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Eclectic, fun, personal interviews from Sioux Falls, SD. Guests have 2 vetos to use at any point.
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Aug 1, 2025
Aug 1, 2025
37 min
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.

Jul 27, 2025
Jul 27, 2025
54 min
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.

Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
1 hr 12 sec
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 Paperback Design.

Jun 10, 2025
Jun 10, 2025
3 min
Geting a few more guests lined up! Here's a "peek behind the curtain" of myself and Tyler chatting before the show.

Jan 18, 2024
Jan 18, 2024
39 min
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

Dec 21, 2023

Nov 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
1 hr 9 min
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.



Oct 27, 2023
Oct 27, 2023
26 min
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.


Oct 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2023
43 min
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?




Oct 13, 2023
Oct 13, 2023
57 min
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.

Oct 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023
1 hr 13 min
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".


Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar.
Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.

Sep 29, 2023
Sep 29, 2023
1 hr 8 min

Lots of sports chat with El on this one.
We also get into his growing up years, fireworks, mentoring, and Takis.
Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar.
Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.

Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
52 min




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.

Sep 19, 2023
Sep 19, 2023
35 min
Round Two:
Ryan talks about losing his Dad at a young age, public exercise parks, and the role of local government.
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.

Sep 16, 2023
Sep 16, 2023
36 min
Part 1 of 3 with my friend Ryan.
He waxes poetic about big band music, opossums, and cucuzzas.
Intro and outro music is from the song Take Me Higher by Jahzzar.
Artwork by Tim Murray of Paperback Design.


Sep 7, 2023
Sep 7, 2023
49 min
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

Aug 31, 2023
Aug 31, 2023
56 min
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.

Aug 28, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
6 min
Here's a short clip from before Dan Lane and I were recording. Full episodes starting September 1st.

Jul 23, 2021
Jul 23, 2021
39 min
I chat with Chris Heberlee about birch trees, dumb questions, Barf the Dog, and not sinking the Titanic. It's fun!

Jul 28, 2020
Jul 28, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Friend of about 30 years, Kevin Doyle and I talk about life changing moments, me dropping the F bomb, and of course, Costco.
