Many describe their summer camp communities as being very tribal, and that certainly would be appropriate when discussing memories of Boy Scouts camp. Jeff Halliday, an associate professor of Communication Studies at Longwood University, joins us this week to share his stories from growing up in the scouting world, and how his summer camp experiences shaped … Continue reading Episode 9: Scout Camp with Jeff Halliday
Jacobs Camp
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 7: Homesickness with Author Nathan Rabin
As much as we loved our time at camp, not everyone found it to be a yearly trip to eternal bliss. Nathan Rabin, author of the new book 7 Days In Ohio: Trump, The Gathering of the Juggalos, and the Summer Everything Went Insane, joins us to discuss what it's like to be homesick at camp and feeling … Continue reading Episode 7: Homesickness with Author Nathan Rabin
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
Episode 1: What’s It All About?
In the inaugural episode, Micah and Judy discuss why they are starting a podcast about summer camp memories, their own backgrounds going to summer camp, plus give their answers to the Campfires and Color Wars Questionnaire (which needs a better title). Episode links: GUCI Jacobs Camp Seth Rudetsky Humidity in D.C vs. Idaho Subscribe: iTunes … Continue reading Episode 1: What’s It All About?
Campfires and Color Wars 