Podcast appearances and mentions of brian erickson

Today on The Daily Scoop Podcast, Capt. Brian Erickson was appointed as the U.S. Coast Guard's first ever chief data officer in 2021. Not long after that, the service added artificial intelligence to his portfolio, making him also the first chief data and AI officer for the Coast Guard. Now Erickson has been called on by the Department of Homeland Security, the parent agency for the Coast Guard, to serve as deputy director for the department's presidential transition office. As he makes the switch to that new role, Erickson recently sat down for an exit interview of sorts to share what he accomplished during his time as CDAO for the Coast Guard, his nontraditional path to a career in technology, what's ahead as he pivots to focus on the 2024 presidential transition, and much more.

Is data the Coast Guard's compass to new horizons? This week, Toan Do, Area Vice President of Federal Sales at Collibra, invites Capt. Brian Erickson, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer at the United States Coast Guard, to shed some light on the Coast Guard's transformative journey from traditional navigation to data-driven decision-making, illustrating how data is becoming the compass guiding the organization's mission and operations.Amid the challenges of implementing data analytics and AI within the Coast Guard, Capt. Erickson has come to recognize the value of starting small, focusing on high-priority use cases, and fostering a data-literate workforce. His personal transition from a career aviator to leading the Coast Guard's first data office is a perfect parallel to the evolving role of data as a strategic asset in enhancing mission effectiveness. And as if that's not already a shining example of leadership in data, Capt. Erickson is now preparing to pass on this newfound passion to his successor, setting the stage for a bright future of enthusiastically data-literate military personnel.Three reasons you should listen to this episode:Unique perspective on data's role. Capt. Erickson's journey from a career aviator to leading the Coast Guard's first data office highlights how data can be leveraged as a strategic asset in a multifaceted organization.Practical insights on data implementation. When approaching the integration of data analytics and AI, starting with small initiatives and developing a workforce that is proficient in data literacy yields big results.Strategic approach to data management. Order and efficiency are clearly a necessity in data management, as is incremental growth and easy wins to build confidence.ResourcesConnect with ToanConnect with Capt. EricksonEnjoyed this Episode?Be sure to follow us so you never miss an update. You can leave us a review on Apple or Spotify, and share it with your friends and colleagues to help others learn more about the importance of a data-first digital transformation approach.Have questions? You can connect with us on LinkedIn. For more updates, please visit our website.

https://www.instagram.com/theextensionsband/ Brian Erickson of The Extensions talks about the band's new album High Charisma, and much more.

Anchored in Asbury, a monthly music interview series, where we talk to artists and creatives about their lives, inspirations and their part in the rich heritage of The Asbury Park music scene. This episode, your host Bill Bodkin, is joined by two veterans of the Asbury Park music scene -- Brian Erickson (The Extensions, Paper Jets) and Biff Swenson (Yawn Mower, Grasser). The reason these two rad humans have joined the podcast is because they are bringing back Happy Mondays -- a free weekly show for local bands (and touring acts) to perform in front of the insatiable music fans of Asbury Park -- to The Wonder Bar. Biff and Brian talk about having the same idea of bringing Happy Mondays back unbeknownst to each other, how much the night means to them, the bands they've booked that you should be keeping an eye out for, their own personal projects and their opinions on the current Asbury scene.

In today's episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Captain Brian Erickson, the Chief Data Officer for the US Coast Guard. Captain Erickson discusses how his background as an aeronautical engineer served as a catalyst for his current role with the US Coast Guard and how AI literacy has been an influential tool for moving his team forward. Listen in as he shares how he has been instrumental in restructuring the organization to be data-focused, and his belief in the importance of building a strong and resourceful team. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Captain Brian Erickson, SFMBA '21, joins Christopher Reichert, MOT '04, to talk about his career from a 17-year-old service member in the Coast Guard to its first Chief Data Officer. Capt. Erickson explores leadership and innovation in a 233-year-old organization.He talks about growing up in a small town in Washington State, and the opportunities and experiences of serving in the U.S. Coast Guard for over 30 years. He's been an engineer and pilot and had participated in the rescue of over 35 people.Just before Sloan, Capt. Erickson was a budget reviewer for Coast Guard headquarters operational capabilities offices and was responsible for program requests for $1.3B and over 14,000 personnel. He was the Commanding Officer of a 110-member Coast Guard Air Station serving the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and North Florida, before being selected for the MIT Sloan Fellows program in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic. He has some great insights into leadership and innovation as he reflects on his time at MIT Sloan and what it takes to succeed in ever-increasing positions of responsibility, leading to his current role as inaugural Chief Digital Officer for the U.S. Coast Guard.Capt. Erickson can be reached on LinkedIn and welcomes talking with alumni and prospective students.Support the showThanks for listening! Find more episodes on our website Sloanies Talking with Sloanies and learn more about MIT Sloan on Twitter and Facebook. To support this show or if you have an idea for a topic or a guest you think we should feature, drop us a note at sloanalumni@mit.edu© MIT SLOAN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

The Coast Guard recently joined scores of other agencies in appointing a chief data officer. More than that, in August it set up what it calls a "technical domain," centered on data and how to handle it. For details, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with that new Coast Guard CDO, Capt. Brian Erickson.

Our Guest: Brian Erickson, VP & GM of Behavioral Health and Specialty Clinic Services at Avel eCareWhat you'll get out of this episode: Erickson's background An overview of Avel eCare Interrupting the current patterns of behavioral health A new approach to behavioral health What's next for Avel eCare.  Our sponsors for this episode are Sage Growth Partners, BlocHealth, & ChenMed Sage Growth Partners accelerates commercial success for healthcare organizations through a singular focus on growth. The company helps its clients thrive amid the complexities of a rapidly changing marketplace with deep domain expertise and an integrated application of research, strategy, and marketing. For more information, please go to www.sage-growth.com & follow Sage Growth Partners on social media - @sagegrowthpartnersBlocHealth is building the ecosystem of services and solutions to power the future of healthcare. For more information, please go to www.blochealth.com & follow BlocHealth on social media - @blochealth"ChenMed brings concierge-style medicine and better health outcomes to the neediest populations – moderate-to-low income seniors with complex chronic diseases. For more information, please go to www.chenmed.com & follow ChenMed on social media - @chenmedTo learn more about Avel eCare please use the links below:- Website - LinkedInAlso, be sure to follow Slice of Healthcare on our social channels:- Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Twitter - YouTube - Newsletter

Joining me on this episode are two band members of The Extensions; Lisa LoVell and Brian Erickson! Lisa sings and plays the keys for The Extensions. She and I have known each other for years so this was a nice way to catch up and discuss her band along with her bandmate, leading vocals and guitarist, Brian Erickson. We talked about the history of the band, the origin of their name, their writing process, their newly released single “With a K” from their upcoming 22 song LP, Heaven is Other People! —————————————————————— Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rated-g/id1508082438 Listen on Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWVzc3kuZm0vYXBpL3Nob3cvNjQwMy9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahgKEwiA4cH5q5v0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwI Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/18puDf1liUic8rYyZxuYzB Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/FnbsyKlcXWo —————————————————————— THE EXTENSIONS —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram @theextensionsband https://www.instagram.com/theextensionsband/ https://linktr.ee/theextensions —————————————————————— G TERADO —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofgterado/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtofGTerado Art & Merch FOR SALE https://linktr.ee/artofgterado —————————————————————— Thanks for tuning in!

Joining me on this episode are two band members of The Extensions; Lisa LoVell and Brian Erickson! Lisa sings and plays the keys for The Extensions. She and I have known each other for years so this was a nice way to catch up and discuss her band along with her bandmate, leading vocals and guitarist, Brian Erickson. We talked about the history of the band, the origin of their name, their writing process, their newly released single “With a K” from their upcoming 22 song LP, Heaven is Other People! —————————————————————— Listen on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rated-g/id1508082438 Listen on Google Podcast https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWVzc3kuZm0vYXBpL3Nob3cvNjQwMy9yc3M?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahgKEwiA4cH5q5v0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQgwI Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/18puDf1liUic8rYyZxuYzB Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/FnbsyKlcXWo —————————————————————— THE EXTENSIONS —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram @theextensionsband https://www.instagram.com/theextensionsband/ https://linktr.ee/theextensions —————————————————————— G TERADO —————————————————————— Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artofgterado/ Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtofGTerado Art & Merch FOR SALE https://linktr.ee/artofgterado —————————————————————— Thanks for tuning in!

My conversation with the multi-faceted, progressive musician Brian Erickson was interesting on so many levels because we not only spoke about the multitude of projects on his musical resumé (past and present), but we also took a deep dive into the process and beliefs that drive his creativity. Brian did not start playing or writing music until his college years when he first picked up a guitar. He found early success with his first band, The Paper Jets, and before the art of podcasting was the force that it is today, Brian and a buddy began The Great Albums Podcast (which has been downloaded over three million times and reached #1 on iTunes' Top Music Podcasts Chart)!Since then, Brian has continued his musical journey as lead vocalist/guitarist of the popular band The Extensions, who are creating new music at a frenetic pace. They recently participated in Mint 400 Records' Zoe's Project, a compilation of previously unreleased music to raise awareness and funds for victims of domestic abuse. On June 10th, the group plans to release their new single “With a K” ... an upbeat, dance-worthy tune which promises to be on everyone's summer playlist. And The Extensions' have even more exciting news with the promise of an upcoming DOUBLE album release!As if this weren't enough, Brian is also a solo artist, the YouTube TV Show Host of “One More with Brian Erickson,” a music reviewer and show promoter. You might guess that all those accomplishments are based upon a tenacious quest for success; however, Brian is mostly driven by the happiness and joy he gets from the creative process. He places high value on doing what has never been done before; a philosophy celebrated in Robert Frost's “The Road Not Taken” … a perspective which is the main characteristic of the true creative.  Podcast Intro by Connor Bracken

When marriages get tough, isolation usually becomes the first step toward divorce. Our Marriage Director at the Well, Brian Erickson, shares a better way to do marriage as he reminds us of the important role that community plays in healthy and happy marriages, and shares some wisdom from his 28 years of marriage to his bride, Jenn.

The Pure Moods series of CDs promised us pure moods, and left us to decipher what that means. So we decided to listen and see if Pure Moods is right for us as it takes us on a journey of new age, Celtic, ambient, and dance music... and TV theme songs. Along for the ride are Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson of The Great Albums Podcast, and the four of us discuss the many compilation CD commercials we still remember, tales from our younger days at karate lessons, and perhaps the purest mood of all: Oscar Isaac.

December 30, 2020 — The Ukiah City Council will be short one member as soon as Second District Supervisor-elect Maureen Mulheren leaves the council to take her seat on the Board of Supervisors next week. Earlier this month, the Council voted to fill her seat by appointment rather than special election. The council has replaced departing members by appointment at least since 1947, according to a document put together by City Clerk Kristine Lawler. In 2013, when Mari Rodin left, the council did call for a special election, but Steve Scalmanini was the only candidate, so the election was canceled and he was appointed instead. A special election would cost the city $30,000, since there are no other jurisdictions to share the check. The application for the current open position is due at noon on January 21st. It’s pretty extensive, asking would-be council members about the top three to five most important issues facing the city, how they would resolve a situation where their personal philosophy is at odds with what’s best for the city, and requesting that they weigh in on public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and quality of life, among other issues. The council meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month, and the meeting on the sixth has been cancelled, so it will be down one member for only one session. There is a special meeting on Thursday the 28th, where the council will review the applications, but no decision is required until 60 days after the official date of resignation, which is Monday, January 4. Of the seven candidates who ran in November, Doug Crane and Josefina Duenas won the two seats in contention. Jenny Kimbler, who came in third place, created a social media furor when she used her candidate Facebook page to call for extra-judicial shootings of protesters. A screenshot of the post, which was filled with obscenities, misspellings, and unconventional punctuation choices, appeared on MendoFever a month before the election. In a letter to the editor that ran in the MendoVoice last week, Kimbler thanked her supporters, who knew what was truly in her heart. “If we all agreed with one another all the time, no new solutions would emerge,” she wrote. She went on to say that the past few months have made her realize that she does not need to be on the City Council to make a difference for her community. Earlier this week, we reached out to Scalmanini and Brian Erickson, who were also on the ballot, but both of them were undecided as to whether or not they would apply for the open seat. Ed Donovan said he was not planning to apply. Ahead of the December 16 meeting where the council chose to appoint a fifth member, he and another community member wrote to the council recommending that they choose the remaining candidate, Cameron Ramos. In arguments to dissuade the council from choosing the third-place runner-up, Donovan quoted a few of the more pungent excerpts from Kimbler’s now infamous post, and another letter-writer said she trusts that anyone advocating violence will not be considered for the position. Ramos had not submitted an application when we checked last night, but earlier this week, he said he was planning to.

The Edvice gang enjoys a very informative chat with local Hero and rock & roll preserver Brian Erickson

Summary Have you had an ‘aha’ moment lately? New research provides clues into why some of us find insights so addictive.   Transcript Hello and welcome to episode 94 of the Leadership Today podcast where each week we tackle one of today’s biggest leadership challenges. This week we explore the power of insights, including what’s going on in our brain when we have them, and some practical ways to have even more insights. There are few things in life better than an ‘aha’ moment - that point where you’ve been grappling with a problem and the solution just suddenly pops into your head. It can feel quite different to solving something by working away at it methodically. Ideas can come as a slow steady slog, but sometimes there are leaps.  Researches earlier this year discovered that these sudden insights can, for some people, trigger the brain’s reward system. That an insight can activate the same areas that highly pleasurable activities and even addictive drugs work on. To explore this, the researchers presented each person with a series of anagrams while using a high resolution EEG to monitor brain activity. Let’s say, for example, that you were presented with the letters ABSIS. Those letters could also make up the word BASIS. But how did you solve that? The participant would press a button to confirm whether it was an insight or more of an analytical process. So the word BASIS might just pop into your head, or you might mentally start shifting the letters around in a more analytical way. Researchers can actually see the moment when the insight occurs as it is accompanied by a burst of gamma-band brainwaves right before the person indicates that they have had an insight solution. So what did they discover? Not surprisingly, they found that insight solutions were faster than analytical solutions. Insights pop into our head much faster than our ability to consciously think through potential solutions. What is really interesting is that many people also showed a second burst in the orbitofrontal cortex - a region of the brain just above the orbits of your eyes, thus the name, which is associated with reward and pleasure. This reward burst occurs just a tenth of a second after the insight, so it is too quick to be the result of conscious thought. It turns out that for many people the insight itself is inherently pleasurable, rather than something that we decide should be pleasurable. The researchers wanted to understand who is more likely to have this reward response, given that not everyone experiences it. To do this they had participants complete a questionnaire on reward sensitivity - the extent to which people were driven more by gaining rewards than the fear of loss. They found that those more focused on gain rather than loss were also more likely to experience a natural reward response when they had an insight. It’s easy to see how that might lead people to spend more time chasing that reward, therefore investing more effort into creativity and insight generation. So what does this mean for me as a leader? Well, let’s assume you don’t have a high resolution EEG lying around the house. Although I will point out that EEG units that hook up to your phone are becoming far more accurate and affordable if you did want to strap one onto the old melon to take a look under the hood. If that’s not an option, here are some other suggestions: Pose yourself problems to solve. This sounds kind of obvious, but if you don’t present your brain with a problem to solve in the first place, you’re not going to have an insight. Keep positive. Researchers found those in a positive mood solved more problems via insight than those with lower mood. There are lots of benefits to having a positive mood. Focus on what you have to gain rather than lose. That will encourage a more insight-based approach to problem solving. Aim for low attention moments. As we have discussed before, people never come up with their best ideas while sitting at their desk. Make the most of those low stress, relaxed moments. Sometimes I pose myself a problem before I go to bed or just before I go for a run. I then don’t try to actively solve the problem - I just let it sit. It’s amazing how many times I have an insight when I wake up, or when I’m cooling down after that run. Celebrate solving something hard. Even if it doesn’t get your reward circuit going in the moment, maybe that piece of chocolate a little later will. If you did want to delve into the research further, I’ve provided a link in the episode notes although, full disclosure, it is a pretty dense bit of reading. And let me know your insight stories - what works for you? You can make contact via the leadership.today website. Have a great week.   Reference Yongtaek Oh, Christine Chesebrough, Brian Erickson, Fengqing Zhang, John Kounios. An insight-related neural reward signal. NeuroImage, 2020; 214: 116757 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.116757

Brian Erickson from Trinity United Methodist Church tells JT what things he is doing to serve his congregation with what is now the "new Normal"

We need to live as God wants us to live. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-15-2019.

We need to live as God wants us to live. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-15-2019.

We need to live as God wants us to live. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-15-2019.

We must forgive as God has forgiven us. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-8-2019.

We must forgive as God has forgiven us. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-8-2019.

We must forgive as God has forgiven us. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-8-2019.

Brian Erickson (The Extensions, OneMore with Brian Erickson, The Great Albums Podcast) returns to the program to talk to us about music from the local scenes of Asbury Park, New Brunswick and more, as well as his journey within music scenes and how it has impacted different moments in his life.

Do we have the courage to live as God would have us to? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 10-27-2019.

Do we have the courage to live as God would have us to? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 10-27-2019.

Do we have the courage to live as God would have us to? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 10-27-2019.

On Friday, October 11, the City of Elk Grove issued a statement regarding litigation over construction delays and cost overruns on the recently open District56 aquatics center. Given the reluctance of governmental bodies to comment on pending litigation, issuing the statement was an unusual development. In this edition, we have another conversation with Brian Erickson who as co-owner of Big B Construction is one of the defendants in the lawsuit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

During the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, the City of Elk Grove opened its long-awaited aquatic center at the newly named District56 complex. The opening of the facility was delayed by almost a year and was over budget. In July of 2019 Elk Grove filed a lawsuit against many of the companies involved in the construction of the facility. One of these companies was Big B Construction. Guests are Brian Erickson is a co-owner of Big B Construction and his project manager, Carlos DeLeon. Ericson and DeLeon will detail what they assert were faulty designs by the primary contractor. Ericson also discusses the reason he thinks the city is pursuing the litigation and what happened when he addressed the Elk Grove city council at the September 11 meeting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elk-grove-news/support

Brian Erickson of The Extensions joins me on the podcast to discuss his band’s debut album, Bellicose. Check them out at Asbury Park Lanes on Friday September 20th. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/offner/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/offner/support

A lot of companies shy away from hiring veterans because they don’t understand the value that they may bring to the table.  Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Cisco & Walgreens have programs in full force but the majority of startups have yet to really get on board. The diversity in thought that comes from hiring a vet may be the competitive edge that your startup needs to propel your business ahead of your competition. This show is proudly sponsored by Vidoori Today’s Quote: "We hire military veterans because they make great employees. They bring proven technical and leadership skills. They understand teamwork, and they're adaptable. Bottom line, hiring veterans is good for business."  Randall L. Stephenson - CEO of AT&T Guest Bio:  Brian Erickson serves as the Vice President, Strategy and Solutions at Vidoori, Inc.  He leads company expansion strategies bringing the Vidoori brand to the west coast. Brian has over 26 years of experience in Naval Aviation, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Operations, Strategic Programs and sourcing/acquisition.  Brian is a retired Senior Naval Officer (Captain/O6) with proven experience and expertise across numerous technical domains bringing a warfighters perspective to Vidoori’s mission of delivering excellence.  Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from San Diego State University, a Master of Business Administration (Financial Management) from the Naval Postgraduate School, a Master of Science (Information Technology) from the Naval Postgraduate School and an Executive Management Certification from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.  Additionally, Brian holds numerous defense and industry related certifications to include: CISSP, GSLC, CISSO, CISSM, DAWIA Level 3 PM, DAWIA Level 3 IT, CKM, ITIL.  Show Highlights: The benefits of hiring veterans Challenges in the crossover What is needed to hire veterans today Why hire veterans? Advantages of hiring veterans Hard workers Trained All the same, competencies that civilians do +1 Life experience Much harder workers, disciplined Why do companies not hire veterans?  Language Translation - understanding of Military terminology Skills Mismatch -  Negative Stereotypes / Bias - too rigid, formal, chain of command “Alpha” mentality Aggression / PTSD / disability fears Cultural Fit Fear of future deployments Rick’s Input: Military ranking & conditioning Diversity in thought Requires a shift in mindset Impactful behavior transfers How to Successfully hire Veterans Preparation is Key! Process & Structure Checklist oriented Understand rigidity in the government process Outline the Framework, Training & Direction Rick’s two cents Embrace the differences in Mindset Seek to understand the mindset More important to have a structured interview process Key Takeaways: Have an established interviewing team that works well together; bring in a technical “ringer” as required to round out the depth and breadth of conversation. Hire military...highly technical, lots of experience, trustworthy, bang for your buck   Transactional vs relational (stick with relational)

Brian Erickson of The Extensions tested the bandwidth of the I Love Asbury podcast. It was beautiful chatting it up with him about his latest single Hollowed Out and even diving deep into some powerful perspectives. I can't put into words how grateful I am towards not only Brian's openness to connect but the entire Asbury Park music scene.

Bobby and Brian Erickson, co-host of “The Great Albums” podcast, tackle songs No. 70 to 61 on the list, including “Blinded by the Light,” “Devils & Dust,” and “Secret Garden.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

...or is the dark afraid of you? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 7-7-2019

...or is the dark afraid of you? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 7-7-2019

...or is the dark afraid of you? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 7-7-2019

God meets all our needs, including health. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-30-2019.

God meets all our needs, including health. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-30-2019.

God meets all our needs, including health. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-30-2019.

God has a purpose for your life. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-23-2019.

God has a purpose for your life. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-23-2019.

God has a purpose for your life. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-23-2019.

The Holy Spirit brings the gift of tongues on Pentecost. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-9-2019.

The Holy Spirit brings the gift of tongues on Pentecost. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-9-2019.

The Holy Spirit brings the gift of tongues on Pentecost. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-9-2019.

Things aren't always how they appear. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-2-2019

Things aren't always how they appear. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-2-2019

Things aren't always how they appear. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-2-2019

What do these stones mean to you? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-26-2019

What do these stones mean to you? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-26-2019

What do these stones mean to you? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-26-2019

Exercising faith strengthens it. --Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-19-2019

Exercising faith strengthens it. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-19-2019

Exercising faith strengthens it. --Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-19-2019

Each day is full of choices. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 01-13-2019.

Each day is full of choices. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 01-13-2019.

Each day is full of choices. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 01-13-2019.

Do we find Christ in our Christmas? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-16-2018.

Do we find Christ in our Christmas? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-16-2018.

No stranger to the show, Brian finally gets his very own episode (he's been a guest on Ep50 and Ep71). Dan and Brian talk about Brian's band, The Paper Jets, their new record, and their upcoming farewell show in Asbury Park. From his start as a jazz fan and sax player, to college where he got a crash course in rock and pop, to his evolution as a songwriter, Brian is a sharp and prolific musical mind, and he talks about his past projects as well as the next one he's got in the works. 

God wants to clean the junk from our lives. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 10-7-2018.

God wants to clean the junk from our lives. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 10-7-2018.

Do we trust the Lord even when life is difficult? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 9-2-2018.

Do we trust the Lord even when life is difficult? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 9-2-2018.

Are you open to God's leading? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-3-2018.

Are you open to God's leading? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 6-3-2018.

Forgive others so you may be forgiven. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-6-2018.

Forgive others so you may be forgiven. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 5-6-2018.

It happened. We did a whole Mountain Goats episode, determining what we think are the best songs to choose to turn someone into a fan. Along for the ride is massive Mountain Goats fan and musician Chris Dubrow (The Burns, Avery Mandeville and the Man Devils, OneMore with Brian Erickson) who curated some of his favorite tracks and live performances. We discuss the tendency to put hero worship onto John Darnielle and the different "eras" of The Mountain Goats. From the early stuff to Goths, we got it all - plus our expected diversions into Weezer and Billy Joel.

Five kinds of tough love. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 3-4-2018.

Five kinds of tough love. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 3-4-2018.

Stay under Christ's protection. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 2-18-2018.

Stay under Christ's protection. --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 2-18-2018.

Is God calling you to leave your comfort zone? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-31-2017.

Is God calling you to leave your comfort zone? --Pastor Brian Erickson, speaking at Christian Fellowship Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on 12-31-2017.

It's Bonus Song Thanksgiving! Bill and Brian break out the their Ocean Pacific gear as they remember the 90s and their early experiences hearing Billy Joel's "The River of Dreams." Brian tells a heartbreaking tale of a young man who didn't get to sing the solo at school but redeemed himself at the county fair. Then we get into some listener emails about 90s rap and our plans for April Fool's Day. Make sure to check out Speak Into My Good Eye's 24 hour songwriting challenge to hear new tunes from past guests like Lowlight, James Harold, Beta Rat, Brian Rothenbeck, and even Brian Erickson. All proceeds benefit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

This week, we settle into a lengthy conversation with our pal, frontman of The Paper Jets and co-host of The Great Albums podcast Brian Erickson to discuss some of the songs that have shaped him. We discuss the importance of music in family, friendships, and childhood, as well as seeking to understand what it means to succeed in a local scene and whether your 30s are better than your 20s. Check out Brian's band, The Paper Jets, his podcast The Great Albums, and his work with You Don't Know Jersey. And as mentioned in the episode, check out Tim Ryan's music on Bandcamp!

Here's something a little different this week! I recently guested for the second time on The Great Albums podcast -- a fantastic show hosted by Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson -- that dissects classic records track-by-track, defining what makes them so special. I was ecstatic that they invited me back to talk about 1998's "Yield," recently reissued on vinyl and the fifth album from one of my favorite bands: Pearl Jam. So instead of me hosting this week and asking the questions, I thought you'd enjoy hearing the entire Great Albums "Yield" episode, as a gesture of solidarity and cross-promotion in music podcasting, and giving Bill and Brian exposure to the Vinyl Emergency audience, just as they've been kind enough to do for us. In this spirited round-table discussion, we get into deep Pearl Jam lore, nerd out on the various amps and guitars used on the album, PJ's relationship with vinyl and so much more! Be sure to subscribe to The Great Albums however you listen to podcasts, visit them at TheGreatAlbums.com and follow them on Twitter and Facebook @thegreatalbums.  

This week on Live from the Dining Room, we are joined by Musician/Podcaster Brian Erickson, of The Paper Jets, The Jesse Elliot Band and The Great Albums Podcast.  Brian is one insightful fella, who shares plenty of life experiences with us from $500 long distance phone calls, to creeps who drive for uber -Roy Orbitron - Make Enemies -Andrew Lange - Old Oak -On The Water - Gatekeeper -Moon Men - No Sympathy -Brian Erickson - Charlie, it can’t be done (LFTDR In-Studio) -Brian Erickson - As It Gets (LFTDR In-Studio) -Avoider - Sleepin’ -Snow Lotion - Corey Haim and/or Feldman -Rusty Things - Dinosaurs Exist Again -Rylan Stowe - The Quiet Crow -Brian Erickson - Wonderful Love (LFTDR In-Studio) -Brian Erickson -  (LFTDR In-Studio) -Brian Erickson -  (LFTDR In-Studio) -Joe Galuppo - Swayze -Jefferson - Gonna Be Alright Accents - I Wasn’t Looking For You -Brian Erickson - My Gemini Heart (LFTDR In-Studio) -GayGuy/StraightGuy - Movement

From the Geek Actually Studios this is the PODCAST PILLOWFORT, the podcast about podcasts. In this weeks episode, we talk all about what’s been happening in the world of podcasts, we send two music related podcasts into the Pillowfort Smackdown and we finish up as always with things we learned this week So grab your headphones, … Continue reading