Smitty

The Pick 8 Podcast

Society EN ↓ 38 episodes

Eclectic, fun, personal interviews from Sioux Falls, SD. Guests have 2 vetos to use at any point.

Author

Smitty

Category

Society

Podcast website

smitcat.podbean.com

Latest episode

Aug 1, 2025

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Episodes

35. Sydney Evans-Sybesma (part 2) 01.08.2025

Part 2 with Sydney. Is there going to be a veto?!?! California Road Trip: A 21-Day Suggested Itinerary Sioux Falls To Tear Down, Rebuild Oldest School in District Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.

34. Sydney Evans-Sybesma (part 1) 28.07.2025

Sydney shares quite openly about her life that is a winding road with mistakes. We touch on Frankenstein, USD, 6x5x7 boxes, and more.   Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.  

33. Tyler Rens 19.06.2025

Been so long that I didn't include the intro!!! Going to need you to say this before you hit play: "Comin to you from the Franklin House in Sioux Falls South Dakota. My name is Smitty. This is the Pick 8 Podcast." Tyler and I chat it up! Work stuff, Family stuff, Car stuff, Music stuff, and Politics?!?!?     Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of...

Bonus: Behind the Scenes 11.06.2025

Geting a few more guests lined up! Here's a "peek behind the curtain" of myself and Tyler chatting before the show.

8 cover songs 19.01.2024

Johnny and I have a cover songs bracket going. And, since it is down to the Elite 8, it's fitting that we recorded a little chat about it for The Pick 8 Podcast. Please listen and vote below. It's winter, what else are you doing, right? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXPrjO0kbXtsYKt3W2dDWBLLBB79lWlQO&si=ixdqLwjJGa7w1sX7 https://www.polltab.com/bracket-poll/IqnGagyrMR8E#google_vignette  

Cover Songs Bracket 22.12.2023

Please vote here Please listen here It's for fun, you silly goose.

32. Erin Hill 10.11.2023

I am so excited to share is conversation with Erin Hill, even though she is a dog lover. Our chat consists of music, SoDak, the Bible, Grandpas, and, of course, dogs. Please support her work with finding a cure for ALS. ALS East River vs West River Misophonia My guy

31. Torrey Babb (Part 2) 27.10.2023

Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design. We finish off the episode with Star Wars, Steaks, and Sports. Everyday Courage. Babies. And a follow-up question.   pickleball courts costco ribeyes

30. Torrey Babb (Part 1) 20.10.2023

Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design. Is it Hugh Jackman or Huge Yak Man? Or is it Torrey Babb? https://www.babbfence.com/ https://themissionball.org/  

29. Dan Lane 13.10.2023

Dan and I lose track of the time and how many questions I have! (Turns out this is a Pick 9 episode) about wood flooring, the GPAA, and the various types of art he and his wife are into. Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design. Madera Flooring Roach Coach https://www.goldprospectors.org/ Encyclopedia Britannica

28. Link West 06.10.2023

Link West everyone, Link West . Great talk with this jovial friend. We discuss his life travels where we go from "get off your duff and do stuff", to being a medium level musician in a medium level art scene in a medium level city, and finally to "my man Mike". Jack Kerouac Documentary reasonstobecheerful Total Drag Records Sioux Falls Bike Trails Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Hig...

27. El Shaddai Jauregui 29.09.2023

Lots of sports chat with El on this one. We also get into his growing up years, fireworks, mentoring, and Takis. Throwback NBA Jerseys Sioux Falls school district https://therecw.com/ Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.

26. Ryan McKeever (Part 3) 22.09.2023

We close out the last 4 questions here. We talk quite a bit about Japan, his massive kitchen remodel, time capsules, and the food service industry. Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.  Raspberry Pi Roots of Brazil  

25. Ryan McKeever (Part 2) 19.09.2023

Round Two: Ryan talks about losing his Dad at a young age, public exercise parks, and the role of local government. Rotary Park Bill Nighy on the movie Living Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design. 

24. Ryan McKeever Part 1 17.09.2023

Part 1 of 3 with my friend Ryan. He waxes poetic about big band music, opossums, and cucuzzas. Glenn Miller Louis Prima Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design. 

23. Tim Murray 08.09.2023

Really great chat with Tim Murray. He's a designer in every way possible; the creative act just pours out in this episode. Topics include Spanish cuisine, his dissertation, printing Mark Twain, and a very demanding client. Go to paperbackdesign.com for his work info. Music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jazzahar. Logo art by Tim Murray

22. Bobbi Trumbull 01.09.2023

Bobbi T!!!! I ask her about alien abductions; she tells me about K Dramas. She also gets serious about the USF swim team, teaching emotional awareness, and unwelcomed commentary. Below is a link for Tom and Jerry cocktails. Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar. Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.  https://youtu.be/c7a6N9zsRLg?si=1CVekIe61WEl_g6k

21. BONUS: Sneak Peek 29.08.2023

Here's a short clip from before Dan Lane and I were recording. Full episodes starting September 1st. 

20. Chris Heberlee 24.07.2021

I chat with Chris Heberlee about birch trees, dumb questions, Barf the Dog, and not sinking the Titanic. It's fun!

19. Kevin Doyle 29.07.2020

Friend of about 30 years, Kevin Doyle and I talk about life changing moments, me dropping the F bomb, and of course, Costco.

18. Kenny Hill (part 3 of 3) 01.02.2020

The chat with Kenny Hill continues.... Green pens Golf Lots of music Goals for 2020 Goodnight Irene!

17. Kenny Hill (part 2 of 3) 28.01.2020

Part 2 of 3 with THE Kenny Hill Check it!

16. Kenny Hill (part 1 of 3) 28.01.2020
15. BONUS EPISODE 16.12.2019

Tim Murray and I have a discussion about design. Specifically, how he came up with the logo for my podcast. I will be back in 2020 with more episodes!

14. Tyler Basye 02.09.2019

Here we go! Tyler and I chat about reading books, his unique family, and headstands. Yup, headstands.

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