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Sean Smith, Former vocalist of The Blackout, and experienced journalist, Morgan Richards team up to bring you a podcast the likes of which you’ve never heard before...(mainly because its two daft welsh accents!) Talking about everything from a behind the scenes look at band life to sharing real and shocking stories with guests from all walks of life, from far and wide! Sappenin’ Podcast will have you feeling a host of emotions with no filter. Nothing is off the table. Dive into the world’s o ...
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EP. 225 - Dan Marsala (Story Of The Year)
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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, D…
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 op…
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 mus…
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EP. 222 - Murray Macleod (The Xcerts)
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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…
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EP. 221 - The Maine (John O'Callaghan, Pat Kirch & Garrett Nickelsen)
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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 ran…
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EP. 220 - L.S. Dunes (Frank Iero & Tucker Rule)
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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 relat…
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, Vi…
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…
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EP. 217 - Alex Melton | The YouTuber Swapping Your Favourite Songs Genres
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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 c…
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 devastati…
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EP. 215 - Against The Current (Chrissy Costanza, Dan Gow & Will Ferri)
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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, Chr…
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EP. 214 - Em Foster (Nervus) | Live @ 2000 Trees Festival
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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 troubl…
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 co…
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EP. 212 - Pierce The Veil (Vic Fuentes, Jaime Preciado & Tony Perry)
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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 …
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 op…
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Bonus: Hot Water Music (Chuck Ragan & Chris Cresswell)
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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, Chu…
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EP. 210 - Harper | The 11-Year-Old Metal Sensation | (America’s Got Talent)
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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 …
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 open…
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EP. 208 - Jenna McDougall (Tonight Alive / Hevenshe)
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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, f…
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EP. 207 - The Blackout: Reunion Exclusive with Gavin Butler & Rhys Lewis
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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 …
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EP. 206 - Alexisonfire (George Pettit & Wade MacNeil)
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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…
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EP. 205 - Blöthar the Berserker (GWAR)
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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 th…
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 s…
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EP. 203 - Winston McCall #2 (Parkway Drive)
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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 conver…
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EP. 202 - Life and Death in Music with Ian Winwood
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Bodies. Best selling author, respected music journalist and ruthless critic, Ian Winwood, is our guest on Episode 202 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Kerrang, Alternative Press and NME writer shares secrets on his new book, 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music', that has the whole industry talking, exposing the dark sides of ignoring addiction, mental health…
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EP. 201 - Trixie & Katya (Trixie Mattel + Katya Zamolodchikova)
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Ohh, Honey. Drag royalty, New York times best selling authors and the masters of shade, Trixie Mattel and Katya Zamolodchikova, are our guests on Episode 201 of Sappenin' Podcast! The chaotic best friends expose scandalous secrets on their pop-culture crossover, having a chokehold on the entertainment industry and embracing emo culture. In this con…
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EP. 200 - No Devotion (Geoff Rickly + Stuart Richardson)
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The End Of Longing. Two of the most influential figures in our music careers, Geoff Rickly and Stuart Richardson, are our special guests for Episode 200 of Sappenin' Podcast. The No Devotion duo return together, to celebrate the release of their second album 'No Oblivion', reveal exclusive secrets on the bands hiatus and everything that makes this …
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EP. 199 - The Early November (Ace Enders & Jeff Kummer)
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Decoration. 2000's emo veterans, scene favourites and sketchbook lyric culprits, The Early November, are our guests on Episode 199 of Sappenin' Podcast. Ace Enders and Jeff Kummer celebrate the bands twentieth anniversary, with a special candid conversation, reflecting their legacy, impact on alternative music and moving forward. In this podcast, w…
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EP. 198 - Saint Agnes: Live @ 2000 Trees Festival (Kitty Austen & Jon Tufnell)
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Welcome To Silvertown. Gothic, punk, blood enthusiasts, Saint Agnes, are our guests on Episode 198 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded live, on stage, as part of our series of exclusive live shows at 2000 Trees Festival 2022, Kitty Austen and Jon Tufnell embrace the crowds energy with personal secrets on the bands gritty ethos, wild reputation and chall…
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WWE: Clash At The Castle (Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, Liv Morgan, Finn Balor, Bianca Belair, Street Prophets, Sheamus, Damian Priest, Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser)
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World Wrestling Entertainment. On September 3rd 2022, the leading franchise in professional wrestling, WWE, took over the streets of Cardiff, Wales, as they hosted the biggest wrestling event in Britain for 30 years. Clash At The Castle saw the most famous names is sports entertainment, make history, in front of 62,000 rowdy fans, in a historic eve…
Age Against The Machine. Witty comedian, failed musician and cheese connoisseur, Josh Weller, is our guest on Episode 197 of Sappenin' Podcast! The viral internet sensation is with us, providing a unique insight into swapping punk bands for stand up comedy, industry parallels and a bunch of absolutely ridiculous career adventures. In this conversat…
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EP. 196 - Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes)
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The Papercut Chronicles. Multi-platinum selling artist, commercial hit songwriter and Gym Class Heroes star, Travie McCoy, is our guest on Episode 196 of Sappenin' Podcast! One of this generations most unique artists takes time to share secrets on crossing alternative music into modern pop-culture, dealing with paparazzi level fame and working with…
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EP. 195 - Nixon Newell (Professional Wrestler) | FKA: Tegan Nox (WWE)
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The Peace and The Panic. Wrestling superstar, pop punk enthusiast and Welsh wizard, Nixon Newell, is our guest on Episode 195 of Sappenin' Podcast! The alternative culture inspired athlete takes us into the mindset of a global performer with secrets on cutting her teeth in the business, living life as a free agent and her time in the WWE as Tegan N…
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EP. 194 - Benji Webbe (Skindred / Dub War)
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Union Black. Regge-Punk visionary, larger than life personality and the king of Newport, Benji Webbe, is our guest on Episode 194 of Sappenin’ Podcast. The Skindred and Dub War vocalist invites us into his beautiful home for a candid conversation on his appreciation for life, embracing your loved ones and brining different groups of people together…
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EP. 193 - ROAM | The Final Farewell with Alex Costello & Alex Adam
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Playing Fiction. Episode 193 is an exclusive farewell to Eastbourne, pop punk misfits, ROAM, as the band prepare to call it a day, with one final tour. On this special podcast, Alex Costello and Alex Adam return to honestly open up on the bands break up, coinciding the news with their tenth year anniversary and leaving behind a decade of unbelievab…
Planet Zero. Shinedown vocalist, master of showmanship and universal storyteller, Brent Smith, is our guest on Episode 192 of Sappenin' Podcast! After two-decades of breaking records in alternative music and achieving the most number one singles, in the history of the Billboard mainstream rock chats, the emotional lyricist pulls back the curtain fo…
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EP. 191 - Lit (A. Jay Popoff & Jeremy Popoff)
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American Dream. 2000's poster boys, party experts and the geniuses behind pop punk's catchiest riff, LIT, are our guests on Episode 191 of Sappenin' Podcast. The Popoff Brothers celebrate their return with explicit secrets on their new album "Taste Like Gold", ridiculous tour stories and a career of insane experiences. In this conversation, A.Jay a…
Weight of the World. Young Guns vocalist, universal songwriter and the beautifully charming, Gustav Wood, is our guest on Episode 190 of Sappenin' Podcast! After the band made their long-awaited return, with their first live shows in five years, Gustav uses us as a platform to exclusively explain what's been going on behind the scenes, backstage at…
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Bonus: 2000 Trees Festival 2022 (Thrice, Delaire The Liar, RXPTRS, Marisa And The Moths, James Scarlett)
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Trees is for Lovers. For the first time since 2019, UK's award winning medium size festival, community driven and fully independent weekend, 2000 Trees, returned to Upcote Farm, for three days of sunshine, alternative music and friends. In this special bonus podcast, we reflect on opening up the event with a series of LIVE PODCAST SHOWS and talk to…
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EP. 189 - Shane Told #2 (Silverstein)
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Lead Singer Syndrome. Original emo, podcast pioneer and Canadian sweetheart, Shane Told, is our guest on Episode 189 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Silverstein vocalist returns to uncover another element to the bands famous journey, songwriting and evolution. In this conversation, Shane opens up on how wild life has changed since we last saw him, new al…
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EP. 188 - Joshua Moore (We Came As Romans)
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Learning to Survive. We Came As Romans lyricist, guitarist and primary songwriter, Joshua Moore, is our guest on Episode 188 of Sappenin' Podcast! The WCAR visionary provides an honest insight on the combination of ridicules adventures and sacrifices of dedicating his life to touring, mental health struggles and the bands next chapter, after the tr…
Nowhere Generation. Punk lyricist, social activist and vegan ideologist, Tim McIlrath, is our guest on Episode 187 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Rise Against vocalist and guitarist takes us on a trip down memory lane, with insights on his believes, the importance of having something to fight for and learning from his musical heroes. In this conversatio…
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EP. 186 - Steel Panther (Michael Starr & Stix Zadinia)
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Death To All But Metal. The greatest heavy metal band, in the history of the world, Steel Panther, are our guests on Episode 186 of Sappenin' Podcast! Michael Starr and Stix Zadinia invite us for a look behind their explicit rock and roll lifestyle, backstage at Download Festival 2022. In this conversation, Michael and Stix open up on the bands lov…
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Bonus: Download Festival 2022 (Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, The Ghost Inside, Volbeat, Holding Absence, Bury Tomorrow, Punk Rock Factory, Dead Poet Society, Lais MW)
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Scream, Donington! For the first time since 2019, a full scale Download Festival, returned to the famous grounds of Donington Park this week, for a three day love fest of heavy music. In this special bonus podcast, we talk to a collection artists and backstage staff, to explain why events like these are so important to the alternative music scene a…
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EP. 185 - Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
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The Fallen Angels. Vocalist, actor and gothic icon, Andy Biersack (aka Andy Black), is our guest on Episode 185 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Black Veil Brides founder let's us into his larger than life spotlight, for a deeply honest, insightful and candid discussion on the man, behind the music. In this conversation, Andy opens up on misconceptions fr…
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Bonus: Slam Dunk Festival 2022 (Sum 41, Beartooth, Neck Deep, Counterparts, Hot Milk, The Amity Affliction, Yours Truly)
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Slammy D! June 3rd-4th 2022 witness the start of festival season, with the return of Slam Dunk Festival, in Leeds and Hatfield, UK. On this bonus podcast, we discuss a collection of different experiences with artists from every aspect of the line up, from the return of old podcast friends, to highlighting breakthrough favourites and finally getting…
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EP. 184 - Dan 'Soupy' Campbell (The Wonder Years)
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My Life as a Pigeon. The Wonder Years vocalist, wrestling fanatic and concept lyricist, Dan 'Soupy' Campbell, is our guest on Episode 184 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Pennsylvania pop-punk hero takes time to express his connection with unexpected towns, near death experiences and the honest tales, behind some of their biggest cult classics. In this co…
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EP. 183 - You Me At Six: 'Sinners Never Sleep' | 10th Anniversary with Josh Franceschi
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No One Does It Better. On October 3rd 2011, You Me At Six released their third and career defying record, 'Sinners Never Sleep', that cemented the band as one of the leading artists in alternative music, for the decade to follow. On this exclusive episode, Mr. Reckless, Josh Franceschi, returns to celebrate the albums 10th anniversary re-release by…
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EP. 182 - The Legacy of Blink-182 with Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) & Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)
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What's Our Age Again? Episode 182 of Sappenin' Podcast celebrates the 30th anniversary and cultural legacy of Blink-182, with a multi-guest roundtable special. Derek DiScanio (State Champs), Ben Barlow (Neck Deep) and Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind) are with us for a unique look behind their shared love, compassion and respect for pop-punk's most iconi…
Garageband Superstar. Punk rock princess, dog enthusiast and master of memes, Lauran Hibberd, is our guest on Episode 181 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Isle of Wight songwriter introduces us to her world of sassy lyrics, comedy genius and mission to flip the music industry on its head. In this conversation, Lauran opens on living up to internet hype, t…
