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The Beerlander

Do you really want to know what's on my mind? I think you do. :)

The Beerlander is about the things bouncing around inside the head of Ben Erlandson, a.k.a "beerland". Exploring the natural world on foot, bicycle, and various floating vessels, practicing the art and craft of photogra
Latest Episode11/15/2021

Stick Around

Season 2021, Ep. 5
On this episode, I read my short story Stick Around.At 1960 words, Stick Around is the story of an accidental medical emergency between children on a local neighborhood shuttle bus in Tempe, Arizona.Stick around to find out how it ends. You'll be surprised. :)
11/15/2021

Stick Around

Season 2021, Ep. 5
On this episode, I read my short story Stick Around.At 1960 words, Stick Around is the story of an accidental medical emergency between children on a local neighborhood shuttle bus in Tempe, Arizona.Stick around to find out how it ends. You'll be surprised. :)
10/21/2021

The Ravens Commute At Sunrise

Season 2021, Ep. 4
I read an essay I wrote titled The Ravens Commute At Sunrise.Just over 1500 words, The Ravens Commute At Sunrise briefly explores our relationship with a majestic bird, and our attitudes about anthropomorphism, anthropocentrism, and human supremacism.I think it's worth a listen. That's why I read it out loud for you. It won't take you long. :)
10/14/2021

phos|cura

Season 2021, Ep. 3
In this episode, I read one of my "apps we really need" essays about photography, exploring the essence of curating light. Enjoy!
6/14/2021

Turtles, Towers, Time, And Temporary Towns

Season 2021, Ep. 2
A little bit of a review of two natural history books by Tim Flannery.Then I read you an essay I wrote a few years ago about turtles and trash and tourism and towns.Then I get to share a moment of zen from a recent hike.Enjoy!
5/14/2021

Steal This Episode!

Season 2021, Ep. 1
Lots of hiking and talking about money and the environment.And at one point I find a bunch of skat.Modernizing an old lodge building.Apps we need to have.Some things about light pollution.And artificial intelligence.
4/21/2021

Welcome To The Show

Season 202100
The inaugural episode in the inaugural (2021) season of The Beerlander.