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 alone in his early teens, being drafted into the Korean War, coming home and meeting Marilyn - my grandmother, his years spent working at GE, having kids, having grandkids, the secrets to a happy life, and many more amazing stories along the way. I am honored to present this podcast with him. I hope that you, the listener, will be able to hear for yourself how amazing of a life this man lived. Pappaw was my hero, my best friend, my biggest inspiration, and I will miss him every day until we see each other again.

https://www.graysonfuneralhomes.com/notices/John-Smith

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 Sean Vs. Wild Podcast!

Links and Humbug:

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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/products/631808-raising-funds-for-iliad

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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 this week on the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast!

Jake's Links:

http://www.never-nervous.com

Twitter: @Snake_Tut

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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! Later in the show we check out their single "NERVE" and give you all the details on their HUGE album release show! Get ready to rock, it's this week's episode of the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast!

VERSES Links:

http://www.facebook.com/BandVerses

Twitter/IG: @Official_Verses

Album Release Show: https://www.facebook.com/events/325383904892538/

"NERVE" Music Video: https://youtu.be/c-valzQ-Hdc

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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 gothic wine, judging Goosebumps books by their covers, the worst treats to find in your bag, and what happened when Leslie went to Salem. Put on your clown makeup and rev up your chainsaw, it's the special Halloween Spooktacular Episode of 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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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 out, it's the 100th episode of 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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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, truck stop showers, CDL only arcades, how to ruin a hotel room, too long sets, and we check out the brand new single "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DID" from the upcoming album. Kick back an ice cold La Croix and get wild, it's the Sean Vs. Wild Podcast!

Nick's Links:

http://www.nickdittmeier.com

http://www.facebook.com/nickdittmeiermusic

http://nickdittmeier.bandcamp.com

Twitter: @NickDittmeier

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com

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 the show, we check out their new single "A Martyr's Death" and Sean tells everyone exactly how he feels about Leo Weekly.

Prayer Line Links:

https://www.facebook.com/Prayer-Line-450514758692271/

http://www.never-nervous.com

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 - https://play.google.com/music/m/Iqdwyk4q6aqnzzqffdeoql2n7kq?t=Sean_Vs_Wild

iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/show/263-sean-vs-wild/

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/seanvswild

Instagram - @SeanVsWildPodcast

Twitter - @SeanVsWild

TuneIn - http://tunein.com/radio/Sean-Vs-Wild-p1009380/

Audible - http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild

Today's podcast is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Audible is extending a 30 day free trial to the listeners of the Sean Vs. Wild podcast! Simply go to http://www.audibletrial.com/seanvswild , Sign up for your free 30 day trial, and then choose an audiobook from over 180,000 in their catalog. And when you do, the fine folks at Audible help me out with a little something to help keep the lights on in the Smithsonian. That's it. Quick. Simple. Now go enjoy your book!

Today's podcast is brought to you by AUDIOPHILE INK. You're going to want to use AUDIOPHILE INK for all your screenprinting needs. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, track shorts, underoos, Audiophile Ink can print em all.  Audiophile Ink is located in the heart of Louisville, KY. and ships to all 50 states. So whether you're in my neck of the woods, or you're across the country, Audiophile Ink has you covered. High Quality, Competitive Prices, printed on the brands you want, you're not going to find a better deal than Audiophile Ink! Check it out at http://www.audiophileink.com