On this episode, Eric takes you for a ride on his scooter around his adopted hometown, Newcastle (NSW, Australia). For the second time time, he has attached a Insta360 X4 camera that records 360 degree views. In post production, different views can be selected. There is a learning curve for the camera and editing on the phone and PC versions of the editing software. The camera is clamped to a handlebar of the scooter.Attached to his motorcycle helmet is a Cardo Spirit HD headset which is connected to the camera via Bluetooth. A microphone and speaker are attached inside the helmet.There were lessons learnt from the first recording on the previous day which will feature on this episode. Many motorcyclists on YouTube use this method to share content recorded while riding which allows them to capture the view and also record their thoughts as they are riding. On this episode, Eric scooters to and from the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium from inner Newcastle. It is a good test for this scooter because he has not ridden along this route before riding his newer 2024 model scooter. Episode recorded on Sunday 17 August 2025 which is coming towards the end of the Australian winter season.BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric takes you for a ride on his scooter around his adopted hometown, Newcastle (NSW, Australia).
For the first time, he has attached a Insta360 X4 camera that records 360 degree views. In post production, different views can be selected. There is a learning curve for the camera and editing on the phone and PC versions of the editing software.
The camera is clamped to a handlebar of the scooter.Attached to his motorcycle helmet is a Cardo Spirit HD headset which is connected to the camera via Bluetooth. A microphone and speaker are attached inside the helmet.There were lessons learnt which will feature on the following episode. Many motorcyclists on YouTube use this method to share content recorded while riding which allows them to capture the view and also record their thoughts as they are riding.
Highlights of this episode include passing Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon & Merewether beaches plus Newcastle & Merewether ocean baths.
Episode recorded on Saturday 16 August 2025 which is coming towards the end of the Australian winter season.
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast.
Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos).
Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast. There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.com
Erk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rss
Simulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.com
A Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.com
NTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifest
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE: Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric discusses one of the newest things for him, using a VPN with servers outside of his home country of Australia. He discovers the difference between using Australian websites & social media without a VPN and compares that using a VPN to tell his computer that he is in other countries including the UK and Canada. Then he looks at webcams including using a website called Earthcam TV where viewers can alternate between selected live webcams. Moving from one side of America to the other as the sun sets on Monday while Eric is in Australia on Tuesday morning, there are a variety of cameras to observe live. Moving away from EarthCam TV, Eric features SydSquad. Syd Squad are a group of aviation enthusiasts who provide streams from various vantage points from around Sydney International Airport. There are two separate videos featured showing the difference between a night stream and a day time stream. SydSquad have just celebrated 150k subscribers. Eric also shares some news about Australian ice hockey including his commentary debut at international level in mens ice hockey as America played Canada in a exhibition game in Newcastle.
Hockey game links:US v Canada July 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/live/bKnzjmmss7E?si=F3VPqz8woAqmpkjP
Streams featured:EarthCam TV: https://www.earthcamtv.com/Fox 10 Phoenix Chicago River webcam: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/webcams-chicago-riverSydSquad: https://www.youtube.com/@SydSquad BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric goes into Simulated Erk mode as he role plays as a paramedic while playing Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (available on Steam, Playstation & Xbox). As the name suggests, Ambulance Life is a simulator where you work as a paramedic to save lives. DISCLAIMER: Simulated medical procedures. Eric has played 12 hours of game time and is not a qualified paramedic or medical professional. BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE: Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric takes a look at back at his career as a train driver. On holidays at the time of recording, Eric talks through the trains he currently drives and an overview of his 30 year (and counting) career on the railway with 20 of those years as a train driver. DISCLAIMER - All opinions and stories are personal and do not reflect those of any train operator. Train videos from A Mountain Of Work (links below). BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE: Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric watches two local Australian YouTube comedy groups, Yeah Mad & The OG Crew. For various reasons, some original members of Yeah Mad left the group and formed The OG Crew. On this episode, Eric explains some history of the two groups and some of the jokes. Not all jokes are featured.
Yeah Mad: https://www.youtube.com/ @yeahmadtv
The OG Crew: https://www.youtube.com/ @theogcrewofficial
EPISODES REFERENCED:
Yeah Mad | The Different Abby episode | https://youtu.be/_zrofrUpROg?si=AEJk5rZDJxkGWAmR
The OG Crew | OG's Honestly Rank Themselves | https://youtu.be/ttm1kSnBFbI?si=hymbN99bFbh02Jo4
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE: Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric goes into Simulated Erk mode as he looks back at previous roles of working inside a communications centre while playing 112 Operator (available on Steam). 112 Operator is a strategy simulator where you work as an emergency services communications operator and allocate resources and match the available resources with the required tasks. In reality, different communications centres in different locations have different operating models. In Australia where Eric has worked in this industry, each emergency service would have their own communication centres. There may be a series of communication centres based on a geographical basis.112 Operator works on more of an American model where an operator may be operating on behalf of multiple emergency services within a defined operator. 112 Operator is a sequel to 911 Operator. BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE: Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric hosts another slideshow walk down memory lane after being prompted by memories of Japan in an earlier episode. There's lot of fun memories here based on photos that Eric has taken & placed on Facebook.
Featured Video
REMIX MATRIX Video Gladys Berejiklian Takes Over The World | https://youtu.be/wLTGXblgUoc?si=i6PGE3Ehpr5DqWfA
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast.
Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos).
Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.com
Erk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rss
Simulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.com
A Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.com
NTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifest
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric hosts a slideshow walk down memory lane after being prompted by memories of Japan in an earlier episode. There's lot of fun memories here based on photos that Eric has taken & placed on Facebook. BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
This episode of Erk Pod could have also been called Why Hockey Is Awesome Part 1.
On this episode, Eric reacts to a couple of hockey videos produced by Twisted Wrister Hockey | https://www.youtube.com/ @TwistedWristerHockey
Video 1: Top 10 Reasons Why Hockey Is The Best Sport To Watch | https://youtu.be/worpw8KVlsg?si=y7YN-kxhNoTm4zIE
Video 2: Learn How To Watch Hockey With These Top 10 Tips | https://youtu.be/SHq0Yneht3k?si=Cka6GgSTxCRrFC5P
Eric shares his experience from discovering hockey on a holiday in America in 2014 and what happened when he returned to Australia and discovered hockey Australian style.
Since 2015, Eric has been a commentator in the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) and has commentated on other top level leagues in the country including the Australian Womens Ice Hockey League (AWIHL) , Australian Junior Ice Hockey League (AJIHL) & tournaments for Ice Hockey Australia (IHA). A career highlight was his international commentary debut in the 2024 Womens Trans Tasman series between Australia & New Zealand in Newcastle.While Australian hockey is different to the NHL,
Eric learns that he has some things in common with Twisted Wrister Hockey host Nick including growing up in a non traditional hockey market and a shared love of collecting jerseys.
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast.
Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos).
Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric is trialing a new audio interface for potential use outside of the Erk Pod studio. As a result, only the audio was recorded. There may be times where video is not possible for various reasons but there will always be more video than a simple logo screen. Video for this episode comes from A Mountain Of Work where Eric experimented with using 3 wireless cameras on location to capture various scenes.After the testing was complete, Eric discovered that he may have pressed the wrong button which led to most of the recording being unusable. But that's why we test before we do something that is mission critical, right? Right....Take 2 worked much better.On the second half of the episode, Eric talks about some of the podcasts he is currently listening to as well as some from his past. In future episodes, he'll talk about more podcasts, YouTube channels & audiobooks he is consuming. Podcasts mentioned:Trivia/Quiz: Good Job Brain, Do Go On, Miss Information
Aviation: Airline Pilot Guy, Airplane Geeks, Stuck Mic, Plane Crazy Down Under
Trucking: Trucker Tom, Copy Southbound, Big Rig Radio, On The Road Radio
True Crime: I Catch Killers, Witness: William Tyrrell, The Badge & BeyondFind these podcasts using your podcatcher of choice. Some podcasts also available in video form on YouTube. BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE: Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.comAIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric discusses a major rain storm that he experienced in inner suburban Newcastle on Wednesday 30 April 2025 and compares what he saw and recorded in the previous episode to what was reported by local media outlets.
This episode really shows the benefits of video and being able to be on site to present a story.
During the previous episode, Eric speaks with a local resident off camera who shared some thoughts about this storm and a comparison between this storm and the storm that saw the grounding of a large ship (Pasha Bulker) near Nobby's Beach in 2007.
It was certainly Eric's biggest storm since moving to Newcastle in 2020.
Eric was not living in the area in 2007 so took a look back at the events around the grounding of the Pasha Bulker on this episode.
LOCAL MEDIA REPORTS, 30 APRIL STORM:
NBN News | https://www.nbnnews.com.au/
Newy 87.8FM | https://newy.com.au/newcastle-news/
REPORTS, PASHA BULKER STORM:
NBN News | https://www.nbnnews.com.au/
Murray McKean Photography | http://www.mckeanphoto.com.au/
City Of Newcastle/Visit Newcastle | https://visitnewcastle.com.au/insider-guides/a-look-back-on-the-pasha-bulker-ship-happens
The Senior | https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/7772675/i-was-blown-away-by-the-size-of-it-remembering-the-pasha-bulker-storm/
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room.
After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos).
Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.com
Erk Pod podcast RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rss
Simulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.com
A Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.com
NTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifest
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections.
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
On this episode, Eric discusses a major rain storm that he experienced in inner suburban Newcastle on Wednesday 30 April 2025. This episode really shows the benefits of video and being able to be on site to present a story.During the episode, Eric speaks with a local resident off camera who shared some thoughts about this storm and a comparison between this storm and the storm that saw the grounding of a large ship (Pasha Bulker) near Nobby's Beach in 2007. It was certainly Eric's biggest storm since moving to Newcastle in 2020.Eric was not living in the area in 2007 so took a look back at the events around the grounding of the Pasha Bulker. This look will feature on the following episode of Erk Pod. This episode was totally produced on a mobile phone. BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities. Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts. Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014. Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule. LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.comErk Pod podcast RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.comA Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.comNTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifestSPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
Looking back in time, Eric shares the times that he visited Japan in 2011 and 2014. 3 months before visiting Japan for the first time, the country was hit with an earthquake and tsunami which also affected a nuclear power plant. Eric's mum thought that he was mad for wanting to go to Japan so close to a major disaster.
SPOILER ALERT - he was fine. He did feel an aftershock, though.
To start the episode, Eric reacts and comments from an initial news report from the BBC. In a happier note, Eric recounts the various adventures he had in Japan. At the time, he did not record videos. Being 2011 & 2014, any videos would look like they were filmed on a potato compared to 2025. To share what the environment would have been like with modern equipment without actually being in Japan, Eric watches and commentates on a video created by Walking Tokyo. There are many examples of these well filmed walking tours on YouTube.
This video and re-telling stories leads Eric down a rabbit hole of looking back at his own memories and finding some classic photos from his first trip to America in 2009 amongst other things.
VIDEO LINKS:
Initial BBC News report from Japan about the 2011 earthquake & tsunami: https://youtu.be/Hai1sZMrLhw?si=9YbakBIz-OfmfflS
Walking Tour Of Nippori (Tokyo): https://youtu.be/1_D1TcASw48?si=1MrpleOI3c1nbVSD
Simulated Erk Promo | JR East Train Simulator: https://youtu.be/D2jX1pDt61U?si=e1Ace80TE5VPQlsb
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast.
Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos).
Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast. There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.com
Erk Pod podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rss
Simulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.com
A Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.com
NTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifest
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
After stopping podcasting in 2014, the voice behind Erk Pod is back... in video form! On this episode, Eric discusses the various parts of someone's personality and how they have different modes when they are in different environments and roles.
Later, Eric features a very funny performance from comedian Lou Wall and how their recent performance has exploded at the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Lou had a very interesting encounter with someone on Facebook Marketplace which was a part of their Melbourne International Comedy Festival performance. Eric would call this segment "Where Is Bed" as he now has even more reason not to sell anything on Facebook Marketplace.
It's interesting to note that at the start of the day of this episode was recorded, Eric had no idea who Lou Wall was until he saw the video of the performance on Facebook. At the time of recording, it is the only video from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival that he had seen.
EPISODE LINKS:
Lou Wall's "Where Is Bed" performance, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Lou Wall bio: https://creativerep.com.au/artists/lou-wall/
Lou Wall socials:
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast.
Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos).
Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself, Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.com
Erk Pod podcast RSS feed | https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rss
Simulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.com
A Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.com
NTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifest
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
After stopping podcasting in 2014, the voice behind Erk Pod is back... in video form! A lot of water has passed underneath the bridge since the last Erk Pod episode in 2014 so there's a lot of things to catch you up on!
BRIEF HISTORY OF ERK POD & CHANNEL ERK PODCASTS (2007 - 2014) AND VIDEO CONTENT (2016 - PRESENT)
Erk Pod started as an audio podcast, produced in Australia. It started in 2007 focused on the the Australian version the reality TV series called Big Brother. This podcast was called Erk To The Diary Room. After this series was over, episodes became known as Erk Pod. After all, his nickname since primary school was Erk and it was a podcast. Erk Pod grew it's audience with either solo episodes, interviews or group shows with guests and a co-host. The guests would be either people that Erk or others involved knew personally or other podcasters & online personalities.
Over time, Erk Pod was joined by other spin off shows called Erk FM, Erk FM: Australia, Erk FM International, Erk FM: Metal Monday which were music podcasts based on unsigned & underground artists. They were often obtained from what was called pod safe music or Creative Commons music.
A few years in, Erk's mother joined in to the podcasting space. Blast From The Past became a son/mother inter-generational remembrance & story based talk show. Later, a spin-off music show called Judy's Blast FM hosted by Judy and produced by Erk joined Channel Erk Podcasts.
Due to various issues including changing priorities and the ill health of Judy led to the end of Erk Pod and the other Channel Erk Podcasts ended in 2014.
Since then, Eric became involved in ice hockey but also started to produce video content on YouTube including Simulated Erk (gaming) and A Mountain Of Work (real life transport videos). Against the odds and totally unexpected by the host himself,
Erk Pod is back in 2025 in video form. This can also be enjoyed as an audio podcast.There will be various features and segments included over time with no set schedule.
LINKS FOR RELATED CONTENT BY ERIC BROOK:
Channel Erk Podcasts | @erkpod2025 on YouTube | http://channelerkpodcasts.com
Erk Pod podcast RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/1040fd354/podcast/rssSimulated Erk Gaming | @simulatederk on YouTube | http://simulatederkgaming.com
A Mountain Of Work | @amountainofwork on YouTube | http://amountainofwork.com
NTL Sticker Collective | http://ntlstickercollective.com.au/democracymanifest
SPECIAL OFFER FROM NTL STICKER COLLECTIVE:
Use discount code ERKPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any purchase from the Democracy Manifest/Succulent Chinese Meal collections
HOCKEY LINKS:
Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) | http://theaihl.com
AIHL TV (subscription) | http://aihl.tv
