Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Three Cheers for Three Years! It's the 3rd anniversary of Sappenin' Podcast and to celebrate, Adam ' The Yin' Perry , joins us to share some of the most bizarre stories ever told on the show. In this conversation, the drummer for Bloodhound Gang and the rock band called " A ", opens up on a career of unpalatable projects, circumstances and opportunities. Experience everything from his life changin...

Life Is Pain. Mosh enthusiast, Nu-Metal advocate and angry cheerleader, Paul Barrow , is our guest on Episode 155 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Death Blooms have become one of the breakthrough heavy artists of 2021, releasing their debut studio album and capturing the hearts of festival addicts, after their opening performance at the first major event back in the UK, Download Pilot . After a show in Bris...

The Past Ten Years. On November 7th 2011, Deaf Havana released their second full length and breakthrough studio album, Fools and Worthless Liars , that created a connection to a dedicated audience and helped shape the bands career, for the decade to follow. On this special episode, vocalist and songwriter, James Veck-Gilodi , returns to celebrate the albums tenth year anniversary in style by disse...

Draculads. The prince of spooky, gothic, diy punk, William Gould , is our guest on Episode 153 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Creeper vocalist returns to give us an insight into his new project Salem , unexpected adventures along with some tricks and treats for the Halloween season. In this conversation, the cult leader opens up on getting to showcase another side of his creativity, writing songs in c...

Louder Now. Professional microphone swinger, emo forefather and lyrical genies, Adam Lazzara , is our guest on Episode 152 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Taking Back Sunday vocalist returns for a special discussion on the bands famous use of the number and dissects another round inspirational stories from a genre defying career. In this conversation, Adam opens up on the early days of his music advent...

Transparency. Scottish accent enthusiast, flamboyant dancer and humble rockstar, Sam McTrusty , is our guest on Episode 151 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Twin Atlantic songwriter opens up on a new era of his life, the band and never fitting in. In this conversation, we discuss his artistic nature to go against the grain, how he accidentally created a new album while writing for somebody else, heavy m...

This Could Be Anywhere In The World. Modern punk icon, Alexisonfire guitarist and Gallows hellraiser, Wade MacNeil , is our guest on Episode 150 of Sappenin' Podcast ! In this conversation, the Canadian saint opens up on a career of fighting against stereotypes, why punk isn't the only thing that represents him, his new solo and psychedelic ' Dooms Chidren ' project, everything Alexisonfire (from...

Soundtracks. Music producer, blockbuster film composer and renowned touring guitarist, Tyler Bates , is our guest on Episode 149 of Sappenin' Podcast ! His work credits include your favourite bands, movie franchises, comic books characters and video games, so when a unique opportunity to explore yet another side of the industrty, and his phenomenal career came up, we had to take it....

Split Personality. Chaotic, genre defying, power duo, Hot Milk , are our guests on Episode 148 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Hannah Mee & Jim Shaw return for another round of uncontrollable, naughty but nice, madness with us, recorded backstage at their recent UK headline tour. In this conversation, we discuss the bands growth and rise to fame since their first appearance on the podcast, new ep "I Ju...

Closure. Former Blood Youth vocalist, Kaya Tarsus, is our guest on Episode 147 of Sappenin' Podcast! At Slam Dunk Festival 2021, Kaya preformed for the very last time with the UK hardcore-metal titans, before officially parting ways with the band due to a series of very personal metal health issues. For this episode, we were lucky enough to have been invited to speak...

Slam Dunk Da Funk! September 4th-5th 2021 witnessed the return of Slam Dunk Festival , UK to open air fields in Leeds & Hatfield. In an attempt to salvage the last of the summer sunshine, live music and those vital festival vibes, Sappenin' Podcast was invited to cover both dates, to record a bunch of fun, new and emotionally driven conversation. In this episode, we discuss a collection of dif...

Escape Artists Never Die. Funeral For A Friend vocalist Matthew Davies-Kreye  is our guest on Episode 145 of Sappenin' Podcast ! As the band return for two special appearances at Slam Dunk Festival , UK this weekend, the inspirational lyricist finally answers all YOUR requests and breaks his podcast, interview and public speaking retirement, for a wild conversation with us. In this episode, w...

Euphoria. Bass extraordinaire, credited actor and stand-up comedian, Matt Rubano , is our guest on Episode 144 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Angels & Airwaves newest recruit is with us for a special insight into his involvement with countless of the alternative emo scenes biggest inspirations. In this conversation, we discuss how Matt perfected his craft as a technically gifted bassist, his work with...

Image Of The Invisible. Melody master, Thrice vocalist and spiritual human, Dustin Kensrue, is our guest on Episode 143 of Sappenin' Podcast! The voice of an alternative generation is back with us, for his own dedicated episode, as we dive into a lifetime of inspirational energy. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album Horizons / East. how they spent their lockdown building a new stud...

Doom Riffs. August 11th-15th 2021 saw the return of the UK's resident number one heavy metal festival, Bloodstock Open Air , to the fields of Catton Park. To celebrate it's twentieth anniversary, we sent our very own Morgan Richards to throw his horns up, experience another side to the alternative community and record a series of exclusive conversations for this special bonus episode of Sappenin'...

The End Of Heartache. Heavy guitar icon, production royalty and game show winner, Adam Dutkirwicz , is our guest on Episode 142 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Killswitch Engage axeman is with us to dive into the mind behind the riffs, famous on stage antics and endless unbelievable life moments. In this conversation, we discuss Killswitch's fast approaching run of live shows, how the pandemic made him...

Wires. Sludge metal bassist, vocalist and one time comedian, Aaron Beam , is our guest on Episode 141 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Red Fang leader opens up on the bands reputation for huge riffs, good times and hilarious music videos, with plenty of insane tangents in between. In this conversation, we dive into Aarons love for comedy, how he tried his hand at stand up, the adrenaline addiction of li...

Portraits. Music photography legend, resident Kerrang! Magazine cover star and helpful human, Paul Harries , is our guest on Episode 140 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The man behind all of your favourite bands, most iconic shots, for the last three decades, is with us to show some candid exposure into the world of photography and his life behind the camera. In this conversation, we dissect Paul's mouthwa...

A Life Less Ordinary. Creative songwriter, film enthusiast and Transformers super-fan, Justin Courtney Pierre , is our guest on Episode 139 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Motion City Soundtrack co-founder leaves all his cards on the table, as we explore his unorthodox artistic mind, overcoming his personal demons and endless comedy gold worthy tangents. In this conversation, Pierre opens up on having...

Bad Entertainment. Vocal coach, rad human and physical powerhouse, Tobi Duncan , is our guest on Episode 138 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Trash Boat lyricist returns to kick down the doors and blow away any preconceived notions you might of had on Trashy B before. In this conversation, Tobi deeply opens up on the bands image vs his personal battles, dealing with a severe disability, trying to abolis...

Nightfall. Poetic lyricist, author and hockey fashion fan, Mike Hranica , is our guest on Episode 137 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Devil Wears Prada vocalist gets deep as we reflect, uncover and dissect a host of his different artistic viewpoints and emotions. In this conversation, we discuss everything from the bands generation defying back catalogue, to Mike's other personal creative outlets, deci...

On The Inside. Passionate lyricist, wholesome badass and wonderful human, Charlie Rolfe , is our guest on Episode 136 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The As Everything Unfolds vocalist is with us to dissect all of the bands recent breakthrough success, spotlight and life changing moments, since the release of their debut studio album ' Within Each Lies The Other '. Get to know your new favourite band as we...

Nature is Healing. On June 18th - 20th 2021, the iconic grounds of Donington Park hosted, Download Pilot , the first major UK festival to take place since the global pandemic. As part of the British government's scientific Events Research Programme, 10,000 dedicated music fans were able to mosh, hug and see their favorite bands create iconic moment, in front of their very eyes. Sappenin' Podc...

Army of Noise. Welsh screaming sensation, comedy genius and metalhead father, Jamie Mathias , is our guest on Episode 134 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Bullet For My Valentine bassist is with us to share an exclusive look at the bands next chapter and his ultimate fan to bandmate experience. In this conversation, we dissect how Jamie's life has changed forever since joining BFMV in 2015, actually mee...

Dead Letters. Finnish music icon, gothic poster boy and feather fanatic, Lauri Ylönen , is our guest on Episode 133 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Rasmus have played a huge part in Europe's alternative scene over the last two decades and are now back with a collection of new music for us in 2021! In this convocation, vocalist Lauri opens up on his inspirational career with secrets behind the bands upc...