New Attractions, Wrestling, Roller Derby Ideas

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 ticket prises reasonable vs diverse opportunities, nostalgic full circles, that Blink-182 reference, punishing party bands with early slots, Warped romances, extreme death threats, the time he booked Eminem, Katy Perry and Ice-T, backstage BBQ's, internet rumours, becoming am events lecturer, expanding to new locations, oatmeal riders and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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