Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Scream! Download Festival booker, Live Nation lead promoter and cowboy hat enthusiast, Andy Copping , is our guest on Episode 132 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The big boss man takes time to celebrate the spirit of Donington, ahead of Download Pilot 2021. In this conversation, we delude secrets on what it actually takes to run one of the BIGGEST festivals in the world, his roles as a promoter, how cancel...

Smash. Punk legends, original pranksters and certified geniuses, The Offspring , are our guests on Episode 131 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The dynamic duo of Dexter Holland and Noodles (not his real name) take time to share some laughs and insights into nearly four decades of unbelievable shenanigans. In this conversation, we discuss the bands new album ' Let The Bad Times Roll ', how it took them nine...

Crush This World. Music lecturer, inspirational vocalist and top chap, Colin Doran , is our guest on Episode 130 of Sappenin' Podcast ! In the early 2000's, Hundred Reasons established themselves as a key figure to the British alternative rock revival, creating a cult community and albums that would go on to inspire a generation of bands. After some time away from the stage, Colin is back fronting...

Skin To Skin. New-wave emo lyricist, Patrick Miranda , is our guest on Episode 129 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Since their inception in 2015, Movements have become a household name in the alternative music scenes, providing their own mixture of emo, pop punk, post-hardcore and spoken word influences. In this conversation, Pat opens up on the bands return with latest album 'No Good Left To Give', their...

For Those That Wish To Exist. Metalcore's leading spokesmen, passionate soul and humble giant, Sam Carter , is our guest on Episode 128 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Architects vocalist spends over a hour with us to reflect on the bands evolution, heartache and achieving their first official UK number one album. In this conversation, we discuss Sam's new sense of music freedom, the reaction from fans...

Propane Nightmares. Resident DJ, bassist and producer, Gareth McGrillen , is our guest on Episode 127 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Knife Party instrumentalist celebrates the return of Pendulum, by dropping some huge secrets on their hiatus, genre defying legacy and releasing their first new music in over a decade. In this conversation we discuss the origins of their famous drum and bass vs heavy met...

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...

Sleeps Society. DIY, punk-rock and independent music blueprints, While She Sleeps are our guests on Episode 125 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Guitarwizards, Sean Long and Mat Welsh celebrate the release day of their new album with insights into their fan funded community, songwriting secrets and why they're taking it on themselves to change the industry for good. In this conversation, we learn what makes...

This Is Holding Absence . Best friends, songwriting brothers and Welsh dreamers, Lucas Woodland and Scott Carey , are our guests on Episode 124 of Sappenin' Podcast ! In preparation for the band's second studio album ' The Greatest Mistake Of My Life ' being released on April 16th 2021, we get an honest, inspirational and very chaotic look, into their new reimagined era. In this conversation we di...

Ambition Is Critical. On April 4th 2011, The Blackout released their crowd funded, critically acclaimed and emotionally cherished record, ' Hope , that lead to arguably their most successful period as a band. As this weekend marks it's tenth year anniversary, we invited Sappenin' Podcast favourites, Gavin Butler , James 'Bob' Davies and producing royalty, Jason Perry (A, McFly, Kids In Glass House...

Alive. Two of alternative music's biggest influences: Mikey Way ( My Chemical Romance ) and David Debiak ( Sleep Station ), aka Electric Century , are our guests on Episode 122 of Sappenin' Podcast ! This is something special, the pair never do interviews and we're told THIS is the first time, they've ever done anything like this together and honestly, it might be one of our most passionate, mind...

Presenting Change. Inspirational music personality, Kerrang! Radio host and total badass, Sophie K , is our guests on Episode 121 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The rock journalism queen takes us on a journey through her career, voicing rebellion and a unique look into a different side of the music industry. Dive into her experiences from working with BBC Radio 1, Scuzz TV and Team Rock to launching her '...

Screaming Infidelities. Emo god, influential songwriter and the beautiful human that is, Chris Carrabba , is our guest on Episode 120 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Now celebrating over two decades of Dashboard Confessional , our emo lord and savior takes time to not only look back at his legendary career, but his new passion for life, music and the scene that's embraced him. In this conversation we discu...

Confessions. After two years of requests from listeners, Liam Cromby , is finally our guest on Episode 119 of Sappenin' Podcast ! For the first time ever, Liam opens up on the end of We Are The Ocean , life after the band, his darkest struggles and recently finding a new spiritual awakening, where he's the happiest we've ever seen him. Since WATO last show in 2017, it's been a painful experience f...

Timeless. Of Mice & Men vocalist, bassist and now producer, Aaron Pauley , is our guest on Episode 118 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Celebrate the release of their new EP, as we dive into tales from the bands storybook career and how they're changing the game from a music distribution standpoint. Experience insights into their evolution, using 2021 as a whole year of new music, signing to SharpTone R...

EXCLUSIVE! The new era of Press To MECO starts here, on Episode 117 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Luke Caley , Lewis Williams and new recruit Jake Crawford are our guests for a very special, world premier, conversation to announce the release of their highly anticipated third studio album Transmute on June 11th 2021 via Marshall Records. Get ready to experience honest and indepth insights into these new...

Raining Blood. Drum icon, metal legend and rhythm master, Dave Lombardo , is our guest on Episode 116 of Sappenin' Podcast ! He's been behind the kit to countless influential bands and now he's on with us? What a mad sentence. As a founding member of Slayer , Lombardo has spent the last four decades changing the game for drummers in every genre. Now a member of Misfits , Suicidal Tendencies ,...

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 ti...

Music To Make You Feel Something. Australian spiritual vocalist, Trenton Woodley , is our guest on Episode 114 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Hands Like Houses songwriter joins us as we dive into the mind behind one of the most genre adaptable bands of recent times. Experience secrets into their last decade on the road, channeling summer beach vibes on their recent self titled EP, a story about Gordon...

Blast From The Past. Ska Punk legend, comedic showman and inspirational workaholic, Chris DeMakes , is our guest on Episode 113 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Less Than Jake vocalist smothers us with his fun loving energy, as we uncover thirty years worth of outstanding tour memories. Experience hilarious insights into the bands ska vs punk roots, celebrating the release of his new book, tracking down...

SUCKERPUNCH. You Me At Six guitar hero, songwriting addict and loveable human, Max Helyer , is our guest on Episode 112 of Sappenin' Podcast ! With YMAS new album released TODAY, we thought we'd invite the cheeky chap on to celebrate the bands new era, ridiculous achievements and fifteenth year anniversary. Get all the gossip on new music, absolute wild scenes from recoding in Thailand, the night...

Where You Want To Be. One of emo's most influential songwriters, Fred Mascherino , is our guest on Episode 111 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Color Fred vocalist and Ex- Taking Back Sunday guitarist takes time to provide honest conversations on his two decades in the scene and the legacy he's created for all the bands you're obsessed with today. Throughout this episode we experience insights into his...

The Hope List. It's a Sappy New Year and humble songwriting soul, Mark Trotter , is our guest on Episode 110 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Lonely The Brave guitarist helps us bring in 2021 with a bunch of truly honest conversations from one of our most anticipated acts of the year. After going through a lot of changes behind the scenes, one of Europe's most established touring bands are back and we'v...

Merry Xmas Everybody! Are you hanging up a stoking on your wall? Certified music icon, Dave Hill of Slade is our guest on Episode 109 of Sappenin' Podcast ! One of the godfathers of rock n roll, guitar ledged and the brains behind the greatest festive track ever, is with us as a special jolly holiday treat. Experience over fifty years of industry secrets, mind boggling stories and music history th...

Still Searching. Senses Fail founding member, music enthusiast and emo lyrical genius, Buddy Nielsen , is our guest on Episode 108 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Despite not being able to tour, 2020 has been a insane year for the voice of a generation, so we thought we'd invite him on to talk all about it! Get ready to experience honest stories behind the bands lasting legacy in the emo and post-hardcore...