A Guy from South Dakota

About A Guy from South Dakota

Uncut comedic conversations about the film industry, personal growth, pop-culture, and the Midwest experience, from the perspective of a South Dakota guy figuring it out—just like you

Publisher

Evan James Henderson

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Jul 2024

Latest episode

18 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Jul 2025

   Superman VS F1: Best Movie of the Year?

   In this episode of "A Guy from South Dakota," we dive into the captivating world of visual style and direction in films, focusing on two recent cinematic marvels: Superman and F1. Join Evan as he explores how James Gunn's vibrant and colorful take on Superman contrasts with John Kaczynski's immersive and adrenaline-pumping direction in F1. Discover how each film's unique visual approach enhances storytelling and leaves a lasting impact on audiences. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the artistry behind these blockbuster hits!#Superman #F1 #moviecomparison #filmanalysis #boxoffice #culturalimpact #visualstyle #pacing #supportingcast #rewatchability#SummerBlockbuster #DCUniverse #BradPitt #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #NewMovies2025 #MovieFaceOff #CinemaDebate #PopCulturePodcast #ActionMovies 00:00 Introduction to the Movie Showdown01:54 Opening and Setup Analysis06:10 Writing and Dialogue Comparison09:16 Visual Style and Direction12:12 Pacing and Engagement14:59 Supporting Cast18:28 Box Office Performance20:39 Emotional and Cultural Impact21:57 Rewatchability and Conclusion

2. 

   14 Jul 2025

   Why I've Been Gone.

   In this episode, Evan returns after a break to celebrate his 30th episode. He shares personal updates, including his recent birthday, acting gigs, and experiences from his 10-year high school reunion. The conversation flows through reflections on age, the joy of acting, and the fun of escape rooms, culminating in movie recommendations and future plans for the podcast.

3. 

   17 May 2025

   WE ALMOST DIED w/ SETH HORST

   In this engaging conversation, Evan and Seth reflect on their nearly decade-long friendship, sharing humorous anecdotes and a harrowing near-death experience while filming a music video. They discuss the importance of intuition in life-threatening situations, the legacy of their creative projects, and their aspirations for the future. The dialogue is filled with laughter, storytelling, and insights into their personal growth and creative journeys.#podcast, #sports, #LeBronJames, #Canada, #America, #warfare, #TV shows, #thelastofus , #NBA playoffs, political climate, Ork community, #BreakingBad, #podcasting, ad reads, #improv, listener engagement, South Dakota, live shows, #entertainment, #nostalgia, #friendship, #near-death experience, #music video, #survival, #storytelling, #podcast, #creativity, #collaboration, #personal growth, #humorChapters:00:00 Intro00:27 Introduction and Special Guest Appearance03:25 Sports Talk: Canadian Teams and NBA Playoffs06:22 LeBron James: The GOAT Debate09:28 Political Climate: Canada and America12:36 Warfare Movie Discussion17:30 TV Shows and The Last of Us22:20 Sympathy for the Ork Community23:14 Nostalgia for Breaking Bad24:26 Listener Demographics and Engagement25:07 Podcast Highlights and Guest Appearances26:16 The Gorilla vs. 100 Men Debate27:44 Improv and Ad Reads30:50 The Juno South Ad Read32:59 Ad Read Inspirations and Stories35:57 The Walter White of South Dakota38:06 Live Show Experiences41:18 The Nature of Podcasting and Entertainment43:25 Getting Back into Improv44:39 A Decade of Friendship46:01 The Near-Death Experience52:48 Reflections on Survival55:24 The Music Video and Its Legacy57:08 Future Plans and Aspirations

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

77,069

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

94

YouTube

72

Engagement

51

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