Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith EP. 404 - Waterparks Are Better Than Therapy with Awsten Knight
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Aug 21, 2026 Awsten Knight, lead singer and songwriter of Waterparks known for his outspoken internet persona, stops by to trade wild stories. He dives into eBay madness and selling leg hair. He jokes about UFO rabbit holes, puppet videos and recruiting big-name collaborators. Expect tall-fan tales, tour boundaries, accent experiments and chaotic behind-the-scenes confessions.
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Tall Fans At Front Row Are Part Of The Show
- Tall fans often stand front-and-center at shows despite blocking others, which Awsten frames as 'showbiz' entertainment and a valid desire to see.
- He suggests tall people deserve front spots sometimes and that bands share blame for drawing intense crowds.
Practice Accents Off Camera Before Performing Live
- Practice accents privately because pressure ruins performance; Awsten can half-do accents off-camera but collapses when asked live.
- He tried an Australian accent tutorial during the interview and succeeded only when relaxed and alone.
Aliens Are Real But Politics Kills The Hype
- Awsten believes UFOs and alien phenomena are real but feels government disclosures and political timing have deflated public excitement.
- He watches conspiracy videos and wants a public, undeniable event rather than repeated muted announcements.