Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Stained Glass Ceilings. The Wonder Years guitarist, artist manager and production consultant, Casey Cavaliere , is our guest on Episode 373 of Sappenin' Podcast ! As he lands in the UK, ready to celebrate the tenth anniversary tour of ' No Closer to Heaven ; Casey exclusively reflects on some the bands deepest cuts, advising new musicians and almost loosing a finger. In this conversation, discover...

Lost Souls. UK's post-hardcore vs emo synth juggernauts, high-energy maniacs and secret nerds, Caskets , are our guests on Episode 372 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Vocalist Matt Flood and drummer James Lazenby sneak us backstage at their final show of 2025, for unfiltered confessions on tour logistics, legal battles and trauma transformation lyrics on new album, The Only Heaven You'll Know . In this con...

Fall To Pieces. Mental health guru, pop-punk drummer and certified lovely human, Si Martin , is our guest on Episode 371 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Junior rhythm master reveals exclusive secrets on the bands future, ambient sessions for Novo Amore and raising awareness for the fight against depression, with his non-profit charity, Heads Above The Waves , recorded live in front of a SOLD-OUT rowdy...

Open Your Eyes. The unmistakable voice of soulful rock, your favourite wrestling theme and certified scene legend, Myles Kennedy , is our guest on Episode 370 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Alter Bridge frontman reflects on his unprecedented career journey with exclusive secrets on the bands new self titled record, becoming Slash's righthand man and how he almost reunited Led Zeppelin, maybe!? In this...

Scars of Steel! Wrestling superstar, titanium powerhouse and brutal badass, Alex Windsor, is our guest on Episode 369 of Sappenin' Podcast ! All Elite Wrestling's newest signing reflects on her overdue journey from the independent scene to international television, how she almost quit the business and the origin of her addictive catchphrase. In this conversation, WINDZAAAA exclusively pulls back t...

Let’s Have A Kiki. Scissor Sisters resident filthy, gorgeous, troublemaker, Bridget Barken , is our guest on Episode 368 of Sappenin’ Podcast ! The resident songstress, actress and burlesque dancer, exclusively flirts her way through untold secrets on the bands 2025 reunion, finding her voice and an important heart to heart call with Ana Matronic. In this conversation, Bridget opens up on her role...

Something To Write Home About! Midwest emo's original poster-child, your favourite lyricists favourite lyricist and and self proclaimed professional imperfectionist, Matt Pryor , is our guest on Episode 367 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Get Up Kids vocalist gets deep challenging truths on his own legacy, the true price of nostalgia and touring for the first time completely sober. In this conversation...

Dirtbag(s) All The Bad Guys Want! This generations two greatest pop-punk vs pop-culture lyricists, Jaret Reddick and Brendan B. Brown , are our guests on Episode 366 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup and Wheatus icons, exclusively team up for a roundtable full of untold secrets, behind their most famous songs, concurring the scene on their terms and sharing their biggest ever show, playin...

Cool Story, Bro. Award winning actress, comedian and punk-rock musician, Lauren Ash , is our guest on Episode 365 of Sappenin' Podcast! Rising to fame with her standout sitcom performances as Dina Fox on Superstore, Lexi in Not Dead Yet and even Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, the multi talented entertainer, breaks the forth-wall on finally following her livelong music dream, debut album ' Call Me Wh...

The Kids In The Crowd. Simple Plan goofball, classically trained guitarist and world traveler, Jeff Stinco , is our guest on Episode 364 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The pop-punk riff machine, exclusively invites us backstage on the bands European arena tour with The Offspring, to share secrets on their new Amazon Prime documentary, evolving with emo nostalgia and overcoming industry hardships. In this...

Changes with the Seasons. Emo sad bois, picnic planners and one of the UK's most atmospheric starlights, Lastelle , as our guests on Episode 363 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Adam Rigozzi and Freddie Whatmore join us on stage at The O2 Victoria Wearhouse in Manchester, for an exclusive live podcast, exploring the bands community driven growth, confronting emotionally uncomfortable lyrics and unbelievable...

Who Let Him Have Fun? Internet megastar, YouTube elite and Cream of Mushroom Soup connoisseur, Cody Ko , is our guest on Episode 361 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The comedic content creator takes an unique break from his New York City marathon training for an exclusive chat on raising money for The Release Recovery Foundation, his secret love for pop-punk and filming the most unhinged skits. In thi...

My Last Serenade. Metal-core poet, traveling spirit and vocal guru, Jesse Leach , is our guest on Episode 360 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Killswitch Engage melody master takes a moment to reflect on the bands twenty-fifth anniversary with secrets on untold celebrations, evolving their legacy and his own unique industry journey. In this conversation, Leach candidly showcases his personal gratitude f...

Friends Like These. Deaf Havana mouthpiece, angelic songwriter and the luckiest boy in the world, James Veck-Gilodi , returns to Episode 359 of Sappenin' Podcast ! As the band enter a relaunch surrounding their new album ' We’re Never Getting Out ', one of our favourite humans pulls back the curtain on changing his life for the better, the real repercussions of divorce vs sobriety and continuing a...

Destructobot. The epitome of anger, noodle riff master and comedy reference sweetheart, James 'Bob' Davies , is our guest on Episode 358 of Sappenin' Podcast ! As Raiders finally release their long-awaited and first official body of work, ' Cold Eyes / Dead Hearts', exclusively with Bandcamp, The Blackout founding guitarist breaks his media silence, with never before told secrets behind mentally j...

Say It Like You Mean It. The Starting Line vocalist, melodic bassist and real life Taylor Swift reference, Ken Vasoli , is our guest on Episode 357 of Sappenin' Podcast ! As the band drop their first new album in EIGHTEEN years, the leader behind your favourite bands favourite band, celebrates release day with exclusive confessions on the key to 'Eternal Youth', their complicated on and off status...

The Waiting Room. One of our most requested returns, Liam Cromby , is finally back on Episode 356 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The We Are The Ocean songwriter exclusively answers questions surrounding fresh rumours on the bands future, his solo project journey and announcing a unique way to honour both. In this conversation, Cromby candidly opens up on evolving his mental health mindset since the WATO b...

The Other Side. Life affirming femme rock goddess, spiritual lyricist and Tonight Alive wonder, Jenna McDougle , is our guest on Episode 355 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Australian emo starlight joins us in front of a live audience at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, for a humbly candid conversation on returning to music with Hevenshe , taking time to find herself and exclusive updates on the bands longter...

Love In Fiction. Emo hyme conductor, sunshine post-pop visionary and silver balloon gift-giver, Phil Bayer , is our guest on Episode 354 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The FLOYA vocalist exclusively reveals secrets on the bands newly embraced live reputation, getting a second chance to pursue music and the heartwarming storyboard leading to their double collaboration with Grumble Bee and Airports . In thi...

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 s...

How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells? Hot Mulligan co-vocalist, songwriting traveler and skateboarding photographer, Chris Freeman , is our guest on Episode 352 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The '#1 hottest band in the world' celebrate the release day of their new album 'The Sound A Body Makes When It's Still' with confessions behind their famous joke song-titles, care free attitudes and seeing just...

The Echos of Disparity. Proclaimed the 'powderpuff girls' of the alternative metalcore scene, Maria Lessing ( Future Palace ), Charlie Rolf ( As Everything Unfolds ) and Alice Lake ( Lake Malice ) are our guests in this unique live crossover roundtable for Episode 351 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live on stage at Radar Festival 2025, three of Europes most powerful front-women pull back the curta...

Open Your Eyes. Goldfinger guitarist, Greek Fire showman and Ex- Story Of The Year founding member, Phil ' Moon Valjean ' Sneed is our guest on Episode 350 of Sappenin' Podcast ! During our summer at the Warped Tour , Moon invited us to the ska-punk trailer corner of backstage, to reconnect, talk candidly and explain a lot of unanswered questions from his twenty plus year tenure in the alternative...

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 scen...

Where I Want To Be. Recorded live in front of an audience at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, AJ Perdomo , takes to the stage to talk The Dangerous Summer next chapter, spontaneous engagements and explicit secrets on some old tour friends. Turn it up and join  Sean  and  Morgan  to find out Sappenin' this week! Follow us on Social Media: Twitter:  @sappeninpod Instagram:  @s...