Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Untethered. The scenes latest success story, yoga spiritualist and new Dream State vocalist , Jessie Powell , is our guest on Episode 226 of Sappenin' Podcast ! After stepping away from music for the last eight years, the alternative fanatic shares secrets behind her journey to fronting the band, overcoming self-doubt and getting to live her ultimate fantasies. In this conversation, Jessie opens u...

Page Avenue. Stage-diving vocalist, pizza aficionado and pretend grown up, Dan Marsala , is our guest on Episode 225 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Story Of The Year frontman unleashes real life secrets on the bands genre defying history, returning with new album ' Tear Me To Pieces ' and learning to deal with burnout, the hard way. In this conversation, Dan opens up on embracing the dad life while st...

Never Mind The Bollocks. Certified punk icon, rock and roll hall of fame inductee and top chap, Glen Matlock , is our guest on Episode 224 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Sex Pistols bassist relives the bands wildest moments of anarchy, infiltrating the history books and maintaining fresh inspiration after five whole decades. In this conversation, Glen opens up on his time as a hired gun, playing with...

Fandom! Internet sad boi, hair dye enthusiast and future reality TV star, Awsten Knight , is our guest on Episode 223 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Waterparks vocalist brings us an injection of his fun loving chaos, with secrets behind fake instruments, superstitions and unexpected fan gifts. In this conversation, Awsten opens up on the boring struggles musicians have to pretend are exciting, announcing...

GIMME! Scottish heartthrob, meme master and slackerpop genius, Murray Macleod , is our guest on Episode 222 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Xcerts vocalist and guitarist exclusively unleashed details on the bands rebirth, signing to UNFD records and explicit collaboration secrets. In this conversation, Murray opens up on his battle with an identity crises, returning with a new sound, new management and...

American Candy. Arizona sweethearts, emo vs pop storytellers and community driven addicts, The Maine , are our guests on Episode 221 of Sappenin' Podcast ! John O'Callaghan returns with Pat Kirch and Garrett Nickelsen for a tour bus hang, as we secretly discuss the bands evolution, new music plans and somehow always finding themselves in the most random circumstances. In this conversation, John, P...

Past Lives. Two of emo musics most influential humans ever, Frank Iero ( My Chemical Romance ) and Tucker Rule ( Thursday ) are our guests on Episode 220 of Sappenin' Podcast ! After forming their new 'supergroup' L.S. Dunes , the New Jersey best friends talk top secrets about each-other, having a fresh start within the industry and the brotherhood relationship between their individual bands. In t...

Razorblade Romance. Heartagram cult leader, mascara fashion icon and gothic poster boy, Ville Valo , is our guest on Episode 219 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The former HIM vocalist discards his silent mystique, for an insight into his new solo VV project, keeping the spirit of the band alive and the culture surrounding his career. In this conversation, Ville opens up on stepping back on stage for the f...

The Press Corpse. Punk-rock activist, high jumping maniac and resident hockey lover, Chris #2 , is our guest on Episode 218 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Anti-Flag bassist and vocalist pulls back the curtain on the bands 30th anniversary celebrations, fighting social injustices and surviving in the music industry. In this conversation, Chris opens up on three decades of wild experience, facing real l...

Southern Charm. YouTube cover star, songwriting producer and genre swapping genius, Alex Melton , is our guest on Episode 217 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The guy who reimagines your favourite songs gives us a insight into his country-rock vs pop-punk mindset, getting signed to Pure Noise Records and being praised by the emo scenes biggest names. In this conversation, Alex opens up on how a unexpected T...

The Hardship Diaries. Scene hero, passionate lyricist and self proclaimed 'music idiot who has his moments', Dave McPherson , is our guest on Episode 216 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The InMe vocalist and solo artist dives into unprecedented stories behind a storybook career, mental health care and coming back from the industries biggest highs vs devastating lows. In this conversation, Dave opens up on...

Legends Never Die. New York raised, pop-rock hit makers and chaos enthusiastic trio, Against The Current , are our guests on Episode 215 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow and Will Ferri takeover with secrets behind the bands new independent era, random nights out and their favourite British touring delicacies. In this conversation, Chrissy, Dan and Will open up on their visions for...

Tough Crowd. Punk-rock badass, Em Foster , is our guest on Episode 214 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive podcast shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, the Nervus vocalist embraces the audiences energy with personal secrets on bizarre career moments, jumping between musical projects and getting into trouble backstage. In this conversation, Em opens up o...

Changing Faces. One of the 80/90's biggest pop-culture icons, resident showman and sneaky prankster, Matt Goss , is our guest on Episode 213 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Bros vocalist reveals secrets on a life in the spotlight, fighting music industry elitists and still holding the record for the youngest artists to sell-out Wembley Stadium. In this conversation, Matt opens up on his time on Strictl...

King For A Day. Hardcore-emo clan, Pierce The Veil , are our guests on Episode 212 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado and Tony Perry talk secrets behind their new era, beauty of nostalgia and getting booed on their first tours. In this conversation, the band take a trip down memory lane to their first time in the UK with The Blackout (2007), still using old inside jokes, winning ov...

CHAOS! Ravepunk poser, tattoo artist and self-proclaimed goblin, Cody Frost , is out guest on Episode 211 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The northern singer songwriter explodes with exciting secrets on collaborating with her favourite band: Enter Shikari , ripping up the music rulebook and finally showing the world her true self. In this conversation, Cody opens up on why featuring on the Shikari song 'Bu...

Remedy conversations with punk-rock legends: Hot Water Music . Chuck Ragan and Chris Cresswell ( The Flatliners ) talk to us on this bonus episode, about the importance of treating band crew like your family, staying true to the audience and learning important life lessons, for the last three decades. Recorded backstage at Slam Dunk Festival 2022 , Chuck and Chris open up on a series of industry s...

Holy Roller. Brutal metal vocalist, viral internet sensation and 11-year-old girl, Harper , is our guest on Episode 210 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The America's Got Talent Semi-Finalist joins us with her step-dad turned co-writer, Ben Lumber ( Acres ), in her first long-form interview. In this conversation, Harper and Ben open up on a life changing twelve months, originally breaking the internet with...

Plasticine Dreams. Mr. Eat Your Greens, alternative visionary and The Simpsons enthusiast, Henry Cox , is our guest on Episode 209 of Sappenin' Podcast . The Boston Manor vocalist provides us with a deeply personal insight into life away from the band, staying true to themselves and overcoming common industry mishaps. In this conversation, Henry opens up on their involvement in the UK alternative,...

The Book of Love. Tonight Alive vocalist, spiritual creator and Australian emo, Jenna McDougall , is our guest on Episode 208 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Musics most passionate soul discusses deep secrets on her new solo project Hevenshe , needing time to heal and the bands ongoing hiatus. In this conversation, Jenna opens up on her time away from music, focusing on mental health, overcoming intense bu...

Wasn't It, Was It? The Blackout are back (woohoo) and to celebrate, we have the exclusive reunion interview on Episode 207 of Sappenin' Podcast ! Gavin Butler and Rhys Lewis tell us why we can finally have nice things, honest secrets behind the bands return and announcing Download Festival 2023. In this conversation, we discuss how things lead to a comeback, moving on from their original break up...

The Only Band Ever. Canadian post-hardcore idols, important songwriters and the voice of a generation, Alexisonfire are our guests on Episode 206 of Sappenin’ Podcast . Vocal maniacs, George Pettit and Wade MacNeil , exclusively discuss the bands evolving legacy, escaping nostalgia and fighting for everything. In this conversation, the duo open up on their international cult following, how tour li...

Happy Halloween! Galactic warrior, scumdog of the universe and leader of Beavis and Butt-Heads favourite band, Blöthar the Berserker , is our guest on Episode 205 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The GWAR vocalist elaborates on why the group were banished to earth for millions of years, their shock-rock factor and leaving their mark on heavy metal music. In this conversation, Blöthar and his human vessel Mi...

Girl Next Door. Fashion freak, goth enthusiast and internet sweetheart, Maggie Lindemann , is our guest on Episode 204 of Sappenin' Podcast . The emo singer-songwriter and model introduces us to her world of dark influences, reinventing herself and fighting against industry stereotypes. In this conversation, Maggie opens up on being under the music spotlight from a young age, rising to fame as a p...

Viva The Underdogs. Flame laser addict, metalcore visionary and Australian heartthrob, Winston McCall , is our guest on Episode 203 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Parkway Drive vocalist returns to provide a unique insight into the bands famous fire production, mental health struggles and having fresh perspective on new album 'Darker Side'. In this conversation, Winston opens up on what it takes to put...