 - Dead Pony (Anna Shields & Blair Crichton)Ignore This!? Scottish nu-rock innovators, professional tap water critics and the fabricated lovechild of Nelly Furtado vs Limp Bizkit, Dead Pony, are our guests on Episode 272 of Sappenin' Podcast! Anna Shields and Blair Crichton break the pre-tour ice, as they prepare to hit the road with The Blackout next week, while admitting secret confessions behind their debut album, hyping new audiences and paranormal bounding experiences. In this conversation, the vocal vs guitar duo open their excitement on touring with Sean, living up to their own live reputation, mixing genre audiences, being inspired by iconic movies, why it's important to...
2024-02-091h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 271 - Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife / I Am The Avalanche)Face or Kneecaps? Self-proclaimed ageing frontman, pop-punks vocal blueprint and your favourite emo best friend, Vinnie Caruana, is our guest on Episode 271 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche and solo creative, takes a honest look back on inspiring a generation of delinquent songwriters, never taking life for granted and experiencing two decades of childhood dreams. In this conversation, VC opens up on mentally balancing all his projects, why they were never meant to coexist, The Movielife original break-up vs nostalgic growth, celebrating twenty-one years of 'Forty Hour Train Back To Penn', starting to produce younger artists...
2024-02-021h 17
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 270 - Gareth Davies (Funeral For A Friend: 2002-2008)Tales Don't Tell Themselves. Ex-Funeral For A Friend bassist, American dreaming Welshman and Gucci fashion consultant, Gareth Davies, is our guest on Episode 270 of Sappenin' Podcast! After stepping away from the bands major label line-up in 2008, Gareth had completely removed himself from music. In October 2023, he returned to the stage, for the first time in fifteen years, to play one last song with FFAF, surprising fans, at their home-town arena show in Cardiff, Wales. In this conversation, the handsome bass face exclusively reflects on the events leading to this one-off return, his original departure, unbelievable tour memories, closure and...
2024-01-261h 30
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 269 - Ben Barlow (Neck Deep)Wishful Thinking. Generic pop-punk champions, stage dive connoisseur and obsessed alien conspiracist, Ben Barlow, is our guest on Episode 269 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Neck Deep vocalist, returns solo for the first time, as we celebrate the release of the bands new self-titled album, planning a wedding and having the last laugh on classic memes. In this conversation, Barlow opens up on his overcoming battles with imposter syndrome vs embracing their legacy, the scenes nostalgic resurgence, self-deprecating jokes, taking musical risks, quitting their Los Angeles recording sessions, producer trust vs convincing Seb to take control, label offer contacts, fighting self-worth...
2024-01-191h 14
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 268 - Tristan Thomas (Florence Black)Bed of Nails. Welsh valley native, shredding guitar wizard and all around tidy boyo, Tristan Thomas, is our guest on Episode 268 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Florence Black vocalist exclusively celebrates the release of the bands new single, by reflecting on their start in Merthyr Tydfil, breaking boundaries at classic rock festivals and getting endorsed by all their metal heroes. In this conversation, Tristan explains how preparing their second album has changed the groups mentality, industry success vs maintaining friendships, originally preforming together as kids, being handpicked by Corey Taylor (Slipknot) to tour europe, learning tricks as local roadies, driving...
2024-01-121h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 267 - RØRY (Roxanne Emery)Anti-Repressant. Sadcore lyric diarist, bestselling ADHD author and goal dreamcatcher, RØRY, is our guest on Episode 267 of Sappenin' Podcast! After many years in the music industry, writing radio hits with other artists, Roxanne Emery, reflects on how perching a random wig, connected her with a generation of misunderstood emo's, simultaneously hosting a platform for people to understand their ADHD struggles and why age should never hold back your dreams. For our first podcast of 2024, we take a special look at Røry vs Roxanne career, how her two public personalities separate each other, learning curves, makeshift tampons, self co...
2024-01-051h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 266 - Honey Revenge (Devin Papadol & Donny Lloyd)Retrovision! Personality driven, genre blending, funky sass emos, Honey Revenge, are our guests on Episode 266 of Sappenin’ Podcast! Devin Papadol and Donny Lloyd, reflect on a breakthrough year, as one of the scenes most exciting artists, first time achievements and fighting for change. In this conversation, the Los Angeles duo open up on their unique friendship dynamic vs creative expressions, candy colour visuals, how the bands short existence has connected with outcasts, fan safe spaces vs artists communities, soundtracking peoples first concert experiences, stage banter, failed projects, gross industry stereotypes, kindly annoying almost all their idols, touring with The Us...
2023-12-2947 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 265 - Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge / Creed)Metalingus. Unstoppable hit machine, heavy guitar icon and generational talent, Mark Tremonti, is our guest on Episode 265 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Alter Bridge riff master spills secrets on some festive family traditions, the unexpected Creed reunion and combining charity fundraisers with his love for Frank Sinatra. In this conversation, Tremonti reflects on soundtracking multiple music genre changes, being in a place where all his projects can finally co-exist, reconciling with Scott Stapp, the power of internet memes vs celebrating nostalgia, unfinished records, the one rule Alter Bridge have promised not to break, ski slope solos, creating his own guitar...
2023-12-221h 09
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 264 - Bert McCracken #2 (The Used)The Taste of Ink. Emo poster child, poetic lyric messiah and fingerless clove trendsetter, Bert McCracken, returns to Episode 264 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Used icon exclusively spills untold details on a top secret project, the bands ever evolving legacy and never turning his back on alternative music. In this conversation, Bert let's slip information on a life changing achievement, waving the flag for misunderstood freaks, mental health setbacks vs fan transparency, living in Australia, taking a tattoo artist on the road, vape tricks, appreciating a new level of love for the band, emo's highs and lows, never fooling fans wit...
2023-12-1555 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 263 - SideQuest | McFly vs LostAlone (Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter & Steven Battelle)Gods of Rock & Roll! The team of hot McFly duo Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and LostAlone riffmaster, Steven Battelle, exclusively talk about their new songwriting and production collective, SideQuest, on Episode 263 of Sappenin' Podcast! In this unique conversation, the trio open up for the first time on their mission to create with new artists, how both McFly and LostAlone come from a background of being misunderstood, forming brotherhoods during the #PowerToPlay recording sessions, passing knowledge to younger musicians, seeing people like NoahFinnce and LOU release music they worked on together, their love for staying creative, lyric vs melody hacks...
2023-12-081h 23
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 262 - Tom Higgenson (Plain White T's)Every Second Counts. The voice behind everyones favourite love song, playful lyric specialist and banksy art superfan, Tom Higgenson, is our guest on Episode 262 of Sappenin' Podcast! Plane White T's resident hitmaker dives into the bands pop-culture legacy, being an emo vs acoustic gateway and the unexpected success of 'Hey There Delilah'. In this conversation, Higgenson opens up secrets on the bands new self-titled alb, appreciating nostalgia, never fitting into a genre box, awkward interactions, having one of the biggest singalongs ever, fame vs stability, their iCarley moment, touring Walmart parking lots, writing for Sponge-Bob-Square-Pants, mega money pens, being...
2023-12-011h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 261 - Steph O'Sullivan (Greywind)In Autumn. Irish emo queen, yellow jacket icon and sad Manchester United diehard, Steph O’Sullivan, is our guest on Episode 261 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The Greywind vocalist unleashes bottled up confessions on music industry trauma, sibling songwriting and controlling their own narrative. In this conversation, Steph opens up on the bands fresh start vs their rollercoaster journey, secret label nightmares, why their debut album Afterthoughts (2017) was never celebrated probably, awful agent comments, not being allowed to tour, finally recording new music, overcoming self doubt, Fred Durst praise, blowing up on TiKTok, hair-dye therapy, being compared as the female Gerard Way...
2023-11-241h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 260 - Daryl Palumbo (Glassjaw / Head Automatica)Worship and Tribute. Dream guest alert! The voice of a generation and post-hardcore fashion icon, Daryl Palumbo, is with us, as we celebrate our fifth anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast on Episode 260. The Glassjaw and Head Automatica vocal god breaks his media silence, for a candid look into his inspirational career, lowkey lifestyle and creative secrets. In this conversation, Palumbo reflects on 'everything you ever want to know' about Glassjaw vs their thirtieth birthday, how meeting Justin Beck changed his life, dealing with unwanted praise, being the catalyst to a whole sub-genre of fresh bands, that unique vocal accent, why...
2023-11-171h 18
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 259 - Connor Ball (The Vamps / LUNARS)Just My Type. Emo McLovin pop-star, multifaceted instrumentalist and general good egg, Connor Ball, is our guest on Episode 259 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Vamps bassist unleashes secrets on the bands major misconceptions, his new punk side project and chicken shop catering. In this conversation, we discuss the birth of LUNARS, expressing pop-punk influences, constantly battling boyband stereotypes, guitar riffs vs bass solos, the pressure of taking on full frontman responsibilities, growing up in mainstream spotlights, recording with Busted vs writing with Blink-182, wild tour adventures, mental health reflection, watching Papa Roach play a pizza place, full circle achievements, home...
2023-11-1058 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 258 - Nick Wheeler (The All-American Rejects)Dirty Little Secrets. Distorted guitar nerd, Nashville songwriting producer and diagnosed coffee addict, Nickolas Wheeler, is our guest on Episode 258 of Sappenin' Podcast! The All-American Rejects co-founder spills exclusive updates on the bands status, opening his own studio and creating endless accidental memories. In this conversation, Nick unleashes fresh prospectives on AAR unexpected comeback, touring for the first time in almost a decade, feeling happier than ever vs why they technically never announced a hiatus, his brotherhood relationship with Tyson Ritter, songwriting mishaps, falling into the major label schedule machine, creating for Cassadee Pope vs other artists, building WheelHouse...
2023-11-031h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 257 - NOAHFINNCE (Noah Adams)Underachievers. Transgender emo activist, YouTube delight and self proclaimed My Chemical Romance fanfic stan, NOAHFINNCE, is our guest on Episode 257 of Sappenin' Podcast! After spending most of his childhood 'growing up on the internet', the sarcastic pop-punk scumbag talks through his musical journey, challenging preconceptions and connecting with a whole generation of people, finding themselves. In this conversation, Noah Adams, opens up on how life really is a bit batshit, wanting to create safe spaces for trans and LGBTQ+ moshers, touring with ADHD, his old Frank Iero fan accounts, tacking lyrics as a storytelling diary, naughty memes, new music...
2023-10-271h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 256 - John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday)Amphetamine Smiles. Sarcastic jokester, vocal melody geek and New York Mets celebrity pitcher, John Nolan, is our guest on Episode 256 of Sappenin' Podcast. The original Taking Back Sunday guitarist, riffs through the bands new album '152' with secrets on why the number is a secret code and overcoming insecure prospectives on their legacy. In this conversation, Nolan reflects on his shy exterior vs songwriting risks, early backyard shows, the spotlight of that famous Long Island emo scene, Tell All Your Friends chaos vs his 2010 TBS return, opinions on the records he didn't write, Straylight Run highs, accidentally breaking...
2023-10-201h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 255 - Loveless (Julian Comeau & Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail)Worst Case Scenario. TikTok melody lunatics, unhinged best friends and your latest music obsession, Loveless, are our guests on Episode 255 of Sappenin' Podcast! Julian Comeau + Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail unleash chaos with unfiltered secrets on the bands internet success, cult level fanbase and mixing emotional songs with hyperactive personalities. In this conversation, we reflect on their rise to fame vs time in other projects, energy drink shenanigans, 'Picasso' lyrics, the balloon clean up crew, production budgets, imaginary elephants, GlassJaw appreciation, wild stage injuries, hilarious crowd reactions from not playing covers, awkward celebrities, emo memes, having a pig named after them, sneaky...
2023-10-1347 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 254 - Funeral For A Friend: 'Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation' | 20th Anniversary with Ryan Richards & Darran SmithMoments Forever Faded. October 13th 2003, Funeral For A Friend released their debut studio album, 'Casually Dressed and Deep In Conversation', cementing themselves as one of emo, post-hardcore and melodic metal scenes, most influential bands. On this exclusive podcast, Ryan Richards and Darran Smith, return to celebrate the records 20th anniversary tour, by discussing its legacy, life changing impact and blueprint on their career. Embrace nostalgia with secrets behind the songs, what hit's were almost left off, why they lied to major labels, taste of bird milk, early gigs throughout the South Wales valleys vs taking on America, the time...
2023-10-061h 22
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 253 - Telle Smith (The Word Alive)Slow Burn. Metalcore mosh maniac, abstract art painter and concerned tour dad, Telle Smith, is our guest on Episode 253 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Word Alive vocalist unleashes unfiltered secrets on the bands ‘Hard Reset’ evolution, unforgiving stage injuries and the scariest ghost town, you never want to visit. In this conversation, we dissect career changing advice from scene legends, having a fresh prospective on TWA identity, unexpected line up changes, basketball slam dunks, the tour he sang for Underøath, mental health reflections, Limp Bizkit vs Wes Borland art DMs, Greeley Estates, the weirdest gig set up, spending time with Th...
2023-09-291h 20
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 252 - Steph Carter (Ex-Gallows / Marshall Amplification)Kill The Rhythm. Hardcore-punk advocate, heavy riff maniac and Marshall Amplifications 'Head of Education', Steph Carter, is our guest on Episode 252 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Ex-Gallows guitarist, takes a trip down memory lane, with honest insights into the bands brutal legacy, finding peace and why Marshall is far more than a famous amp company. In this conversation, we discuss Steph's career trajectory through various sides of the music industry, departing Gallows in 2013, Frank Carter’s brotherly love, mental health setbacks vs mending relationships, wagamama fistfights, helping Marshall to educate new artists, old record deal nightmares, accidentally writing 40+ songs in a...
2023-09-221h 28
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 251 - Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday)Take You Home. Pop-punk vs country music queen, winner of The Voice USA and Grammy nominated badass, Cassadee Pope, is our guest on Episode 251 of Sappenin' Podcast! After hearing us discuss the rise of Hey Monday through Emo's Mainstream Explosion with Chris Payne, the multi-genre star returns to share secrets on re-embracing her dark roots, absurd industry battles and influencing a generation of songwriters. In this conversation, Cassadee opens up on walking away from her country albums to relive new emo dreams, reconnecting with her younger self, why every chapter of her career is like a personal landmark, the...
2023-09-151h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 250 - The Noble Art of Lucas Woodland (Holding Absence)Crooked Melodies. The emo-ist nerd with the emo-ist lungs, aka, your Harry Styles of rock, Lucas Woodland, is our guest on Episode 250 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Holding Absence vocalist returns to celebrate our newest milestone, with confessions on the bands evolution, scene secrets and being overwhelmed by his wholesome engagement reveal. In this conversation, we discuss 'The Noble Art Of Self Destruction', growing into adulthood always on the road, pressure of fulfilling early praise, charming proposals vs wedding plans, reacting to his original influences of Funeral For A Friend, Kids In Glass Houses and The Blackout all reforming, record...
2023-09-081h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 249 - Hot Milk #3 (Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw)Welcome to the Horror Show. Mischievous emo kids, turned troublemaking power duo, Hot Milk, are our guests on Episode 249 of Sappenin' Podcast! Hannah Mee and Jim Shaw return to celebrate the release of their debut album 'A Call To The Void', reaching dream milestones and even more uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness. In this conversation, we discuss the bands sense of self worth, always being their unapologetic selves, scaring the likes of Mark Hoppus, Dave Grohl and Lars Ulrich, oversharing reactions, allergy tests, the headache of key changes, swivel chair lyrics, wanting to produce other artists, pushing music boundaries...
2023-09-011h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 248 - Ruby Soho (All Elite Wrestling)Destination Unknown. Rancid's favourite wrestler, runaway rebel and certified badass, Ruby Soho, is our guest on Episode 248 of Sappenin' Podcast! The punk-rock fanatic shares secrets on All Elite Wrestling's history making takeover at Wembley Stadium, causing backstage chaos and why music vs wrestling is the perfect marriage. In this conversation, Ruby opens up on her emo roots, why All In: London is being built as the biggest event ever, industry parallels, how Lars Frederiksen gave her the Soho name and entrance song, buying her own farm, fainting in-front of Joan Jett, who in the AEW locker-room would make a...
2023-08-251h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 247 - Dylan Slocum (Spanish Love Songs)Brave Faces Everyone. Sarcastically sad songwriter, moustache model and spokesman for self destruction (as a sensible career choice), Dylan Slocum, is our guest on Episode 247 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Spanish Love Songs vocalist dives into the bands cult connection, tenth anniversary and how music was always his guilty dream. In this conversation, we unleash secrets on their new album 'No Joy' vs how the songs taste, incorrect assumptions behind miserable lyrics, why they will never be a social media trend, if being married to a bandmate is a blessing or a curse, word of mouth reputation, travel memes, earning...
2023-08-181h 10
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 246 - Emo's Mainstream Explosion with Chris PayneWhere Are Your Boys Tonight? Throughout 1999-2008, the underground sub-culture of emo music, began taking over the mainstream spotlight. After various fluctuations in popularity, the scenes influence, impact and nostalgia, is in demand more than ever, twenty years on. Chris Payne, author, journalist and emo historian, is our guest on Episode 246 of Sappenin' Podcast, talking his new book, celebrating the magic captured in that time period and our favourite everyday emo nuances. In this conversation, we discuss the terms origin vs first boom, how bands like Thursday, Jimmy Eat World and The Get Up Kids set the foundations for...
2023-08-111h 21
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 245 - Kier Kemp (Fearless Vampire Killers)Unbreakable Hearts. Cult leader, goth entrepreneur and condiment addict, Kier Kemp, is our guest on Episode 245 on Sappenin' Podcast. The Fearless Vampire Killers vocalist, honestly peels back the curtain on the bands unexpected return, turning obsessions into opportunities and cooking with Gordon Ramsey. In this conversation, Kier opens up on how FVK reunited after a publicly messy breakup, dark metal heath struggles vs mending relationships, celebrating their fans, heading back into the studio, their unannounced reunion show, unbelievable tour memories, time away from music, releasing his first book: Obsess to Progress, being diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder, co-fouding a...
2023-08-0458 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 218 - Chris #2 (Anti-Flag)The Press Corpse. Punk-rock activist, high jumping maniac and resident hockey lover, Chris #2, is our guest on Episode 218 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Anti-Flag bassist and vocalist pulls back the curtain on the bands 30th anniversary celebrations, fighting social injustices and surviving in the music industry. In this conversation, Chris opens up on three decades of wild experience, facing real life political dangers on the road, his co-frontman relationship with Justin Sane, throwing weird shapes on stage, the balance of writing catchy songs with a message, unexpectedly playing a sex club, his 'good vibes only' rule after 9pm, early advice...
2023-01-271h 11
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 181 - Lauran HibberdGarageband Superstar. Punk rock princess, dog enthusiast and master of memes, Lauran Hibberd, is our guest on Episode 181 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Isle of Wight songwriter introduces us to her world of sassy lyrics, comedy genius and mission to flip the music industry on its head. In this conversation, Lauran opens on living up to internet hype, the pressures surrounding her debut studio album, slacker-pop vs emo influences, why Weezer are her favourite band, imposter syndrome, working with DJ Lethal (Limp Bizkit) and Brandon B. Brown (Wheatus), mental health, evil tour curses, scaring Game Of Thrones actor Kit Harington a...
2022-05-131h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 180 - Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine)Waking The Demon. Bullet For My Valentine vocalist, heavy music icon and Welsh valleys starlight, Matt Tuck, is out guest on Episode 180 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice behind the modern metal generation peels back the curtain on his personal life, songwriting tips and BFMV's rise to fame. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his reserved exterior, media misconceptions, living in the moment vs early magazine comments, Bullet For My Valentines fast journey to global success, mental health struggles, the Jeff Killed John days, nurturing his voice, fighting off record labels, their new self-titled album, touring with his childhood...
2022-05-061h 04
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 179 - James Scarlett (2000 Trees Festival / ArcTanGent)Eat, Sleep, Trees, Repeat. Festival booker, promoter and music maniac, James Scarlett, is our guest on Episode 179 of Sappenin' Podcast. The 2000 Trees and ArcTanGent boss is with us to give a unique insight on what it's like running major independent events, behind the scenes secrets and building an alternative community. In this conversation, James opens up on Trees 2022 return, how the team kept moral high during lockdown, headliners Jimmy Eat World, Thrice, Turnstile, Idles + You Me At Six, the festivals origin story, drunken dreams, early mistakes, crowd surfing vs a real bag of poo, special set additions from No...
2022-04-291h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 178 - Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan)Welcome To My Life. Chorus machine, pop-punk royalty and chicken farmer, Pierre Bouvier, is our guest on Episode 178 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Simple Plan vocalist shares secrets behind some of alternative music's catchiest hooks, evolving with the industry and the pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on the bands influence on the scene today, his evolution of punk-rock vs emo, bursting into the limelight a teenager, unexpected success, touring with Blink-182, Sum 41 and Avril Lavinge, new album 'Harder Than It Looks', going independent for the first time, life on major labels, clever lyrics, the legacy of...
2022-04-221h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 177 - Alex Taylor (Malevolence)Life Sentence. Mosh expert, metal enthusiast and former security guard, Alex Taylor, is our guest on Episode 177 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Malevolence vocalist shares insights on British next wave of alternative culture, showing the industry the middle finger and establishing their own rules. In this conversation, Alex opens up on his journey to heavy music, what CD's his mum bought him as a kid, the bands growth in isolation, new album "Malicious Intent", working with his hero Matt Heafy (Trivium), strange music video situations, police scares, hanging upside-down, internet backlash from their appearance, gimmicks, starting a record label vs...
2022-04-1557 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 176 - Liam Cormier #2 (Cancer Bats)Hail Destroyer. Cancer Bats vocalist, Treadwell Clothing CEO and captain of positivity, Liam Joseph Cormier, is our guest on Episode176 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Canadian sweetheart (and frontrunner for the loveliest human on the planet), returns with stories full of happiness, punk-rock and feel good energy. In this conversation, Liam opens up personally on his famous positive mindset, how learning to channel his focus early on helped him enjoy life, if anything can actually make him angry, becoming straight edge, sourcing lyrics, awkward misinterpretations, new album Pychic Jailbreak, recent lineup dynamic changes, their relationship with Wade (Alexisonfire), comedy style...
2022-04-081h 02
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 175 - Steven Battelle (LostAlone)The Bells! Worldwide riffologist, lego builder and UFO maniac, Steven Battelle, is our guest on Episode 175 of Sappenin' Podcast! The LostAlone songwriter talks to us, exclusively, on the bands return, new music and opening for My Chemical Romance, in stadiums, next month. In this conversation, Battelle opens up on reuniting with Alan and Mark, why they had to keep a lot of secrets, their original breakup in 2014, how a cruse trip changed his entire life's vision, being an extended member of the MCR family, his close relationships with Gerard Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero, beautiful full circle moments...
2022-04-011h 19
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 174 - Jaret Reddick (Bowling For Soup)Punk Rock 101. Proud Texan, nice guy and the voice of Chuck E Cheese, Jaret Reddick, is our guest on Episode 174 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup storyteller peels back the curtain behind a career of hilarity, heartache and his lyrical genies. In this conversation, Jaret opens up on the bands legacy of comforting the pop-punk scene with laughter, the secret meaning of some of their biggest hits, releasing his first country solo album, celebrities he's seriously annoyed, why BFS have always tried to stay true to themselves, new album Pop Dunk Snot Bread, originally breaking up in 2013, how...
2022-03-251h 07
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 173 - Bianca Del Rio (Roy Haylock)Not Today, Satan. International drag superstar, brutal stand up comedian and the winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race: Season 6, Bianca Del Rio, is our guest on Episode 173 of Sappenin' Podcast! The biggest modern queen in the would is with us for a round of roasting, testicle tips and an insight into the highest level of drag. In this conversation, Bianca aka Roy Haylock, opens up on helping take drag into mainstream pop-culture, being the first queen to solo headline Wembley Arena, brutal comedy routines vs getting away with murder, what separates his two identities, seeing the world from th...
2022-03-1839 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 172 - Matt Heafy (Trivium / Ibaraki)Dying In Your Arms. Metal legend, Twitch royalty and guitar genies, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, is our guest on Episode 172 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Trivium vocalist discusses his goal for changing heavy music, embracing his Japanese heratige and how online communities can bring everyone together. In this conversation, Heafy opens on Trivium's biggest ups and downs, how Twitch sparked different creativity, his black-metal project IBARAKI, promoting different cultures, getting Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) to scream on a song, moments he never thought he'd achieve, writing a kids book, fatherhood, why Download Festival 2005 changed his career, their awkward relationship with...
2022-03-1156 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 171 - Cody Carson (Set It Off)Who's In Control? Enthusiastic emo, hair dye expert and Set It Off vocalist, Cody Carson, is our guest on Episode 171 of Sappenin' Podcast! The energetic frontman shares secrets behind a career of overcoming setbacks, personal roadblocks and never giving up. In this conversation, Cody opens up on the bands new album 'Elsewhere', dealing with countless vocal surgeries, mental health struggles, never fitting into a certain genre, label and management disputes, building a cult community of fans, their pop-punk vs rap and theatre backgrounds, originally starting off as a drummer, confidence advice, losing valuable belongings on tour, how members of...
2022-03-041h 15
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 170 - Darran Smith (Funeral For A Friend)All The Rage. Funeral For A Friend guitar legend, emo fringe pionear and dad joke expert, Darran Smith, is our guest on Episode 170 of Sappenin' Podcast! The six-string slinger takes us for a ride through his musical journey, tour burnouts and returning to the spotlight with this new era of FFAF. In this conversation, Darran opens up on the bands reunion, originally leaving in 2010, how it's a much more relaxed atmosphere, dealing with the early day success of their first three albums, his nine years away, why the guitar partnership of himself and Kris Roberts was so complimentary, insane...
2022-02-251h 05
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 169 - James Bourne (Busted / Son Of Dork)Ticket Outta Loserville. Hit songwriter, vocalist and Back To The Future fanatic, James Bourne, is our guest on Episode 169 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident FutureBoy celebrates two decades of creating generation defying anthems, finally going solo and life in the tabloid spotlight. In this conversation, James spill secrets on his new solo album 'Sugar Beach', being stuck on a island during the pandemic, the twentieth anniversary of Busted and their debut album, their current status, reuniting in 2015, the Son Of Dork days, why it ended so abruptly, writing music for other artists including McFly, Backstreet Boys and Mel C...
2022-02-181h 08
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 168 - Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose)Counting Worms. Hardcore vocalist, mosh conductor and ETID superfan, Bryan Garris, is our guest on Episode 168 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knocked Loose leader peels back the curtain on the bands cult following, road to success and establishing themselves as one of this generations most talked about heavy artists. In this conversation, Bryan opens up on the art of creating concepts with new EP 'A Tear In The Fabric Of Life', getting inspired by strange road signs, representing Oldham County to the world, early day nightmares, playing one gig with a playstation microphone, how members of Every Time I Die...
2022-02-111h 12
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 167 - Steve VaiPassion and Warfare. Living guitar legend, whammy bar master and secret beekeeper, Steve Vai, is our guest on Episode 167 of Sappenin' Podcast! The iconic axeman reflects on his four decades of reinventing the six-string, unbelievable achievements and making records with everyone from Whitesnake to David Lee Roth (Van Halen) and Frank Zappa. In this conversation, the riff virtuoso opens up on keeping healthy way into his sixties, staying inspired with new album "Inviolate", how some of his most signature solos were written, getting Ibanez to make him a futuristic three neck guitar, jumping between massive bands throughout the 80's...
2022-02-0451 min
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 166 - Patty Walters (As It Is)I Went To Hell And Back. As It Is vocalist, emo fanatic and former YouTube star, Patty Walters, is our guest on Episode 166 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Minnesota born songwriter returns for his own individual time in the hot seat, spilling secrets on the bands change of behind the scene dynamics, embracing nostalgia and growing up in Brighton, UK. In this conversation, Patty opens up on the internal effect of member departures, how the pandemic made him fall out of love with music for a while, close-call break ups, originally finding himself in the 2003 UK vs USA alternative spaces...
2022-01-281h 06
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 165 - Tom Deacon (Comedian / Presenter / Eurofan)Let's Get Amongst It! Comedian, presenter and football Eurofan, Tom Deacon, is our guest on Episode 165 of Sappenin' Podcast! Making his name on the British stand up circuit in the late 2000's, Tom quickly became a loveable figure for comedy, sport and emo music fans alike, with his presenting roles with BBC Radio 1, Copa90 and embarrassing himself in front of the worlds biggest stars! In this conversation, the comic opens up on his impressive CV, coping with the juxtaposition of his career, humble beginnings on The 5:19 Show, getting away with stupid on-air antics, awkward moments with Taylor Swift, Justin...
2022-01-211h 26
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 115 - Matt Willis (Busted)Dawson's Geek. King of the Jungle, badass bassist and wonderful human, Matt Willis, is our guest on Episode 115 of Sappenin' Podcast! Busted's resident punk opens up a catalog of insane stories as we dive into his two decades under the mainstream media spotlight. Experience exclusive insights into his new homeschooling regime, the bands current status, reunion and original break up, his dark time away from music, transitioning into the world of acting, TV presenting and podcasting, the whole McBusted experience, his relationship with McFly, that 2006 solo record, other secret projects, trouble with a Back To The Future DeLorean, eating...
2021-02-051h 16
Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean SmithEP. 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