It is often said that people find their true selves at summer camp, and one big reason for that could be the copious amount of nudity that takes place. You may come in timid, but after a while there becomes a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" mentality that makes you much more comfortable in … Continue reading Episode #14: Camp Nudity with Unorthodox’s Mark Oppenheimer
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Episode 13: Camp Directors’ Kids with Leah Tennen and Mike Klotz
Every camp has a camp director, and most of those directors have children. Frankly, it'd be a little weird if they didn't. What's it like to grow up in the white-hot spotlight of camping royalty? To feel the eyes of everyone around you watching your every move, making assumptions about your behavior, and most of … Continue reading Episode 13: Camp Directors’ Kids with Leah Tennen and Mike Klotz
Episode 8: Camp Food with Chef Sara Molinaro
Every summer camp is different, but one thing they all have in common (we think) is everyone there has to eat at some point. Chef Sara Molinaro joins us to discuss the mouth-watering topic of food at camp, including how it's changed over the years, our favorite camp meals, and of course, just what is bug juice? … Continue reading Episode 8: Camp Food with Chef Sara Molinaro
Episode 6: Going to Church Camp With Lang Whitaker
The camps discussed so far on the podcast have all had at least one thing in common - an affiliation with the Jewish faith. Thankfully basketball blogger, author, and food writer Lang Whitaker joins Judy and Micah to educate them on his childhood at Camp SPDL in Anniston, AL, a summer camp put on by … Continue reading Episode 6: Going to Church Camp With Lang Whitaker
Episode 5: Let’s Talk About Sex with Lindsay Fram
Summer camp is about forging bonds that last a lifetime, about gaining independence, about learning skills that can help you determine your future path in life. All that crap. It's also about, once you reach a certain age, sexual exploration - or at least attempts at sexual exploration. Professional sex educator Lindsay Fram joins us this … Continue reading Episode 5: Let’s Talk About Sex with Lindsay Fram
Episode 4: A Camp Reunion With Director Michael Blieden
Michael Blieden is known for many things in the comedy world, where he's a writer, director and performer, but he's best known (to our hosts at least) as Micah's counselor at Jacobs Camp in the summer of 1990. He joins Micah and Judy to talk about that magical cabin, how he wound up in Mississippi … Continue reading Episode 4: A Camp Reunion With Director Michael Blieden
Camp Explainer, Part 1
Our goal for Campfires and Color Wars is to appeal to as broad a range of people as possible. While we both went to reform Jewish camps, we believe the experiences we had translate to many different backgrounds. Despite our attempts to built a large tent for our audience, there are still some people who … Continue reading Camp Explainer, Part 1
Episode 3: Evening Programs (and Politics) with AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein
Micah and Judy talk to AJC political reporter Greg Bluestein about the similarities between politics and camp, his time growing up at Camp Barney Medintz, and their favorite and least favorite evening activities. Episode links: Camp Barney The Wave Evan and Jaron Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Soundcloud
Episode Two: Camp Traditions with Andrew Zidel
Micah and Judy talk to Andrew Zidel about growing up at Camp Herzl in Wisconsin, some of their favorite summer camp traditions from their childhoods, and the real rationale behind why kids go to camp for the summer. Episode links: Camp Herzl Another guy's opinion on growing up at Herzl The A-word song George Costanza, … Continue reading Episode Two: Camp Traditions with Andrew Zidel
Welcome to Camp Parenthood
Yesterday, I became a camp parent. As we had been planning for what felt like decades but was really just a few months, my 8-year-old daughter headed off to GUCI, which podcast listeners (and pretty much everyone else in my life) know is the camp I attended for six formative, unforgettable summers. I was beyond thrilled when, … Continue reading Welcome to Camp Parenthood
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