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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Sappenin" Podcast

Sean Smith, frontman of recently-reunited Welsh gold-selling emo rock band The Blackout, and Morgan Richards, international music journalist, team up to bring you a podcast full of exclusive insight, chaos and laughter, with star studded guests from every corner of entertainment. Take a look behind the scenes with your favourite musicians, wrestlers, comedians, drag queens, actors, industry names and more! Find out Sappenin’ this week. New episodes available every Friday Hosted on Acast. See

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1:19:20

EP. 378 - Chris Jericho: The Ayatollah of Rock and...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/02/20

Break The Walls Down! Undisputed wrestling icon, Fozzy vocalist and entertainments busiest man, Chris Jericho, is our guest on Episode 378 of Sappenin’ Podcast! The ayatollah of rock 'n' rolla reflects on untold chapters behind his legendary career, secret backstage antics and explicit tour confessions. In this conversation, Le Champion opens up on the bands unique connection to the United Kingdom, spending the last thirty-five years traveling, why wrestling and music is the perfect match, getting

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EP. 377 - Natalie Cuomo (Comedian)

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2026/02/13

Shut Up You Loved It! International touring comedian, dedicated emo and tattoo addict, Natalie Cuomo, is our guest on Episode 377 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral heckle ninja embraces her New York attitude with a unique insight into secret music obsessions, worst crowd insults and thriving on awkwardly dark interactions. Recorded backstage on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, Cuomo reveals her deepest goth confesses vs pop-punk mount rushmores, how The Used soundtracked her parents divorce, hacks to perfecting

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1:10:36

EP. 376 - The Used (Bert McCracken & Jepha Howard) |...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/02/06

In Love and Death. Recorded to a crowded audience on the E.N.D Cruise, the emo scenes most influential founding staples, Bert McCracken and Jepha Howard, are our live guests on Episode 376 of Sappenin' Podcast! After celebrating The Used's 25th anniversary with countless touring, the duo candidly address their fans with insights on the bands future, new music exclusives and squashing the rivalry of the century. In this conversation, Bert and Jepha reflect on their evolution from pesky troublemakers

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1:47:39

EP. 375 - E.N.D Cruise 2026 (Anberlin, Story Of The...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/01/30

They actually did need a bigger boat! The best vacation ever, just got a lot boatier. Emo's Not Dead invited Sappenin' Podcast to record Episode 375, while setting sail on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, from Miami to Costa Maya, as the event's official podcast partners. During four days at sea, we embraced our wildest emo dreams, interacted with a list of scene legends and got ourselves into situations you'd never believe, if we hadn't documented them. Listen to conversation on the ocean with Anberlin

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1:16:04

EP. 374 - Irish Emo with Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/01/23

Make Believe (L.O.V.E. ME). Irish emo queen, positively sad lyricist and the mayor of Severed Heart City, Steph O'Sullivan, is our guest on Episode 374 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Greywind vocalist returns with bottled up confessions on music industry trauma, sibling songwriting and transforming their narrative forever. In this conversation, Steph dissects the backstage process of waiting nine years for the opportunity to release a sophomore record, character vs outfit concepts, convincing Casey

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EP. 373 - Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years / Lesser...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/01/16

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 how a Philadelphia punk group reached a cult following, the origin of Hank The Pigeon vs fan tattoos,

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1:10:12

EP. 372 - Caskets (Matt Flood & James Lazenby)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/01/09

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 conversation, Matt and James discuss just how luxurious it is to find a bubblebath on the road, the worst

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1:15:52

EP. 371 - Heads Above The Waves with Si Martin...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2026/01/02

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 crowd, at Tiny Rebel Cardiff. In this conversation, Si opens up on the organisations famous merch with a

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1:10:40

EP. 370 - Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge / Slash and The...

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2025/12/26

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 conversation, Myles opens up on prioritising time with all his separate projects, solo songwriting vs

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EP. 369 - Alex Windsor (All Elite Wrestling)

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2025/12/19

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 the curtain on her intense weekly travel schedule, suitcase essentials, secret music playlists, career

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1:02:55

EP. 368 - Bridget Barkan (Scissor Sisters)

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2025/12/12

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 vs character arc within the Scissor-verse, celebrating their unapologetically camp legacy, rock vs pop

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1:10:39

EP. 367 - Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids)

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2025/12/05

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, the second wave royalty talks through the bands struggle with fame, not liking to take credit for

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1:14:29

EP. 366 - Bowling For Soup vs Wheatus (Jaret Reddick...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/11/28

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, playing Wembley Arena, UK on December 13th 2025. In this conversation, JR + BBB open on their friendship,

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1:15:17

EP. 365 - Lauren Ash | Superstore to Super-Punk

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2025/11/21

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 Cop2, the multi talented entertainer, breaks the forth-wall on finally following her livelong music dream, debut album 'Call Me When You Get This' and unexpected curveballs on tour. In this conversation, Lauren exclusively explains her career

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EP. 364 - Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan)

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2025/11/14

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 conversation, Stinco opens on almost being kicked out of the group early on, strange record label

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1:10:10

EP. 363 - Live with Lastelle (Adam Rigozzi & Freddie...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/11/07

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 tour only mishaps. In this conversation, the duo open up on navigating the scenes underground roots, if

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1:22:22

EP. 362 - Kayleigh Goldsworthy | My Chemical Romance:...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/10/31

Learning To Be Happy. Solo artist, hired violinist and official member of The Black Parade, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, is our guest on Episode 362 of Sappenin' Podcast! After spending the summer on stage with My Chemical Romance, the draag auxiliary exclusively pulls back the curtain on everything behind the scenes, her characters lore and working on new music. In this conversation, Goldsworthy opens up on how she was approached for this tour, her soulmate friendship with Frank Iero, scoring reimagined

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1:12:18

EP. 361 - Cody Ko

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2025/10/23

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 this conversation, Cody opens up on his intense running routine, bullying himself into booking more marathons,

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EP. 360 - Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/10/16

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 for still being able to tour iconic venues worldwide, how far things have evolved, his second chapter in

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1:17:02

EP. 359 - James Veck-Gilodi (Deaf Havana)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/10/09

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 as a two-piece with his brother. In this conversation, hear honest insights into some of Deaf Havana's most

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