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Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Sappenin" Podcast

Presented by Emo’s Not Dead. 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

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1:10:40

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

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

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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1:11:45

EP. 364 - Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

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...

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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:...

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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)

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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)

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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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1:22:17

EP. 358 - Raiders vs The Blackout with James 'Bob'...

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2025/10/02

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 juggling both bands, industry success parallels and the landscape of their respected futures. In this

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1:09:11

EP. 357 - Ken Vasoli (The Starting Line)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/09/25

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 and taking a fresh leap as independent artists. In this conversation, Vasoli opens up on painful tour

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EP. 356 - Liam Cromby (We Are The Ocean)

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2025/09/18

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 breakup, finding the confidence to face music on his own, extremely personal storytelling melodies, getting

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1:06:49

EP. 355 - Alive with Jenna McDougall (Hevenshe /...

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2025/09/11

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 longterm future. In this live audience podcast setting, McDougle reflects on learning to appreciate a whirlwind

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EP. 354 - Phil Bayer (FLOYA)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/09/04

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 this conversation, Bayer opens up on evolving from the metalcore scene to capturing summer dopamine audio,

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EP. 353 - Halestorm (Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger)

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2025/08/28

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 show stealing involvement in 'Back To The Beginning', what really went on backstage, saying goodbye to

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1:07:30

EP. 352 - Chris Freeman (Hot Mulligan)

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2025/08/21

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 how far they can push it. In this conversation, Freeman opens up on some of the band longest running

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1:01:48

EP. 351 - Trailblazing Modern Metal with Maria...

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith ·

2025/08/15

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 curtain on their shared experiences navigating through the industry, standing up for themselves and leaving their

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