Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Invincible. Gothic metalcore vocal superstar, Craig Mabbitt , is our guest on Episode 107 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Escape The Fate frontman has had a life changing year both personally and professionally in 2020 and we're super stoked to have him on to tell us all about it. Not only do we uncover unique secrets on the bands new album Chemical Warfare but get super honest conversations about...

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...

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 Joh...

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 si...

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 mil...

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...

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...

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 sta...

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 T...

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...

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 Kh...

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 beh...

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...

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 wit...

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 pro...

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,...

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 D...

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 el...

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, come...

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...

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 s...

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 music...

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 m...

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 e...

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 hon...