Eric On Air

Eric On Air takes a look back at 50 episodes and the YouTube edition of the show, and reveals the Top 10 listened to episodes of all time.

Eric On Air's discussion of Back to the Future continues with a focus on Doc Brown and his devious behavior. What makes Doc so devious in the eyes of Eric, find out in this episode. Listen and provide your feedback, do you agree or disagree with Eric's take.

Eric On Air talks about the possibility of a Part 4, and the ramifications of it, could it cause a paradox a rift in the space-time continuum, or would it be a Box Office Smash? Eric gives his 2 cents, but your opinions are worth more than 2 cents, so please share them!

Eric on Air compares the original Quantum Leap to the reboot. How do they size up. We also examine Dr. Sam Beckett's intentions, was he trying to put right what once went wrong, step out on his wife, or both?

Here's a story of the perfect blended family...or were they? Marcia and Jan are marrying the men of their dreams...at least Jan is. Marcia finds herself trapped with a doofus just to make her family happy. In the 1980s the "The Brady Brides" (1981) and "The Bradys" (1989) give us the end result of the reckless parenting of Mike and Carol Brady that was overlooked on the whi...

A franchise 22 years in the making, now it takes on Eric's analysis. An analysis nobody asked him for, but he is giving anyway. Eric gives his take on the movies, and it's predecessors: "Smokey and the Bandit" and "The Dukes of Hazzard". We talk about the magical Dodge Chargers, and the elimination of disbelief needed to enjoy these movies. Without giving away too much...

As we get closer to 4th of July, we felt like doing something with America right in the name. In this episode we are talking about America's Funniest Videos, how it began, how it grew, the damage it may or may not have caused, and will it ever be canceled. We spend a few minutes talking about DAVE, this show that Hulu wants you to believe is LEGENDARY...is it? Tune in to find out....

Eric on Air talks about favorite and least favorite foods, Food Network Icon Guy Fieri, Noodles, Waffles, Legendary UNLV Basketball Coach Jerry Tarkanian, The Property Brothers, and Oprah...what is the connection of all of this, tune in to find out.

A cute movie or sinister propaganda?  Eric on Air talks about the overlooked evils that Simba from the Lion King put into the universe leading to his father and kingdom’s demise. 

Eric On Air has been off-air for a couple of years. Was this to copy one of his all-time favorite bands "New Edition", or was there a calling that got Eric back behind the mic? Eric On Air returns to throw shade on a movie that he considers to be the worst movie ever!  Which movie is it, and why does it anger him so?  Find the answers to these questions and why he took a hiatus as Season...

Kim Eldridge (President) and Tonya Hewitt (Vice-President) of Indivisible NWI join Eric On Air to talk about the importance of social justice, civic engagement, how these issues impact us, and the role that Indivisible NWI plays in that regard.

Jake Hansbury returns to talk more about Labor Rights history including the impact of Big Bill Haywood.  We also touch on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Panthers, as well as several mutual aid initiatives in Northwest Indiana.  

In this week's episode of Eric On Air, Eric shares his journey with battling cancer over the last 15 years. 

Haneefah Khaaliq has been a cause-driven leader her entire life. Now she is driven to provide a different type of leadership for Hoosiers in the U.S. Senate, a more inclusive one that gives a voice to ALL HOOSIERS. As of the date of this interview, she is the only challenger looking to take on incumbent U.S. Senator Todd Young (R) in 2022. In this episode we go over Haneefah Khaaliq's background,...

Mike Repay (Lake County Commissioner 3rd Dist) joins Eric On Air to talk about what the County Commissioner does, his accomplishments, objectives, his reasons for supporting Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. for Congress, cars, and what changes are needed within the Democratic Party in Lake County. 

Jake Hansbury from NWI Solidarity joins Eric On Air to talk about Eugene V. Debs and his place in Indiana and U.S. History, as well as provide the history and clear up misconceptions about Socialism and Anarchy, as well as their fit in modern society.  

Josh Sumrall (Big Jefe), a rising star on the NWI comedy scene chats with Eric On Air about his background, his influences, and his upcoming Amazon Prime Comedy Special. Big Jefe also gives his takes on our hometown of Hammond, Indiana including Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., the First Baptist Church, and so much more.

Andy Jones shares how The Flying Aarons came to an end (an unsavory story). We also learn more about Andy's time with The Fake Thing, Working at Playboy, the success of the Pod of Thunder Podcast, and more in this super-sized episode of Eric On Air. 

"America's Little Brother" Andy Jones (co-host of Pod of Thunder) brings his brand of humor and musings to Eric On Air to talk about his time at WJOB-AM 1230 as the voice of Purdue Calumet Basketball, his early rock band baptism with "The Pillagers", the rise and fall of the "Greatest Local Band Ever"... "The Flying Aarons", and some other random things.  Too much great content for just one e...

WARNING some of the audio files in this episode contain racial slurs and ethnic/racial offensive content! Republicans are telling Democrats its time to heal, but do they mean it? Are Republicans the cause of the hurt? We go over key speeches from Donald Trump Jr. , Rudy Giuliani, and Donald Trump from the January 6th “Stop the Steal Pep Rally". We will also listen to actual audio from former Repub...

A new Era in America begins with a new administration. Biden and Harris take on a divided nation (with division within in their own party as well). We take a “Facts of Life” approach of taking the good and the bad looking back on 50 years of Biden’s work as a public official in the federal government. We also talk about DC Statehood, and why Indiana Congressional Rep D1 Frank Mrvan should reconsid...

Social Justice Warrior returns to Eric On Air as the first guest of Season 2. Topics include: Social Media bans, Los Brown Berets, Justice for Jamal Williams, Capitol Chaos/Coup, Social Justice, Nickelodeon, and more.

Season 2 kicks off with a discussion about the domestic terrorist attack our nation’s capitol that took place on January 6, 2021.  We dive into “ignorance”, and how to deal with friends and family that are enablers of hate.

The Season Finale for Season 1 of Eric On Air. We look back on 2020, and ahead to a much better 2021. That being said a mere year change will not be an automatic fix to the ills of 2020…

Writer and Movie Aficionado Peter Aranda joins Eric on Air to give their unique takes on Holiday Classics like: Christmas Vacation, It’s a Wonderful Life, Charlie Brown’s Christmas, Love Actually, and Home Alone. As well as icons like Bing Crosby and Mariah Carey. We take on the hard-hitting holiday issues…like… Why is Santa a jerk in the classic Rankin Bass Specials? Should Die Hard, Gremlins, an...