Campfire Convos

What happens when you get a surprise tattoo live in the middle of the woods while discussing the deepest mysteries of the universe? Hannah from Rosebud Beauty Lounge joins me by the fire to brand my skin while we dive into everything the elites don't want us to know. Grab a seat for the mind-bending Season 4 Premiere of Campfire Convos. As Hannah applies a blind tattoo design I’ve never seen b...

What is it actually like to step in front of the camera and share your rawest stories next to a flickering fire? For the Season 3 finale, five past guests return to give their unfiltered thoughts on the true experience of doing this show. Grab a seat for a different kind of episode as we look back at the journey of Campfire Convos. From my brother Brady talking about the power of saving these memo...

Do you follow your dreams for yourself, or to help others? Carla returns to the fire to help me break down the "myth" of balance and the terrifying reality of building a legacy that outlives you. [In this video]: Grab a seat for the Season 3 finale with a Campfire Convos veteran. We dive into the "Big Magic" of ideas, why I’m choosing a group win over personal streaming success...

How do you stay married for 33 years and raise three capable men without losing your mind? My mom joins me by the fire for a special Mother's Day episode to share the unfiltered reality of motherhood and her "controversial" parenting advice. [In this video]: Grab a seat for a very special conversation with the person who has known me the longest. We revisit childhood memories of play...

Are we losing the ability to hold ourselves accountable? Dave Bole joins me by the fire to discuss 30 years in PA law enforcement and why "soft" coping mechanisms are holding society back. Grab a seat for a deep dive into the realities of the parole system and the transition into retirement. Dave Bole shares "feel-good" success stories from the field, the "Tom & Jerry&...

Is the education system failing our kids, or are iPads the real problem? Jason Phipps joins me by the fire to discuss 29 years of teaching, owning the Brew Bank, and why everything in life is "figureoutable." Grab a seat for a masterclass in work ethic with Jason Phipps. We dive into his journey from a wrestler to a soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony, his Grammy-nominated career directing over 3...

Planning a wedding or raising a young athlete? Bobby Thompson joins me by the fire to expose the "non-negotiables" for your big day and the hard truth about the travel baseball industry. Grab a seat for a deep conversation with my longtime friend and former teammate, Bobby Thompson. We dive into our shared history from the West Lebanon fields to the College World Series, discuss the chal...

On this episode of Campfire Convos, I sit down with Rene from Reform Mind, Body & Spirit—and this one goes deep. We talk about hypnotherapy, past life regression, and whether the next generation is actually going to change the world. Some of this stuff sounds crazy at first… but the more we talked, the more it made you think. If you’ve ever been curious about: – Hypnotherapy – Past lives – Per...

On this episode of Campfire Convos, I sit down with Kara and we talk about learning vs leading, finding your happy place, why small towns suck, and why they can still be such a special place to build something meaningful. We also get into spring in Pennsylvania, skiing vs snowboarding, the value of community, the history of the Saltsburg canal, and why Canal Campout means so much to both of us. If...

Is therapy overrated? Or are we just thinking about it the wrong way? In this episode of Campfire Convos, I’m joined by my buddy Jared for a real, unfiltered conversation recorded during the Canal Campout trial run in Saltsburg, PA. We dive into: Therapy and whether it should be long-term or temporary Mental health, self-awareness, and personal growth Learning how to deal with other people vs fixi...

On this episode of Campfire Convos, I sit down with my buddy Swan and we get into everything from growing up playing sports to the life lessons that come with it. We talk about:Baseball memories growing upPlaying multiple sports (football, golf, track, basketball)The impact of coaches and father figuresMental toughness in sports and lifeWhy team sports shape who you becomeCoaching experiences and...

Season 3 of Campfire Convos is here. In this episode, I sit down with my brother Brady and we talk about becoming dog dads, family, growing up, wedding planning, cruises, camping, and what we’re both looking forward to this year. This one is exactly what Campfire Convos is supposed to be: two brothers sitting around the fire, sharing a drink, getting interrupted by the outdoors, and having a real...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos — this episode is the Season 2 Finale. Season 2 was originally planned to be 22 episodes, but after reflecting and refining, I’m ending the season early so I can build a better, more consistent schedule going forward. Here’s what’s changing:Season 3 begins the first week of MarchAll seasons going forward will be 11 episodesA new episode will drop every week for 11 s...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos. In this episode, I’m joined by my buddy Evan, a professional dog trainer, for a long, honest conversation around the fire. We talk about dog training philosophies, behavior modification, discipline, consistency, and what it really means to bring balance into your life. The conversation expands into faith, personal growth, burnout, health, routine, and slowing down,...

This episode of Campfire Convos is a cold one—literally and figuratively. I’m joined by Trey Tipton, and we sit around the fire to talk honestly about competition, identity after sports, discipline, mental health, faith, and what it means to grow into adulthood after athletics are over. We reflect on rivalries turning into brotherhood, how sports shape who you become, and the hard part of redefini...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos! Today’s episode is special — my dad joins me again for a deep, fun, chaotic, and heartfelt fireside conversation. We talk hunting in the snow, foreign exchange students, raising a family, building strong teams, leadership lessons, holiday meaning, managing people well, supporting your kids, and what retirement might look like. PLUS a ridiculous chair collapse you w...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos! Tonight I’m joined by my longtime friend Erin, and this episode goes everywhere in the best way possible — from health coaching and the broken medical system… to alpacas, ADHD chaos, body positivity, diet myths, friendship stories, and a gaggle of geese mid-episode. All filmed around the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0, powered by your log donations and a very aggressive am...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos — where the fire glows and the convos flow. This episode’s a little different — it’s just me, sitting by the fire as my own guest. Carla joins from behind the camera to ask questions and keep the conversation rolling. We’re sipping a few seasonal brews, talking about lessons learned from 23 episodes, and reflecting on everything from the future of Campfire Convos to...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos ! This week, I’m joined by Steve Limani — Pennsylvania State Trooper, real estate leader, and the man behind Shop with a Cop . We sit around the fire to talk about mental health, service, small-town community, and the power of giving back. We share beers from Brew Bank Ridgeway , sip whiskey from the Campfire Convos Decanter , and sit back in the Cliq Classic 2.0 ch...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos ! This episode, I sit down with my college teammate and longtime friend, Christian Hirt , for a powerful fireside talk about life, faith, mental health, and standing boldly in what you believe. We’re sitting around the Solo Stove , in the Cliq Chair Classic 2.0 , sipping out of Meander More water bottles , and sharing raw thoughts on leadership, conviction, mental h...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos! This week I’m joined by my friend Brannon “Pate”, a TikTok creator with over 350,000 followers who’s been using his platform to spark honest conversations about men’s mental health, resilience, and keeping it real. We talk about everything from moving back home and starting over, to TikTok going viral, heartbreak, and faith. Around the fire we share laughs, heavy t...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos ! In this episode, Shawna joins me around the fire for an honest and inspiring conversation. We dive into overcoming chronic migraines, building habits that last, and why chasing your future self is worth the work. As always, we’re sitting by the Solo Stove, relaxing in Cliq Chair ClassiQ 2.0s, sipping Andy Shandygaff from Brew Bank , and finishing with a shot of Be...

Pull up a chair by the fire with Aunt Cathie . We talk youth sports (heat acclimation, concussions, and baseline tests), small‑town family life, empty‑nest advice, finding love that lasts, and three simple ways to be happier. There’s laughter, real talk, and a couple sips of Esther’s Banana Rum Liqueur from Cussewago Creek Distillery along the way. Support the show 🔥 Buy a Log (Ko‑fi): https://ko...

Welcome back to another episode of Campfire Convos ! This week, I’m sitting down with my Uncle Bruce for an episode packed with real talk about family, sports, parenting, education, and the importance of figuring life out as you go. We’re enjoying some Luna beer from Coal Run Craft & Sirianni Pizzeria, and sampling some killer spirits from Cussewago Creek Distillery, all while hanging around t...

Welcome back to Campfire Convos! This is Part Two of our deep-dive conversation with my high school best friend Bryce. We get real about friendship, regrets (or lack of them), supporting each other through life’s ups and downs, and what it actually takes to be a good friend. We’re still sweating it out around the Solo Stove (shoutout to Taylor, John, and Noel for the firewood!), sipping on Andy Sh...