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Sappenin' Podcast
Music Industry
Mental Health
Music
Slam Dunk Festival
Warped Tour
Download Festival
Pop Punk
Emo
2000 Trees Festival
Emo's Not Dead
Emo Culture
The Used
Tiktok
My Chemical Romance
WWE
Live Music
Wrestling
Patreon
Nostalgia
Hot Mulligan

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

Trees Heatwave! The host to officially our favourite community driven, independent and chilled vibe festival, 2000Trees, invited us back to Upcote Farm to experience the sweatiest rays of sunshine, celebrate alternative music and dish strange backsta... more

Welcome To Oblivion! Recorded LIVE to a rowdy crowd at Signature Brew Blackhorse Road in London, Madina Lake troublemakers Matthew Leone and Mateo Camargo surprise our live audience with an exclusive tell all conversation on the current status as a b... more

What The Hell Just Happened!? Remember Monday royalty Lauren Byrne, Holly-Anne Hull and Charlotte Steele are our guests on Episode 397 of Sappenin' Podcast! Your new favourite sassy pop-rock trio unleash scandalous confessions behind their musical vo... more

Go Now and Live. Episode 396 features We Are The Ocean alumni Liam Cromby and Alfie Scully, join us for a live Sappenin' Podcast recording, on stage at the iconic Download Festival 2026, for a unique reflection on the bands afterlife, making new musi... more

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Recent Guests

Steph Carter
Former Gallows member, Marshall Amplifications liaison at festival
Gallows, Marshall Amplifications
Episode: EP. 399 - 2000Trees Festival 2026 (Don Broco, Arcane Roots, I Am The Avalanche, Pinkshift, Free Throw & Steph Carter)
Don Broco
Band; Don Broco stepped in headlining, discussed Nightmares Trippin and festival set
Don Broco
Episode: EP. 399 - 2000Trees Festival 2026 (Don Broco, Arcane Roots, I Am The Avalanche, Pinkshift, Free Throw & Steph Carter)
Free Throw
Band members Cory and Larry
Free Throw
Episode: EP. 399 - 2000Trees Festival 2026 (Don Broco, Arcane Roots, I Am The Avalanche, Pinkshift, Free Throw & Steph Carter)
Matthew Lake
Member of Medina Lake
Medina Lake
Episode: EP. 398 - Madina Lake and High Regard | Live @ Signature Brew London
Mateo Lake
Member of Medina Lake
Medina Lake
Episode: EP. 398 - Madina Lake and High Regard | Live @ Signature Brew London
Liam Cromby
Frontman, Liam Cromby and The Morning Star
Liam Cromby and The Morning Star / We Are The Ocean (former)
Episode: EP. 396 - We Are The Ocean vs Liam Cromby and The Morning Star | Live @ Download Festival 2026
Alfie Scully
Formerly of We Are The Ocean, now collaborating with Liam Cromby
We Are The Ocean (former) / Liam Cromby and The Morning Star
Episode: EP. 396 - We Are The Ocean vs Liam Cromby and The Morning Star | Live @ Download Festival 2026
Becca Bottomley
Becca Bottomley of Marmozets
Marmozets
Episode: EP. 394 - Becca Bottomley (Marmozets)
Jakob Nowell
Frontman of Sublime
Sublime
Episode: EP. 393 - Jakob Nowell (Sublime)

Hosts

Sean Smith
Host of the show, frontman and public figure in rock/emo circles
Morgan Richards
Co-host and international music journalist

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 758 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 Kingdom10 months 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 Kingdom4 years ago

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EP. 399 - 2000Trees Festival 2026 (Don Broco, Arcane Roots, I Am The Avalanche, Pinkshift, Free Throw & Steph Carter)
Q: How did Don Broco come to step in as headliners?
They were asked after finishing a show with Biffy Clegg (Biffy Clyro) and it became a matter of seizing the moment as their favorite festival, delivering a standout performance.
EP. 391 - Derek DiScanio (State Champs)
Q: How does the band envision the direction for their next album given their history and past success?
They want an intentional direction with experimentation—new textures that mix heavier and poppier elements while keeping core State Champs DNA, aiming to surprise fans without losing integrity.
EP. 391 - Derek DiScanio (State Champs)
Q: What is it like behind the scenes as State Champs negotiates a new label or a possible change in their contract?
Derek describes the process as a mix of industry chatter, meetings with various labels, and dinners, all while trying to preserve creative direction and choosing the right partner rather than chasing a hype deal.
EP. 386 - Travis Clark (We The Kings)
Q: What stands out most when you collaborate with other artists?
Travis explains that witnessing colleagues' genuine creativity, especially in Nashville and with up-and-coming writers, sparks fresh ideas and keeps collaborations exciting, often yielding lines and moments that feel unexpectedly brilliant.
EP. 383 - Emma Boster (Dying Wish)
Q: How did the banana moment on stage come about, and what does it say about your audience?
It's a spontaneous, silly expression of the band's relationship with fans, showing that people embrace absurdity and that live shows are about having fun and connecting in unpredictable ways.

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A candid, music-centered interview show that blends behind-the-scenes industry insight with humor and storytelling. Episodes typically feature veteran musicians, promoters, and industry insiders, along with occasional wrestlers and media figures, discussing touring life, label dynamics, creative processes, and career longevity. The format leans into personal anecdotes, practical touring anecdotes, and assessments of the evolving music landscape, often framed by long-running friendships between hosts. This mix of long-form conversations, showmanship, and cross-genre guests makes it a reliable pick for listeners who want actionable career takeaways, entertainment, and a sense of community around rock, emo, and alternative scenes.

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1. Steph Carter
2. Don Broco
3. Free Throw
4. Matthew Lake
5. Mateo Lake
6. Liam Cromby
7. Alfie Scully
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