EP. 281 - Omar Abidi (Fightstar)

Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

Palahniuk's Laughter. Drum machine, decorated actor and industry master of trades, Omar Abidi, is our guest on Episode 281 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Fightstar rhythm master, exclusively reflects on the bands 'one night only' return at Wembley Arena, twentieth anniversary celebrations and a career of unbelievable moments. In this conversation, Omar pulls back the curtain on breaking their hiatus, current status vs future plans, late night Charlie Simpson phone calls, wild crowd reactions, setlist antics, life away from music, backstage retrials, a cheeky request from Ed Sheeran, secret offers, classic tour stories, getting hit by a raw fish, worst gigs ever, early day chaos, being caught in the Busted break-up media crossfire, his acting appearances, broken sticks, sabotage conspiracies, American strippers, appreciating a new lease on life and more! Turn it up and join Sean and Morgan to find out Sappenin' this week!

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