{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F97e0f445-9f7c-4e82-a4ad-69185529149b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"163 (18STRONG): Erik Anders Lang: Adventures in Golf","description":"Erik Anders Lang is a director and filmmaker that accidentally ended up finding the niche of creating content in the golf world, and like so many of us, he has developed a complete passion and enjoyment in the game.\r\n\nAs the director of multiple documentaries/films centering on the human condition and \u201cwhy we do what we do,\u201d Erik joins us today to talk about his experiences with his SKRATCH production \u201cAdventures in Golf,\u201d (now in it’s second season), how his passion for golf has evolved, and a look into his upcoming film \u201cBe the Ball: The Movie\u201d\r\n\nErik Anders Lang’s Background\r\n\n\r\n\n* Erik is the host of SKRATCH’s “Adventures in Golf\r\n\n* Erik has also created content for companies/personalities including Serato, Lois Vuitton, Pharrell Honda, MTV, and TED\r\n\n* Erik is also the creator of the Vice Golf Ball commercials.\r\n\n\r\n\nHighlights from this Episode\r\n\n\r\n\n* Erik goes into detail about what brought him into his niche of Golf and Videography and how his passion for photography and the outdoors as a kid has led him to where he is now. He also speaks on the key differences between his directorial works behind the camera to moving to his leading role in front of the camera on \u201cAdventures in Golf.\u201d\r\n\n* The candid details of how \u201cAdventures in Golf\u201d is produced, how they decide the theme and shoot the episodes, as well as some stories from his travels that didn\u2019t make the cut for the show.\r\n\n* He explains his upcoming \u201cBe the Ball\u201d film and how it ties golf to spirituality. From interviewing tour players to the likes of Deepak Chopra, he tells of his inspiration and vision for the piece and how it ties to his love of the game.\r\n\n* The best piece of advice he could give to golfers, as well as what he has learned about the game of golf from traveling and playing all across the globe.\r\n\n\r\n\nCaddy Shack or Happy Gilmore?\r\n\nCaddy Shack\r\n\nWhat is your walk-out song?\r\n\nEasy Skanking by Bob Marley\r\n\n\r\n\nWho would you want to spend a day on the course with?\r\n\n I would play Ram Dass the author.\r\n\nWhere to find Erik Anders Lang:\r\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtGQ3sgidNlQGbIUBPP3xw (SKRATCH’s “Adventures in Golf”)\r\n\nhttp://www.betheballmovie.com/ (Be The Ball Movie)\r\n\nInstagram:\r\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/erikanderslang/?hl=en (@erikanderslang)\r\n\nhttps://www.instagram.com/betheballmovie/?hl=en (@betheballmovie)\r\n\nTwitter:\r\n\nhttps://twitter.com/erikanderslang (@erikanderslang)\r\n\nhttps://twitter.com/betheballmovie (@betheballmovie)\r\n\n\r\n\nEpisode Sponsors\r\n\nSKRATCH TV: https://www.facebook.com/SkratchTV/ (SKRATCH)\r\n\nSuperSpeed Golf: https://superspeedgolf.com/ (SuperSpeed Golf)\r\n\nConnect with 18STRONG\r\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/18strong/?fref=ts (Facebook Page) https://twitter.com/18STRONG_ (Twitter Profile) https://www.instagram.com/18strong_/ (Instagram Profile)\r\n\nJoin The 18STRONG Movement!\r\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/the18strongmovement/ ()\r\n\nIf you listened to the very end of this episode, then you know that there is a movement happening in golf and fitness. To join, simply https://www.facebook.com/groups/the18strongmovement/ (follow this link to the private Facebook group) and ask to join! Once you\u2019re accepted, you are officially part of The 18STRONG Movement! Introduce yourself to the group and let\u2019s get connected!\r\n\n ","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8bc01c55-f3ed-41c4-91c6-464e9db96cd4/New-Podcast-Logo-3000x3000.png"}