Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

EP. 365 - Lauren Ash | Superstore to Super-Punk

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Nov 21, 2025
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Lauren Ash
Lauren Ash, the award-winning actress known for her role as Dina on Superstore, dives into her exciting transition to music as a punk-rock solo artist. She shares the inspiration behind her debut album, 'Call Me When You Get This', revealing personal breakup stories and her love for bands like Green Day and The Offspring. Lauren also discusses the challenges of touring independently, the need for industry standards, and how her acting background influences her music promotion. Plus, she reflects on the unexpected resurgence of Superstore after its cancellation.
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ADVICE

Use Your Existing Platform

  • Leverage existing audience connections from other careers to promote new projects rather than hiding past work.
  • Lauren Ash used Superstore co-stars in videos to bridge fans into her music and grow listenership.
INSIGHT

Music Feels More Personal Than Acting

  • Releasing personal music feels more intimate and final than acting because the creator can't pass off criticism to writers or directors.
  • Lauren Ash found music feedback landed directly on her and required accepting vulnerability publicly.
ANECDOTE

Recording Through Real Heartbreak

  • During the breakup that inspired the album Lauren recorded raw voice takes and even sobbed through a bridge in the vocal booth.
  • She kept messy moments like an out-of-time bridge because it reflected the real grief she experienced.
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