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Sean Smith, frontman of recently-reunited Welsh gold-selling emo rock band The Blackout, and Morgan Richards, international music journalist, team up to bring you a podcast full of exclusive insight, chaos and laughter, with star studded guests from every corner of entertainment. Take a look behind the scenes with your favourite musicians, wrestlers, comedians, drag queens, actors, industry names ... more

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Latest Episodes

Crucified: GORE. singer/songwriter, metal badass and actual NASA spacewalk engineer, Haley Roughton, is our guest on Episode 412 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded backstage on the I Prevail: Violent Nature UK/EU tour, Haley opens up on the bands explosi... more

I'm Just A Kid! Simple Plan drummer, pop-punk encyclopaedia and lyric theorist, Chuck Comeau, is our guest on Episode 411 of Sappenin' Podcast! Recorded on their biggest ever European headline tour, the bands co-founder returns with exclusive insight... more

Burn It to the Ground! Nickelback stage left, bass line extraordinaire and jiu-jitsu master, Mike Kroeger, is our guest on Episode 410 of Sappenin' Podcast! The founder behind the internets most talked about band, unveils exclusive news on new album ... more

True Power. Sick motherfucker with a violent nature, Eric Vanlerberghe, is our guest on Episode 409 of Sappenin' Podcast! The I Prevail vocalist invites us backstage to their sold-out UK tour, for an exclusive showcase on the bands insane pyro produc... more

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Haley Roughton
GORE singer-songwriter and NASA spacesuit operations engineer
NASA
Episode: EP. 412 - Haley Roughton (Gore.) is a NASA Engineer!?
Chuck Comeau
Drummer of Simple Plan
Simple Plan
Episode: EP. 411 - Chuck Comeau: Why Simple Plan is underrated, pop-punk legacy and headlining Slam Dunk Festival 2027
Mike Kroeger
Bassist and member of Nickelback
Nickelback
Episode: EP. 410 - Mike Kroeger (Nickelback)
Eric Vanlerberghe
Frontman of I Prevail
I Prevail
Episode: EP. 409 - Eric Vanlerberghe (I Prevail)
Liam Cormier
Frontman of Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats
Episode: EP. 408 - Liam Cormier (Cancer Bats) | Live @ 2000Trees Festival 2026
Sam McTrusty
Twin Atlantic
Episode: EP. 407 - Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic)
Jamie Hayter
AEW wrestler, newly crowned AEW Women's Tag Team Champion
All Elite Wrestling
Episode: EP. 406 - Jamie Hayter (All Elite Wrestling)
James Bob Davies
Member of The Blackout
The Blackout
Episode: EP. 405 - The Blackout: 'Hope' (15th Anniversary) | Live @ Fuel Rock Club Cardiff
Awsten Knight
Musician, frontman of Waterparks
Waterparks
Episode: EP. 404 - Waterparks Are Better Than Therapy with Awsten Knight

Hosts

Sean Smith
Host of Sappenin' Podcast
Morgan Richards
Co-host; international music journalist
Shaun Smith
Host of Sappenin' Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 760 ratings
  • Great podcast.

    Figured I’d update my review to state that I’ve been listening since day one and only missed a handful of episodes due to not being a fan of who’s on the pod but I’ve learnt so much about what goes on behind the scenes of some of the biggest bands in the industry. Still outstanding after all these years and the Patreon has allows me to make real life friend as well as online ones too. It’s great going to shows and festivals and having people say hello from the Patreon.

    Shaun Croucher.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shaun croucher
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • The best in pod

    Fantastic podcast giving insights into the world of alternative music. Guests are always great and Sean is hilarious. Morgan’s puns are genuinely cringey but seems a top bloke

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanielP87
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Just a gid podcast

    Will never no support this great podcast 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Callum_Stodds
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Amazing

    Love this podcast and busy catching up. Does wonders for your mental health as it brings a smile to your face each time. Being 42 , this delves deep into an era of music I adore. And it unashamedly reps numetal too as a non dirty word which is class. More Glassjaw. In fact Glassjaw all the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RecklessImber
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Nice one me!

    Morgan and myself do a cracking job of keeping this nonsense going every week. We’ve had some amazing guests and some of the most interesting stories on the podcast.

    Thanks to listeners new and old.

    Appreciate you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SappeninSean
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The show is treasured for behind-the-scenes stories and deep industry insight, especially about touring and band dynamics.

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EP. 412 - Haley Roughton (Gore.) is a NASA Engineer!?
Q: What was the kind of decision to put it out in two separate releases rather than just be like, oh, we're just going to make an album now?
Roughton says the band is working on its debut album, but she wanted the two EPs to explore GORE's different sounds before that release. She describes the album as a cohesive project with a storyline and says she is being meticulous about it.
EP. 412 - Haley Roughton (Gore.) is a NASA Engineer!?
Q: Can you please tell people the role you have if they're not aware?
Roughton has worked for NASA for 10 years in the spacesuit operations division. She is involved in developing and testing a new spacesuit for the planned 2028 Moon mission.
EP. 407 - Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic)
Q: What does it mean to navigate marketing a band with a diverse sound across different audiences?
The hosts and Sam discuss the challenge of marketing to both pop and rock fans, the tension between genre expectations and artistic exploration, and how live shows sometimes reveal the complexity of a band's identity.
EP. 407 - Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic)
Q: How did the self-production process influence the final sound of Separation From The Animals?
Sam explains that self-producing allowed more freedom and immediacy, drawing on a network of trusted collaborators who mentored them, which helped the band capture their ideas more directly and authentically.
EP. 407 - Sam McTrusty (Twin Atlantic)
Q: What is your perspective on Twin Atlantic's longevity and continuing to push musical boundaries?
Sam describes not overthinking it, leaning into creativity, and letting the band's evolving sound guide decisions while staying grateful for the opportunities and the people around them.

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Recent guests on Sappenin’ Podcast include:

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3. Mike Kroeger
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