Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

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EP. 128 - Sam Carter (Architects) May 06, 2021

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For Those That Wish To Exist. Metalcore's leading spokesmen, passionate soul and humble giant, Sam Carter, is our guest on Episode 128 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Architects vocalist spends over a hour with us to reflect on the bands evolution, heartache and achieving their first official UK number one album. In this conversation, we discuss Sam's new sense of music freedom, the reaction from fans vs twitter trolls, not telling the label they even made the record, his vegan ethics, being a ambassador for Sea Shepherd, their 'Seaspiracy' Netflix documentary, building a working relationship with his teenage favorites Good Charlotte, overcoming their biggest obstacles, early day nightmares, collaborating with Biffy Clyro, Parkway Drive and Royal Blood, blegh memes, wholesome laughs and more! You don't want to miss this. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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Kylie Wheeler, Mayumi Liwayway, Emma Barber, Mitch Perry, Shani-Maia Boxill-Anderson, Dayna Lasnover, Amandine Urbano, Janelle Caston, Drew Styles, Samantha Spray, Dilly Grimwood, Nathan Crawshaw, Kelly Young, Kelly Irwin, Johnny Phillips, Scarlet Charlton, Simon Amos, Jenni Munster, Cate Stevenson, Amy Campion, Emily Senogles, Lucy Deards, Martina McManus, Erin Howard, John&Emma, James Oakley, Louis Cook, Marcie Jacobson,, Jordan Birchard, Mike Cunningham, Jamie O'Jaime, Paddy The Magnificent, Carl Pendlebury, Kelly Emma Cannon, Livvy Cropper, Paul Hirschfield, Becky Magliocco, James McNaught, Lydia Henderson, Ricky McClurg, Amy Thomas, Scott Jones, Stuart McNaught, Tony Michael, Jenni Robinson, Jamie Bloor, Sarah James, Michael Engler, El Douglas, Mark Hendy, Loz Sanchez, Natasha Morris, Kelly Mallery, James Bowerbank, Mikey White, Becky Handy, Kevin Clarke, Jean Davies, Cerys Andrews, Let it Flow Yoga, Rhys Bernardo, Liam Connolly, Jordan Harris, Kyle David Smith, James Page, Kat Bessant, Justin Dunn, Samantha Neville, Ash Foster, Chris Harris, Scott Evans, Geoff Halbherr, Danny Eaton, Jessie Hellier, Emily Dixon, David Winchurch, Kelly Tyrer, Hannah Rachael, Justine Baddeley, Anthony Matthews, Nuala Clark, Owen Davies, Samantha Bowen, Gavin Butler, Jennifer Dean, Ryan Woodman, Matt Roberts, Robert Pike, Robert Byrne, Ida Christensen, Nicola Johnson, Rebecca Harrison, Luke Wardle, Sarah Maher, Alanágh Nic Gabhann, Lewis Sluman, Andy Saxton, Snowdogg7, Helen Macbethm, Callum Oakshott, Adam Tibbs, Alice Boyns, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Lucy Neill, Ollie Amesbury, Stevie Burke, Jacob Turner, Nathan Matheson, Katy Brewster, Thomas James, Andrew Keech, Ben Evans, Ceri Craddock, Jason Heredia, Marc Jones, Kevin Andrew, Craig Harris, Vicki Willis-Dent...

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EP. 127 - Gareth McGrillen (Pendulum / Knife Party) Apr 29, 2021

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Propane Nightmares. Resident DJ, bassist and producer, Gareth McGrillen, is our guest on Episode 127 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Knife Party instrumentalist celebrates the return of Pendulum, by dropping somehuge secrets on their hiatus, genre defying legacy and releasing their first new music in over a decade. In this conversation we discuss the origins of their famous drum and bass vs heavy metal roots, the bands live line up and new trinity DJ production, Gareth and Rob's success in the EDM world, his experiences with burning out and how the party lifestyle catches up with you, unbelievable life experiences, the difference between dance and rock festivals, getting DM's from Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, a handful of bizarre collaborations, what The Prodigy and Linkin Park are really like on world tours, feeling overwhelmed by the success of their 2010 record Immersion, songwriting as a producer, getting kidnaped by Limp Bizkit, put in a fire cage by Slipknot, partying with Sean in Ibiza, trashing hotels, future plans and more! This one is full of crazy sentences and a unique insight into the world of electronic dance music. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 126 - Travis Clark (We The Kings) Apr 22, 2021

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Check Yes, Sappenin'. Songwriting hit master, devoted father and big hair enthusiast, Travis Clark, is our guest on Episode 126 of Sappenin' Podcast! The We The Kings vocalist takes a nostalgic trip as we celebrate the bands 15th year anniversary, his involvement behind so many of pop-punks biggest songs and some unbelievable life experiences. In this conversation we discuses the bands new SAGA EP, how every track is inspired by a previous WTK era, getting shut down by the police in the early days, being able to spend more quality time with his daughters, writing for other artists like Avril Lavigne, making some important memories on Warped Tour, ghostwriting vs collaborations, his show stealing dog, Jimmy Eat World advice, dealing with fame, his passion for staying humble and more, including a incredible story involving NSYNC's Chris Kirkpatrick, a signed baseball card and a celebrity golf tournament. The positive energy is contagious. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 125 - While She Sleeps #2 | Sleeps Society | (Sean Long & Mat Welsh) Apr 15, 2021

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Sleeps Society. DIY, punk-rock and independent music blueprints, While She Sleeps are our guests on Episode 125 of Sappenin' Podcast! Guitarwizards, Sean Long and Mat Welsh celebrate the release day of their new album with insights into their fan funded community, songwriting secrets and why they're taking it on themselves to change the industry for good. In this conversation, we learn what makes them the most hard working band on the planet, how they're trying to put value back into music, being able to employee their crew during the pandemic, record label vs management pro's and cons, unexpected workloads, providing an alternative structure for independent artist everywhere, incorporating their society on the record, guest features from Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) and Deryck Whibley (Sum 41), goosebump dreams and a plan that involves, live music, wrestling cages and... us? Prepare to feel motivated, energetic and full of laughter. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 124 - Holding Absence (Lucas Woodland & Scott Carey) Apr 08, 2021

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This Is Holding Absence. Best friends, songwriting brothers and Welsh dreamers, Lucas Woodland and Scott Carey,are our guests on Episode 124 of Sappenin' Podcast! In preparation for the band's second studio album 'The Greatest Mistake Of My Life' being released on April 16th 2021, we get an honest, inspirational and very chaotic look, into their new reimagined era. In this conversation we dive into the struggles of starting over, line up hiccups, their mission to change music fashion, ditching their famous black and white filters, growing up together, songwriting secrets, working with producer Dan Weller (Young Guns, Enter Shiakri, Dream State), fronting the magazine covers of Kerrang! and RockSound, strange achievements and even some hot takes from their old band Falling With Style. Plus COULD Sean really be Lucas' father? So many question, only one way to get the answers. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 123 - The Blackout: 'Hope' | 10th Anniversary (Gavin Butler, James 'Bob' Davies & Jason Perry) Apr 01, 2021

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Ambition Is Critical. On April 4th 2011, The Blackout released their crowd funded, critically acclaimed and emotionally cherished record, 'Hope, that lead to arguably their most successful period as a band. As this weekend marks it's tenth year anniversary, we invited Sappenin' Podcast favourites, Gavin Butler, James 'Bob' Davies and producing royalty, Jason Perry (A, McFly, Kids In Glass Houses), to celebrate it's legacy, reminisce and uncover some ridiculous secrets from an important era to those involved, along with a fans (Morgan) prospective, for Episode 123. In this conversation, not only do all five of us give our own insights into Hope, but dive into the stories behind the songs, memories of getting it funded with their fans through Pledge Music, all the wacky rewards they offered, silly studio adventures, unexpected guest features, almost meeting George Michael, fan tattoos, all the amazing things 2011 brought the band, beautiful tour memories and a cheeky question about a possible reunion. We wanted to take a trip down memory lane and bring you something completely wholesome, in a new format. Come celebrate with us and have a laugh! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 122 - Electric Century (Mikey Way & David Debiak) Mar 26, 2021

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Alive. Two of alternative music's biggest influences: Mikey Way (My Chemical Romance) and David Debiak (Sleep Station), aka Electric Century, are our guests on Episode 122 of Sappenin' Podcast! This is something special, the pair never do interviews and we're told THIS is the first time, they've ever done anything like this together and honestly, it might be one of our most passionate, mind blowing and insightful podcasts yet. In this conversation we dive into the world of Electric Century with their new studio album, graphic novel and world of characters, as we look back at how both their careers have been cemented with concept records, their love for 80's new wave, working with MCR family member Ray Toro as a producer, personal struggles to rehab, that famous New Jersey scene they grew up on and countless beautiful moments touring the world with My Chemical Romance, Sleep Station and their separate journeys together. Oh.. and we had to get Mikey's take on Sean's famous Brian May at Reading Festival 2011 story! We've been given a lot of trust with this one, we hope you enjoy it. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 121 - Sophie K (Music Journalist / Kerrang! Radio / On Wednesdays We Wear Black) Mar 19, 2021

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Presenting Change. Inspirational music personality, Kerrang! Radio host and total badass, Sophie K, is our guests on Episode 121 of Sappenin' Podcast! The rock journalism queen takes us on a journey through her career, voicing rebellion and a unique look into a different side of the music industry. Dive into her experiences from working with BBC Radio 1, Scuzz TV and Team Rock to launching her 'On Wednesdays We Wear Black' podcast with Alyx Holcombe and Yasmine Summan, starting off as a kids celebrity in Uganda, being possessed by the evils of metal, fighting for equality across the field, her best and worst interview stories, unexpected research methods, building amazing friendships with Jason Butler (Fever 333), Sam Carter (Architects) and Nova Twins, always championing new music, nasty YouTube comments, Slipknot height concerns, cancel culture, how we can all help with diversity issues, ice cream, her new doggo and more! This is an episode you don't want to miss, we trade a bunch of stories that could get us both into trouble...D'OH! Wonderful conversations from a ace human. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 120 - Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) Mar 12, 2021

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Screaming Infidelities. Emo god, influential songwriter and the beautiful human that is, Chris Carrabba, is our guest on Episode 120 of Sappenin' Podcast! Now celebrating over two decades of Dashboard Confessional, our emo lord and savior takes time to not only look back at his legendary career, but his new passion for life, music and the scene that's embraced him. In this conversation we discuss Chris' recovery from his horrible motorcycle accident last summer, having to re-learn guitar, readjusting his priorities, connecting with people through music, sitting on a secret album, the innocence of his early records, Further Seems Forever, his brotherhood with Fred Mascherino (The Color Fred / Ex-Taking Back Sunday), dream projects, unexpected friends, Neil Young's famous BBQ's, fondest achievements, the songs that shaped his childhood, that handsome beard and more! It's about to get emotional here. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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EP. 119 - Liam Cromby (We Are The Ocean) Mar 05, 2021

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Confessions. After two years of requests from listeners, Liam Cromby, is finally our guest on Episode 119 of Sappenin' Podcast! For the first time ever, Liam opens up on the end of We Are The Ocean, life after the band, his darkest struggles and recently finding a new spiritual awakening, where he's the happiest we've ever seen him. Since WATO last show in 2017, it's been a painful experience for the singer songwriter to look back at his previous role, but after some time away from the spotlight, new circumstances and reconnecting with old friends, Liam is now ready to open up on his journey and has trusted us as the platform to do so. In episode we dive into unrestricted stories on his route to happiness, moving on, wild WATO adventures, the tenth year anniversary of Go Now and Live, his future in music, why we haven't heard a solo project yet, all those tours with The Blackout, the magic of the 2008-2016 UK alternative scene, therapy, teaching guitar, personal achievements and the possibility of a certain reunion. This is straight up one of the deepest podcasts we've ever done, we're so thankful for Liam coming on. Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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Kylie Wheeler, Mayumi Liwayway, Emma Barber, Mitch Perry, Shani-Maia Boxill-Anderson, Dayna Lasnover, Amandine Urbano, Janelle Caston, Drew Styles, Samantha Spray, Dilly Grimwood, Nathan Crawshaw, Kelly Young, Kelly Irwin, Johnny Phillips, Scarlet Charlton, Simon Amos, Jenni Munster, Cate Stevenson, Amy Campion, Emily Senogles, Lucy Deards, Martina McManus, Erin Howard, John&Emma, James Oakley, Louis Cook, Marcie Jacobson,, Jordan Birchard, Mike Cunningham, Jamie O'Jaime, Paddy The Magnificent, Carl Pendlebury, Kelly Emma Cannon, Livvy Cropper, Paul Hirschfield, Becky Magliocco, James McNaught, Lydia Henderson, Ricky McClurg, Amy Thomas, Scott Jones, Stuart McNaught, Tony Michael, Jenni Robinson, Jamie Bloor, Sarah James, Michael Engler, El Douglas, Mark Hendy, Loz Sanchez, Natasha Morris, Kelly Mallery, James Bowerbank, Mikey White, Becky Handy, Kevin Clarke, Jean Davies, Cerys Andrews, Let it Flow Yoga, Rhys Bernardo, Liam Connolly, Jordan Harris, Kyle David Smith, James Page, Kat Bessant, Justin Dunn, Samantha Neville, Ash Foster, Chris Harris, Scott Evans, Geoff Halbherr, Danny Eaton, Jessie Hellier, Emily Dixon, David Winchurch, Kelly Tyrer, Hannah Rachael, Justine Baddeley, Anthony Matthews, Nuala Clark, Owen Davies, Samantha Bowen, Sandra Kucharczyk, Gavin Butler, Jennifer Dean, Ryan Woodman, Matt Roberts, Robert Pike, Robert Byrne, Ida Christensen, Nicola Johnson, Rebecca Harrison, Luke Wardle, Sarah Maher, Alanágh Nic Gabhann, Lewis Sluman, Andy Saxton, Snowdogg7, Helen Macbethm, Callum Oakshott, Adam Tibbs, Alice Boyns, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Lucy Neill, Ollie Amesbury, Stevie Burke, Jacob Turner, Nathan Matheson, Katy Brewster, Thomas James, Andrew Keech, Ben Evans, Ceri Craddock, Jason Heredia...

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