The Open Highway

GUEST: Dr. Daniel Jolley is an Assistant Professor at the University of Nottingham and works in the psychology of conspiracy theories. He has appeared on numerous shows including Adam Ruins Everything and has been featured in media outlets including BBC News, the Huffington Post, Discover Magazine and the New York Times. https://www.danieljolley.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/DrDanielJolley   GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

GUEST: David D'Orazi is the author of The In-Between Artist. The book is about his father Tony D'Orazi who was one of the top artists at Disney, a television and radio host and  who suffered from staggering mental health challenges. David is also author of the upcoming release Is Everybody Happy?, about his sister, actress Kathy O'Dare (Happy Days, The Brady Bunch) and her life and battles.   GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

GUEST: OUR GOOD FRIEND STACEY ROBERTS RETURNS! Author of "Trailer Trash with Girl's Name" and host of podcasts including History's Trainwrecks, Stacey drops in to talk President Joe Biden, classified documents, how to fix Congress and so much more! And don't worry, he'll talk about Teddy Roosevelt. GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

GUEST- Writer, entrepreneur and financial expert Joe Gulesserian is the author and creator of The Practical MBA on Economics. He joins us to talk economics, inflation and what the financial future might hold for you and me. Check out our partner Black Helmet Apparel! GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

GUEST- Writer, journalist and UFO researcher Martin Keller is the author of “The Space Pen Club” and his work has appeared in Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Billboard. His appearances include “Coast To Coast AM,” Today,” “48 Hours,” “Hysteria 51,” PBS and Public Radio. Check out our partner Black Helmet Apparel! GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

  GUEST- Adam Frank is a physicist, astronomer and writer. He is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester and has written the books Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth and About Time: Cosmology and Culture at the Twilight of the Big Bang. He is one of the minds behind The Silurian Hypothesis, which contemplates the existence of ancient civilizations from a scientific angle. Check out our partner Black Helmet Apparel! GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

  GUEST- Author Brian Slade is a former Apache helicopter pilot who served in Afghanistan. Offering a unique perspective on preparing one's mind for trauma, Cleared Hot puts readers in the cockpit of the most lethal helicopter in the world as Slade learns on the job, flying over an unforgiving landscape. Check out our partner Black Helmet Apparel! GET YOUR COPY OF "HOW TO START A PODCAST IN LESS THAN A DAY"

GUEST- In 2021, Alise Saunders and her husband sold and gifted most of their belongings and started a life as "digital nomads," travelling the United States with their two cats and exploring life on the road. Alise documents her adventures on her blog "Tales from An Untamed Soul" and also offers guides for locations that include places to stay, things to see and other tips. Alise authored the book "How To Become A Digital Nomad: Working While You Travel" to assist others interested in a nomadic lifestyle. Check out our partners Koa Coffee Plantation and Vagabond Life! USE PROMO CODE OPENHIGHWAY FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER AT VAGABOND LIFE!  

GUEST- Andrew Culkin is the author of the book Amanda- A Cautionary Tale, being released in 2023. The book chronicles his experiences with his wife of 25 years who eventually died from the effects of her alcoholism. Andrew has spoken extensively on the subject and is dedicated to helping families understand, identify and cope with alcoholic and mentally ill loved ones. He operates a Facebook group for those dealing with issues of alcoholism. Check out our partners Koa Coffee Plantation and Black Helmet Apparel!  

GUEST-  Charles Chadwick is the author of Chadwick's College Checklist and Chadwick's Cultivated Circumstances. Both books also available from Audible! Charles prides himself in helping people find their way when it comes to college, university, trade school and the work force. WHAT SERVICE ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? TRY FIVERR TODAY! Check out our partners Koa Coffee Plantation and Black Helmet Apparel!  

GUEST- David Edward is the author of “Atlantis Solved: The Final Definitive Proof.” In addition to being the author of over 40 books, he is a former US military special agent and holds four graduate degrees including a doctorate in engineering. "Atlantis Solved" is also available on Audible! Listen with your free trial! Plus: Did the death of Queen Elizabeth truly signal the birth of a new age? Check out our partners Koa Coffee Plantation and Black Helmet Apparel!     TRY KOA COFFEE- NAMED BEST COFFEE IN AMERICA!   

GUEST- Rob Ruckus is a Las Vegas musician and artist and one of the stars of the show "Bad Ink." He has recently been in the news as closure has arrived in the tragic and long drawn-out case of the murder of his grandmother. Plus: Jobs are on the line now that Charles is king... ... and the new king has a new landlord... his son! A Las Vegas sex worker is offering special discounts to the Raiders Check out Eric's articles on Substack and his books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- An award-winning writer, Bee Bloeser has lived in West Africa, the Middle East and Native American nations. She is the author of "Vaccines & Bayonets" which chronicles her adventures supporting her late husband's public health work on five continents.  Plus: Surprise suspect arrested in death of Las Vegas journalist Judicial decision in New Mexico could affect elections Florida Man vs Gator... but that's not the whole story! This episode is sponsored by  The Home of the Top Ten Lists   Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on A Tale Of Two Bidens and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- Matthew Diemer is the Democratic US House candidate for Ohio's 7th District. He is running against Republican Mark Miller in the general this November to represent the district and Ohio. He talks with Eric about the race, education, jobs and where do we go from here. Plus: The Trump Document Saga continues and it might involve Macron's sex life Excited about your student loan debt forgiveness? Not so fast... Florida Man on honeymoon arrested for soliciting prostitute This episode is sponsored by  The Home of the Top Ten Lists   Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on A Tale Of Two Bidens and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- Larry Jorgensen is a reporter and author of the book "Shipwrecked and Rescued," chronicling the story of the Lake Superior shipwreck of the "City of Bangor" and two unbelievable but true successful rescues of crew and its unique cargo. He is also the author of the book "The Coca-Cola Trail." Plus, in the news: Ozzy Osbourne is giving up on the US and moving back to England A Florida man tried to buy a child at his local Winn Dixie Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on A Tale Of Two Bidens and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production This episode is sponsored by  The Home of the Top Ten Lists  

GUEST- Craig Pittman is the author of Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country and Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther.  A Native born Floridan, Pittman covered environmental issues for the Tampa Bay Times and is a four-time Waldo Proffitt award winner for his reporting. Plus, in the news: American's support for the war in Ukraine is shrinking Midterms, midterms, midterms! We're going back to the moon NASA is going to hit an asteroid on purpose Now you can take a class in Taylor Swiftology Florida Man texts wrong number to sell cocaine, ends up in jail and the cops sent out a press release Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on A Tale Of Two Bidens and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production This episode is sponsored by the book Inspire Your Marriage from John Thomas. Find it here.  

GUEST- Duane Cerny is an author including the book "Selling Dead People's Things" (now available on Audible), drawn from his experiences in antiquing and estate sale hunting. He is the founder and owner of the Broadway Antique Market in Chicago. Plus, in the news: Liz Cheney loses but has her sights set higher Trump is getting a little possessive about his documents Queen Elizabeth's stunt double goes to prison And a Florida Man Two-Fer! Florida man throws burger at his girlfriend, injuring her Armless Florida man accused of stabbing tourist Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on A Tale Of Two Bidens and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production This episode is sponsored by Home of the Top Ten Lists   

Five for Today! What's in the news? Trump digs in for a fight and reaches out to the AG with a cryptic message Soul Cycle joins Peloton in crisis mode Las Vegas rain claims lives and property damage Rainwater no longer safe to drink From the UK! Warnings from Time Travellers! Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on Joe Biden and is his age a factor in the election and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- Roger Persaud is the author of "America Should Be Grateful To Haiti." He joins Eric to talk the real history of Haiti and how it affected America through the Louisiana Purchase.  Plus, in the news: US May Have Used "Ginsu Bomb" To Take Out Terrorist Mastermind The Pact Act Passes... Finally The Guinness-Loving Mayor Who is a Horse Has Been Banned From His Favorite Pub! Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on Joe Biden and is his age a factor in the election and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- Victoria Rader is a Ukrainian born coach, podcast host and author of several books including Prosper Me and Until You Shine. She joins us to talk about what's going on in Putin's brain, the reality in Ukraine and how mindset and the questions you ask affect your life. And in the news: What the hell is going on with the housing market? It turns out cats are aliens! And if it's aliens and dragons... yeah, it must be Florida Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on Joe Biden and is his age a factor in the election and the Elvis Empire might be shaking. Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- Larry Grogan is the author of A Tail of Love, which details his experiences in the world of pet therapy with his special friend Scrappy the dog as we prepare for Pet Therapy Month in August! Plus the new segment Yeeeeeeah, I Don't Know About That explores the idea of Texas seceding. And in the news: JLo and Ben get hitched in Vegas buit is there a legal issue with the King of Rock n Roll? Santa Claus is real... and they've found his tomb! Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on Joe Biden and is his age a factor in the election? Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- Mental health advocate and author Sonja Wasden joins us to talk about her own struggles with suicide, common sense gun & red flag laws, her book An Impossible Life and her powerful article in The Washington Post chronicling her experience with gun shops and background checks. In The News: Harvard returns an important ceremonial tomahawk pipe but still has work to do Wait... Andrew Yang wants Matthew McConaughey for President??? Attack of the Kangaroos!! Check out Eric's articles on Substack including his recent piece on Joe Biden and is his age a factor in the election? Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST- The Python Huntress Amy Siewe drops in to talk snakes, Florida and stalking an apex predator in fashionable shoes! Check Amy out on Instagram! In The News: Will a British millionaire use his newly purchased Air Force base to hunt UFOs? Did The FBI steal a cache of legendary Civil War gold? Fishermen find a... ahem... special toy in the belly of a catfish Find Eric's books including "Ascension" and "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than a Day" here! FOLLOW THE OPEN HIGHWAY ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

The Open Highway is back! A catch-up episode including a shameless plug of our friend Stacey Roberts' new podcast "I'm Not Allowed To Watch The News!" Listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts! Also: The Bruce's Beach Story FOLLOW US ON IG!  A Viking Dog Production  

GUEST: Richard Anderson is a biochemistry expert and author of The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies. On this episode, Richard and host Eric Erickson discuss the way mankind will need to evolve and change and what to expect from the colonization of space. Everything from long stretches of space travel and how it will affect the human body to missions to Mars and the sort of mental attitude colonists will need to have. Is there life on Mars and will that change things?  READ THE NEW BOOKS FROM THE TORCH UNIVERSE HERE! A shared literary universe of adventure! A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

GUEST: OUR GOOD FRIEND STACEY ROBERTS RETURNS FOR PART II! Author of "Trailer Trash with Girl's Name" and host of History's Trainwrecks, Stacey drops in to talk writing, the new Amazon platform Kindle Vella and our favorite literary action characters including Jack Reacher and Spenser! We also dive deep into Eric's literary series, The Torch Universe! Part One of our incredible conversation about all things writing from concept to publishing! You won't want to miss this! READ THE NEW BOOKS FROM THE TORCH UNIVERSE HERE! Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE OPEN HIGHWAY LISTENERS! USE CODE "HIGHWAY" FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER!   A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

GUEST: OUR GOOD FRIEND STACEY ROBERTS RETURNS! Author of "Trailer Trash with Girl's Name" and host of History's Trainwrecks, Stacey drops in to talk writing, the new Amazon platform Kindle Vella and our favorite literary action characters including Jack Reacher and Spenser! We also dive deep into Eric's literary series, The Torch Universe! Part One of our incredible conversation about all things writing from concept to publishing! You won't want to miss this! READ THE NEW BOOKS FROM THE TORCH UNIVERSE HERE! Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE OPEN HIGHWAY LISTENERS! USE CODE "HIGHWAY" FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER!   A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

Should we embrace death? Should we celebrate getting older and preparing to shuffle off this mortal coil? GUEST: DR. INGEMAR PATRICK LINDEN is a philosopher and author of The Case Against Death. In the book, he refutes our culturally embedded acceptance of death, arguing instead for the desirability of anti-aging science and radical life extension. On this episode, he and host Eric Erickson discuss the apologists for death and the embracing of mortality versus fighting the dying of the light. http://ingemarpatricklinden.com  IG- https://www.instagram.com/patricklinden733/  Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrPatrickLinden    ALSO: Invisible Walls in Space?   Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE OPEN HIGHWAY LISTENERS! USE CODE "HIGHWAY" FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER! READ THE NEW BOOKS FROM THE TORCH UNIVERSE HERE! A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

GUEST: Stephen Pitalo is a video music scholar and managing editor and publisher of Music Video Time Machine. The first issue of this new magazine features an exclusive interview with filmmaker John Landis on directing Michael Jackson's Thriller, its lasting impact, and his significantly different experience shooting Jackson's “Black or White." Also, a special Q&A with the late Adolfo “Shabba-Doo” Quiñones, the godfather of street dance, shines a light on his influence in the music video genre and pays tribute to his legacy.  IG- http://instagram.com/musicvideotimemachine Twitter- https://twitter.com/mvtimemachine   Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE OPEN HIGHWAY LISTENERS! USE CODE "HIGHWAY" FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER! READ THE NEW BOOKS FROM THE TORCH UNIVERSE HERE! A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

GUEST: We go looking for Sasquatch! Mike Familant, bigfoot researcher, producer & creator “In the Shadow of Big Red Eye.” Mike also created a docuseries called “Squatchables,” which was created for people who are just getting into bigfooting, sort of a “Bigfooting 101.” YOUTUBE: In The Shadow of Red Eye IG @shadowofredeye Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE OPEN HIGHWAY LISTENERS! USE CODE "HIGHWAY" FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER! LOOK FOR VIRGINIA DARE! NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM KINDLE VELLA! A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

GUEST: Kimberly Evering is the host of the "Gal On The Go" podcast. She is a fitness advocate, teacher and adventurer. She served as a U.S. ambassador at Vancouver's 2010 Winter Paralympic Games for Alpine skiing and the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi for ice hockey. She is also the owner of Rock n Flow Yoga, a small woman-owned biz that blends music from her years as a radio DJ and skills as a certified instructor in power yoga, yoga sculpt, and indoor cycling. She also blogs at "Gal On The Go Unplugged." IG- gal_onthe_go And: CNN has launched their moderately anticipated paid streaming service CNN+... and the result isn't exactly what they were expecting. At all. By like millions. Of viewers. And dollars.    Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  PLUS A SPECIAL OFFER FOR THE OPEN HIGHWAY LISTENERS! USE CODE "HIGHWAY" FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER!   A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

We take a deep dive in the news! Not just the ongoing Russia/Ukraine saga and Jen Psaki leaving the White House for MSNBC but also: - Another Bad Name Choice, This Time After A Serial Killer - Archeology Discovery May Rewrite Biblical History - The Will Smith/Chris Rock Tattoo - Kidney Pain Turns Out To Be A Newborn Baby - Boss Requires Employees To Pay For Water At Work And: Should We Be Cloning Our Pets?   Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

On this very special "Side Road," Eric opens up and talks about his dramatic weight loss and fitness transformation. He dropped over 60 pounds and completely reshaped his way of living. He talks about his motivation, what got him to the point where it was time for a change including a very personal loss, how he dropped the weight, rebuilt his body and where the mantra "Never Doubt Your Power" came from.   Visit TheVikingDogStore.com for motivational apparel and shirts that raise funds for wolves, veterans and the environment. You can get a "Never Doubt Your Power Shirt" and remind yourself that anything is achievable.  A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST

GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Ingraham (Ret.) spent 24 years in the United States Marine Corps and served in Special Operations with deployments including Afghanistan, East Timor and Kuwait. He attended the Naval War College where he received his Master of Arts with distinction in National Security and Strategic Studies. He now writes as well as heading the training company Golden Compass. He and Eric discuss Ukraine, Russia and what might be going through Putin's brain as well as tactics, deployment and returning to civilian life as a veteran. Plus in the News: - Woman Names Child After Felony Crime, The First Loch Ness Monster Sighting of 2022 SPONSOR: Cindy Duke, Realtor, Team Laguna Cindy@TeamLaguna.com Viking Dog is helping raise funds for Veterans and you can help! Visit TheVikingDogStore.com and for every Never Doubt Your Power shirt we sell we will make a donation to The Veteran's Project, including new special military designs! Plus Viking Dog is raising money for ocean conservation and wolves! Visit now and help us change the world! Now available! THE #1 BESTSELLER! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here!   A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST

GUEST: Douglas Huberman is a retired USAF F-111 pilot and Top Gun, former United States Air Force Europe Liaison to the British, German & French Ministries of Defense and was a member of the United States Air Force Academy Economics Faculty. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Diavolo dance company and works closely with Diavolo's Veterans Project which utilizes the company's unique style of movement as a tool to help restore military veterans' physical, mental, and emotional strengths through workshops and public performances in communities all around the country. He and Eric talk Ukraine, Russia, PTSD and veterans. Douglas Huberman on Twitter - Diavolo and The Veteran's Project Viking Dog is helping raise funds for Veterans and you can help! Visit TheVikingDogStore.com and for every Never Doubt Your Power shirt we sell we will make a donation to The Veteran's Project, including new special military designs! Plus in the News: - Florida Man Steals Crossbow In A Very Unique Way, Another Troublesome Dog Name & Banned Books Find A Home on An Island In Maine! Eric's New Western Novel Red Colt: Bounty Hunter- The Trial of General Sharpe is now available exclusively through Amazon Vella! Now available! THE #1 BESTSELLER! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here!   A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

On this Side Road: Eric explores the idea of "Perfection is the Enemy of Good" when it comes to podcasting as well as art. Should you keep polishing, even if it takes forever? Or should you push your creativity out into the world? Don't suffer from analysis paralysis!    Eric's New Western Novel Red Colt: Bounty Hunter- The Trial of General Sharpe is now available exclusively through Amazon Vella! Now available! THE #1 BESTSELLER! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - Visit TheVikingDogStore.com A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

Guest- Filmmaker John Follis chronicled his journey from a religious upbringing to his decision to walk away from the church in his documentary "Leaving God." He discusses his experiences, the questions he began to ask and where he is today.  "Leaving God- https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/leaving-god/    Also on this episode: In the news- Time Traveller Predicts Bigfoot Sighting, Google Cares About Your Dog's Privacy, Complaints Against Moving Companies on The Rise As California Exodus Continues Eric's New Western Novel Red Colt: Bounty Hunter- The Trial of General Sharpe is now available exclusively through Amazon Vella!   Now available! THE #1 BESTSELLER! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - Visit TheVikingDogStore.com A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

Guest- Erik Jetmir is a highly accomplished intelligence professional with extensive senior level experience in intelligence collection, processing, and product production. In his career Erik has worked closely with civilian and military intelligence organizations and now works as a private consultant. On this episode, Erik joins us to discuss cyberwarfare, the Dark Web, Anonymous and the ongoing battle against cyberattacks and those behind them in Russia, North Korea, China and other countries. http://www.ErikJetmir.com http://www.JetmirConsulting.com Also on this episode: In the news- People Booking Air BnBs To Support Ukraine, Ancient Japanese Spirit On The Loose, Extinct 10-Armed Cephalopod Named After Joe Biden Now available! THE #1 BESTSELLER! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - Visit TheVikingDogStore.com A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

On this episode, the tables are turned on host Eric Erickson when Stacey Roberts of History's Trainwrecks interviews The Angry Viking! They talk about his trip to Russia in 2018 and his experiences with the people and government, Putin, his award-winning movie Truth and more! Also on this episode: In the news- Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points Takes Responsibility and a Dog in the UK is Having a Really Hard Time! Now available! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - Visit TheVikingDogStore.com A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

Matthew Hoh is a candidate for the US Senate from North Carolina. He is a foreign policy strategist, disabled combat veteran and former State Department official. Matthew made worldwide headlines in 2009 when he resigned to protest the Obama administration's escalation of the War in Afghanistan and has become an advocate for peace and support for soldiers suffering from PTSD and traumatic injuries. https://www.matthewhohforsenate.org matthewhoh.com Matthew Hoh on Twitter Also on this episode: In the news- Skier suffers painful personal injury and apparently lobster aliens predicted Covid Now available! How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day! Get your copy here! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - Visit TheVikingDogStore.com A Viking Dog Production VikingDogEntertainment.com JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST  

Special Side Roads Episode: After people are done going after Joe Rogan and Spotify, who is next? Eric offers the argument that if we continue down this road, the masses will need to cancel The History Channel, Discovery and keep working their way through media because apparently no one can think for themselves or have a debate. Plus: Apparently a bunch of Catholics who thought they were heading for eternal bliss are gonna to be very surprised because their priest messed up!   BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER ON PATREON AND SUBSTACK WHERE YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE SHOW, EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES ON CURRENT EVENTS AND NEWS AND MUCH MORE!   A Viking Dog Production Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon!  JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Special Side Roads Episode with Eric's thoughts on the Super Bowl and the current state of mask and vaccine mandates in California and beyond. Is Covid Over? if you watched the game, you certainly thought it was. With new vaccine mandates on the horizon for employment and mixed messages including the outgoing LA Mayor Eric Garcetti's continual flouting of the rules he claims to follow, how do we get through this new phase that is basically "What the %$#%$ is going on?"    BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER ON PATREON AND SUBSTACK WHERE YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE SHOW, EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES ON CURRENT EVENTS AND NEWS AND MUCH MORE!   A Viking Dog Production Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon!  JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Bethany Nicole is a dating expert, consultant and author of the upcoming book "Apologies I Never Got." She returns to the show to talk Valentine's Day, appropriate gifts (and requests) and even if going it alone Jack Reacher style is an option! BethanyNicole.com BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER ON PATREON AND SUBSTACK WHERE YOU'LL HAVE ACCESS TO THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE SHOW, EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES ON CURRENT EVENTS AND NEWS AND MUCH MORE!   A Viking Dog Production Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and more! Also help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon!  JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Ronnie Ray is a comedian and actor who starred in the series “Canoga Park” and has appeared on the shows “Victorious”, “Grey's Anatomy” and “Chicago Fire” and films such as "Save The Last Dance." Based in Chicago, Ronnie has appeared on stages across the country, released comedy albums including "Outta My System" and "Comedy Before Flesh" and has hosted several podcasts.   Website: ComedianRonnieRay.com Instagram: @ComedianRonnieRay YouTube: Comedian Ronnie Ray A Viking Dog Production We're on Substack! Join the conversation! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch, motivational gym shirts and help raise money for wolf rescue organizations! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Dave "The Pain Train" Mazany is a retired MMA fighter and EFC Africa Lightweight champion. He is also a professional wrestler often appearing with FSW Las Vegas and is a personal trainer as well as co-owner of 9Round in Las Vegas.  Instagram: @Mazanymma A Viking Dog Production We're on Substack! Join the conversation! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch, motivational gym shirts and help raise money for wolf rescue organizations! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Eliza VanCort is the author of the best-selling book A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard. With a background in political science and the arts, Eliza has been featured in dozens of publications including People Magazine, Forbes, Parade, Medium and Thrive Global as well as appearances on numerous television news shows and podcasts. Website: www.elizavancort.com YouTube Channel     A Viking Dog Production We're on Substack! Join the conversation! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

GUEST: Ethan Gallogly is the author of the Amazon Bestseller "The Trail". He is an expert in hiking, backpacking, and the history of the John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada. He was a reviewer for the Wilderness Press guides: Sierra North, Sierra South, and Yosemite National Park. Ethan has been a backpacking leader in the Sierra Club, the Cal Hiking and Outdoors Society (CHAOS) at UC Berkeley, and the Outdoors Club of Southern California. He also happens to be a professor of chemistry and has written a number of textbooks on the subject.   A Viking Dog Production We're on Substack! Join the conversation! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILER ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

GUEST: Matt Farwell is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Men's Journal, Playboy, and other publications. He was an Army infantryman for five years, including sixteen months in Afghanistan and is the author of the book American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan. He is also a massive Tom Clancy fan and operates The Hunt for Tom Clancy Substack.   A Viking Dog Production We're on Substack! Join the conversation! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Greg Krino is a Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years in the Air Force, Greg has flown the A-10 Warthog attack aircraft over the Republic of Korea and in several combat operations over Iraq and Afghanistan. He is currently in the Air Force Reserve and assists with command and control of combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. He ran for Arizona State Senate in 2010 and is currently the host of "The Greg Krino Show." On this episode he and host Eric Erickson talk potential candidates for the 2024 presidential elections, what people are really looking for in a candidate and the idea of the growing center in America. Website: The Greg Krino Show A Viking Dog Production We're on Substack! Join the conversation! Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Cianna Stewart is the host of "Dying Kindness" and an advocate to an open discussion about death, dying and how we deal with the process. Whether it's what type of funeral you really want to tying up loose ends so your family doesn't have to be overwhelmed, Cianna and Eric have a fun, energized conversation with more laughs than you would expect. Website: DyingKindness.com A Viking Dog Production Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! We're also on Substack! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com

Guest: Greg Lawson- The Paranormal Detective- is the author of Roswell: The After-Action Report and How to be a Paranormal Detective. Greg is a 30-year law enforcement officer, professional investigator, police academy instructor, college educator, and former expert witness for investigative procedures and has traveled to over 40 countries visiting some of Earth's strangest sites and conducting his own investigation of their paranormal histories.  Website: www.authorgreglawson.com A Viking Dog Production Get Open Highway, Viking Dog merch and help raise money for wolf rescue! - TheVikingDogStore.com Support us on Patreon! We're also on Substack! Get "Virginia Dare: Field of Honor" as a free gift when you JOIN THE VIKING DOG MAILING LIST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2022 VikingDogEntertainment.com