Pocono Mountains Podcast

Episode 6 - Meet the man who helped bring millions of visitors to the Pocono Mountains for roughly half a century, Bob Uguccioni, also known as Mr. Pocono! Chris Barrett sits down with Mr. U to discuss the evolution of the Poconos and how it continues to be a huge draw to visitors every year. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forest...

Episode 5 - Learn all about Asa Packer and anthracite coal , both of which played pivotal roles in the Industrial Revolution and Carbon County. Chris Barrett sits down with Ron Sheehan and Scott Herring to discuss the historical significance of Asa Packer and coal mining at the Asa Packer Mansion in historic Jim Thorpe. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred squar...

Episode 4 - Learn all about Honesdale in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Birthplace of the American Railroad. The town is located along the Lackawaxen River in Wayne County. Honesdale was the location of the terminus of the D&H Canal as well as inspiration for the lyrics to "Winter Wonderland." Jim Hamill sits down with former mayor Ab Rutherford for a chat about their hometo...

Episode 3 - Learn all about Milford in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Birthplace of the American Conservation Movement. The town is located along the Delaware River in Pike County and was home to Gifford Pinchot, former governor of Pennsylvania and the person responsible for the creation of the U.S. Forest Service. Jim Hamill sits down with Milford Mayor Sean Strub for a history...

Episode 2 - Learn all about Stroudsburg in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania known as the Gateway to the Poconos. The town is located right in the heart of the Poconos just off Interstate 80 and near the Delaware River. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts,...

Episode 1 - Learn all about Jim Thorpe the town and the man! Jim Thorpe is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, a charming destination and wonderful place to call home. It's named after the greatest athlete of the 20th Century, Jim Thorpe. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtown...