Erik is joined by Phil Rosenthal from the new Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil. The duo discuss their passion for food, how they randomly met on an international flight as well as their unique  travel habits. Phil and Erik dive into the importance of traveling and discovering culture even if it's a new restaurant in your hometown. Phil also offers inspirational advice for creatives based on his many years in the "Hollywood business" as he reluctantly calls it, Ray Romano's addiction to golf (why Phil is reluctant to play golf), and the process behind creating and writing the Emmy winning comedy Everybody Loves Raymond.  Follow Phil Rosenthal on Instagram @phil.rosenthal, watch Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix now and check out his travels on www.philrosenthalworld.com Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik gets his voice back, answers a listener question about exclusivity and prejudice in golf, and reveals what he wants most from his upcoming trip to Japan.  Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik gets real poetic in this episode with US Poet Laureate Billy Collins. They discuss Askernish and Billy's Scottish roots, Billy reads four of Erik's favorite poems and, as always, the meaning of life, to which Billy has a VERY poignant answer.   Billy is not on social media as far as we can tell. So go buy his books on Amazon! Support the arts. And become smarter in the process.   Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

With Erik being on 100% Dr-Prescribed vocal rest, Geoff does his best to carry the torch, ie read a script written by Erik. Geoff is tasked with the large responsibility of delivering "The Podcast Paleo Cookie Recipe" from a script that Erik wrote, among other things. (To get the recipe in print - head over to Erik's Instagram). Then, from the archives, listen to an interview between Erik and George Lopez, comedy legend and lover of all things golf. This was originally recorded for Be The Ball and the topics covered range widely from the zone, the parenting that golf delivers and lots of humor in between. George discusses the elitest golf labels and the lessons that the game can teach you.  Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik has a conversation with screenwriter, New York Times best selling author, and modern philosopher Kelly Oxford. Among the wide ranging topics -- Kelly's thoughts on golf culture, the secret world of Postmates drivers, the interviewing skills of Jimmy Kimmel, and a deep excavation into the perils of online dating. Plus, are we all living in a simulated matrix and what if men started wearing dresses to the Oscars? Follow Kelly Oxford on Instagram @kellyoxford  And purchase her latest book on Amazon "When You Find Out the World Is Against You: And Other Funny Memories About Awful Moments" https://www.amazon.com/When-You-Find-World-Against/dp/006232277X                  Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik explains his relationship with Zen Golf author Dr Joe Parent and how it relates to Be The Ball. He also perhaps uncovers the TRUE origin story of Adventures In Golf, which may have taken place on a road trip in Alabama, sleeping in his car playing the Robert Trent Jones Trail in 2010 - the year Phil Mickelson won the Masters. Speaking of traditions unlike any other, Erik unveils his new giveaway of sweet golf prizes to be announced at The Masters on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. To enter, just tag Erik in a review of the show or your own paleo cookie recipe - @erikanderslang. Thanks for listening!  Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik interviews Happy Gilmore director Dennis Dugan, who's favorite line from the blockbuster Adam Sandler golf comedy happens to be… "you eat pieces of s@&t for breakfast?!" We'll hear many  behind the scenes anecdotes from a classic comedic film that couldn't be more topical now, as golf culture strives to break out of its own tradition and reinvent itself.  And finally, Erik and Dennis get to the bottom of where the Happy Gilmore swing actually came from and whether or not it leads to longer drives... the answer is surprising! Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik shares his thoughts on the many facets of Instagram, the origin of the selfie, reconnecting with old friends and Erik dissects an inspirational Band of Brothers quote. Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

We'll learn why Erik would never have a normal nine to five office job, how he filmed his first round of Vice Golf commercials the day after deciding to divorce and then a listener question via Instagram about pursuing a career in the golf industry. Plus, what is the one and only 10 out of 10 cookie AND... what does Erik think of Tiger Woods' return to the PGA Tour? Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com

Erik shares the origin story of Adventures in Golf, the creation of his upcoming documentary Be the Ball, and the development of his unique persona in the golf industry. Plus, learn why Erik was inspired to jump in front of the camera for the first time. Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik’s website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com