On August 27th, 2019 - his 88th birthday - my best friend and grandfather, John Thomas Smith, was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. On Friday November 15th, 2019, Pappaw passed from this world and was reunited with my grandmother. Before he left, he sat down with me to tell me about his life. We discussed his humble beginnings in Jasper, Indiana, his mother's tragic death, moving to Louisville with an abusive father, growing up and getting into trouble, leaving home and traveling the country...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Join Sean and his sister Leslie for the last Sean Vs. Wild episode of 2018! The two pick up where they left off last year, discussing all things Christmas, Sean talks about his abundance of Christmas parties, Froggy Fresh's Christmas song, their year in review, New Year's resolutions, Sean winning 100 bucks, who partied at Leslie's, Corgis under the Christmas tree, the art of re-gifting, more memorable Christmas presents, and much more! We wish you a Wild Christmas on this week's episode of the ...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 107
This week, Sean and Joe are back to discuss their wild time at Louisville Supercon. Join them as they chat about tailgating comic events, their favorite superheroes, Joe's art accomplishments, Alice Cooper and Elvis, meeting the Karate Kid, what's behind the mysterious curtain, cosplaying Mortal Kombat, Big Acid, sweet bracelets, autograph deals, and Geek Goddesses. Get your spandex and foam swords ready, it's the new episode of the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast! LINKS: Site - http://www.seanvswild.com ...
Dec 04, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 106
This week Sean and his partner in crime Joe sit down to discuss guitars and Cyber Monday deals on yachts. Later in the show, Joe discusses his new year's resolutions for 2019, what Foxbat has been up to, what's on his Christmas list this year, his favorite guitarists, being fooled by the Hoosier Dome, and an awesome charity for which he is raising awareness. Tis the season to give and get wild here on the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast! Join Foxbat in Support of Iliad here : http://foxbat.limitedrun.com/...
Nov 27, 2018•59 min•Ep. 105
Happy Thanksgiving, Wildlings! Tune in this week for a heartfelt message on the goings on of the podcast, as well as find out exactly who and what Sean is thankful for so far in 2018. Give thanks and get wild... it's the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast! Sean's Links: Site - http://www.seanvswild.com Itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-vs.-wild/id1192530869 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6mOBU5U1RW679W3lVgRV21 Android - http://www.subscribeonandroid.com/seanvswild.com/rss Google Play...
Nov 20, 2018•31 min•Ep. 104
The Nasty Boys are back in town for this week's podcast as Jake from Never-Nervous.com and Sean sit down to talk about NXT TAKEOVER: WARGAMES and WWE SURVIVOR SERIES. Listen as they make their predictions on who will be victorious, who will get the shmaz, which wrestlers they'd like to see return, and what we will all be in store for in this hallowed weekend of professional wrestling. Also, we talk about Hulk Hogan's return, WWE Crown Jewel, Evolution, and more! Get ready to lay the smack down t...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 103
We're up to our old tricks again this week, as Sean sits down with Trey Landrum and Robbie Logsdon of Louisville's VERSES. The trio chat about gas station coffee, 90's television commercials, how they got into music, the family history behind The Tiger Room and paying homage to famed Louisville venue The Toy Tiger, how Trey became a singer, face tattoos, Kart Kountry, hidden easter eggs that link their music videos together, and their brand new album "STASIS" which drops Friday, November 9th! La...
Nov 06, 2018•1 hr 2 min
This week on the show, Sean's sister/holiday correspondent, Leslie, is back in the studio just in time for All Hallows Eve. The siblings sit down to discuss Halloweens past, memorable costumes, what terrorized them as kids, growing up in a potentially haunted house, the best movies for the Halloween season, irrational adult fears, which songs are making their Halloween party playlist, Leslie's affinity for prank phone calls, Sean's hatred for Ethan Hawke, only liking Swedish films, drinking goth...
Oct 30, 2018•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 101
Happy 100, Wildlings! This week, Sean and Joe are partying in the Smithsonian and you're invited! Join the two as they look back on the last one hundred episodes of the show, tell you how they celebrated and the hilarity that ensued, dying at Walgreens, which project they plan to bring to the silver screen in the years to come, how Sean made a PS4 controller disappear, the time Joe almost got into a fight at Great Clips, and the two sit down to answer YOUR questions! Tune in and get your shout o...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 100
This week, Nick Dittmeier returns to the Smithsonian to talk about his latest release " ALL DAMN DAY " available October 26th on Eastwood Records . The two sit down do rant about Andre The Giant's drinking stories, Hulk Hogan auditioning for Metallica and The Rolling Stones (true story), the connection between La Croix and Faygo, which albums DJ Lethal would have scratched in Limp Bizkit, the lamest member of Slipknot , tour stories from the United States and Europe, Nick's special deliveries, t...
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 99
This week, the podcast hits you with some Halloween as Sean sits down with Phil, Austin, Jake, and Jake of Prayer Line to discuss their new horror-themed punk band, their ongoing Louisville music/arts publication Never-Nervous.com , writing songs based on serial killers and The Wicker Man , their ongoing feud with VADERBOMB , their upcoming shows at the Odeon and Kaiju , the recipe for a perfect Tecate Sunrise , the best bar in Hikes Point, and questionable scenes from Ghostbusters . Later in th...
Oct 09, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 98
You asked for it, and you got it! This week, Sean parties with Rej and Karen of GRLwood . The three sit down to discuss the formation of the band, playing on a suitcase, the genius behind The Matrix movies, their new album "DADDY" available on sonaBLAST! Records , keeping a relentless tour schedule, why major labels are irrelevant, their upcoming Halloween spectacular " SpOoKyFest ", their dream to play The Gathering of the Juggalos , and the challenge of eating an 11 lb. pizza! Also in the show...
Oct 02, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 97
This week Sean catches up with Ryan Davis - mastermind behind Cropped Out Festival , Sophomore Lounge Records , and alternative-country band State Champion . The two sit down to discuss the eighth annual Cropped Out Fest taking place October 5th and 6th, labeling breakfast food, assembling records, State Champion's new album "SEND FLOWERS" available November 9th , Two For Flinching, epic basement shows, their love of Garmin products, what happens at Spencer's Gifts , and where the name Sophomore...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 96
Moonwalker is back again, this time taking a break from tour to stop by the Smithsonian for a fun, open conversation. Rob , Mark , and Sean sit down to discuss their brand new album " Moonwalker Vol. 1 " available now on Standby Records , tour life, running on no sleep, rockin' the Dodge Durango , being mistaken for EDM, the predictability of Jurassic Park sequels , food shows, social media pet peeves, Mark not seeing The Matrix , recreational sports injuries, and shopping for CDs in public. Lat...
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 95
This week Sean sits down in the Smithsonian with ANNAPURNA to discuss their new album "The Greater Good" , Lil Yachty and Donnie Osmond collaborating on a Chef Boyardee commercial , the formation of the band, their love of metal, the recording process, how they got into music, the best and worst Christmas songs , what's hot on Netflix, how they pulled of their new music video with the help of Louisville Visual Arts , Sean's love of Shaquille O'Neal's soda, and where you can catch Annapurna in th...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 94
This week, Sean sits down with entrepreneur and artist Amber Bananafish to discuss how she overcame adversity to find success in the world of tattooing. The two chat about her upbringing, what inspired her to begin tattooing , her love of Tim Curry , the best snacks at Harvest Homecoming , her brand new shop opening September 5th , traveling the convention circuit, having her own beer, what fuels her to succeed, who helped her along the way, and where you can catch Amber in a city near you! Get ...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 93
This week, Sean sits down in the Virtual Smithsonian with Benny Scholl , frontman of Seattle band AVOID . The two sit down to discuss their new album "ALONE" available August 31st on Revival Recordings , playing Knotfest , wanting to attend the Gathering of the Juggalos , Larry Enticer, making the transition from drums to vocals, their favorite Nu Metal bands , word porn, how to enjoy Dave Matthews Band, and Benny attempts to redeem the city of Seattle for Sean. Later in the show we check out th...
Aug 28, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 92
This week, Sean is joined in the "Virtual Smithsonian" by Jake Clasen and Zack Orr of Alteras . The gang sit down to discuss their new album " MYSELF ON FIRE " available now on Revival Recordings , quantum leaping in Youngstown, the importance of a killer stage presence, the first albums they ever bought, charting on Billboard , the formation of the band, getting shut down by the fuzz in New Jersey, the song "My Humps", playing the Van's Warped Tour , keeping a busy tour schedule, and music goin...
Aug 21, 2018•1 hr 7 min
The Mega Powers have assembled once again for a jam-packed, bone-crunching, body-slamming new episode of the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast. Joined by Jake Hellman of Never-Nervous.com, Sean sits down to discuss all the hottest wrestling related events going down this summer including: All In, Summerslam, and NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4. The two also give their thoughts on who will be victorious, which matches will be mat classics, which matches will be snoozefests, their dream bookings, and who the real wi...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 90
This week, Sean sits down for a long overdue podcast with his cousin Ryan to discuss their family, growing up, Ninja Turtle birthday parties, balling on a budget, the best wings in Louisville, Fubu jerseys, waterbeds, being horrified at the movies, backyard wrestling, which member of New Kids on the Block showed the most promise, the best Taco Bell menu item, Taz tattoos, adventures in the Impala, and why all the Little Debbies disappeared at night. The two dedicate this podcast in memory of the...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 89
The Foxbat is back and this time Sean is joining Clay and Jeromy in the Foxbat Cave to discuss their brand new album "Rotgut". The gang chat about the recording process, their latest music videos, their upcoming album release show at Headliner's Music Hall, their favorite fair foods, heavy music, the emotional investment of printing merch, dressing like Bud from Bio-Dome, and where you can catch Foxbat this summer. Later in the show we're premiering the song "Kancer Klan" from their new album. T...
Jul 31, 2018•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 88
This week on the Sean Vs Wild Podcast, Sean sits down with renowned deathmatch wrestler and author Mad Man Pondo to discuss his new autobiography "Memoirs of a Mad Man". The two chat about their wrestling loving grandparents, territory wrestling, how Pondo got into the business, tape trading, his passion for deathmatch wrestling, his love of horror movies, IWA Mid South, working for Insane Clown Posse, and how to get the most out of your MoviePass. Pick up his new book today at http://www.eatsle...
Jul 24, 2018•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 87
Midnight Channels invades the Smithsonian this week to chat with Sean about the true meaning behind their band name, anime, spending time in Japan, their most triumphant return to music, being Southern Indiana boys, reading the Twilight books, the pros and cons of Jimmy John's, why we don't swim in lakes, and their upcoming show at MagBar on July 24th! Later in the show, we check out their tasty jam "Ocean Lens" and discuss those crazy outlaws in Iron Falcon. You don't want to miss this week's e...
Jul 17, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 86
This week, Moonwalker's back with their brand new single "Level Up" and to celebrate, Rob Crews is partying with Sean in the Virtual Smithsonian. The two sit down to discuss what Moonwalker has been up to since they last spoke, the songwriting/production process, getting roasted by your favorite comedian, the last summer of Van's Warped Tour, the art of grilling, being Jurassic Park'd out, fireworks in the entire month of July, Philly Cheesesteaks, and Rob's dad going to high school with Lynyrd ...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 85
Alright Wildlings, just in time for 4th of July, Sean is back in the Smithsonian with Indiana's favorite Southern boys: Iron Falcon . Sean, Chris, and Chris kick back a few IBC Root Beers to discuss America's birthday, the thrill of dangerous fireworks , the happenings of Iron Falcon since they last spoke, how to survive a tornado , Monster Trucks, their new EP "Neighbor of the Beast" releasing 7/27/18 , making their own music videos, trashing instruments, arts and crafts, the first time Sean ev...
Jul 03, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 84
Greetings Wildlings ! Zack and Sean are back for the " THRILLING " sequel to last week's in depth conversation. This week, the dynamic duo focus on Sean's podcast career - what inspired him to start his brand, to which podcasts he is listening, how a single compliment changed his career path , growing up fat, receiving advice from Craig Owens of Chiodos , inside tips on getting guests, Jennifer Lawrence being Sean's dream guest , and phonies smoking cigarettes. Later in the show, Zack finds out ...
Jun 26, 2018•59 min•Ep. 83
You want it, you got it. By popular demand, Sean is turning hosting duties over to friend and entrepreneur Zack Pennington for this special two-part podcast . This week, Sean opens up about his humble beginnings , his musical career, the greatest rollercoasters, playing in the school band, the grind of touring, investment regrets, the Indiana music scene , and the revolving door of musicians that he has worked with over the years. Later in the show, we give a listen to Sean's favorite UHBY song ...
Jun 19, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 82
This week Sean is joined in the "Virtual Smithsonian" by Melissa "Mel" Menago - singer, guitarist, and frontwoman of Philadelphia's JUNE DIVIDED . The two sit down to discuss what's hot and what's not on Netflix, how the band formed out of a college project, winning at Warped Tour, writing through a snowstorm, their new album "BODY WARS" out 8/24 , how they got hooked up with Revival Recordings , how movies inspired their musical endeavors, Mel's career as a teacher and her voice-over projects, ...
Jun 12, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 81
Greetings, Wildlings! This week singer/songwriter and future MISS INDIANA , Meadow Ryann , joins Sean in the Smithsonian. The two chat about how she got into singing and playing guitar , her early musical influences, being a go-getter, her life in pageants, competing in the Miss Indiana competition , what to order at McDonalds, which candy bar and Little Debbie is best, her annual charity event Give Hope To The Homeless , and how she has accomplished all of this by the age of 18. Later in the sh...
Jun 05, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 80
This week, Sean is joined in the Smithsonian by Nick Dittmeier. The two sit down over a few frosty low carb brews to discuss Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters , frozen milk not equaling a milkshake, their favorite segments of VH1's Behind The Music , Nick's musical background, compensation in Texas, their shared love for 80's rock biopics , questionable fast food, transitioning from heavy music to country and Americana , the recording process for The Sawdusters' upcoming album, Metallica's "So...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 79
