Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

EP. 350 - Moon Valjean #2 (Goldfinger / Greek Fire / Ex-Story Of The Year)

Aug 7, 2025
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Moon Valjean
Moon Valjean, guitarist for Goldfinger and founding member of Story Of The Year, shares his vibrant journey in the alternative music scene. He discusses exciting details about Greek Fire’s future and reflects on his iconic backflip retirement, replaced by a Tony Hawk-approved spin-kick. The conversation dives into the essence of collaboration within Goldfinger and the authentic experience of live performances. Moon shares hilarious backstage anecdotes, including an unexpected encounter with a duck, and reminisces about cherished milestones in his career.
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ANECDOTE

Magic Interrupts Rehearsal

  • A magician named Vinny amazed Moon Valjean and friends with card tricks backstage.
  • The tricks disrupted Moon’s focus, humorously causing him to forget song lyrics temporarily.
ANECDOTE

Retiring the Backflip

  • Moon Valjean retired his famous backflip after injuring his knee while performing it on steroids during a show.
  • His wife made him promise never to do a backflip again to protect his health.
INSIGHT

Nostalgia’s Late Arrival

  • Nostalgia hits harder with age, revealing the true value of past experiences.
  • Being present can mask how special shared moments really are until years later.
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