The Open Road Podcast

Calvin and Jeremy get BURNED. The podcast hits a milestone!

A long overdue update regarding the adventurous, whimsical and interesting lives of your hosts.

After losing a significant number of podcasts to an evil virus, Calvin and Jeremy are back. Listen in to catchup on the many new things that have been happening in their world.

Jeremy goes to Paris. This is his story.

Jeremy joins a band. Calvin has a run in with the law. Listen to find out what happens next. www.openroadpod.com

Talk about a retrospective episode! The RV, Lily, emerges from the ice after a long and harsh winter. It's as if the thing had been frozen since 1979, and flashed 40 years into the future not aging a day. If the Delorian from “Back to the Future” had a baby with the Manfred the mammoth from Ice Age, it would be the RV. Hopefully they previous owner of Jeremy's house encounters a similar situation so he can come back to life and open his Purolator package. Calvin is still debating buying life insurance to ensure his family is taken care of, even after a near death experience where his life may or may not flashed before his eyes. Oh! and to top it off Jer is well under way his summer camp glory days podcast, and Calvin got a peek into the future of what camp will be like for little Noah.

Calvin's new found infatuation with local animals has the guys planning their next adventure. The current idea to beat? Find the "Golden Goose" of the North - The Polar Bear. This seems like a perfect adventure for the two. Calvin is already a proud member of the polar bear club, and Jeremy has developed an addiction to Coca-Cola which we all know comes from Santa at the North Pole. This could be an adventure that collides with destiny, and both have high hopes to walk away from the experience with more respect for the creature, and a gorgeous fur poncho.

This week on the pod listen close to exclusive, never uttered until now “parenting advice” from Calvin Berry. Is it worth anything? Since he has had such vitriol toward people who offer this advice, we also ask "WHY NOW?" Jeremy then reflects on his glory days as high school valedictorian, and goes over plans for his 10 Year Reunion party. Cue up "Whatever You Like" by T.I and get ready to party! He is CERTAIN that his graduating class was way more special than any other grade at his school. Jeremy also shares his best cocktail-party small talk story. Behold the art of the perfectly refined, meaningless story, as told by a master.

Calvin is addicted to beer. Jeremy just got back from a margarita induced bender of a vacation and keeps blabbering on about how he will never EVER set a goal again What the h-e-double hockey sticks happened this month? This week the fellas discuss these things and more. Calvin joined a badminton league and Jer goes on about reading the first and last chapter of a self-help book.

A candid and unfiltered conversation between two friends... nay, brothers! This episode is basically an out of control roller coaster of emotion that twists and turns from one topic to the next. Calvin is back from a LONG sabbatical from his life (which is basically already a never-ending vacation in Cottage Country). Meanwhile, in his absence, Jeremy got sucked into purchasing a $5.99 poker app, and has not disclosed how much he has spent on in-app purchases...

On this episode we make an effort to wrap-up the year by discussing some of our accomplishments, along with our multitude of failures. We also share our Spotify "Wrapped" Lists, which clearly hold the answers to the universe of our place in it. In 2019, Calvin will be consulting Cardi-B for guidance and wisdom, while Jeremy will try to find meaning in lyric-less music. Cheers 2018, thanks for being good to us.

What was intended to be a mini episode to keep us close to our 1st and 15th release schedule turned into this 30 minute conversation about Christmas, boutique stores and what to do when your colleague walks into the bathroom and starts talking.

The guys just got back from their trip to Pittsburgh and wanted to share some stories. The BC Roadshow and company were both great. Despite the many challenges faced on the road, the gents emerged victorious. Though they put up a great fight, the broken belts did not win the day.

All Systems Go by Calvin and Jeremy

if you're anything like us, you probably get more comments about smelling bad than you do good... There must be a better way! There's more than meets the nose when it comes to bodily scents, so we invited expert alchemist and curator Douglas Smythe of Phoenix Shaving Co. to walk us through his world of artisan accoutrements. From refining his own essential oils, to blowing our minds on how to actually shave correctly, we were blown away with the amount of detail and thought that goes into each and every product Doug and his team are creating. Tune in for a great conversation about the history of shaving, and how you can find more adventure in your life by taking time for some sweet sweet self care. Visit Doug on the web and buy some stuff at: https://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/ Here's a link to his YouTube show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv3quWHkQ2hPGpYRUp7gpng

There are those who grill, and there are those who BBQ. And no, they are not “kinda the same thing”. One represents dedication to a craft as old as meat itself, and the other is merely the act of searing horizontal lines on a frozen patty or tube of pork scraps. Today on the pod we are talking with Shawn Walchef, owner of Cali Comfort BBQ. Shawn is a rebel in his state, bringing authentic southern BBQ to a place that mostly just appreciates fish tacos, poke bowls and Americanos: Southern California! We really only scratch the tip of the ribeye with Shawn, but still managed to get some incredible insight from his journey into the fascinating world of BBQ. Listen to his podcast for more BBQ war stories over at: https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Oh, and for those of you who live in or are visiting SoCal, go pay him a visit! Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street Spring Valley , CA , 91977 619.337.0670

This week on the show the gents talk about the new stuff they have been trying, and share about some old adventures they are revisiting. Calvin becomes a producer. Jeremy tries to stick it to Big Telecom. openroadpod.com

With a cross-country road trip imminent, the boys have been scrambling to get the RV ready. Did they make it? Listen and find out...

This week on the show the boys talk about their recent summer adventures, the environment and why fishing sucks. Follow us on Instagram. Lots of RV renovation updates to be had. @openroadpod. Send your stories and guest requests to: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

This week on the pod, the boys talk about what they have been up since the weather got nice, and share how you can find some adventure this summer. They share some summer concert stories and their beef with certain summer water sports. Email your questions and concerns: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

In this episode, we talk about the reno. Plain and simple. Send us your ideas your cool ideas for the RV! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

Josh Price is on the show this week to talk all about how his family lived in an RV and found adventure all over America. Josh also works with Bob of I Like to Make Stuff, so we chat about all things MAKING. He gives us some killer ideas on what to do with our own RV reno. Follow along with what Josh is up to: https://www.thepiworkshop.com/ Instagram: @thepiworkshop Email us! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com openroadpod.com

When Jeremy is in BC for a family wedding, a wrong turn on a hike leads him and his family down to a nude beach. Calvin's adventures in woodworking continue, and he describes a beautiful walnut table he recently made for a friend. The boys also give an update on the RV renovation. Send us your ideas for the RV reno! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

This week, the guys call in the BIG GUNS for help on how to get their RV back to the top of it's game. Bob from I Like to Make Stuff throws in his creative thoughts and ideas to help the boys create the ultimate chaise lounge of a vehicle. Why can't an RV have the amenities of a nuclear submarine? The guys also go into what's been going on in the wild world of ILTMS and all things Bob! Go check out his stuff on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6x7GwJxuoABSosgVXDYtTw Flash forward to a week later, and the guys have Phase 1 complete, AKA a massive gut job. Water damage? Check. Mice? Check. Black mold? Check and mate! What remains? A blank canvas on which to sculpt their hopes and dreams. Send in your ideas for how to make this rig beautiful again! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com Calvin's "Garbage Can" Smoothie Recipe: Veg Fruit "Big gob" of peanut butter Polish off your milk Some other kind of milk Old gnarly cottage cheese Seeds

It's a bird! It's a plane! Nein! Es ist Kitesurfen Weltmeister Sebastian Bubmann! Join the boys this week for an early AM interview with a world champion kitesurfer. What did you do while eating your Eggos this morning?? Sebastian has been strapped to a kite since he was in primary school and has seen the sport evolve into the monster it is today. He first got into the sport with a small group of pioneers in Northern Germany on the Baltic Sea. Since then, Seb has kited all over the world, water and snow. Nicht schlecht! Email us your adventure stories: calvin@openroadpod.com jeremy@openroadpod.com www.openroadpod.com

This week on the show, Jeremy talks with his friend Nathan who picked up his family and moved across the country three years ago. A great example of what it's like to say yes to adventure everyday! This one gets a little serious, so buckle up! Also, the RV is finally back on the road!!! Send your ideas for the renovation to: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

Good news - the old RV is once again being Frankensteined! Don't get me wrong, regular Easter is important, but this spring Calvin and Jeremy are also celebrating a mini-Easter for the resurrection of their broken down RV! When the boys find out that the legendary Rudy Enns is helping doctor the RV back to life, this bleak spring starts to look quite promising. In other news, Jer hits 3 countries in 3 weeks only to discover the best food still lies in the hands of Little Ceasar. Calvin continues with some more comedy work bringing the similarities of his 1 year old and a Roomba to a very real conclusion. They guys also discuss Jer's side project podcast and talk about the insane amount of work that goes into a produced podcast. WARNING! it is not for the faint of heart.

This week on the podcast, the guys discuss a VERY interesting new element of the never ending RV saga. They are determined to get the ol' girl back on the road by any means necessary. Calvin FINALLY grew a pair and god up on stage in a desperate search for some LOLs. Is he still waiting on those LOLs or did he get the satisfaction he was looking for? Jeremy also sets the expectation for his next upcoming work adventure. Thinking about all the drone possibilities really revs his engine.

Jeremy sings the blues while wallowing in a mid-February funk. His cool new toy can't even bring him up for air. Calvin desperately seeks some social advice from Jer regarding a number of issues in his new workplace. The guys also discuss the hard truth about what happens when you roll the dice. This is everyday adventure at it's finest. Email us your stories at Jeremy@openroadpod.com Calvin@openroadpod.com

This week we chat with Jeremy Slate, who helps people share their stories on podcasts. Yes... this is a podcast about podcasts! Learn more about what Jeremy does, and get some free resources at; https://commandyourbrand.media/ Calvin and Jeremy talk about their brave moments from the previous week to pick up on where they left off with their previous guest, Emily Ann Peterson. Send in your adventure stories! We will read them on the air! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

This week, we dive into the topic of bravery. Our guest is an expert on the subject, and shares her journey of dreaming big, wrestling with anxiety and the need to be brave in the everyday. Author, podcast host, musician, composer, Emily is truly living everyday adventure! The boys also mourn the loss of Calvin's beloved old truck, as it is deemed a "total loss" after he decided to drive it into a tree. Jeremy sets himself up with some LARGE expectations for his annual ski trip to BC. Get Emily's book (Bare Naked Bravery - How to Be Creatively Courageous), free stuff and other great content at: https://www.emilyannpeterson.com/ Send us your stories, guest recommendations and questions! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

Jeremy and Calvin give you a "State of the Podcast" update. There have been highs, lows, and everything in between. They also announce a few exciting changes to the format of the show for the new year and new season of the podcast. This slight format change is aimed at getting better content from us and our guests in less time. They also share a little from their holiday adventures. Get an inside peek Calvin's exploration of the Sunshine State and of Jeremy's family reunions. Slightly new format, same old fun. Email your stories to us and we will read them on the air. jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

*Interview starts at 8:30* Jeremy gets out of the house and heads to St. Catharines to catch up with Texas King in their beautiful band van. They have just returned to Ontario after their first cross country tour. Get their new album CIRCLES wherever you buy or stream music! Follow them on Instagram: @texaskingband Jer and Calvin also provide you with their holiday gift ideas. Brilliant advice from two VERY organized dudes. Email us your holiday adventure stories: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

*Interview starts at 14:05* This week on the show we bring on expert woodworker Brian MacAllister (@bjmacwoodwork) to chat about tiny house living and woodworking. He also shares his opinion around what Jer and Calvin should do with their broken RV... Follow along on YouTube - things are about to get busier on his channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/Learnwoodwork Email us your stories and we will read them on the air: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

This week, the boys bring on their dear friend Tyrone to talk about the adventures that can happen when you raise the stakes. Find out how a humble fishing weekend has turned into an annual competition of skill, perseverance and honour. You will also learn who won the trophy and bragging rights until next year. Email us your adventure stories, suggestions or guest recommendations! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

This week on the show we welcome Jay Whitelaw - founder of "Givesome." It's a smartphone app is changing the way people perceive giving, by showing the clear impact of every dollar that is donated. Jay has big plans to change the world, and in this week's show you will hear that he is well on his way! We are also having a GIVEAWAY! If you download the app on iOS or Android and DM us a screenshot of the downloaded app to our Instagram (@openroadpod), we will give you a $10 Givecard to fund future projects! Cool! The first 10 people will be sent a card in the mail.

Will there be any wires in the future? Is Home Depot better than Home Hardware? All that and more on this week's show! Emails us your stories and suggestions for the show! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

In the episode, Jeremy and Calvin talk about their busy Septembers. Travelling, pumpkin spice, Cirque du Soleil, camping, biking and tattoos are all on the agenda. Adventure abounds! Email your stories to the boys at: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com If you have suggestions for interesting people who should come on the show, send those in as well!

This week, we hear about Calvin's big adventure of the fall: raising money for Young Life by riding 80KM on a tandem bike! Jeremy has good news and bad news. Support Calvin! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/young-life-of-canada/ontariofondo/calvin-berry-fondo-ride/ We also give you an update on the stuff we talked about with the other Jeremy Enns in our last episode. Support Jeremy! https://my.charitywater.org/jeremy-enns/think-bigger-think-water Give Jeremy Enss (west) a personal development challenge: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MADkYsE661zxSBGnEdrxDaVz7Q9lO2mpZ5UR-YrstRU/edit Also, email us your stories and we will read them on the air! Jeremy@openroadpod.com Calvin@openroadpod.com

Host Jeremy Enns was in Vancouver with work and met up with the other Jeremy Enns (check out our first episode with Jeremy from a few months ago if you want). Jeremy took Jeremy on a great adventure through Vancouver, and then they chatted about how to raise $10,000 for a cause you believe in. Calvin then shares a story about a not so special walk-in special. Add some crazy stuff to Jeremy's Self Development Challenges list! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MADkYsE661zxSBGnEdrxDaVz7Q9lO2mpZ5UR-YrstRU/edit#gid=0 Check out Jeremy's new podcast about Ice Cream! Rain City Scoop: https://raincityscoop.com/

This week we are excited to welcome Gabe Nunez to talk about the adventure of Parkour, Freerunning and performing Hollywood STUNTS. www.tempestacademy.com/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2951500/ "Gabe Nunez is a Professional Stuntman and founder of Tempest Freerunning and the Tempest Freerunning Academy in Los Angeles, California. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas Gabe was involved in almost every traditional sport available to him. In Highschool his love for basketball turned into a love for break-dancing that eventually led to Martial Arts, Tricking and Gymnastics. After moving to Las Cruces, NM for college he quickly realized his passion was for any and all types of movement. Having graduated with a Bachelors degree in criminal justice, all he could think about was those Jackie Chan movies he grew up watching, so he decided to put one career on hold in order to chase a new possibility of becoming a Hollywood Stuntman. In 2007 Gabe moved to Los Angeles California and quickly began learning the ropes while pushing his Freerunning skills to new heights. His first film was Adam Sandler's You Don't Mess With the Zohan, and since then he has had the amazing opportunity to work on films such as Expendables, Total Recall, Battleship, Ted, After Earth, 300: Rise of an Empire, and most recently doubling Taylor Laughtner in the film Tracers. His favorite being Total Recall where he doubled Colin Farrell on the film and performed a large variety of stunts ranging from fights and falls to wire work and parkour. Since he started he has had the privilege of working with some of Hollywoods best Stuntmen and Women as well as train some big name actors such as Jaden Smith, Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Biel, Colin Farrell, Taylor Laughtner, Izabella Miko, and Marie Avgeropolous. It's safe to say Gabe has enjoyed the every moment up to this point. Happy as a clam but ready to go HAM, Gabe eagerly awaits the next one!"

This week on the show, Jer and Calv chat about the crazy world of MONETIZING. Everyone is doing it... should you? email your adventure stories to jeremy@openroadpod and calvin@openroadpod.com. We will read them on the show! Follow us on IG for updates: @openroadpod

Enjoy this special mini-episode! Contained within is a track called There is Time from Titus Haug's new album also titled There is Time. Listen to our interview with Titus as well. Follow Titus and buy his music! Instagram: @titus_anthony titushaug.bandcamp.com/

Email us your adventure stories and we will read them on the show! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com Follow Titus and buy his music! Instagram: @titus_anthony https://titushaug.bandcamp.com/

Only way to find out is by listening! What are you waiting for!? Email us your summer stories and ideas: jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

What happens when you pursue a dream with everything you have? You end up in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a boat with your cat! Well, while this exact scenario may not happen to you, that's precisely what happened to Liz Clark after she began pursuing her dreams. Listen in to this inspiring conversation where we talk about sailing, fixing boats and facing fears head on. PLEASE keep in touch with Liz! www.swellvoyage.com Instagram: @captainlizclark Email us your adventure stories and we will read them on the show! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

Calvin wanted some bonus banter, so Calvin got some bonus banter. If you are listening to this, clearly you want some too. Email us your adventure stories and we will read them on the show! jeremy@openroadpod.com openroadpod.com

Why oh why isn't there any amazing baby gear for dads?! This is something that Calvin has lamented about for ages. Well, at least since he and his wife started amassing baby stuff for their son. So when we found out about Mission Critical, a company that makes military grade baby gear for dads, we had to find out more. Turns out that the founder of the company, Andrew Wollenberg, is not only a great entrepreneur , but also a serious adventurer. Tune in for a great conversation about way more than just baby stuff. Follow Andrew and the Mission Critical Crew! https://www.missioncritical.cc/ Instagram: @missioncriticalgear

Ahhh the simple pleasure of slowing down to smell the coffee and truly breathe in the quickly passing moments that only the present can offer... AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT! When was the last time you took a day or two to slow down? I mean REALLY slow down? On the show this week are some people who have opted for a permanent slow down to pursue more fulfilling adventures. We have the founders of The Edward Bed and Breakfast on the show to chat all about why they decided to leave the big city behind for a different kind of life. Web: www.theedward.ca Insta: @TheEdwardPEC FB: @TheEdwardPEC Read their online journal! The latest post is on how to make Homemade Maple-Cinnamon Granola. YUM. "Prince Edward County is a prime getaway spot; only a few hours drive from Toronto and Ottawa, you can quickly pack up the car to spend the weekend roaming through vineyards and picnicking at the beach. They say there is something about this place, and we couldn't agree more. Not everyone wants to uproot their life to live here full-time, but you can certainly enjoy a slice of this lifestyle at The Edward, and boy is it sweet. We live in big, bustling cities all over the world and work in high-traffic retail and massive companies. We climb figurative ladders and live off the high of our achievements. Yet, the weekends can't come soon enough. Vacations almost always feel over before they begin. It can take days to slow down, and when we finally do, we realize we haven't taken a deep inhale or lengthy exhale in months. – Take a deep breath – – Embrace slow living – We truly believe well-being stems from a slower pace of life—where you take a moment here and there to disconnect from the hustle, listen to the sound of the wind in the trees, and take a meaningful breath. Although there is something to be said for city life, when we look across the field to the wild tree line and see a family of deer stroll by, we are reminded why people keep coming back to the County. We want to share this with you."

541 Eatery & Exchange is an amazing place. They are an eatery where fresh, home cooked meals and baked goods are made. They are also a place of exchange where ideas are shared and where people can engage with one another. We chat with Sue Car, the Executive Director, about everything 541. It's an exciting and inspring conversation! Tune in, and then go it and buy some buttons. http://fivefortyone.ca/ Send us your adventure stories and we'll read them on the show! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com

This week on the podcast we chat about a couple different trips we've been on recently. For me (Calvin), it was a long weekend bachelor party to Vermont with 12 dudes. For Jeremy, back to back business trips to Germany and Beautiful British Columbia Now travelling in the lap luxury means different things to different people. It's all about setting goals and strategically executing with brilliance. So while Jeremy tries to tally up enough miles on Air Canada to gain access to their elite flyers lounge, I'm satisfied when we're simply able to get 7 bodies across the border in the RV without cavity searches. We dive into some nitty gritty details about how we're always able to find adventure while travelling no matter what the purpose, destination, or company. This week's musical feature: Titus Haug - There Is Time https://www.facebook.com/titushaug/ https://titushaug.bandcamp.com/ Instagram: @titus_anthony (you can also stream on Spotify or Apple Music) Email us your adventure stories and we will read it on the show! jeremy@openroadpod.com calvin@openroadpod.com