Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

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...

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...

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...

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 so...

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 overc...

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 conversat...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 bac...

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 t...

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 nig...

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...

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 stereotyp...

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 come...

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 themsel...

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 exteri...

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...

Moments 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...