Beste Pods Camp podcasts (2024)

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149: The Milk Was A Metaphor (WRATH OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS Ch 21-24) 53:40

5d ago53:40

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Manasa attempts to redeem herself post-milk debacle. She stands by her original theory. We discuss how this book sounds a lot younger in tone, and in themes. Percy and Grover continue their search for Gale throughout perfume departments, and Annabeth arrives to help them out and provide the brain cell. They find Gale, who is being metaphorically mi…

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Journeys and Innovation in Day Camp - with Eddie Norgard - The Day Camp Pod #108 44:46

12d ago44:46

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/eddie-norgard Navigating the Challenges of Camp Management while Fostering Creativity and Growth Eddie Norgard is a golden example of how hard work, creativity, and purpose can propel a talented young person in the camp industry. Eddie is a super-successful YMCA profe…

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148: Got Milk? (WRATH OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS Ch 17-20) 55:55

12d ago55:55

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We are very sleep deprived in this one, so topics somehow include the recession, the U.S. education system, and...milk? After getting Hecuba home, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover turn to finding Gale. We learn some more about Hecate's magic school and Sally's potential connection to it. Percy and Grover have a nice bonding moment, and Grover almost die…

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147: Timeline? What Timeline? (WRATH OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS Ch 13-16) 53:50

19d ago53:50

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We start off this episode by being really confused about the timeline, thanks to some great points from listeners re: Percy's comments about Leo. Rick definitely doesn't know his own timeline. In these chapters, the gang is on the hunt for Hecuba this week, who is having a grand old time terrorizing Greek businesses. They fight undead warriors and …

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2024 Look Back & Forward - with Sam, Justin and Gregg - The Day Camp Pod #107 56:51

26d ago56:51

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/2024forward Navigating the Day Camp Renaissance: Staffing Solutions and Innovations Summer 24 is in the books, and our September to-do lists have turned into pumpkin spice… Time to get the Day Camp Pod back on track for another great season of best practices and uniqu…

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146: Godsdammit, Grover (WRATH OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS Ch 9-12) 57:52

26d ago57:52

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Grover... you've really done it this time. We return to our roots, aka, making fun of Grover. Also Erin has a new microphone and it becomes her whole personality. Grover explodes the house because he has no self control, and the pets escape. If Manasa was Percy, she'd have to go on a lot of walks. Mrs. O'Leary shows up (we all missed her very much)…

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145: The Sex Lives of Weasels Part II (WRATH OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS Ch 5-8) 54:25

1M ago54:25

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Today's episode is all about pet ownership. Percy, Annabeth, and Grover enter their domestic pet-sitting era at Hecate's mansion, and last almost a whole day before chaos breaks out. Erin thinks that Hecate is actually a very good dog (and polecat) mom. The trio learns that walking a polecat and a hellhound is not for the faint of heart. Manasa dee…

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144: Pumpkin Spice Percy (WRATH OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS Ch 1-4) 58:21

1M ago58:21

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WE’RE BAAAAAACK! This week we’re talking all things Wrath of the Triple Goddess, but first, we have some yapping to do. We discuss all the new casting announcements for the show, and the TSATS sequel. Erin and Manasa realize they are Mark and Rick. Then we dive into the chapters and learn the Percy is a fall girlie. Is Annabeth a natural people per…

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BONUS: We Predict The Plot of "Wrath of the Triple Goddess" 45:33

3M ago45:33

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This week, we're predicting the plot of Wrath of the Triple Goddess (out September 23, 2024!!!). But of course, we can't do things normally, because we're Camp Half-Pod. We turn our predictions into a competitive BINGO game, and you can play along and make your own BINGO sheet if you want! This is the free BINGO generator we used: https://myfreebin…

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143: Sponsored By Sea-Mobile (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 31-35) 53:06

3M ago53:06

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We are finally caught up on all PJO-universe books! Round of applause for Camp Half-Pod. This week, we are discussing the final chapters of Chalice of the Gods. Percy completes his quest, and we learn what clotted cream is (it’s a big day for all of us). The book wraps up nicely with some Sally, Paul, and Annabeth time. We wonder how Poseidon calls…

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142: All Roads Lead Back To Zeus ft. Ishanie (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 25-30) 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

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This week we are joined by our friend Ishanie! Ishanie, long time Percy Jackson fan and person who knew us in high school, gets to hear us get low key emotional about growing old. Percy faces Geras, the god of old age (our predictions were right!!). We come down firmly against loin cloths. Manasa wishes Geras wore a cute old man sweater. Erin reads…

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141: Snakes Canonically Love Rainbows (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 19-24) 47:51

4M ago47:51

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This one starts off strong, with Percy enchanting a bunch of snakes with a rainbow (the snakes say gay rights!). They complete their quest for Iris, and in exchange learn about a mysterious Gary (not the snail), who has likely stolen the cup. Percy gives relationship advice to Grover. Erin still thinks Grover is a bad boyfriend. Sally announces her…

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140: Swimmy Jackson and the Stolen Cup ft. Demigod Debut Podcast (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 13-18) 1:00:50

4M ago1:00:50

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This week we are joined by our new friend Mal from Demigod Debut Podcast to talk all about The River Elisson and Yonkers. Mal confesses to crimes almost immediately. Erin thinks Grover is a bad boyfriend again. What was the point of Blanche? We’re not sure. Mal, a New York resident, gives us some context on Yonkers. We give Percy a new name. He is …

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139: My Godly Parent Is Lettuce (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 7-12) 46:27

4M ago46:27

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Did you know there is deep lore about Hebe and lettuce? Well, you do now! Tune in to learn about how lettuce might be Hebe’s real dad. Also, Percy, Annabeth, and Grover fight some chickens as 8 year olds (classic shenanigans). We get some insight on a normal demigod week. We lament growing older and sound like we’re pushing 60 despite not even bein…

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138: We Found God In This Hebe Jeebies (CHALICE OF THE GODS Ch 1-6) 56:55

5M ago56:55

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We are so excited to start Chalice of the Gods with you all and get back to reading about Percy, Annabeth, and Grover! We start off with chapters 1-6, and celebrate the return of first person Percy. There are some real sweet Percabeth moments in these first few chapters. Also, Sally Jackson. Percy embarks on his new quest, with the help of his best…

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BONUS: We Try To Survive Tartarus (and you can too!) 53:53

5M ago53:53

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It is time for our long awaited bonus episode - that’s right, we’re going to put Erin through Tartarus. Thanks to Manasa’s coding and Sammie’s video editing, we are bringing you this brand new Camp Half-Pod VIDEO experience!! If you are listening on Spotify, we definitely recommend watching the video. If you are listening elsewhere, never fear! The…

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Andy & Sam Go to Washington & Season 6 DCP Tid-Bits - The Day Camp Pod #106 41:18

5M ago41:18

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/season-6-debrief The summer is upon us! Join us as we debrief the best Day Camp Pod Tid-Bits from the past eight months. Season 6 of the Day Camp Pod is winding down as we laser-focus on the daunting job before us. This episode, Sam & I debrief our ACA trip to Washing…

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Mini-Pod - 13 Industry Experts, 13 Tips for New Camp Directors - CampHacker & The Day Camp Pod 22:29

6M ago22:29

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/13-tips Going full-time is scary! These camp pros have some wise words to help any director find their footing. The Go Camp Pro team put together a really cool episode in which 13 top tier camp podcasters were asked for an important tip to tell any new camp director t…

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Keeping Gen-Z Staff Satisfied & Engaged - With Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #105 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/gen-z-staff He’s back! Justin's insight is more important than ever. You won’t want to miss this one! This past Tri-State Camp Conference, our all-star podcast guest, Justin Pritikin presented to a packed room of camp professionals about working with his generation’s …

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137: It’s Not A Phase, Mom (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 45-51) 1:01:13

6M ago1:01:13

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Camp Half-Pod completes another book! We are wrapping up The Sun and The Star this week with the final chapters. Nico realizes that he can leave behind his trauma baby demons. They defeat Nyx with the help of Nyx's own children. Bob gets to see the sky again! The cacodemons are rebranded as the Cocoa Puffs, which Manasa low-key hates and Erin loves…

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Talking Teens - with Jeff Leiken - The Day Camp Pod #104 54:38

6M ago54:38

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/talking-teens Summer camps rarely meet their full potential of teen programing. Jeff Leiken is here to help us get into the teen mindset! There are very few camp consultant trainers in our industry over the past quarter century that have had the impact of Jeff Leiken.…

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136: Nico Becomes A Father? (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 39-44) 50:16

6M ago50:16

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We lose our minds a bit in this one. Nico and Will finally reach Nyx’s house! It’s made of bugs! Manasa accuses Nyx of being poor and boring, and not able to afford real walls. Manasa also projects onto Dr. Thorn this week, in a turn of events nobody saw coming. Bob is being kept in a Bob Pod in the Bug House. Is Nico the star? Or is he actually th…

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135: Attack of the Mega Antelope ft. TheDamMemePage (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 33-38) 55:43

6M ago55:43

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We are joined once again by repeat guest Robert of TheDamMemePage to discuss chapters 33-38! Will fights off evil dogs while Nico befriends a mania. We see some returning characters (Small!! Bob!!) and locations (Tartarus Shrek’s Swamp). Nico and Will continue to have relationship problems. Manasa has to put the book down when we meet Carl and Bart…

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“Yes, Chef!” Camp Leadership Lessons from “The Bear” - with Eric Wittenberg - The Day Camp Pod #103 1:04:07

6M ago1:04:07

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/yes-chef Staff training is nearly upon us…will you be ready? Hulu’s award-winning TV show, THE BEAR teaches valuable lessons from running a restaurant, and turning your staff from good to great - that really resonate to running a summer camp. Eric Wittenberg of Camper…

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134: World’s Worst River Rapid Ride (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 25-32) 51:46

6M ago51:46

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Nico and Will finally make it to Tartarus! Erin uses the word penchant. It triggers Manasa. We spend a while insulting Nyx and her methods. Gorgyra gives Will and Nico couples therapy. They still need more couples therapy tbh. Nico and Will make the fall via the river of pain, and land amongst bones and acid rain. Will tries to help while Nico take…

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133: Nyx Brings Back Galaxy Pants (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 17-24) 53:13

7M ago53:13

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It’s time to learn all about Nico’s experience in Tartarus, the first time. We miss the dumb giants from Gaea’s army. Nyx has a lot of babies, including hordes of children, which is fun. Manasa accuses Erin of being a Nico. The timeline in this book is confusing, ngl. We spend a long time discussing it. We meet a gay farmer demon (slay). Then Will …

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132: Even Care Bears Have Enemies (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 9-16) 47:53

7M ago47:53

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Nico and Will are heading deep into the underworld. We are heading deep into Care Bear lore. We’re introduced to Epiales, the nightmare demon, and then get to see our favorite not-frogs, the Troglodytes! Manasa gives us some history on Care Bears. Erin reveals her personal Care Bear lore. Editor Sammie makes a cameo to correct said Care Bear lore. …

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Staff With Additional Needs - with Allison Krabill & Jordanna Grossinger - The Day Camp Pod #102 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/additional-needs-staff A diverse staff team is a stronger staff team. Since 2020, camps have been more and more aware of their staff’s needs - particularly their pay, schedule flexibility, and the amount of burden they carry. But meanwhile, our staff have very similar…

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131: Nobody Understands Nico (THE SUN AND THE STAR Ch 1-8) 51:45

7M ago51:45

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We’re baaaaaack! By popular demand, we are reading The Sun and The Star. We catch up on our break from podcasting, and then dive into discussing our favorite emo boy and his sunshine boyfriend. Topics include Star Wars villains, literary structure, Sally Jackson, and trauma. Nico’s culture is not your costume. ————————————————————— SUPPORT US ON PA…

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Maximizing the Use of Your Summer Staff - with Thomas Coffey & Matt Kaufman - The Day Camp Pod #101 1:01:43

8M ago1:01:43

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/maximizing-summer-staff Increase your staff efficiency by maximizing your staff’s abilities. In today’s world of $4000 camp counselors, camps need to do everything possible to be efficient in how we staff our summer programs. We discuss this topic and more with Thomas…

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Random Acts of Ice Cream - with Dave Boyle & Meagan Springer - The Day Camp Pod #100 58:21

9M ago58:21

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/random-acts-ice-cream Looking to appreciate and recognize your staff better? Come listen and learn from the best in the business! One of the best parts of attending the CODA and ACA National Conference is meeting super smart day camp pros from all over the country, an…

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130: PJO TV Overall Review, Documentary Discussion, + What’s Next 1:08:39

9M ago1:08:39

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We are so excited to wrap up this series (and this season of Camp Half-Pod!)! We start off with an overall discussion of some favorite moments from the series, and then give our own personal rankings for each episode. We talk about the documentary on Disney+ and then crown our winners of our Season Superlatives. We wrap up this episode by reading s…

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Full-Time Pipeline & Transitioning Leadership - with Sam Borek & Gregg Licht - The Day Camp Pod #99 54:14

9M ago54:14

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/transitioning-leadership No one becomes a director overnight. Taking over an existing camp operation is no small feat, and today we’re joined by two seasoned, self-made camp professionals who have each had unique challenges. It’s a great podcast for anyone looking to …

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129: Episode 8, “The Prophecy Comes True” 1:04:29

9M ago1:04:29

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It’s the final episode of the Disney+ Percy Jackson adaptation, “The Prophecy Comes True.” Cue the tears! The iconic battle between Ares and Percy comes to life on the screen (that giant wave? SO cool). Percy goes to Olympus, and we get to meet Zeus and Poseidon. Percy returns to camp, only to be betrayed by the real lightning thief. We spend a lon…

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128: Episode 7, “We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of” 1:10:00

10M ago1:10:00

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This week, we’re going down below to the Underworld in episode 7 of the Disney + PJO adaptation, “We Find Out The Truth, Sort Of.” Percy and gang heads down to the Underworld, and we nerd out about the design choices (upside down castle?? How COOL is that???). Erin teaches Manasa the word “stalactite.” We spend a long time talking about the implica…

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127: Episode 6, “We Take A Zebra To Vegas” 54:05

10M ago54:05

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VEGAS, BABY!!! This week is all about episode 6 of the Disney+ adaptation, “We Take A Zebra To Vegas.” Erin vows to make as many Hamilton references as she can in honor of Lin Manuel Miranda. The trio makes it to the Lotus Casino and Grover loses the plot pretty quickly. We meet Hermes for the first time, and get some fun insights on parenting from…

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126: Episode 5, “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers” 1:10:06

10M ago1:10:06

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It’s tiiiiiiime! We’re talking all about episode 5 of the Disney+ adaptation, “A God Buys Us Cheeseburgers.” We recorded this at 10pm so start off by apologizing for probably getting things wrong. We meet two gods in this episode — Ares and Hephaestus. It’s packed full of Percabeth moments, with the Tunnel of Love and a brand new scene involving a …

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Managing Parents Working at Camp - with Joe Smith & Jay Milde - The Day Camp Pod #98 47:36

10M ago47:36

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/parents-at-camp Hiring parents as staff can be a double-edged sword… There’s no better way to get adult staff to buy into your camp and your culture than to have their kids attending camp, and drinking your kool-aid. That said, there’s a lot of ins and outs, a lot of …

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125: Episode 4, “I Plunge To My Death” ft. Mike Schubert 1:13:57

10M ago1:13:57

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This week we are joined by The Newest Olympian’s very own, Mike Schubert, to discuss episode 4 of the Disney+ adaptation, “I Plunge To My Death.” We dive DEEP into discussion about monstrosity, and how this show is honing in on the theme of who is/isn’t a monster. Kronos is theatrical, as always. Echidna is a Karen chihuahua mom. We talk about all …

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124: Episode 3, “We Visit The Garden Gnome Emporium” 1:06:11

11M ago1:06:11

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This week, we’re discussing episode 3 of the Disney+ adaptation, “We Visit The Garden Gnome Emporium.” It’s Medusa time!!! Our iconic trio sets off on a quest, complete with trials and tribulations, such as disagreements over the voting system, fury (not furry) attacks, and Grover singing! We discuss IN DEPTH the changes made to Medusa’s character …

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123: Episode 2, “I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom” 52:22

11M ago52:22

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We’re talking all about episode 2 of the Disney+ adaptation, “I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom.” We get to see Camp Half-Blood come to life, and meet a lot of iconic characters, like Mr. D, Annabeth, Clarisse, and Luke. We discuss changes made from the book, and whether or not these changes work for us. Includes behind-the-scenes interview aud…

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122: Episode 1, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher” 59:05

11M ago59:05

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We analyze the first episode of the new Disney+ show, “I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher.” We talk about the changes made from book to movie, our favorite moments, and the fantastic portrayals of characters. Also, the Minotaur. Includes behind-the-scenes interview audio clips from Eric Henry (VFX Supervisor) and Dan Shotz (Executive Pr…

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Camper Recruitment & Retention - with Travis Allison & Joanna Warren Smith - The Day Camp Pod #97 47:12

11M ago47:12

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/recruitment-and-retention Do you know what keeps your campers coming back? Getting campers through the door and keeping them there is an art form of empathy, creativity, and execution. Today we speak with two experts in the field who have literally created a playbook …

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Disney+ Percy Jackson Press Conference Recap & More! 36:49

11M ago36:49

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In this very exciting bonus episode, we give you all the details on the Percy Jackson Disney+ Press Conference that we got to attend! The first conference was with Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Jon Steinberg, and Dan Shotz. We got to hear some fun stories behind the scenes of set. The second conference was with VFX Supervisors…

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BONUS: We Put Apollo On Trial For His Crimes 50:28

11M ago50:28

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Apollo went through his trials…now it’s time for us to put him on trial. For his crimes (and just generally everything he did that offended us). In a mock-debate style, we take turns defending and prosecuting Apollo for all the terrible things he did in Greek mythology. We discuss Daphne, Cassandra, Hyacinthus, Midas, and more myths. We use the str…

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Grout is Great: The “In-Between Times” - with Michael Brandwein - The Day Camp Pod #96 1:00:49

11M ago1:00:49

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/in-between-moments Blocks are good, but it’s the grout that holds everything together. At Day Camp, we spend the majority of our planning time working on our militaristic program grids of athletics, arts, swim, etc. But the day camp day ALSO includes the “in-between m…

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121: We Finish Trials Of Apollo (TOWER OF NERO Ch 36-39) 1:03:54

12M ago1:03:54

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It’s here. It’s time to finish the last book in the last series (so far) in the Greek god universe. We can’t believe it’s been 3 whole series and 3 whole years. Erin claims that we are the Taylor Swift of podcasts. You’ll have to listen to try to understand that logic. We get sappy talking about the show and friendship, and all you amazing listener…

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The Staff Experience - with Jack Schott & Justin Pritikin - The Day Camp Pod #95 1:02:14

12M ago1:02:14

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Send us a text Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/day-camp-pod/the-staff-experience What’s the best way to ensure our staff keep coming back? Since the staff revolution of summer 2021, most camps have put more focus on the staff experience than ever before. If we’re being honest SOME focus, as opposed to hardly any, as most of us…

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120: Rest In Pieces, Apollo’s Ukulele (TOWER OF NERO Ch 31-35) 55:09

12M ago55:09

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It’s the second to last episode of Trials of Apollo, and things get intense. But first, we talk about the actors strike ending, and how excited we are for the show. Erin can’t stop debating with herself this episode. She blames the cheese puffs. Apollo destroys Nero and his fasces, but the battle isn’t done. He has some sweet moments with Meg, and …

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119: Don’t Press The Naughty Button (TOWER OF NERO Ch 25-30) 52:54

12M ago52:54

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We are approaching the end of the Tower of Nero… so naturally, it’s time for a full out battle. Apollo beats up some IT guys. All of New York can be destroyed with a single button. Nero gives another evil villain monologue, but this time it’s on Zoom. We wish this was written a few years later because Nero definitely would have had a funny backgrou…

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