After a brief hiatus the Camp Cast is back and as good as ever! We are going to release regular episodes of the podcast for the rest of the summer, and to kick it off, we are putting out a gem. A couple months ago Jason recorded a quarantine pod with Jacob Schneider, Nate Beermann, Miles Provus, Ethan Mann, Cooper Spector and Ryan Martin. Well that footage is finally being released today! We hope you enjoy as the boys grill Jason on bringing back sub-Nate awards, the canteen, and their love of S...
Jul 13, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 9
On this VERY special episode of the podcast Jason is joined by one of our favorite guests Jeremy Kohlenbrener! They do a DEEP dive into the "Best Camp Competition Game" bracket and break down the best matchups, greatest upsets of the tournament and celebrate the overall champion: Vroom (2:15). Then Jason is joined by the creator of Vroom, Matthew Vrooman himself (38:40)! Matthew was a counselor for 1 year back in 1997 and had no idea that his game had this much of an impact on camp. They discuss...
Mar 25, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Today on the podcast, Jason starts by briefly addressing COVID-19 and what camps are doing to prepare. Then he welcomes back one of our favorite guests all the way from England...Josh Ingram! They dive in to an all new ReCAMPables about the 2019 16A Soccer game which Josh describes as "my Super Bowl". Spoiler alert: Josh was so nervous before the match he may have lost his breakfast in the woods before kickoff...enjoy!
Mar 16, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The 2005 Menominee vs. Kawaga competition will always be remembered by one phrase, "The Pin". With the competition tied at 15-15, the wrestling meet would decide the winner. After a number of hard fought matches Menominee needed a pin from it's heavyweight wrestler, Zak Ellman, to win the meet and take the competition. On this fantastic episode of the podcast Jason is joined by camp favorites Brian Bulgatz, Jeremy Kohlenbrener and the man himself Zak Ellman, to talk about that historic camp mome...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hi Everybody!! We have a new segment we are debuting today on the pod: The Recampables! The idea is that we are going to find memorable/important/fun moments in camp history and break them down. For the first ever episode Jason is joined by 4 of the 6 Green & White color war captains from 2016 to talk about the most controversial finish to the all-camp Relay (and Green & White) in camp's history. It is the first, and only, time we had to go to video review to determine the winner of the ...
Jan 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On this VERY special episode of the podcast we have on two of our favorite guests: Menominee Assistant Director Jeff Toombs and Waterfront Director Jeremy Kohlenbrener. They join Jason to give you a full update of returning and new staff for the summer of 2020. They even might have some special guests in studio live to make the announcement themselves... The guys also share stories from the Chicago reunion, debut a new segment called "Rumor Mill with Jeff, Jeremy and Jason" and create a 2020 cam...
Dec 19, 2019•35 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this VERY special episode of the pod Jason is joined by two-thirds of the Directorship of Chippewa Ranch Camp for Girls. As camp directors, one of the most popular topics we get asked about is single gender vs. co-ed camps. Why should I send my son/daughter to a single gender camp? What are the major differences between this and co-ed camping? Hows does choosing one or the other impact my camper's growth and development? I have a son and a daughter, should I not be looking to send them to the...
Dec 02, 2019•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On this VERY special episode of the Camp Cast we focus on a a value that we hold near and dear to our hearts at camp: the importance of giving back to your community. Jason is joined by Steve Ehrlich (59 year camp veteran and founding member of the Nate Wasserman Camp Fund) and Peter Ehrlich (long time board member of the Fund and lifelong member of the Menominee Family) to discuss the importance of giving the gift of camp. The guys explore the history of the Nate Wasserman Camp Fund, one of the...
Nov 18, 2019•36 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We are back with Season 3 of the Camp Cast! We have a great one for you to start this season. On today’s pod I am joined by camp mom and media extraordinaire Melissa Plaskoff. We recorded in studio Melissa's company On-Air Media in Dallas, TX. For the first half of the episode Melissa takes the wheel and interviews Jason to help new families get to know camp’s Owner/Director (2:17). Then we flip the script and ask Melissa to share some first year family tips and tricks so they can feel like insi...
Oct 13, 2019•45 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Tonight on the pod I am joined by....well, myself. I'm solo tonight folks. We finished our final awards of the night just before midnight, so I am going to give the rest of the staff and campers a break from the pod and I will handle this one. Let me start by saying this: I LOVE this camp, I LOVE this group of counselors and I LOVE each and every camp that comes to Menominee. Tonight I am going to go through the day at camp, recap our TLL playoffs, talk about our Banquet dinner, and breakdown th...
Aug 08, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this Green & White relay edition of the podcast I am joined by victorious White captains Jack Forman, Jack Kaplan and Dylan Schwartz. We break down the entire all-camp relay, as well as look back at a great Green & White competition which was won by the White team 2000-1750.
Aug 07, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this late-night episode of the pod I am joined by Admin members (and podcast favorites) Josh Ingram and Jeremy Kohlenbrener. While the kids are in bed and prepare for the Green & White relay tomorrow, we recap a great Field Day at camp, break down The Sing and look behind the curtain of the Green & White scoreboard. Enjoy!
Aug 06, 2019•23 min•Season 2Ep. 38
On this last weekend of camp edition of the podcast I am joined by Cabin 14 members Charlie Eisenberg and Asher Diamond. We break down an action packed Saturday of Green & White and League Championships. Then we dive into the unique experience that is the last Sunday of camp including Doc's Run, the Menominee Masters, the final Way ceremony and the Hatchet Hunt. We also update you all on the Green & White scoreboard through 13 events.
Aug 05, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Tonight on the podcast I am joined by the creator of the new hit Green & White game "Egg Time" Jonah Gagerman. We talk about the success of his creation, all of the other G&W events from the last 2 days, league championships and our 10 year celebration ceremony. Enjoy!
Aug 03, 2019•15 min•Season 2Ep. 36
On this very special episode of the podcast, I am joined by Cabin 19 residents Zach Meyers and Jake Topel to recap a full day of Green & White activities including a major White Team comeback with wins in the Counselor Hunt, Creatively Acquire the Energy Source and Mannequin Madness. We also discuss how Woody was found for the first time in 29 years during the Counselor Hunt, and look ahead to all the great things to come the rest of the week.
Aug 01, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 35
On the pod tonight we are doing double duty! On our first segment I am joined by Jory Weiss from Camp Marimeta for Girls. During tonight's social we take a break to talk about all the great things going on at Marimeta and Menominee this summer. I also get some much needed support from Jory's brother and cousin Isaac and Brett Weiss, and CM counselor Zeke to defend Sand Lake against a verbal beat down! All was friendly after that as Jory broke down the awesome things going on at the Marimeta wate...
Jul 31, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 34
We love our camp family, specifically our Waterfront Director Jeremy. So when it's Jeremy's birthday we have to celebrate with a SPECTACULAR day at camp....and that we did my friends. The bday boy himself joins me on the pod to discuss League playoffs, new tournaments (paddle ball, chess and volleyball), new clinics (wrestling and rugby), Twilight League, Prime Time, the Way ceremony and....THE START OF GREEN AND WHITE. This is a must listen pod for sure!
Jul 30, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 33
We have a great pod today for you all! I am joined by Senior Cabin members Max Beermann and Micah Gagerman for our weekly "Ask the Director" segment where the boys from camp offer suggestions about how to improve Menominee. This week's topic: Food! The three of us area also joined by podcast favorite Josh Ingram for color commentary. Then we recap the last 2 days of events at camp including Camper/Counselor switch day 2019.
Jul 29, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Wow it has been an incredible couple days of camp and with the help of the Weil brothers (Jackson and Ryan) we dive deep into all of it! We cover the entire second day of the Kawaga competition, and discuss the wins/losses, ups/downs and everything we could possibly think of that happened at Menominee and Kawaga. We also talk about this Lazy Day Friday at CM and break down the Camper-Counselor switch day debates that just ended in Wasserman Hall. This one is a MUST listen!
Jul 27, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 30
On this episode of the pod Jason recaps an intense Day 1 of competition and looks ahead to Day 2. Beat Kawaga!
Jul 25, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Tomorrow we will begin our 2-day 71 event competition with Camp Kawaga, so we need to bring in the A team to help us sort it all out. So tonight on the podcast I have our Head of Competition Brett Weiss and camp veteran Jonah Weiss (who happen's to be Brett's older brother). We talk about the significance of the competition, all the events to look forward to over the next few days and what to expect from our awesome campers. Go Menominee, Beat Kawaga!
Jul 24, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On this spectacular episode of the Word I sit down with Jackson Flaum for a solo pod. We talk about our first round of beat Kawaga team practices, Menominee firsts, highs and lows from this summer and all other things camp. Enjoy!
Jul 23, 2019•12 min•Season 2Ep. 26
On this DOUBLE episode of the podcast, I am first joined by Senior Cabin members Jake Reinhardt and Jonah Friedman (along with their counselor Jackson Weil). The boys break down an awesome day at camp yesterday that included a 16A win on the BBSD against Ojibwa followed by our 5-year night ceremony where we inducted 19 NEW MEMBERS! Then we dive into 'Ask the Director', the weekly segment where the senior cabin boys compile suggestions from campers of all age and present them to me. This week's t...
Jul 22, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 25
We have an extra special episode of the podcast today! Usually we have 2 campers on the podcast, but tonight we had one camper up for double the podcast workload. Eli Fisch joins me tonight to break down our first intercamp competition with Camp Timberlane, his camp highlights, Menominee firsts, and SO much more. I think Eli might take over hosting this thing one day...
Jul 20, 2019•17 min•Season 2Ep. 24
On this very special episode, the pod studio is overrun by Rosenthals! First year campers (and cousins) Evan and Russell Rosenthal join me to talk about today's instructional activities, MCAA League action, Twilight League, and one of our favorite camp fire skit nights....Song Night 2019!! The boys were hilarious and fantastic guests for todays episode. Oh - and we wish the CM staff luck tonight in their game against that camp to the west. Go Menominee! Beat Kawaga!
Jul 19, 2019•13 min•Season 2Ep. 24
What a day at camp! A day like today needs twice the star power for an appropriate recap, so I call upon not one, but TWO Shefrens to help me. Cooper and Brody come on the pod to talk about Big Ten Instructional activities, MCAA league action and our first social of the summer: a massive Carnival with Camp Agawak!
Jul 18, 2019•11 min•Season 2Ep. 23
On this very special episode of the podcast we are keeping it in the family! My cousin Max Kirsch and his cabinmate Charlie Dumo join me to recap a spectacular day at camp including: picture day, our first Big Brother/Little Brother event, some MCAA League action, Twilight League, a Senior Tennis game we call Davis Cup and a camp favorite campfire "Let's Make a Deal"...could we put together a better day at camp?!?!
Jul 17, 2019•16 min•Season 2Ep. 22
On this very special episode of the podcast I am joined by my longtime friend and CM's incredible Waterfront Director Jeremy Kohlenbrener. We had another long and packed day at camp so Jeremy does us a favor and gives the campers a break from the podcast so they could get some rest! We cover our first day of Big Ten instructional activities, MCAA League action, the surprising start to Twilight League and the loud, sweaty, fun, spirit filled song and cheer night lead by Woody, Jeremy and (most im...
Jul 16, 2019•20 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Happy second session everybody, and or those of you new to camp, welcome to the podcast! Each night I (Jason) sit down with a few campers to hear about their day and talk about everything going on at camp. Tonight, all the boys are settling in with their counselors and their new friends in the cabin, so we are taking this opportunity to introduce you to this session's Group Leaders and Youth Development Directors. First we'll hear from Group Leaders Josh Ingram (Juniors), Jackson Wustner (Interm...
Jul 15, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Tonight on this bitter sweet episode of the podcast, we celebrate the end of an incredible session at camp. As is tradition, the CIT's join me tonight on their last night as a cabin group to recap first session, talk about their highlights and shout out amazing moments they have seen this summer. We also talk about the things they are excited about and nervous for as they all prepare to move into cabins for second session. This is a really special group of guys and I think you'll love what they ...
Jul 12, 2019•19 min•Season 2Ep. 18
