Greetings, Wildlings! This week Sean is joined by Chris Browder of the band, MANSIONS . The two sit down in the "Virtual Smithsonian" to discuss hot button topics such as: basement shows , recording demos, the inception of Mansions, the songwriting process, Mansions' time on Doghouse Records , touring, moving from Louisville to North Carolina to Seattle , married life, releasing music after a four year hiatus, and how a synthesizer falling on Chris's computer shaped their new album "DESERTER" . ...
Nov 07, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 48
Happy Halloween, Wildlings! Today, Sean is joined in the "Virtual Smithsonian" by special guest Emm from High Priestess . Sean and Emm sit down to consult the cards and find out all about Sean's present and future with a Tarot reading . Emm also gives us insight into the history of Tarot, common misconceptions about certain cards , and blows Sean's mind with the accuracy of the reading. If you have ever been interested in the Tarot, or having a reading done, than this is certainly the episode fo...
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 47
Alright, Wildlings! It's Part 2 of my conversation with Josh Handy . On today's episode, we're also joined by writer/director Bolen Miller to talk all about their new horror film IRON LUNG . The two discuss the creation of Two Birds Productions , the inspiration behind the movie, growing the film, how Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th's Jason ) got involved in the project, moving shooting from Oregon to Kentucky , and creating the "SMASHER" flick genre. Also in the show, the gang discuss small-town d...
Oct 27, 2017•55 min•Ep. 46
On the first half of this week's two-part conversation, Sean sits down with friend and beacon of positivity, Josh Handy, at his 300 acre estate " HandyLand ". The two discuss him being a kid from Kentucky, how winning an acting contest lead to becoming an assistant in Hollywood, how he became Mr. Peanut in the Macy's Day Parade , what lead him to becoming one of the stars of the Fuse TV show Warped Roadies , his newest ventures in the world of Celebrity Cruises, how you too can accomplish your g...
Oct 24, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
This week Sean is joined in the "Virtual Smithsonian" by Shawn Milke , guitarist/vocalist for post-hardcore heavyweights ALESANA , and founder of Raleigh-based label Revival Recordings . Sean and Shawn sit down to discuss the early beginnings of the band, the correct pronunciation of the band name, the most incorrect spelling of Sean/Shawn/Shaun , signing to Fearless, their genuine love of music, going to Circuit City , their favorite Beatles albums, starting a record label, helping new and upco...
Oct 17, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 44
This week, Sean checks out Louisville's booming Indie/Alternative scene and is joined in the "Virtual Smithsonian" by Jenni Cochran , vocalist/keyboardist of Frederick The Younger . The two sit down to discuss the origin of the band, the price of movie tickets, Jenni's musical influences, their favorite 60's rock bands, recording with Kevin Ratterman , psychedelic music, tour sweats, Jenni reveals which few movies she's seen, and Sean reveals his least favorite cities in America . Later in the s...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 43
It's Episode 42 and on this week's show, we're chugging PBR , IBC , and Ghost Pepper Chips as Summer Youth invades the Smithsonian! Sean sits down with Sean Vs. Wild alumni Kevin Fletcher , Chris Goins , and Chris Doty to test just how good they are with spicy food, discuss their new musical venture, their upcoming show w/ Metro Station and Assuming We Survive , which Monster Truck is best, Breaking Bad, energy water, the time Sean and Kevin were stranded in Wyoming, discounted beers, strip club...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 42
NORTHSIDE RAISE UP! On this week's episode, Derek Allen aka DJA aka DOC MONEY joins Sean in the Smithsonian to discuss his musical accomplishments. Derek chats about playing bass in Left Out , learning the DIY approach to music, making beats, 812 Dirty Squad , working with Diplo and dozens of other mainstream artists, his time with Mad Decent , 80's movies, his favorite Nintendo soundtracks, and life in Los Angeles. Later in the show, DJA showcases his newest production, "LIMELIGHT" by Johnny Sp...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 41
Episode 40 finds Sean sitting down in the Smithsonian with a few cold bevs for an in-depth conversation with Skyler, Bert, Cliffy, and Katie of Darlington Pairs . The group discusses the origin of the name, how the band got together, their love of analog recording, beta tapes, working at a music store, their biggest musical influences, their thoughts on Kiss and Star Wars, and the story behind their new music video . Later in the show, Darlington Pairs showcases their brand new single "LOW" and ...
Sep 19, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 40
If you are in the music industry, or are interested in working in the music business, then Episode 39 is the podcast for you! Today Sean sits down with Jen Appel, CEO of Catalyst Publicity Group and Professor at Florida Atlantic University , in the midst of a hurricane to discuss the music industry . Jen explains the DOs and DONTs of business, what the role of a publicist entails, when in your career you would need a publicist, how to go about submitting your information the right way, the state...
Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 39
This week on Sean Vs. Wild, Sean sits down in the "Virtual Smithsonian" with Cliff Brien Worsham aka Mother Hood of Asheville, NC's RBTS WIN . The two discuss meeting each other over a decade ago when Brien was the frontman of Secret Lives! Of The Freemasons , magazine placement in a house party bathroom, which sandwich chain is best, signing with Victory Records , transitioning from punk rock to hip hop, making beats, how RBTS WIN formed, which Corey is their favorite, the message behind the ne...
Sep 05, 2017•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 38
This is the sound that sparks the fire! It's part two of Sean's conversation with Bryan Whiteman , bassist of the iconic Louisville band EMANUEL . In this episode, Bryan discusses shopping the album, touring with Jared Leto , having a rumble with the Suicide Girls , writing and recording Black Earth Tiger , the time everyone mistakenly thought they had scabies, recording with Terry Date , crashing their van in Texas, and the playing the band's final show. Later, we kick out the jams with "YEAR O...
Sep 01, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 37
Hey Man! It's episode 36 of the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast , and today Sean is joined in the Smithsonian by Bryan Whiteman , former bassist of the iconic Louisville band "Emanuel" . In the first part of this two part retrospective, Bryan and Sean sit down over a few Yuengling Black & Tans to discuss the formation of the band, naming the band "Emanuel Nice" , early album releases, how Gabe Saporta (Midtown/Cobra Starship) was instrumental in getting the band noticed , signing with Fata Booking , t...
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 36
Look alive for Episode 35 of the Sean Vs Wild Podcast! Joining Sean in the Smithsonian today is Louisville black metal band ORDER OF LEVIATHAN . Guitarist Levi Crandall and bassist Dustin Rawlings weigh in on such heavy topics as; looking cool on a motorcycle, Metallica Vs. Megadeth , theatricality in a live performance, where to start when getting into black metal, growing up on country music, coffee addiction, and which breed of dog is best . Later in the show, feast your ears on the metallic ...
Aug 22, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 35
It's Episode 34, and this week Sean is joined in the Smithsonian by NYC's Chico and Lollipop . Along with DJ Karen , the gang sit down for one of the wildest, craziest, funniest, and most NSFW episodes yet! Among the topics we can actually tell you about here are: 1. The Origin of Chico and Lollipop, 2. Their residency at Arlene's Grocery every Tuesday night in New York City, 3. Their brand new album coming out this fall entitled "Promiscuous and Consensual" , and 4. The premiere of their brand ...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 34
Thirty-three episodes in, and today Sean sits down in the "Virtual Smithsonian" with Lee Jennings , singer of Atlanta-based theatricore band THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT . Lee and Sean wax poetic over such topics as musical theatre, whether Halloween is better than Christmas , being passionate about bowling, overcoming adversity when following your dreams, how to positively react when your life falls apart , and playing shows in venues that used to be strip clubs. Later in the show, the dynamic duo list...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 33
It's Episode 32, and Sean is welcoming Iron Falcon to the Smithsonian! Sean sits down with singer Chris Doty and guitarist Chris Goins over an ice cold root beer to discuss the inspiration behind their Southern-themed musical project , early influences in metal, Mr. T haircuts, Metallica's actual worst album "Lulu", shooting music videos, beefin' drum fills and guitar solos, white trash taste buds , what Joey Jordison looks like without his mask, and purposefully not swearing. Later in the show,...
Aug 01, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
It's Episode 31 and the Smithsonian is transformed into the Batcave as Clay Nevels & Joe Brock of FOXBAT return to the Sean Vs Wild Podcast! Join the gang as they discuss music, getting hustled by children, finding underwear in your front yard, the next iconic band in Rock music, Vanilla Ice's greatest cinematic moments, the importance of writing huge bridges, and the simplistic magic of early 80's music videos. Later on in the show, Foxbat debuts their brutal new untitled single, and answer...
Jul 25, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 31
It's Episode 30 and this week Sean is joined in the "Virtual Smithsonian" by Brittney Slayes , vocalist extraordinaire of Canada's Unleash The Archers ! Brittney stops in to chat about music, Stranger Things, Dungeons & Dragons , her favorite comic books, how she maintains her powerhouse vocals on tour, recording in Denmark , hanging out with falcons and eagles, and she gives us all the inside deetz behind the concept of the band's newest release "APEX" . Later, we enjoy the brutal metallic ...
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Tune in as Sean is joined this week by Erica Sellers aka Betty Dead, guitarist for Nashville-based band The Dead Deads! Harnessing the power of modern age technology, Sean and Erica chat in the Virtual Smithsonian about her experiences playing in an all female rock 'n roll band, touring with Motorhead and Bush, the power of asking for what you want, working at a record pressing plant, how she got into music, the origin of the Dead Deads trademark X's, braces and jelly bracelets, and the infrastr...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 11 min
It's Episode 28 and Sean is joined in the Smithsonian this Independence Day by Jared Howell of Light Treasons! Jared sits down with Sean to discuss the release of the new album "FORTUNES" (OUT NOW!), give insight into what inspired the album, discuss growing up in the music scene together, playing shows in bakeries and bowling alleys, his favorite version of KISS, and Jared debuts the newest Light Treasons joint "The Rebel". Later in the show, Jared discusses his podcast (Return of the Living Po...
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr
Tune in to the 27th episode of the Sean Vs Wild Podcast! This week, Sean sits down with Foster and Garett from Guerrilla Warfare. Listen intently as they discuss whether or not KISS is good, if Star Wars lives up to the hype, playing small shows in giant venues, 90's metal, Rage Against The Machine, why rap artists are the new rock stars, and what happens when four people share a two bedroom apartment. Also, GW discuss their album "Justice For None", we hear the soothing sounds of their single "...
Jun 27, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of the Sean Vs Wild Podcast! This week, Sean is joined via telephone by the "Face of Full Sail" and Warped Tour veteran Shae Ryan aka Shaezilla. Shae will provide crucial survival tips to get through your Warped Tour experience, as well as discuss such topics as: being the host of Full Sail University's latest viral videos, cosplay, her favorite Disney princesses, donuts being overrated, Carmen San Diego, and the importance of having a window in your bunk spac...
Jun 20, 2017•58 min
Join Sean in the Smithsonian as he sits down with frontman Brent Mills over a few frosty Yuenglings to discuss the past, present, and future of Louisville's Greyhaven. Brent and Sean discuss touring together when Brent was a young lad, the debauchery at Myrtle Beach, desert life, camping between two mountains, craft beer, the Louisville sound, and Brent being a second generation scene kid. Also in the show, Brent gives you all the deetz on where to catch Greyhaven live this summer, the next big ...
Jun 13, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Join Sean this week as he sits down in the Indiana wilderness with Adrian, Phil, and Kris from Assuming We Survive! Listen in as the gang has a rousing conversation about ghosts, cheese being a fad, non-stop tour schedules, being voted "Nicest Band In The Scene", fake friends, Vin Diesel's real name, their connection to the fans, setting a possible world record for longest crowd surf, and being real life heroes in a time of crisis. Later in the show, the boys talk about stage names, Phil's old e...
Jun 06, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Thanks for tuning in to a special THURSDAY episode of the Sean Vs Wild Podcast! Today, it's the second half of Sean's conversation with Christian Thompson , guitarist of Falling In Reverse . Christian talks about the brutality of summer touring, choosing between a router and a gift basket, where to find the world's best donut , his diet and exercise regimen, and his taste in literature. Later, Christian answers questions submitted by his fans via the Twitterverse ! Tune In and Rock Out on this s...
Jun 01, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Greetings and Salutations to my Wildlings on the Wildernet! Today's episode is the first of a special TWO-PART conversation with Christian Thompson of Falling In Reverse . Christian and Sean sit down over a gallon of water and a pint of Yuengling to catch up on old times, and discuss Christian's long journey from Louisville Metro to Los Angeles County . Christian talks about learning guitar, Myspace connections, the art of the sleeveless t-shirt , his influences, the dangers of economical brewsk...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Thanks for tuning in to the 21st Episode of the Sean Vs Wild Podcast and today Sean travels to DeadBird Studios to sit down with Shadwick, Jake, and Dave from Quiet Hollers ! Sean sits down with the gang over a few mixed beverages to discuss music, their brand new single "Medicine" , the meaning and inspiration behind singer/songwriter Shadwicke Wilde's dark lyricism, the best European food , the current state of music, the life and times of Anvil, and what not to do when attempting a Power Slid...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 11 min
It's episode number 20, and today's show is focused on Megan Monster of Monster Kawaii. Megan joins Sean in the Smithsonian to discuss cosplay, how she got into it, what she loves most about it, the costumes she has done in the past, what she has planned for the future, and schools Sean on the lyrics to the Sailor Moon theme song. She also talks about her upcoming comic convention appearances and where you can see Monster Kawaii this summer! Tune in, suit up, and prepare to get wild on this epis...
May 16, 2017•58 min
It's Sean's Birthday , and this week he is celebrating by being a guest on his own show! He's going to reflect on his past year of life, discussing his transition from music to podcasting , his steps towards making the show happen, the ups and downs, his successes and failures , the gear he uses, the people that inspired and influenced him , his goals and plans for the show in the near and distant future, and advice to anyone out there with a dream they're ready to begin living . Filled with per...
May 12, 2017•49 min
