Vertical Playpen

Pam talks to Phil about the joys of living in Vermont, a challenging air travel experience and the Great British Baking Show

Phil talks to guest hosts, Jamie and Rich, about his start in Adventure Education, Branston Pickle sandwiches, and announces an artistic opportunity to win some High 5 products.

The Training Team answer the question - "Are there any facilitation tips or advice you've had over the years that you disagree with or struggle with?"

Jim continues his conversation with Phil talking about his thoughts regarding the future of Adventure Education, the most recent books he has read and how he would never turn down a conversation with a penguin.

Jim talks to Phil about his first Adventure Education work, people who have supported him along the way and the Edge of Leadership program. 

Ryan, Rich and Phil look through antique game books (some over 100 years old) with the task of identifying how to play the games with only the name and a few other clues to help. In this episode the games to identify are Nose and Toes Tag, Have You Seen My Sheep?, Pig in a Hole, Jamaquack and Flowers and the Wind.

Lisa talks to Phil about garden gnomes, her hopes for the future of this industry and our role in helping new facilitators. They also masterfully deal with a mid-interview interruption.

Ryan, Rich and Phil look through antique game books (some over 100 years old) with the task of identifying how to play the games with only the name and a few other clues to help. In this episode the games to identify are Huckleberry Beanstalk, Look out for the Bear! and Squirrels in Trees.

Taylor talks to Phil about starting at High 5 at an early age, being a sour patch kid and jumping all the way to the moon.

Todd talks to Phil about his thoughts on the changing challenge course industry, the many variations of coleslaw and adding hot sauce to salty foods.

Ryan talks to Phil about prop bags weighing more than he does, being influenced by The Wizard of Oz and life as a Gummi Bear.

The Training Team talk about being anxious before programs, the pros and cons and what strategies they use of compensate for that nervous energy.

Chris talks to Phil about his background in climbing, having issues with ducks and his regrets around not learning to play the recorder.

Tom talks to Phil about his fundraising background, fly fishing and having conversations with ducks.

Anne Louise talks to Phil about studying to become a teacher, being involved in the community and singing Moana out loud in a car.

Jamie talks to Phil about growing up in Maine, duffle bags of Lego pieces, and living the remainder of his life as Optimus Prime.

Rich talks to Phil about teaching ballroom dancing, enjoying french fries and listening to Beyonce while stranded on an island.