{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Road to Saddest Day: Ep. 01 w\/ Josh Smith, Nate Newton &amp; Jacob Bannon","description":"Road to Saddest Day: Ep. 01 w\/ Josh Smith, Nate Newton &amp;amp; Jacob Bannon Tickets: https:\/\/saddest.day The Road to Saddest Day begins here. In the first episode, Jacob Bannon and Nate Newton of Converge sit down with Josh Smith of The Bowery Presents to talk about the history of Saddest Day, its roots in the New England music community, and why the event is returning in 2026. They discuss the original Saddest Day, finding a home at Roadrunner Boston, and building an event that goes beyond a traditional festival. From the lineup and two distinct Converge performances to live art, vendors, nonprofits, and the importance of creating a community-focused experience, this conversation explores the ideas behind Saddest Day and what they hope to create together on December 12 and 13, 2026. Road to Saddest Day is an ongoing series of conversations with the artists and people taking part in Saddest Day 2026. SADDEST DAY 2026 December 12 &amp;amp; 13, 2026 Roadrunner Boston 3PM Doors. All Ages. No Barrier. No Overlapping Sets. SAT. DEC 12, 2026 TBA Special Guest Converge TBA Special Guest Cave In Emma Ruth Rundle Pig Pen Deaf Club Final Gasp SUN. DEC 13, 2026 Converge &quot;25th Anniversary Jane Doe Set&quot; Chat Pile Baroness Agriculture Reversal Of Man Habak Fuming Mouth LIVE ART CREATION &amp;amp; EXHIBIT Jacob Bannon Nightswim Project Thomas Hooper John Baizley Marald Van Haasteren Jay Weinberg + more \u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022\u2022 FOLLOW SADDEST DAY FEST Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/saddestdayfest FOLLOW CONVERGE Site: https:\/\/convergecult.com Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/converge  Facebook: https:\/\/facebook.com\/converge  YouTube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@ConvergeOfficial FOLLOW J. BANNON Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/jbannon  Facebook: https:\/\/facebook.com\/jbannon  Substack: https:\/\/jacobbannon.substack.com Operner\/Closer by Mike McKenzie: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/nightedthrone ","author_name":"Deathwish.fm","author_url":"http:\/\/www.deathwish.fm","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42521160\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/205345700"}