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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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1:05:25

EP. 385 - Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)

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2026/04/09

Deadbolt! Experimental hardcore visionary, melody master and cherished scene lyricist, Dustin Kensure, is our guest on Episode 385 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Thrice vocalist returns for a candid, casual and chilled look behind the bands current self-functioning era, transforming their own studio headquarters and identifying their place in scene folklore legacy. Recorded backstage on their 2026 UK tour, Dustin exclusively reveals unannounced plans for new solo music vs Thrice next record, why fans

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1:07:31

EP. 384 - Don Broco (Rob Damiani & Si Delaney)

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2026/04/02

Euphoria! Push-up squad champions, cowboy dance choreographers and mystic twig enthusiasts, Don Broco, are our guests on Episode 384 of Sappenin' Podcast! Rob Damiani and Si Delaney put us through a thug workout with explicit confessions behind new album Nightmare Tripping, working with Nickelback and having no creative restrictions. In this conversation, the duo reflect on the bands evolution within the alternative scene to mainstream powerhouses, strange show situations, navigating weird industry

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EP. 383 - Emma Boster (Dying Wish)

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2026/03/27

I Don't Belong Anywhere. Hardcore vocal powerhouse, heavy metal activist and stage-dive guru, Emma Boster, is our guest on Episode 383 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Dying Wish front-woman takes time during her vacation on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, for a relaxing chatter about navigating alternative scenes, her honeymoon and being handpicked by Fred Durst to play with Limp Bizkit. In this conversation, Emma opens up on a recurring confusion behind banana suite wearing fans, mosh etiquette, the science

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1:22:45

EP. 382 - Attack! Pro Wrestling | 15th Year...

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2026/03/20

Bah-Gawd-Almighty! Sean is about to make his wresting debut, when he completes against James Ellis at ATTACK! Pro Wrestling's 15th Year Anniversary show, as the special attraction match. To make sure he’s ready, backstage boss, skateboarding bassist and regular guest, Mark Andrews, returns to Episode 382 of Sappenin' Podcast for a full exclusive rundown on his training behind the scenes and untold secrets on the company’s legacy, scene influence and punk rock mantra. In this conversation, listen to

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1:06:06

EP. 381 - Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath) | Live @...

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2026/03/13

Define The Great Line. Recorded to a crowded audience on theE.N.D Cruise 2026, one of the emo scenes most expressive songwriters, Spencer Chamberlain, is our live guest on Episode 381 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath frontman candidly addresses a collection of supportive fans, with untold insights into the bands complicated history, overcoming religious addictions and the passion behind his slo/tide solo project. In this conversation, Spencer opens up on the evolution the groups inner dynamic,

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1:13:19

EP. 380 - Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour)

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2026/03/06

Surprise! Vans Warped Tour founder, head booker and big boss man, Kevin Lyman, is our guest on Episode 380 of Sappenin' Podcast! The spokesman behind punk's most famous festival reveals untold secrets on the events anniversary return, 2026 lineup changes and special place in alternative pop-culture. In this conversation, Lyman opens up on how everything is run behind the scenes, needing a hiatus to change, touring folklore vs new weekend mega events, trying to make a difference in the scene, keeping

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1:21:51

EP. 379 - Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church)

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2026/02/27

Million Miles of Fun. Hardcore scene spokesman, extreme mosh conductor and comic-book guy, Patrick Kindlon, is our guest on Episode 379 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Drug Church vocalist takes us on a private tour behind Deftones EU/UK arena run, with unfiltered confessions on brutal show injuries, crowd reactions and enjoying their most luxurious catering. In this conversation, Pat explains the juxtaposition of playing intimate punk songs to 20,000 capacity rooms, making a career performing in dingy

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1:19:20

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

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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) |...

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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...

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

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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...

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

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

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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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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...

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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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