EP. 385 - Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)

EP. 385 - Dustin Kensrue (Thrice)

From Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith by Sappenin' Podcast

April 9, 2026 · 1h 5m

About this episode

Dustin Kensrue of Thrice discusses the band's current era, new music plans, and various personal anecdotes.

Deadbolt! Experimental hardcore visionary, melody master and cherished scene lyricist, Dustin Kensure , is our guest on Episode 385 of Sappenin' Podcast ! The Thrice vocalist returns for a candid, casual and chilled look behind the bands current self-functioning era, transforming their own studio headquarters and identifying their place in scene folklore legacy. Recorded backstage on their 2026 UK tour, Dustin exclusively reveals unannounced plans for new solo music vs Thrice next record, why fans have runaway with online concept conspiracies, hidden actual meanings, songs they used to hate playing live, why British pubs fix everything, super strange gig scenarios, cage dancers, reuniting with My Chemical Romance, battling in old World of Warcraft games, spooky playlists, unhinged running clubs and more! Turn it up and join  Sean  and  Morgan  to find out Sappenin' this week! Follow us on Social Media: Twitter:  @sappeninpod Instagram:  @sappeninpod Special 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…

People in this episode

Guest: Dustin Kensrue

Topics covered

  • Dustin Kensrue
  • Thrice
  • music
  • UK tour
  • solo music
  • scene folklore
  • World of Warcraft
  • gig scenarios

Keywords

  • experimental hardcore
  • melody master
  • scene lyricist
  • British pubs
  • running clubs

Mentioned in this episode

Products: World of Warcraft

Books & works: Thrice, Sappenin' Podcast

Places: UK

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