Camp Counselors with Zachariah Porter and Jonathan Carson

In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper’s love affair with a punching bag, a woman who fought her wetsuit while a shark circled below, and one woman who learned that no good deed went unpunished. Trail Mix 147 was mixed and edited by Jonathan Carson. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Sponsors: ➜ Go to REVOLVE.com/CAMP to shop and use code CAMP for 15% off your entire order. ➜ Talk it out, with BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/CAMP Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week break down why the entire tap dance community has turned against us. Plus, we dive into a bizarre mystery about a floating island disappearing in Canada, a doctor waking up with a bat in her mouth, a scary road rage encounter that followed Counselor Jonathan, and whether the soul patch is finally making a comeback. Episode 197 of Camp Counselors Podcast was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Sponsors: ➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance. ➜ Upgrade your bedding at bollandbranch.com/camp and use code CAMP for 15% off your first order. Works Cited: ➜ ➜ Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who might uproot her life to Japan for her man in the Navy, a Ukrainian queen of the night club, and the tale of a ghost nurse in the most terrifying lunch shift in 1986. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Sponsors: ➜ Shop now at Fabletics.com/camp to get 70% to 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP. Limited time only. ➜ Download Cash App Today ! Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode of the Camp Counselors Podcast, we spiral into wedding planning panic mode after a major curveball changes everything! We get real about the highs and lows of planning our big day. Then, we share a heartfelt tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton, discussing her incredible legacy of philanthropy and the sparkle she brought to the world. Plus so much more. Episode 196 of Camp Counselors Podcast was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Sponsors: ➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance. ➜ Go to REVOLVE.com/CAMP to shop and use code CAMP for 15% off your entire order. Works Cited: ➜ Cain, Sian. “‘I Just Give from My Heart’: How Dolly Parton’s Philanthropy Focused Most on Helping Children.” The Guardian, 26 Aug. 2026. ➜ Kruesi, Kimberlee. “How This Massachusetts Sanctuary Takes in Hundreds of Guinea Pigs from across the US.” Associated Press, 18 Aug. 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we are reading listener submitted stories about Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We are talking toe socks, virtual tap dance lessons, Abby Lee Miller, a Little Debbie Bandit, and so much more. Episode 195 was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Sponsors: ➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance. Works Cited: ➜ Brink, Phil. “Police: Little Debbie Snack Fraud Scheme Involved Deliveries That Never Happened.” FreightWaves, 8 Aug. 2026. ➜ Nadeau, Barbie Latza. “Scenic Spot in Italian Mountains Overrun by Tourists Seeking the Perfect Pastry.” CNN, 19 Aug. 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode throwback replay of Trail Mix, the counselors read submitted stories about a camper seeking advice on how to survive a summer vacation with bullies, a vampire wedding photo shoot, a camper who was on an iconic televised game show, and a spooky AirBNB tale that might ignite some fear. (Original Air Date: Jun 10, 2024) Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Sponsors: ➜ Go to BollAndBranch.com/camp (and use code: camp) to get up to 15% off, plus free shipping. Exclusions apply. See site for details. ➜ Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/camp to get $30 off your first two orders! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week at Camp Shady Birch, we’re recapping Hilary Duff’s Lucky Me Tour. Then we are investigating a mysterious church fire the night before a Utah wedding. We also get into a daddy running a record-breaking mile while pushing a stroller. Go daddy, go! Then we rant about razor burn, Zachariah's rolled ankle, and so much more. This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Sponsors: ➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance. ➜ Feel your best self, every day with IM8. Go to IM8health.com/CAMPCOUNSELORS and use code CAMPCOUNSELORS for a Free Welcome Kit, 5 free travel sachets, plus 10% off your order. Works Cited: ➜ Hussain, Zoe. “Utah Bride-to-Be Allegedly Used Tampon to Set Mormon Church Ablaze Day Before Wedding.” New York Post, 28 July 2026. ➜ Leib, Mason. “Dad Runs 4-Minute, 17-Second Mile While Pushing Daughter in Stroller.” ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we are reading listener submitted stories about a scary Little Cesars encounter, a coworker who is VERY close with her sibling, and surviving a category four hurricane on vodka and juice boxes. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Sponsors: ➜ Go to REVOLVE.com/CAMP to shop and use code CAMP for 15% off your entire order. ➜ Arya is offering our listeners $10 off your first month at getARYA.com/camp Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week we are talking all things edging! Our lawn, our garden, and then some!! Then we’re unwrapping the undercooked chicken amusement park filled with roller coaster grills and a Kia dealership caught taking parts from a customer’s car. OMG can you believe? Plus so much more, obvi. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Sponsors: ➜ Protect your teeth this summer with Remi and get 55% off your new night guard with code CAMP at shopremi.com/camp with Remi Club Subscribe & Save ➜ Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch and get 15% off your first order plus free shipping with code CAMP at bollandbranch.com/camp ➜ Make your move at Apartments.com the place to find a place, and search more than one million rental listings to find your next home. ➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance. ➜ Have a real weekend and still show up sharp with ZBiotics Pre-Alcohol. Get 15% off at zbiotics.com/CAMP15 with code CAMP15 ➜ Shop smarter with Thrive Market and get $30 off your first two orders at thrivemarket.com/camp Works Cited: ➜ Warby, Nathan. "Influencer's 'Chicken Amusement Park' Shut Down Because All the Meat Was Undercooked." Dexerto, 4 Aug. 2026. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026. ➜ Brown, Brendan. "Caught on Camera: Lake Charles Woman Says Kia Dealership Used Her Car Parts to Fix Another Customer's Vehicle." KPLC, 4 Aug. 2026. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who tried to out-lie a liar and lost, a girl who stole an iPod and was immediately hit by karma, and a camper who got into one messy car and entered a full-day horror movie. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

BIG NEWS! Zachariah was cast in Keke Palmer's new Audible original series and he is breaking it all down! The British accent he had 10 minutes to figure out, recording in the LA studio, and getting to film WITH Keke Palmer for the micro drama THE DAY AFTER getting engaged. We also get into a Florida restaurant that accepts live pythons as payment for pizza, the eBay cyberstalking case that just settled for $56 million, binge-watching The Five-Star Weekend AND SO MUCH MORE! Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Works Cited: ➜ Paul, Andrew. “Florida Man Will Trade Pizza for Pythons.” Popular Science, 15 July 2026. ➜ Streitfeld, David. “Couple Stalked by eBay Settle for $56 Million.” The New York Times, 28 July 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we read listener submitted stories about a camper who thought she was going to Texas Roadhouse and accidentally joined a crime caravan, a camper who fumbled the FIFA bag for a loser ex, and the tale of one camper who bought garden decor and accidentally sent her husband to the emergency room. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Summer is almost over! In this episode we're covering our end-of-summer bucket lists, duh. Then we cover Goldie the lil firefighting goat, Jonathan caught strays in the Lowe's parking lot, and so much more. This episode was edited and mixed by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Works Cited: ➜ Murray, Joan. “‘Squeeze Ass’: Florida Woman Is the Talk of the Town with Her Racy License Plate She Got in the Mail.” CBS News, 28 July 2026. ➜ Brooks, James. “Colorado Wildfire Crews Get an Unexpected Helper: A Friendly Goat Named Goldie.” Associated Press, 29 July 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we read listener submitted stories about a camper who thought she was going to Texas Roadhouse and accidentally joined a crime caravan, a camper who fumbled the FIFA bag for a loser ex, and the tale of one camper who bought garden decor and accidentally sent her husband to the emergency room. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This episode was edited and mixed by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Works Cited: ➜ ➜ Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we read listener submitted stories about a camper who stole a birthday sash and got cursed by a boho fairy, a camper trapped in her boyfriend’s house, and the tale of one camper who became the lead character in a Myspace urban legend. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We’re talking Shark Week, Jaws, cushioned toilet seats, and Jonathan's SHOCKING discovery hidden inside a bowl of garlic butter mussels. We also get into Dolly Parton’s new Broadway musical, the Dolly-to-Buffy the Vampire Slayer pipeline (obvi), California returning Blues Beach to Indigenous tribes, overheated iPhones AND SO MUCH MORE! This episode was edited and mixed by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Works Cited: ➜ Culwell-Block, Logan. “Dolly Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2027.” Playbill, 7 July 2026. ➜ Wigglesworth, Alex. “California Returns Stretch of Coast to Indigenous Tribes. ‘This Is beyond Huge.’” Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this mini episode we read listener submitted stories about a Jahova’s Witness caught with sticky contraband, an uninvited carpool passenger on the way to work, and the tale of a camper who survived leg day, but lost it all to Jersey Mike’s. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories! Camp Songs: Listen on Spotify here or Listen online here! Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What does a heat rash, a speeding ticket, and a banana shaped car all have in common? They are all in this episode, duh! We're also unpacking a teen Elvis tribute competition, Connecticut’s identity crisis, TikTok pearl parties (allegedly) scamming people, the Wheel of Fortune's shady social media manager, and so much more! This episode was edited and mixed by Kevin Betts. Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON ! Explore everything Camp Shady Birch has to offer at CampShadyBirch.com ! Works Cited: ➜ Spartz, Isabel. “‘The World Needs More Whimsy’: Giant Banana Car Draws Attention, and a Traffic Stop, near Billings.” KBZK, 21 June 2026. ➜ Bates, Sophie. “With Jumpsuits, Wigs and Dance Moves, These Young Boys and Teens Keep Elvis’ Legacy Alive.” AP News, Associated Press, 8 June 2026. Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape Social Media: Camp Counselors TikTok Camp Counselors Instagram Camp Counselors Facebook Camp Counselors Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .