Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Sappenin' Podcast
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Mar 27, 2026 • 55min

EP. 383 - Emma Boster (Dying Wish)

I Don't Belong Anywhere. Hardcore vocal powerhouse, heavy metal activist and stage-dive guru, Emma Boster, is our guest on Episode 383 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Dying Wish front-woman takes time during her vacation on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, for a relaxing chatter about navigating alternative scenes, her honeymoon and being handpicked by Fred Durst to play with Limp Bizkit. In this conversation, Emma opens up on a recurring confusion behind banana suite wearing fans, mosh etiquette, the science behind a safe dive, learning her duel tone scream, dealing with anxiety despite regularly performing in front of thousands of people, sneaky tour pranks, trifle rider requests, writing theme songs for All Elite Wrestling, strange reactions to new album 'Flesh Stays Together', pivotal advice for metal women, Slam Dunk Festival hype, touring the EU/UK with Spiritbox, spiritual tea recipes and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 23min

EP. 382 - Attack! Pro Wrestling | 15th Year Anniversary with Mark Andrews

Bah-Gawd-Almighty! Sean is about to make his wresting debut, when he completes against James Ellis at ATTACK! Pro Wrestling's 15th Year Anniversary show, as the special attraction match. To make sure he’s ready, backstage boss, skateboarding bassist and regular guest, Mark Andrews, returns to Episode 382 of Sappenin' Podcast for a full exclusive rundown on his training behind the scenes and untold secrets on the company’s legacy, scene influence and punk rock mantra. In this conversation, listen to the weird and wonderful insights on how this feud started, why his ten-year-old nephew got him into this mess, insane moments from ATTACK!'s history, backyard days w/ Pete Dunne, nurturing new talent vs hosting international TV starts like Gunther, Will Osprey and Lyra Valkyria, what it's really like to run a wrestling promotion, the WWE UK aftermath, surprise birthday returns, whacky accidents, what's happening with the unheard Junior album and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 6min

EP. 381 - Spencer Chamberlain (Underoath) | Live @ E.N.D Cruise 2026

Define The Great Line. Recorded to a crowded audience on the E.N.D Cruise 2026, one of the emo scenes most expressive songwriters, Spencer Chamberlain, is our live guest on Episode 381 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Underoath frontman candidly addresses a collection of supportive fans, with untold insights into the bands complicated history, overcoming religious addictions and the passion behind his slo/tide solo project. In this conversation, Spencer opens up on the evolution the groups inner dynamic, growing up under industry pressure, touring learning curves, accidentally celebrating album anniversaries, cult records vs famous songs, reflecting on addiction based lyrics sober, facing an identity crises during the hiatus, ghost-writing for other artists, using his stag-do as an excuse to watch Oasis, secret mechanic skills, fighting bad managers, cruise hangovers, how they escaped being called christian rock, why Chris famously missed the boat one year, future album plans, casino tips and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: @sappeninpodInstagram: @sappeninpodSpecial thank you to our Sappenin' Podcast Patreons:Join the Sappenin' Podcast Community: Patreon.com/Sappenin.Kylie Wheeler, Janelle Caston, Paul Hirschfield, Tony Michael, Scarlet Charlton, Dilly Grimwood, Mitch Perry, Jonathan Gutierrez, Jahana, Marc Spector, Molly Molloy, James Bowerbank, Amee Louise, Kat Bessant, Amy Hogg, Chris Howard, Ian Gent, Jenni Robinson, Stuart McNaught, Jenni Munster, Keighley Mepham, Carl Pendlebury, Matt Roberts, Louis Cook, James Mcnaught, Martina McManus, Jason Heredia, Danny Eaton, Ollie Amesbury, Dan Peregreen, Emily Perry, Kalila Keane, Adam Parslow, Josh Crisp, Sofija Žuravska, Steve Howard, Connor Lewins, Kyle Smith, Em Evans Roberts, George Evans, Sinead O'Halloran, Kael braham, Jordan Harris, Georgie Hopkinson, John Wilson, Ayla Shelly, Kelly Young, David Winchurch, Justine Baddeley, Scott Evans, Andrew Simpson, Shaun Croucher, Grazyna McGroarty, Murray Grimwood, Joshua Ehrensperger-Lewis, Chris Harris, Erin Howard, Lucy Neill, Robert Fitton, Jessie Hellier, Robert Pike, Craig Harris, Anthony Matthews, Owen Davies, JessieGx, Samantha Bowen, Ruby Price, Lewis Sluman, Kieran Lewis, Samantha Neville, Evan, Andy, Michael Long, Natalie Wallace, Frances, Emma Musgrave, Ria Joy, Patrick Floyd, Sarah Maher, Ceris Clift, Hannah, Hayley Taylor, Gareth Desmond, Cheri, Loz, Jamie Snailham, Gemma Graham, Torky, Billy Parmiter, Meg, Eva B, Jack Wright, Emma Barber, Lloyd Pinder, Helen Macbeth, Katie Lyons, Dan Johnson, Mustard Mittthat, Ceri Craddock, Madeleine Inez, Robert Byrne, Christopher Goldring, Lesley Dargie-Walker. Beth Gayler, Chris Lincoln, Hannah Rachael, Kerry Beckett, Naomi Falgate, Leanne Gerrard, Ieuan Wheeler, Tom Hylands, Andrew Keech, Nuala Clark.Diolch and Thank You x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 1h 13min

EP. 380 - Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour)

Kevin Lyman, founder and longtime producer of the Vans Warped Tour and college professor, walks through reviving Warped and teaching students through the reboot. He talks lineup changes, keeping tickets affordable, booking early-career stars like Eminem and Katy Perry, backstage culture, touring folklore, diverse new acts, and wild on-site stories—all in short, high-energy storytelling.
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Feb 27, 2026 • 1h 22min

EP. 379 - Patrick Kindlon (Drug Church)

Patrick Kindlon, vocalist of hardcore band Drug Church and comic-book creator, shares wild touring tales and backstage chaos. He contrasts arena shows with dingy basements, recalls brutal onstage injuries and visa drama, and explains juggling comics and punk life. Expect stories about festival fever, tour finances, scene tensions, and the grind of creative collaboration.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 1h 19min

EP. 378 - Chris Jericho: The Ayatollah of Rock and Wrestling (Fozzy)

Chris Jericho, legendary wrestler and Fozzy frontman, drops rapid-fire stories from his decades on the road. He recalls Wembley highs, wild locker-room pranks, touring chaos, meeting musical heroes, Japan’s brutal style, and reinventing his personas. Expect backstage antics, crazy tour confessions, and tales of living between rings and arenas.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 54min

EP. 377 - Natalie Cuomo (Comedian)

Natalie Cuomo, viral stand-up comic known for crowd work and emo obsessions. She talks touring life from cruise chaos to UK/EU runs. Tattoos, heckles, and crazy backstage stories get short, punchy takes. Conversations jump from emo roots and weird gigs to UFO conspiracies and celebrity followers.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 1h 11min

EP. 376 - The Used (Bert McCracken & Jepha Howard) | Live @ E.N.D Cruise 2026

Bert McCracken, lead vocalist and author, shares touring anecdotes and songwriting stories. Jepha Howard, longtime bassist, talks about bass technique, anxiety, and studio quirks. They discuss revisiting early albums, weird recording experiments, lost lyric notebooks, cruise shows, surprising celebrity moments, and why some songs are a live struggle. Conversation is lively, candid, and full of backstage tales.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 1h 48min

EP. 375 - E.N.D Cruise 2026 (Anberlin, Story Of The Year, Daisy Grenade, Saves The Day, Escape The Fate)

Escape The Fate’s Craig Mabbitt, vocalist known for high-energy rock, talks new album work with Matt Good. Saves The Day’s Chris Conley, influential emo singer-songwriter, chats UK plans and fresh material. Anberlin’s Matty Mullins and Nate Young describe joining the band and recording. Story Of The Year’s Dan Marsala and Adam Russell cover new songs and touring. Daisy Grenade’s Dani and Danny discuss rise, headliner goals, and charity efforts.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 1h 16min

EP. 374 - Irish Emo with Steph O’Sullivan (Greywind)

Steph O’Sullivan, vocalist and frontperson of Irish emo band Greywind, shares stories from their nine-year wait to release Severed Heart City and the rebirth of their career. They talk about crafting an Irish-emo identity, sibling songwriting with brother Paul, LA studio moments and near-misses with celebs. Expect tour tales, MySpace nostalgia, stage personas, hair-dye disasters and even UFO chat.

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