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The Step Sergeant PodcastWriting Essay's In The MilitaryIn the military, sometimes the punishment isn’t pushups… it’s writing an essay. In this episode, we talk about the classic corrective training method of writing essays in the military the ones about discipline, accountability, respect, and whatever topic leadership decided you needed to reflect on.Veterans and service members share stories about the most ridiculous, unexpected, and painfully long essays they had to write in uniform. From late-night barracks writing sessions to Googling military history just to hit the word count, these moments became a strange but memorable part of military life.We break...
2026-03-131h 12
The Step Sergeant PodcastBest Ways To Get Out Of WorkEveryone in the military has at least one story about the best ways to get out of work whether it was perfectly timed appointments, disappearing during motor pool Monday, volunteering for the “right” detail, or mastering the art of looking busy. In this episode, we break down the funniest and most creative ways soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have tried to dodge work.From barracks survival tactics and sham shield culture to legendary stories of E-4 specialists and junior enlisted finding loopholes in the system, this episode dives into the humor and reality of everyday military life. If y...
2026-03-131h 01
The Step Sergeant PodcastBiggest Military RegretEvery service member has at least one moment they wish they could go back and handle differently.In this episode, we talk about the biggest military regrets the missed opportunities, the chances not taken, the words not said, and the decisions that stuck long after the uniform came off. From passing on schools and promotions to getting out too early, staying in too long, or simply not appreciating the people and moments that mattered most, these are the honest reflections most don’t talk about until later.This conversation hits both sides the heavy perspective an...
2026-03-131h 13
The Step Sergeant PodcastBest Military NicknamesNicknames in the military aren’t chosen… they’re earned. And sometimes unfortunately permanent.In this episode, we break down the best military nicknames the legendary ones, the brutally honest ones, and the ones that stuck for all the wrong reasons. From boot camp and the barracks to deployments and drill weekends, we’re talking about the origin stories behind the names that followed people their entire careers.Veterans, active duty, National Guard, and Reservists all know that once you get a nickname in the military, there’s usually no coming back. Whether it came from a hil...
2026-03-1352 min
The Step Sergeant PodcastDumbest Reason You Had To Do PushupsEveryone in the military has done pushups but the real question is why. In this episode, we break down the dumbest, most ridiculous, and completely pointless reasons service members had to do pushups. From someone else messing up, to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, to leadership just having a bad day nothing was off limits.We talk about the unspoken reality of military corrective training, group punishment, smoked sessions, and the moments that made zero sense but somehow made perfect military sense. Veterans, active duty, National Guard, and Reservists will instantly relate to...
2026-03-131h 19
The Step Sergeant PodcastMilitary Habits You Can’t Break After ServiceOur military service may end, but the habits never leave. In this episode, we dive into the weird military habits veterans and service members still have long after serving from walking too fast everywhere, sitting with your back to the wall, scanning exits, eating like you’re still on a 5-minute chow clock, to automatically waking up before your alarm.Veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reservists, and even military spouses will instantly relate to how military life rewires your brain in ways you don’t notice until you’re back in the civilian world. We break down funny...
2026-03-131h 07
The Step Sergeant PodcastA Military Rule That Exists Because Someone, Somewhere Messed It UpEvery rule in the military exists for a reason… and usually that reason is someone absolutely screwed it up. In this episode, we break down the most ridiculous, over-specific military rules, regulations, and policies that clearly came from one legendary mistake. From uniform rules that make no sense, to safety briefs that sound oddly personal, to formations and procedures that feel way too detailed to be random we know exactly why they exist.Veterans, active duty, National Guard, Reservists, and anyone thinking about joining will instantly recognize these moments. This episode dives into military life, barracks stories, le...
2026-03-1353 min
The Step Sergeant PodcastMilitary Traditions That Make No Sense But We Still Defend ThemSome military traditions make absolutely no sense… and we will defend them anyway.In this episode, we break down the most confusing, outdated, and questionable military traditions. From rituals passed down “because that’s how it’s always been” to customs that sound insane to civilians but feel completely normal in uniform, we talk about why these traditions survive and why we think they should be retired.
2026-03-131h 15
The Step Sergeant PodcastWeirdest Skill the Military Accidentally Taught YouThe military teaches you a lot leadership, discipline, teamwork… and some extremely strange skills you never signed up for.In this episode, we break down the weirdest skills the military accidentally taught service members. From sleeping anywhere, eating an entire meal in under two minutes, and surviving on caffeine, to standing still for hours, understanding military acronyms, and functioning on zero notice these are the habits that follow veterans long after they leave the uniform behind.Veterans and current service members share the unexpected skills they picked up during boot camp, basic training, deployments, field pr...
2026-03-131h 05
The Step Sergeant PodcastThe Weirdest Things That Became Normal After Joining the MilitaryThe military has a way of turning the strangest things into everyday life and it happens way faster than anyone expects.In this episode, we talk about the weirdest things that became completely normal after joining the military. From group living and strange schedules to yelling, waiting, field problems, and situations civilians would never believe, we break down the moments that made us realize our definition of “normal” had permanently changed.Veterans and current service members share the habits, routines, and experiences that felt insane at first but quickly became just another day in uniform. It’s...
2026-03-131h 01
Franchise Secrets PodcastSingle Unit vs Multi-Unit: The Profit-First Mistake That's Stealing Your FreedomMost franchise owners don't fail because of the business model—they fail because they optimize for the wrong thing. In today's episode, Hunter Mitchem breaks down the profit-first mindset that traps thousands of single-unit franchisees…and how multi-unit owners think completely differently. You'll learn: – Why your first location's "perfect margins" might be costing you long-term freedom – The mindset shift Hunter made to scale aggressively – How he opened 16 locations in 24 months – Why building a team early beats running lean – How real estate, franchising, and...
2026-01-2747 min
The Step Sergeant PodcastTerrible Military Advice: The Worst ‘Helpful’ TipsThe military is full of advice, some of it life-changing… and some of it absolutely useless.In this episode, we break down the worst military advice service members were ever given, the kind that was meant to be helpful but only made things harder, more confusing, or straight-up hilarious. From bad career guidance and leadership “wisdom” to barracks myths and field-proven nonsense, we cover the advice that didn’t age well.Veterans and current service members share the tips they followed once and never again. Expect real stories, honest laughs, and plenty o...
2026-01-031h 15
The Step Sergeant PodcastConfidently WrongEvery unit has that moment when someone says something with absolute confidence… and it’s completely wrong.In this episode, we’re breaking down the most confidently incorrect statements ever heard in uniform, from bad gear advice and wild regulations to leadership myths, barracks science, and “trust me, I’ve been in for years” logic that didn’t survive a Google search.Veterans and current service members share the quotes that made them pause, look around, and wonder how nobody questioned it sooner. It’s a mix of military humor, shared experiences, and the kind of moments that...
2025-12-281h 06
The Step Sergeant PodcastDrill Sergeant Quotes We’ll Never ForgetIf you served, there are certain things your drill sergeant or instructor said that you never actually forgot; they just live rent-free in your head forever.In this episode, we break down the most unforgettable drill sergeant phrases from boot camp and initial training — the ones that still pop into your brain during workouts, stressful days, or anytime someone says “hurry up.” From motivational one-liners to brutally honest corrections, these quotes shaped how many of us think, move, and lead long after graduation day.Veterans and current service members share the sayings that stuck with them t...
2025-12-191h 06
The Step Sergeant PodcastEnlistment Fears The Truth Behind What Recruits Worry AboutBefore you ever step on the bus to MEPS or ship to basic, your mind does a full ruck match. This episode dives into the biggest fears people had before joining the military. The funny ones, the dramatic ones, and the ones every recruit secretly googles at 2 am.From "What if I can't make it through training" to "Are Drill Sergeants actually allowed to scream like the videos show"? We break down the real concerns, the myths, and the stuff that ended up being way less scary than we imagined.
2025-12-1256 min
The Step Sergeant PodcastHilarious Military Moments & The Best Soldier ExcusesIn this episode of the Step Sergeant Podcast, we dive into the wild, creative, and absolutely ridiculous excuses soldiers and service members have come up with to avoid formations, PT, tasks, details, or explaining why they suddenly disappeared for 3 hours on a “quick errand.”From “my alarm didn’t go off” to level-10 theatrics involving pets, cousins, cars, gate guards, and “voluntold” events gone sideways, this episode showcases the best excuses only the military could produce.Whether you’re a vet who’s heard it all, a current service member who’s still dealing with it, or someone who j...
2025-12-0545 min
The Step Sergeant PodcastEmbrace The SuckIn this episode of the Step Sergeant Podcast, we break down the most painfully accurate, brutally honest, and unintentionally hilarious phrases that define military life. From the legendary “Hurry up and wait” to the eternal “Embrace the suck,” we’re talking about the lines every service member has heard, lived through, and now laughs about.We share the stories behind these phrases, why they’re so accurate, and how they became part of everyday military culture, humor, and survival mindset. This episode is packed with dark humor, real talk, and the kind of shared experiences that instantly bond every s...
2025-11-211h 00
The Step Sergeant PodcastBiggest Shock After Joining the MilitaryEveryone’s got that one moment when they realized the military wasn’t quite what the recruiter made it sound like. For some, it was the first 0430 wake-up. For others — it was finding out how much “hurry up and wait” really means.In this episode, we dive into the biggest shocks people had after joining the military — from the discipline, the culture, and the lifestyle changes, to the moments that made us say “nobody told me about this part.”We’re talking about those real-life lessons that hit harder than basic training itself — the stuff you can’t learn from...
2025-11-141h 02
The Step Sergeant Podcast1st Day at MEPS Doc Camel Clutching My...Everybody remembers their first day at MEPS. You walk in thinking it’s just paperwork and a physical — and walk out wondering if you accidentally joined a reality show called “Hurry Up and Wait.”In this episode, we’re breaking down what that first day at MEPS is really like — the nerves, the medical checks, the random questions that make you second-guess your entire childhood, and the moment you realize this is actually happening.We’ll share stories from recruits, recruiters, and vets who all survived the process — from the funny to the frustrating — and talk about what ME...
2025-11-141h 03
The Step Sergeant PodcastRecruiter Myths & Boot Camp Rumors That Won't DieEvery generation of Soldiers has heard them — the wild recruiter myths, the ridiculous boot camp rumors, and the tall tales that get passed down like sacred doctrine.In this episode, we’re calling out the myths that just won’t die: 👉 “Drill sergeants can’t touch you anymore.” 👉 “You’ll get weekends off at basic.” 👉 “Your recruiter can pull strings for your MOS.” 👉 “They feed you steak on Sundays.”We’ll talk about where these stories come from, why they keep spreading, and what actually happens when reality hits on Day One.Whether you’re a recruiter who’s heard every exc...
2025-11-141h 02
The Step Sergeant PodcastButt Booty NakedIn this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered initiation into recruiter life: discipline meeting chaos, rookie nerves, grey-zone decisions, and the heavy weight of “what do I do now?” We share our opinions on that wild appointment. Whether you’ve served in the station trenches or just know someone who has, this one hits those moments you don’t hear about in training. Grab your drink, strap in, and let’s talk real-world Lessons as a new recruiter.
2025-11-1443 min
Move the Needle: The Human Performance PodcastErik Meira - Training, Testing, & TendonsErik Meira - The Science PT - joins us for the 115th episode of MTN. On this episode of the pod, we dive into tendon health, the difference between sport specific programming and load-profile specific programming, moment arms, and much much more. Erik is one of the most sought after practitioners in the rehab space and has literally made a career from his ability to turn high level topics into actionable information for practitioners across many disciplines.Find Erik on IG @erikmeirapt and check out his website: https://thesciencept.com/
2025-09-101h 12
Paratruth: RebornThe Bad Vibes Field Guide w/Devin Hunter & M. BelangerWhat exactly are “bad vibes”—and can you really clear them out of your home, your aura, or your soul? In this episode of ParaTruth: Reborn, Justin & Erik sit down with Devin Hunter and M. Belanger to explore their powerful new book, The Bad Vibes Field Guide. From psychic self-defense to energy transmutation, we dive into the tools, rituals, and philosophies that can help you shift your space and reclaim your power. Whether you’re feeling energetically drained or just curious about spiritual hygiene, this conversation will leave you charged, grounded, and a little more vibe-aware.Devin Hunter (San Fran...
2025-07-071h 11
Cineversary#82 The Night of the Hunter 70th anniversary with Imogen SmithIn Cineversary podcast episode #82, host Erik Martin hunts on horseback for the perfect film and finds it in Charles Laughton's The Night of the Hunter, which celebrates a 70th birthday this year. Joining him on this journey is Imogen Sara Smith, author of In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City, editor-in-chief of Noir City Magazine, and frequent contributor to the Criterion Collection. Together, they travel upriver to explore what makes this movie a masterpiece, the filmmakers it inspired, key thematic takeaways, and much more.Learn more about the Cineversary podcast at www.cineversary.com and...
2025-05-151h 08
In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastGimme Gimme Good Lovin'When did the 60s symbolically end? Altamont? Kent State? No - when the organ stops playing towards the end of "Gimme Gimme Good Lovin'" by Crazy Elephant. It's bubblegum, but also super rockin'. Who'da thunk it? The first cover of the version was by ... Giorgio Moroder? It doesn't sound like his 70s stuff but it is wild. Third is a 80s Moroder-esque version from Roxy Perry, a blueswoman who didn't expect a Hi-NRG remix of her vocal. The fourth suitor is Canada's legendary hair metallers, Helix. For Canucks Erik and Weldon, this...
2025-05-081h 36
Inside The Eagles RedZoneCorner Back City | Part 1It's a short show today, but it's full of NFL Draft scouting.Erik and Matt take a look at 4 Cornerbacks, including Travis Hunter.Does Matt think Hunter is the actual best player in the draft?How do the Top 4 shake out after today?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-eagles-redzone--3314384/support.
2025-04-0334 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastVancouver!For only the second time in four-plus years and 220 episodes, there's a show where Erik & Weldon are in the same room at the same time! And since Erik is visiting Vancouver, we've decided to make the city (and surroundings) the star of the show! First up is Patty Surbey with "Hey Boy," a corny but super-fun number that PS elevates through her wild vocal stylings. Then there's The Nocturnals with "Because You're Gone" which has a cool Peter Gunn-type riff and an overall Pacific Northwest Sound. The climax comes from The Painted...
2025-03-151h 56
Locked On Penguins - Daily Podcast On The Pittsburgh PenguinsTristan Jarry and Erik Karlsson shine in Penguins OT win over Vegas!Tristan Jarry had his second consecutive solid start and Erik Karlsson called game in an OT victory for the Penguins! Patrick and Hunter begin the show discussing the play of Tristan Jarry who for the second straight game put together a solid performance and gave the team a chance to win. They also talk about how thanks to the efforts of captain Sidney Crosby, they kept themselves in the fight for a full 60 minutes. Then, they talk about how Erik Karlsson didn't just score the overtime winner, he played a very impressive game helping the Penguins get a little...
2025-03-1231 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastFortune TellerIn the latest episode, we discuss Allen Toussaint's great story-song "Fortune Teller", a fave of garage bands throughout the 60s. Benny Spellman authored the original version and it has that nice New Orleans swampiness - piano, clave, horns, and great backing vocals. What a gumbo! The second rendition is a cute one from the very early Rolling Stones, who add a Orientalist riff and harmonica to their arrangement -& Charlie Watt's drumming keeps the song chugging along nicely. The third version comes from Tony Jackson & The Vibrations: TJ had just left Th...
2025-03-091h 53
On The PhoneI Luv CollegeErik and Willie talk college experiences and what they learned. One graduated and the other dropped out. Can you guess? Enjoy!
2025-03-0851 min
Insane Erik Lane's Stupid WorldEmotional Support Chickens, Camo Port-a-Potty Deerstand, & Pre-Sucked SkittlesHow many chickens do you need living in your HOA to make you feel safe? For one lady, 1 is one too many! An innovative deer hunter found himself fined for doing "double doody" on private property. A crazy ex-girlfriend really sucked at punking her ex-boyfriend's truck! Plus the weekly rundown of the Insane Week In Review & the weekly winners for our Genius Awards all in this Midweek BONUS Episode!In this episode...Doctor Says His Patients Are Still Experiencing Extreme Trauma Over the 2024 Election; FL Driver Passes FL Cop Going 129 Miles Per Hour; Influencer's 'Gorgeous' Dress...
2025-02-261h 03Insane Erik Lane's Stupid WorldEmotional Support Chickens, Camo Port-a-Potty Deerstand, & Pre-Sucked SkittlesHow many chickens do you need living in your HOA to make you feel safe? For one lady, 1 is one too many! An innovative deer hunter found himself fined for doing "double doody" on private property. A crazy ex-girlfriend really sucked at punking her ex-boyfriend's truck! Plus the weekly rundown of the Insane Week In Review & the weekly winners for our Genius Awards all in this Midweek BONUS Episode!In this episode...Doctor Says His Patients Are Still Experiencing Extreme Trauma Over the 2024 Election; FL Driver Passes FL Cop Going 129 Miles Per Hour; Influencer's 'Gorgeous' Dress...
2025-02-261h 03
Ron en Erik Podcast#544: Monster Hunter Wilds is toegankelijker dan ooitMonster Hunter Wilds overtreft alle voorgaande Monster Hunters. Ron en Bas delen hun ervaringen met het begin van de game. Verder: Microsoft Muse, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage en Fellowship.
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2025-02-241h 18On The PhoneDeathHappy St. Valentine’s Day! On this special episode Erik and Willie talk about death and the aftermath.
2025-02-161h 08In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastMagic BusTime to get back on the bus for this follow-up to our theme episode last week - The Who's classic "Magic Bus", no less. We start with Pete Townshend's 1966 demo, which is cute & weird & British - that is, psychedelic. The first released version was by some guys called The Pudding, and it's got a Mose Allison/Georgie Fame vibe, according to Erik. The Who's first full-band version is third, and did you ever really think it's just a buncha pals putting on a little skit or pantom...
2025-02-071h 50
XYZ with Erik ZacharyXYZ Artist Spotlight: Hunter MettsHunter Metts dropped by the XYZ Studio for his FIRST EVER radio interview. He discusses being on tour, the success of his song 'Weathervane' and more!XYZ with Erik Zachary is nationally syndicated and heard daily on radio stations across the US as well as available worldwide on demand via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and more. Subscribe and turn on notifications to ensure you never miss a new show and keep up with everything XYZ at Instagram.com/XYZcontent!Find out more about XYZ with Erik Zachary at XYZwithEZ.com
2025-02-0704 minOn The PhoneSuper Bowl 59Willie and Erik discuss all things Super Bowl from drinking too much at Super Bowl parties to Super Bowl game betting, and we can’t forget those pesky Bud Light ads. All culminating into their Super Bowl 59 Eagles vs Chiefs prediction. Enjoy!
2025-02-0754 min
Built from ScratchHigh School Hustle: Hunter Beale (25)Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Hunter’s entrepreneurial journey began in 5th grade, selling snow cones, flipping Jordan sneakers, and turning Goodwill finds into eBay gold.While he started strong, his path wasn’t without challenges. Living with a learning disability and battling self-doubt, Hunter transformed these obstacles into fuel for his success.He went on to study Entrepreneurship at Ball State University, and during that time launched Simpler Living LLC with $250,000 in capital, a 300-person waiting list, and the opportunity to audition for Shark Tank.After graduation, Hunter managed 17 Jiffy Lube locations before tran...
2025-02-031h 14Built from ScratchHigh School Hustle: Hunter Beale (25)Originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, Hunter’s entrepreneurial journey began in 5th grade, selling snow cones, flipping Jordan sneakers, and turning Goodwill finds into eBay gold.While he started strong, his path wasn’t without challenges. Living with a learning disability and battling self-doubt, Hunter transformed these obstacles into fuel for his success.He went on to study Entrepreneurship at Ball State University, and during that time launched Simpler Living LLC with $250,000 in capital, a 300-person waiting list, and the opportunity to audition for Shark Tank.After graduation, Hunter managed 17 Jiffy Lube locations before tran...
2025-02-031h 14On The PhoneKinkster, Trump 2.0, the BibleWillie and Erik discuss Erik’s upcoming standup gig, Trump’s second term, and of course the Bible.
2025-01-251h 02On The PhoneLA Wildfires & 2025 Bold PredictionsHappy 2025! Willie and Erik kick off season two with LA wildfires and bold predictions for 2025.
2025-01-121h 02
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #8 | Parks Bonifay, Shane Bonifay, and Erik RuckParks Bonifay, Shane Bonifay, and Erik Ruck reunite for the Pointless Posse Christmas Special! Complete with 2 bottles of egg nog, the boys reminisce on some of their favorite stories from the Pointless days, as well as chat about the present and future of wakeboarding. The Mt. Rushmore of style, PWT/LAO Predictions, New X Star, Pointless vs. La Familia, ROTY, Wakestock Canada stories, Sketchy rails, and plenty of egg nog. Hear all that and much more in the 8th installment of Shop Talk, the Pointless Christmas Special, this is one you're not going to want to miss!...
2024-12-242h 46
Movie MadnessEpisode 526: Carry On My Kraven Son Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy continue to wade into December’s offerings with nine new films on the slate. They include the directorial debut of Jack Huston (Day of the Fight) and Eva Green leading a team of female operatives against ISIS (Dirty Angels). The director of The Act of Killing does an apocalyptic musical (The End) while the daughter of a synthesizer inventor takes a joyous and complicated journey learning about her deceased father (Resynator). Paul Schrader takes his own trip through the life of a dying Richard Gere (Oh, Canada) while Angelina Jolie takes us through that of...
2024-12-141h 29On The PhoneJury Duty & Holiday PartiesWillie talks about his recent holiday parties and Erik talks about his grand jury duty stint. (No healthcare CEO were harmed during this recording!)
2024-12-1257 min
Value CreatorsEpisode #49. Erik Schön On Self Management Amidst ChangeHas the pace and volume of change increased in the modern age? Is dealing with change more of a problem for businesses today than in the past? What is the recommended way to manage change? Erik Schön is a student of ancient philosophy, and he reminds us that the challenges raised by change are ancient, not modern. And the ancients had good ways to deal with them. In this episode of the Value Creators podcast, Erik Schön discusses the genesis of his book, The Art Of Change, the latest of a trilogy of works that in...
2024-10-1850 minOn The PhoneNatural DisastersOn the eve of hurricane Milton, Willie and Erik talk natural disasters. Please advise the sound. Willie is on speaker phone. Enjoy!
2024-10-111h 07On The PhoneOld Tech and SlangWillie and Erik talk about old technology, slang words, and what would they leave behind as a memento.
2024-09-1950 min
Grab Matters PodcastShop Talk #6 | Erik Ruck, Guenther Oka, and Jake PelotWe start off the 6th installment of Shop Talk with the Mount Rushmore of Best Wakeboard Contests. After that the boys are talking all things wake, including going over events like Munich Mash, Copenwaken, and the most recent PWT stop. We also go over the new edit "Foama" from Felix Georgii and Dom Hernler, which is an absolute must watch. In addition to edits and events, were chatting about how harshly reverts should be punished in a contest run, the differences between boat and cable cultures, if pro's should pay for a pass to the cable, Herbs Cup, contest...
2024-08-201h 44On The PhoneComic Book Movies with Mike LawerenceWillie and Erik interview tv writer/stand up comedian Mike Lawerence (Bupkis, Celebrity Roasts, Roast Battle Champion). They talk about first encounters, happiness in the entertainment business, fatherhood, and comic book movies.
2024-08-171h 022024-08-091h 11On The PhoneOur TV Writing BeginningsWillie and Erik talk about their TV writing beginnings. What inspired them to become a TV writer? How did they get into TV writing? And they give sage advice to any aspiring TV writers.
2024-08-091h 11In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastBoth Sides NowBeautiful song alert! Canadian legend Joni MItchell's early classic "Both Sides Now" is the tune of the week, and it touches Erik and Weldon's Prairie souls. A wide-ranging discussion of Canadian accents, British Surrealists, Plato's Cave, and the journey of life ensues. Judy Collins had a hit with the tune in '68, and we dig the Baroque arrangement, and isn't the organ a little ... garagey? That same year, an obscure band called The Collection authored a psych-bubblegum version that has some modulation and icy princess vocals and a cool drone at...
2024-07-202h 22
On The Phone"The Pilot"TV Writers/Comedians Willie Hunter & Erik Marino talk on the phone about skinny culture, writers in acting roles, and running into celebrities.
2024-07-1849 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastWe Choose the Greatest Fretless Bass Player of All TimeThe sound is timeless, the bass is fretless. This is the bonus episode we recorded immediately after "I'm a King Bee", celebrating the sexy sliding sound of the fretless bass. In the words of Erik Komarnicki, "The fretless bass is like a road with no speedbumps." It was late, we were drunk, and we forgot about Mick Karn. All kinds of weird things happen in this episode, like us creating extemporized lyrics to "Teen Town" by Weather Report. Is this a garage rock podcast? No, it's a fretless bass podcast ... for one night only!
2024-07-111h 10
Locked On HBCU - Daily Podcast On HBCU Football & BasketballHBCU RBs in Line for an Explosive 2024 Season| Is Erik Hunter the best LB in HBCU football?DraftHBCU & Lincoln University Gerald Huggins joins the show. Howard RB duo of Jarrett Hunter & Eden James is a representation of how strong the HBCU running back group is this year. Erik Hunter, Jacob Williams, and Terrance Hollon fight it for top linebacker. We review the state of the QB in HBCU footballFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHBCU?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInThese...
2024-06-2832 min
ArnemancyThe Shakespeare Question with Derek HunterDerek Hunter joins me in this episode to explore the rich and confusing world of literature in Elizabethan England! We talk about a number of very interesting characters, especially how they may relate to the question of the identity of William Shakespeare and the authorship of his plays.Derek is theauthor of 15 books—11 works of fiction, 4 nonfiction—the creator of a philosophy called Love Chaos, an occult practitioner, and a general seeker after the variety and depths of existence.Three of his most recent works are: Anonymous Agnostic Antichrists, Passionate Pilgrims, and The Human Drama Part...
2024-06-201h 06
Erik UnfilteredWeird PoliticsContact Unapologetically Erik *This episode was recorded prior to the Hunter Biden verdict*There are a lot of strange things going on in politics lately. We have a former President found guilty in court, Hunter Biden, son of Joe Biden, is on trial and thanks to yet another court proceeding, possible evidence of inappropriate activities between Joe Biden and his daughter! Politics can always be strange but this is all just a bit weirder than normal.Please like, follow and share.You can follow me on X at @eriknotsorry or on...
2024-06-1314 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastSo Much In LoveDid The Tymes come up with their 1963 hit "So Much In Love" by repurposing the official song of the United States Army? That's Erik's theory, and we talk about it as well as the tune as doo-wop's "swan song" -its gentle and elegaic quality serves also as a goodbye to a more innocent era. Later in the 60s, Cleveland's The Munx did a bombing raid on the song, which belongs firmly in the "music for squares" camp. Luckily, in 1971, The Persuasions performed a pretty, and very masculine acappella version which set things right. I...
2024-05-032h 02
Unscripted: A Nolapapa PodcastGetting Spooky with a New Orleans Ghost Hunter & Learning the Louisiana LoreSend a textI have ALWAYS loved to watch those ghost shows on the television . Man oh Man. Talk about something that fascinates me. It's the unknown. The mysteriousness. The fright! Yall know from time to time, Papa goes after some of these investigators. I want to learn! After all, what is the the harm of a little haunted fun? Well, that being said, I found the MOST POPULAR ghost hunter in New Orleans. With almost 150,000 followers on Instagram, John Gualtieri is easily the bravest man in the room. Remember that eerie Christmas tree that was h...
2024-04-191h 41
Super U PodcastBecoming World-Renowned Using Major MediaToday, Equalman sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and media personality Cheryl Hunter. Cheryl shares her message worldwide on outlets including People Magazine, Goalcast, Dr. Phil, NBC News, Dr. Oz, CNN, Fox, PBS, and more. Cheryl didn't set out with a message to share, but while traveling abroad as a teenager, she was kidnapped and held captive by criminals who eventually left her for dead. Cheryl survived this life-changing event and used her experience to help people rise after adversity. Today, in addition to writing and producing for HBO, CBS, Paramount Pictures, and NBC, Cheryl helps established experts become...
2024-03-2229 min
The Being SchoolEp. 11 Getting Calm and Clear with Coach Hunter MilliganA conversation with Coach Hunter Milligan covering the relax and release technique, what makes a good coach and some profound personal advice offered by Hunter. Sit back, relax and enjoy this discussion between me and Hunter Milligan.Hunter's Website and Work: https://www.becalmandclear.com/00:02:43] What got Hunter interested in Engineering[00:03:50] Why move from Engineering to Coaching[00:07:42] What is the Relax and Release Technique?[00:16:28] Ways to Avoid Emotions[00:21:20] Positive and Negative Sides of Emotions and Freeing Space[00:32:10] How to Work with Hunter and What to Expect [00:36:54] What Makes a Goo...
2024-02-2157 min
Unseen BeingsDr. Jack Hunter: Greening the Paranormal (E05)In this episode of the Unseen Beings Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jack Hunter, an anthropologist exploring the borderlands of consciousness, religion, ecology and the paranormal. He is a tutor with the Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and teaches on the MA in Ecology and Spirituality and the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. He is also a tutor with the Alef Trust on their MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology. His PhD at the University of Bristol took the form of an ethnographic study of contemporary...
2024-02-111h 17Unseen BeingsDr. Jack Hunter: Greening the Paranormal (E05)In this episode of the Unseen Beings Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jack Hunter, an anthropologist exploring the borderlands of consciousness, religion, ecology and the paranormal. He is a tutor with the Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and teaches on the MA in Ecology and Spirituality and the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. He is also a tutor with the Alef Trust on their MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal Psychology. His PhD at the University of Bristol took the form of an ethnographic study of contemporary...
2024-02-111h 17
F-R Racing's Garage TalkiRacing Daytona 24 preview with Tyler Vickery, Colton Gardner, and Hunter HughesWe have a very full house on today's episode of F-R Racing's Garage Talk! Erik and D.J. are joined by not only Wednesday Night Dash drivers, but F-R Racing Endurance Team members, Tyler Vickery, Colton Gardner, and Hunter Hughes (by phone). F-R Racing will be entering two teams into the iRacing Daytona 24 this year and we talk to the drivers about the upcoming weekend.
The primary team will be fielding an LMP2 entry and features Erik Richardson, Mark Vicars, Ian Miller, Hunter Hughes, and Tyler Vickery. The second entry is in the GTP class with Colton Gardner, Andrew...
2024-01-2032 min
"Media Empires" | The Business of Newsletters, Podcasts, Creators, and Data AcquisitionLessons Learned From Building Agencies | Hunter HammondsIn today’s episode, Erik Torenberg sits down with Hunter Hammonds, CEO of Assembly, a venture studio for creator-led businesses, to discuss the evolution of co-founders, the potential of creator-led B2B businesses, Hunter's strategies behind building multiple agencies, and more.Media Empires is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: www.turpentine.coWe're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JD...
2023-12-2648 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastThe Gruesomes Salute The Five Royales!We know Pastronauts love it when John & Bobby of The Gruesomes visit our podcast, but this one's extra exciting because it's two episodes in one! John has picked two of his favourite songs by the unsung Five Royales ("Think" and "Dedicated to the One I Love"), and then the four of us talk about 2 cover versions. This means versions by James Brown (who did "Think" twice!), The Shirelles, and The Mamas and Papas. Top notch analysis from two esteemed scholars of Garage Studies, plus those no-goodniks Erik & Weldon!
2023-12-162h 33In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastShitty Shitty Band Name !Erik & Weldon discuss band names they hate. Will YOUR favourite band be included? - Listen and find out!!!
2023-12-032h 22In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastThe New Beatles Song: Now And ThenLet's not Beat(les) around the bush here - the Garage Studies world has been waiting for Weldon & Erik to weigh in on the new Fab 4 tune, "Now and Then." We play it, talk about it, and also throw in some other AI versions of said tune. Along the way, there's questions from Erik and answers by Weldon, textbook slams, and a whole lot of goofiness and crucial digressions. What do the lads think? Is the song good, great, gear, or ghastly? More importantly, is it better than "Mr. Moonlight"?!?! Oh sweet darlin'!
2023-11-242h 41In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastGoodbye, So LongLive! From Room 711 of the Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver, BC - it's Erik & Weldon broadcasting in the same spot for the first time in In The Past history!! We say hello to Ike & Tina Turner's 1965 tune, "Goodbye, So Long" and then gab about it behind its back. Up second is a Raiders-y version by one of the many bands named The Uniques. It's a real cut up kinda cut! Third is a reprise by Ike & Tina from 1970 - does this version show development and maturity? Yes, by the bucketload! Tu...
2023-10-292h 34
The Studio 3 Sessions with Erik BruceStudio 3 Sessions - Erik Bruce - 25/08/20231 Common Occupation Fondor
2 Common Occupation Bloom Room
3 Lenny Lenoks My Soul Is Gone (Dontknower Summer Mix)
4 MiraculuM Constellation (Erich Von Kollar Remix)
5 MiraculuM Constellation (Drekaan Remix)
6 MiraculuM Constellation (Tomas Gerd Remix)
7 Monzin Rainy Balcony
8 Godshopped Abstract Dilemma (Original Mix)
9 Invisible Sounds Beautiful Soul (Missfeat Remix)
10 Invisible Sounds Beautiful Soul (Andres Moris Remix)
11 Giddyhead I'm Gonna Sing Around the Altar
12 Ghume An Expression of Love
13 Niraj Naik Blue Skies
14 Mattim Rosa (Original Mix)
15 Delerium feat. Sarah McLachlan Silence (Emotional Tourist 4AM Revisit)
16 If You Wait Altered...
2023-09-065h 33In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastBonus Episode: Hamilton CampHave you ever wondered what Erik & Weldon do when they sign off? They keep drinking and talking about music!! That's what we did right after we recorded our latest episode, on Bob Dylan's "Girl From The North Country." We had a folk cover left over, by a mysterious troubador named Hamilton Camp, and we decided to press "play" on the proceedings. We discovered something very exciting about the man, especially if you grew up watching syndicated TV in the 80s - listen and learn!!
2023-08-1142 min
Movie MadnessEpisode 386: The First & Only Hunter and The Last Starfighter Some genuine classics on physical media this week getting the 4K treatment. And others that are not. Peter Sobczynski joins Erik Childress to get you caught up on your libraries including Memorial Day releases from 1991 and 1993. One of the great singular directorial efforts of all-time arrives in 4K as does one of the classics from a comic legend. One of the best from Wes Craven gets the polish and there are also plenty of other titles from Alan Rudolph, Sidney Lumet, Peter Greenaway and Looney Tunes to keep you busy while Erik is relishing one of his favorite films...
2023-05-301h 20In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastBetter Than The Beatles: The MonkeesOur fifth edition of the ever-popular Better Than The Beatles series focuses on the first, and greatest, manufactured pop group: The Monkees. Literally cast into the limelight of pop superstardom, The Monkees, at their peak, outsold the Beatles while simultaneously filming weekly episodes of their zany and ultra-hip eponymous hit TV series.You’ll go bananas for our first foray: Last Train To Clarksville (2:19). This infectious oldies radio anthem leaves the station at Paperback Writer and jumps the track at the Vietnam war. Weldon identifies Mickey “Good Diction” Dolenz as rock’s greate...
2023-04-292h 44In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastI Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)In the latest episode, Erik & Weldon answer the question: "what's purple and goes buzz buzz buzz?" The answer is the Electric Prunes, who psyched out the world in 1966 with "I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) (1:44). Unlike most people who tell you about their dreams, the Prunes keep you listening with some seriously spacy sounds. We analyze all the parts of this moody masterpiece, and Erik recounts a close encounter with some Taiwanese hornets. In '67, Rasputin & the Mad Monks took the song to another dimension (1:04:10). This one oscillates wildly, which inspires some tangents o...
2023-03-182h 38
The Studio 3 Sessions with Erik BruceStudio 3 Sessions - Erik Bruce - 27/01/2023Audio only of my livestream, broadcast on Mixcloud live on 27th Jan 2023
Miles Atmospheric - Tranquility
State Azure - Paradox Effect
Nolan & Markus Saarlander - Flames (Framewerk Intro Mix)
Vinyak A - It's Just Your Imagination
Mistol Team - Onírico
Nolan & Markus Saarlander - Flames (Original Mix)
Chris Cargo - Cried to Dream
George X - Hold On (Original Mix)
Fernando Olaya - Satet (Nick Lewis `Khnum' Remix)
Radio Badjay - Seoul Dub (LLLIT Remix)
Radio Badjay - Seoul Dub (Original Mix)
Sebastian Blanco - Thinking A...
2023-01-294h 40
Hunter McIntyre's Here To Party SportsEP: 025 - Coach Erik Jon LarsonOn today’s episode… Hunter talks to his favorite coach of KOKORO Camp, Erik Jon Larson. Coach Erik’s background includes 20+ years as an accountant, his coaching and mentoring of The Hoffman Process, and how that eventually leads him to be a CrossFit gym business owner in the Aspen, CO area. Highlights:-Sand-gritty details of the 50-hour KOKORO Camp; from coaching it to being a participant. This extremely difficult camp has a 50% pass rate. Their stories show you the kind ofwarrior mentality one must have to sign up and...
2023-01-171h 03
Grab Matters PodcastErik Ruck | The Grab Matters Podcast - Episode 9Erik Ruck is a former professional wakeboarder, X Games medalist, Pro Tour champion, TOTY winner, and much more. Having grown up in Wisconsin, Erik was very into watersports at a young age. He really took a liking to trick skiing, and right as wakeboarding was invented Erik was hooked. Picking up sponsors as he progressed during the summer Erik made the decision to move to Orlando and make a career out of wakeboarding. With wakeboarding, and extreme sports in general, being as popular as they were, Erik and the rest of the "Pointless Posse" crew were doing well for...
2022-09-201h 53
F-R Racing's Garage TalkiRacing GT3 Series Announcement with WND Drivers Mark Vicars and Hunter HughesErik is mostly moved into his new house, but he's missed all the action on TV! D.J. had to fill him in on the NASCAR weekend at Watkins Glen and David Malukas and his amazing run at St Louis on Saturday night. The conversation turns to how David Malukas is an amazing talent and will be the future of IndyCar for a long time. We break down how IndyCar can get back to its roots with driver outreach to the community. David, if you're reading this, we'd love to have you on the show after the season is ove...
2022-08-2718 min
The Cabincast#066 Dogbone HunterSend us a textWelcome back to The Cabincast, Your Getaway Primer!This week Kristin and Erik interview Jeremy Moore from Dogbone. This is an incredible listen for dog lovers and lovers of life in general! We especially loved Jeremy's advice on building the right foundation for success in all things.Jeremy Moore started training dogs professionally in 2003. Although it is not something he thought he would end up doing as a professional, it is working with both dogs and handlers that has become his passion and the reason for de...
2022-04-221h 20
Statistically InsignificantArchaeologyIn episode 15, Jaryd and Erik are joined by Rachel McMullan, an Osteoarchaeologist by training with an expertise in Near Eastern and Classical archaeology. In this fascinating conversation, Rachel talks about her career in archaeology, why digs are more pleasant in England than Canada, clarifies (to Erik) that Boudica was indeed a real person, and discusses the content creation process of her YouTube channel (and much more). Rachel currently works as a Digital Marketing Executive, and interested listeners can follow her on YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
2022-04-051h 05In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastOoh Poo Pah Doo With the Gruesomes!In the latest show, we frat-ernize with our friends, John Davis and Bobby Beaton of The Gruesomes AND Fuad and the Feztones - the latter of which are known to perform this week's song, "Ooh Poo Pah Doo." We focus on four versions: 1. Jessie Hill, Part 1 (2:31) Our guests are experts on New Orleans R&B and what makes Jessie Hill's opening 1960 salvo so important - hint: it's sexual! They poo-poo Erik's talk of voodoo. But if you combine the sexual with the spiritual, then you create...
2022-03-122h 09Statistically InsignificantFinance and OttawaIn the 13th episode of the Statistically Insignificant podcast we are joined by Elizabeth Cook who works as an Economist and Policy Analyst at the Department of Finance in Ottawa. Elizabeth is an expert in tax policy. In this interesting conversation Jaryd and Erik receive a crash course in what it is like to work at the Finance and how the budget is put together. Elizabeth also talks about the skillset that economists need to work in the civil service and what it's like to be a self-publishing author.
Elizabeth keeps a blog here.
2021-12-2456 minStatistically InsignificantPhilosophy and economicsIn the 11th Statistically Insignificant episode, Jaryd and Erik are joined by Steve Bank for a wide ranging discussion philosophy, economics, politics, and much more. Intellectually peripatetic, Steve takes us on a journey through many domains during our interesting conversation.
2021-11-011h 09
Police Box in the Junkyard PodcastPolice Box in the Junkyard Podcast - EP 12 - Child Of TimeThis time our TARDIS has landed on the mysterious planet of the spin-offs for a discussion of the the book "Time Hunter: Child of Time" by George Mann and David J. Howe. Join Erik and Assad as they break down the book and have a chat about spin-offs and their role in the worlds of Doctor Who.
Read along: www.amazon.com/Child-Time-Hunter…1626041465&sr=8-1
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2021-10-1354 minIn The Past: Garage Rock PodcastBeatnik Coffee TimeSongs about the 1950s and 60s pop culture figure of the “beatnik" and their love of the roasted bean! The first cup is a strong one - "Café Bohemian” by the Enchanters (8:28): A mostly-instrumental song that evokes the weirdest, wildest joint you could ever imagine at nighttime. Think guys with eye-patches, strange women with long cigarette holders, and maybe even a jittery striped-shirted poet waiting in the corner to go on stage. All this, and bongos (and some dirty sax & guitar) too! The second cup we'll quaff is “Like, I Love You” by Edd “Kookie” Byrnes (42:10). A...
2021-09-192h 22
The Studio 3 Sessions with Erik BruceErik Bruce - S3S - 28/08/2021Back with another installment of the Studio 3 Sessions, I've got loads of great new music which I'm excited to share with you, so join me for more sonic soundscapes, spacey beats and blissed out breaks.
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tracklist:
Intro - Wandering Soul (Original Mix)
Scotty A - The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter (Ambient_Mix)
Pincer - Seraphim (Rising Mix)
Lorenzo_Galardi - Tonight (Original Mix
Framewerk - No Boundaries (Original Mix)
Tencion - A Love Supreme (Beatless Balearic Mix)
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2021-09-184h 08Statistically InsignificantWorking in Canadian Government and PoliticsIn the 10th Statistically Insignificant episode, Erik and Jaryd are joined by Megan DeVries - a Policy Analyst currently working for the federal government. Megan's experience with both party politics and the civil service provides an illuminating perspective into the nature of government. We also discuss the future of Christianity as well as other fun bits of Canadiana.
2021-06-231h 14
Erik the Red, Vikings SuperfanEp. 11: The Danielle Hunter SagaIt appears the Danielle Hunter saga has come to a close. What might this mean for the Vikings' next move?
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/eriktheredpod
Website: http://erikbeckmedia.com/erik-the-red-podcast
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/erik-the-red-podcast
2021-06-1516 minStatistically InsignificantThe Canadian Housing MarketJaryd and Erik are joined by Cory Matthews (@coryfmatthews) a Real Estate Investor and Realtor with Lifestyle Homes (lifestylehomes.realestate). This episode is 100% about the Canadian housing market. Cory discusses some of the market's issues and highlights vulnerabilities that buyers and investors should be aware of.
2021-05-031h 05In The Past: Garage Rock PodcastBetter Than The Beatles: The Dave Clark FivePaul McCarthy is in shambles! The third in our “Better than the Beatles” series features the Dave Clark Five, the southern rivals of the Fab Four. Both Erik & Weldon list their reasons why the DC5 are superior in every way and scientists and philosophers alike have described their logic as “airtight.” Our discussion of “Bits and Pieces” (5:24) reveals Dave to be a true 60s auteur who beats the Beatles in revolutionary strategy. We then break down how “Anyway You Want It” (44:55) is a sterling example of the two-minute Tottenham symphony which still echoes in our collectiv...
2021-03-142h 08
Movie FreaksEpisode 331: Eugene Has an Erik LaughThe Zero Theorem v Vicious Lips on the roulette, we breakdown the Scariest Horror Franchise Villains, and chat Hunter Hunter, Run (2020), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Bloodline, Night Stalker, WandaVision, and much more!
2021-02-071h 34Statistically InsignificantStatistics in MedicineJaryd and Erik are joined by Eric Mackay, a Senior Statistician at Cytel. Eric has an academic background in econometrics and statistics, as well as extensive professional expertise in applied biostatistical analysis. We cover a variety of topics including why Eric left the economics profession, the difficulty of translating statistical concepts into practical terms, and whether international travel is overrated. Note: this episode contains the use of technical jargon which some listeners may find boring.
2021-01-031h 31