The Open Highway

By Viking Dog Entertainment

A news, current events and interview podcast hosted by Eric Paul Erickson. Bringing the discovery of the open road into the discourse of modern conversation. Much like the old days when we would sit d... more

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The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.

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April 01, 2022 51- Side Road: Never Doubt Your Power
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.

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March 31, 2022 50- USMC Lt. Col. Ivan Ingraham, Putin’s Brain, Returning to Civilian Life, The Loch Ness Monster Returns, & More Bad Names!
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
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1h 29min
March 24, 2022 49- USAF Top Gun Douglas Huberman, Ukraine, PTSD, Man Steals Crossbow & Another Troublesome Dog Name
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.
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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!
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1h 24min
March 18, 2022 42- Side Road: Perfection Is The Enemy Of Good
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!
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March 17, 2022 41- Leaving God, Time Traveling With Bigfoot & Google Cares About Your Dog’s Privacy
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!

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1h 40min
March 10, 2022 40- CyberWarfare, Ancient Spirit Escapes & Joe Biden Is An Octopus
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.
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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
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1h 19min
March 03, 2022 39- Ukraine, A Hard Dog Story & The Angry Viking in the Hot Seat
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!
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1h 47min
February 24, 2022 38- Matthew Hoh-US Senate Candidate
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
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Also on this episode: In the news- Skier suffers painful personal injury and apparently lobster aliens predicted Covid
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February 15, 2022 37- Side Roads: After Joe Rogan & Spotify... Who Is Next?
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!

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February 14, 2022 36- Side Roads: Super Bowl, Masks and Is Covid Over?
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?"

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How many episodes does The Open Highway have?

The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.