Now We’re Here Podcast

After 3 years and with much thought, this is the end of Now We're Here Podcast.Thank you each and every person who helped me create the podcast, come up with content, interacted online and in-person, listened to and shared the episodes, and overall supported me with this project. Most of the socials are down, but the episodes will remain. Also, drink water, be active, be nice, support your community, support small business, and Go Bulls.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicLike. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I go over social media responses to sports pet peeves and we add our own including traveling and carrying in basketball, flopping, playing the refs, championship teams vs teams who are trying, showmanship vs humility, having the bag, and being him.Thank you everyone who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, the Bulls upcoming games are vs New Orleans, Cleveland twice, and Atlanta twice, the San Diego Gull are in the American Hockey League (AHL), the Lakers have 17 championships, the Dodgers have 9 championships, and Mark Grant aka Mud on Padres.tv is the man.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Flashes.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update episode, you'll understand I'm not happy with the current state of the team and I said "effort" a bunch of times.Also, the NBA trade window is December 15 to February 5, and effort.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Flashes.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I finish off the Thanksgiving two-parter and go over social media responses to people's bottom 3 Thanksgiving food including stuffing, cranberry sauce, Waldorf salad, Ambrosia salad, and turkey.Thank you everyone who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, the Bears are currently 9-3 with a 5-game win streak, 1st in the division, 2nd in the conference, and 4th overall.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Flashes.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I go over social media responses to people's top 3 Thanksgiving food including stuffed celery stick (!?), turkey, and pecan pie.Thank you everyone who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, cranberry relish is essentially cranberry sauce but raw and uncooked while sauce is cooked, and strudel is a filled pastry while streusel is a crumbly topping.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Flashes.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I talk about dogs, following the recent passing of a family dog. We go over social media answers and go over the best breeds, the worst breeds, as well as cats and fish.Thank you everyone who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, there are 7 types of chihuahuas, 3 sizes of schnauzers, and English labs are typically stockier with shorter legs and a broader build.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Flashes.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a quick Bulls update, Erik De'von is back! We talk about his new single, "Elevatorz '25", his music plans, opening the vault, reading, "Fingerprints of the Gods", "Lawrence of Arabia", New Zealand rap, and The Fray.Also, listen to Erik here on E34: Halloween, E37: Erik De'von, E47: Catching Up w/Erik De'von, E54: Concerts w/Erik De'von, and E83: Halloween 2, Snow Tha Product's YouTube channel is EveryNightNights and her podcast is EveryDayDays, and listen to New Zealand artists (on IG) @theofficialvalle, @ddotdallas, @melodownz, @church______, and @apzipalot !Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find me on Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and Flashes.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I talk about taking up an opportunity of a lifetime from IG's @87wieckowski, hanging out with IG's @jaychicagobulls, and missing layups on the Bulls court.Also, I'm still tired from the back-to-back trips.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I talk about our annual home opener trip including Bucktown, Cuban food, Yuki, and of course, the game.Also, let me know if you can hear my exhaustion.Find this podcasts wherever you listen to podcasts.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part time cohost Diana and I talk about Halloween including our favorite and not favorite movies, spirits, old and recent Halloween costumes, and Halloween traditions.Also, I said YUMI and not YUKI, the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre was released in 1974, there are 6 Scream movies, the Scream TV series was from 2015-19, there are 7 Paranormal Activity movies, and the first Paranormal Activity movie was released in 2007.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a long Bulls update, actually, this episode is a Bulls update and outlook. Yes, I optimistically think they will go above .500 with a 45-37 record, plus I talk about team MVP, DPOY, 6th Man, Clutch, and MIP.Also, Coby is an unrestricted free agent after this season.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, my daughter and I talk about what she has been up to including soccer, gymnastics, Girl Scouts, school, and what to tell someone when they're having a rough day.Also, 42 x 11 = 462, and check out E61: With My Daughter and E62: With My Son.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After no Bulls update, my son and I talk about what he has been up to including soccer, futsal, boxing, school, and what to tell someone when they're having a rough day.Also, check out E61: With My Daughter (released 5/19/2024) and E62: With My Son (released 5/26/2024)!Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After no Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I talk about her trip to Phoenix including gymnastics, hanging out, and driving - not flying!Also, my foot still hurts! Maybe I should see a doctor.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcast.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I go over a quick life update including the kids soccer, bad refs, San Diego Wave FC, San Diego FC, San Diego Padres, and strep throat (again).Thank you Professor Rivas from IG @the_fifth_dimension_podcast for recommending the episode topic.Also, my foot still hurts like a MF!Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After no Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I go over social media responses and give our answers to a few questions about living in California.-If you live in California, why do you like it or not?-If you used to live in Cali, why did you leave?-If you moved away, would you move back? Why or why not?Thank you Erik from IG @dopeindividualspod for recommending the episode topic.Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, I have a love and hate relationship with California.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I talk about why she did not do the AFC Half Marathon, and what we did instead. Here's a hint - kids soccer. Oh, and I talk about why I completely missed an episode.Also, I trained like a crazy person for the NYC Marathon and not AFC, the cemetery in Pt. Loma is the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, and Allentown and New Hope are both outside Philly, but 40 miles apart from each other.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I talk about going to Chicago for the third Bulls Fest, the Chicago Sky game, and Sharks Fish & Chicken (thanks @yeah.yeah.ramel and try the wings!).Thank you @youngjordan, @87wieckowski, @alba7or, and @sgabe12 for hanging out!Also, I took the L (not HOTEL) to Wicker Park, Staley Da Bear is the Bears mascot, and the Sky's starting PG for this game was Rachel Banham.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, the family talks about going back to school including multiplication, division, laptops, and more!Also, Patrick Williams is on a 5-year $90M contract, and Mortal Kombat has "There is no knowledge that is not power" in the game.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part time cohost Diana and I talk about our trip to Canada including Golden, Banff, Emerald Lake, Lake Louise, Cedar Lake, rivers, mountains, hiking, and a little bit of everything in between.Also, C$115 is $83.50 USD.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part time cohost Diana tells us about the trip to Minneapolis including crack pipes at a water feature, getting third place, and the Mall of America.Also, the Twins stadium is Target Field, the Vikings stadium is U.S. Bank Stadium, the good cheese curds were at Wood & Paddle Eatery, the water feature with the crack pipes was at Peavy Plaza, and Lake Superior touches Minnesota.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, the little lady tells me about her trip to Minneapolis including the Mall of America, Labubu, and then performing in the National Championships.Also, "Labubu toys are expensive due to a combination of factors including high demand, limited availability, celebrity endorsements, and the influence of the secondary market. The "blind box" format, where the specific toy inside is a surprise, also adds to the allure and collectibility, driving up prices, particularly for rare or limited-edition items."Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, my son and I talk about his upcoming tournament and we touch on my daughter's (his sister) gymnastics tournament and soccer.Also, the Bulls will hopefully bounce back from their first summer league game blowout.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, the kiddos and I go over social media input to answer the questions:Do you celebrate the 4th of July?If you do, how do you celebrate?What's the best way to celebrate it?If you don't celebrate it, why not?Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, whether you celebrate it or not, be safe out there.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a longish Bulls update, I talk about our annual midwest trip. This year we went to Chicago with some family and then went down to Louisville. Good times.Also, Carmichael's Bookstore is in the Tyler Park neighborhood, and Recbar is in the city of Jeffersontown.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a short Bulls update, I go over social media input to answer the question: If you could listen to only one song ever again like when you want to listen to music, it'll only be this one song, what would it be?Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, 2 Live Crew's "Pop That P---y" was released on August 30, 1991.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a quick Bulls update, part time cohost Diana and I talk about upcoming summer trips and we go over input from social media.Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media to help make the episode.Also, Tyrese Haliburton was the #12 pick in the 2020 draft, Aaron Rodgers, Jim Kelly, Dwight Howard, Joe Namath, Wade Boggs, Andrew Luck, and LaMarcus Aldridge all wore #12, I was thinking of the Expo Hall and not "booth centers", the Mall of America has 4 levels with each one being about 1.1 miles.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls (Sky) update, the kids and I talk about the end of the school year. It's a continuation of E113: End of the School Year so go listen to that episode.Also, go ask your kids about their school year.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After no Bulls update, part time cohost Diana and I recap the kids' school year.Also, I'll volunteer more next year.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a quick Bulls update, part time cohost Diana and I talk a little about our college experience and we go over input from social media.Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, I guess there's a lot more nitty gritty of college I could talk about, but we'll save that for another time.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I tell you what's been new with me. Short story is my daughter is crushing it, I hate driving long distances, and my son's soccer situation is complicated. Listen to the episode for all the deets.Also, after 1 year at Georgia, Anthony Edwards was the first pick in the 2020 NBA draft.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After no Bulls update, part time cohost Diana answers questions in the third installment of Ask Diana Anything.Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media to help make this episode.Also, E49 is Ask Diana Anything #1 and E77 is Ask Diana Anything #2.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I talk about music to cook to, or cookin' music, or the music you listen while you cook.Thank you each and every person who answered up to social media stories and posts to help make this episode.Also, there is E49: Ask Diana Anything and E77: Ask Diana Anything #2.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Find and follow the Fifth Dimension Podcast, Triple OG Comics, and Erik De'von!New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

I talk about the Bulls past season and use my uneducated and misinformed thoughts to give (probably) unpopular letter grades to the players.Also, P-Will's contract is 5 yr / $90M, his play-in stats were 0/2 FG, 0/1 3P, 0/0 FT, 2 REB, 1 STL, and 2 PF on 14:35 minutes, I forgot to mention EJ Liddell, Lonzo contract is 2 yr / $20M, and Joe Dumars will be the Pelicans's Executive VP.Find this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I talk about Easter and go over social media input.Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode.Also, the Jesus statue in Brazil is called "Christ the Redeemer".Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, part-time cohost Diana and I discuss the songs we both can and cannot go along to when they hit the airwaves. Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode.Also, at the time of the recording the Bulls were #9 and not #8, Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" was released in 1995, and Eminem's "Abracadabra" is actually "Houdini".Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, the kids and I do a follow-up to E103 and talk about what the little man and I did in Chicago and what happened while we were gone.Also, the cool rope area at the Chicago Children’s Museum is called Cloud Buster.Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De’von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, the kids and I go over past and future April Fools pranks.Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode.Also, toothpaste Oreos might be good for close friends and not coaches.Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, the kids and I talk about an upcoming trip to Chicago to see Benny's Birthday Game and the Padres vs Cubs all the while someone will have a spa weekend.Also, can someone using Riverside.FM show me how to raise the volume on my son's mic?Find this episode on almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I talk about the San Diego FC home opener, the discrimination chants, and their first goal in the second home game.Also, we'll see.Find this podcast on almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I briefly talk about taking a week off due to recent life changes.Also, Josh Giddey is nearly averaging a triple double, not a double double, but that also makes sense, and our son's soccer training schedule used to be Monday and Wednesday and not Monday through Friday.Find this podcast on almost anywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I respond to social media questions for the my third Ask Me Anything. Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode.Also, Lou's Records is in Encinitas, the Lupe concert was at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, the two artists for "Reincarnated" are John Lee Hooker and Billie Holiday, Billy Madison was released in 1995, Happy Gilmore was released in 1996, and "One Sweet Day" was released in 1995.And also, I forgot to answer 71shine.co's second question: Are you still doing the career you did after retail? The answer is yes.Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, I talk about recent events like gymnastics, soccer, work and trips to Hemet.Also, Mac McClung is on a 2-way contract with the Orlando Magic and Osceola Magic, and I say "So anyway" and "So" an awful lot.Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric talks about and goes over social media answers to what you would do if you had more free time.Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode.Also, did I say Kevin De'von??Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts.New episodes every Sunday.Music by ERIK De'von - IG @erikdevonmusicCheck out my Linktree.Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric and part-time cohost Diana give an update about their kids' soccer and daughter's gymnastics. It's non-stop, but it's all good. Also, go see Ladybugs (1992). Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday. Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusic Check out my Linktree. Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric and part-time cohost Diana talk about an update of their New Year's resolutions and goals, they go over social media responses, and NWHP is on Bluesky! Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode. Also, it's Let's Talk TRIO, E74: Kids Sports Update (8/25/24) was the last kids sports update, and What About Bob? (1991) had Richard Dreyfuss. Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday. Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusic Check out my Linktree. Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric and part-time cohost Diana talk about their experience with the Carlsbad Half Marathon, their training leading up to it, and what they will change for the San Diego Half Marathon. Also, despite her confidence in feeling fine after the race, Diana ended up pinching her shoulder!? Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday. Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusic Check out my Linktree. Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric and part-time cohost Diana talk about their family trip to chilly Chicago. When you go, check out the Willis Tower Skydeck, Museum of Ice Cream, the Color Factory, the United Center, the Bean, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and wear gloves in the winter. Also, per Cloud Gate creator Anish Kapoor, "What I wanted to do in Millennium Park is make something that would engage the Chicago skyline ... so that one will see the clouds kind of floating in, with those very tall buildings reflected in the work. And then, since it is in the form of a gate, the participant, the viewer, will be able to enter into this very deep chamber that does, in a way, the same thing to one's reflection as the exterior of the piece is doing to the reflection of the city around.", the original layover was in Denver and not Colorado Springs, and Benny's Birthday Game is vs Portland. Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday. Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusic Check out my Linktree. Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric and part-time cohost Diana go over social media responses to 2024 and 2025 goals as well as some of their own. Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make this episode. Also, Billy Dee Williams's book is "What Have We Here", Young Jordan is on "Bulls on Tap", and legendary Chicago basketball from Simeon Academy is Ben Wilson. Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday. Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusic Check out my Linktree. Like. Comment. Share.

After a Bulls update, Eric and part-time cohost Diana talk about their cancelled trip to Louisville and sudden trip to Los Angeles. Traveling during the holidays is not fun. Thank you each and every person who answered up to the social media questions to help make our trip to L.A. and this episode. Also, the Hawks scored 50 points in the 4th quarter and not the 1st quarter, and the scooter lady could have been more discreet, not less. Find this podcast on almost everywhere you listen to podcasts. New episodes every Sunday. Music by Erik De'von - IG @erikdevonmusic Check out my Linktree. Like. Comment. Share.