Pocono Mountains Podcast

Season 2, 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. Brianna also took a trip along the D&L Trail on two wheels starting in Jim Thorpe and heading out several miles along the Lehigh River. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Jim gives a tour of the new and improved PoconoMountains.com , attempts to ski all six resorts in one day and previews the opening day of trout season by visiting a historic fish hatchery in the Poconos. Brianna goes snowshoeing with Naturfi, taps maple trees for syrup season in Wayne County and goes back in time in Lansford to see what the future holds for...

Episode 46 - Spring is in the air as we head into March in the Pocono Mountains. Brianna heads out to visit some maple producers in Wayne County ahead of open houses being held at those operations this month. Enjoy some sweet discussion about how maple syrup is made here in the Poconos each season! The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mounta...

Episode 45 -  Miracle Meals for Miracle Workers is a new effort from the Pocono Mountains United Way and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to support local restaurants while showing appreciation to workers serving in healthcare professions. Plus, an upcoming virtual telethon for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA, two charitable causes near and dear to the heart of the Poconos. The Poconos i...

Episode 44 - The Pocono Mountains is comprised of four counties each with distinct characteristics and initiatives. In Wayne County, Wayne Tomorrow! brings together people and organizations from around the county to work together to cultivate a vibrant future. Learn how collaboration has spurred several major projects that will benefit the quality of life for everyone in Wayne County. Visit W...

Episode 43 - There are few resorts more iconic to the Pocono Mountains than Woodloch Resort. The multi-generational family-run all-inclusive resort ticks because of the many people who work to make the experience what it is. One of those dedicated employees is Matt Butler. Butler has been at Woodloch since 2004 when he started out as a lifeguard then worked his way up to corporate sales. We also f...

Episode 42 -  Pocono Television Network will show the 1951 film about the legendary Olympian and founder of the NFL for whom the town of Jim Thorpe is named. Author and film historian John DiLeo from Milford joins us to discuss the classic film and we hear from John Thorpe, Jim Thorpe's grandson. Burt Lancaster stars as legendary athlete Jim Thorpe who rises from poverty on a Native American...

Episode 41 - Looking for an amazing dining experience with top-rate cocktails and delicious menu items? Look no further than The Frogtown Chophouse in Swiftwater. Jim sits down with two of the key ingredients of the operation plus a few extras along the way. Also, check out their podcast Restaurant 360 .  The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square mil...

Episode 40 - The Poconos has some of the best spas around. From the Lodge at Woodloch to Spa Kalahari to The Spa at Mount Airy, three of the many great ways to rejuvenate and recharge both mind and body. 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, it’s the perfe...

Episode 39 - January in the Pocono Mountains means skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing! The Poconos is home to six resorts that offer everything you need from lessons to great trails and conditions! Join Jim and Brianna as they visit Jack Frost Mountain , Big Boulder Ski Area , Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain , Shawnee Mountain Ski Area , Camelback Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain Resort...

This Month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Jim Hamill gets on the slopes to learn how to snowboard at Jack Frost - Big Boulder, finds out what's new at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, takes his daughter for a day at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, gets a sneak peek of the future home of Jam Room Brewing Company and discusses national mentoring month with a pair who have been matched up throug...

Episode 38 - It's the last episode of 2021 so we wanted to look back at the best of the year that was. From a sit-down with Mr. Pocono, Bob Uguccioni, to sampling the sweets at Moka Origins to providing a respite for thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail , Pocono Mountains Podcast had a little bit of everything for our listeners. Happy New Year! The Poconos is a year-round destination for mill...

Episode 37 - Introducing you to the people who make the Poconos a great place to live or visit! This episode features Brianna Strunk, one of the hosts of Pocono Television Network and Pocono Mountains Magazine as well as Tom Gregory who shoots video and edits alongside Brianna. The duo has been working together for years and it shows!  The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and...

Episode 36 - Ski season is upon us and all six of the resorts in the Poconos are open or opening for the season thanks to their ability to make snow when Mother Nature doesn't provide the white stuff! Jim Hamill meets one of the crew members at Big Boulder Ski Area where snowmaking was pioneered nearly a century ago. Then Brianna Strunk learns to ski at Shawnee Mountain Ski Area . Finally, Zoey Gr...

This Month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna Strunk previews the ski and snowboard season at 3 of the 6 Pocono resorts (Blue Mountain Resort, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and Camelback Mountain), welcomes the return of an additional adventure at Great Wolf Lodge, and showcases the Snowmen of Stroudsburg back for another season. Christina explores part of the Poconos on horseback at Happy Trails S...

Episode 35 - The holidays are here! It's a special time of year for so many celebrating the season and especially across the Poconos where there are numerous traditions including crèches at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort , Snowmen of Stroudsburg plus many others. Listen to what makes the holiday season warm and bright from shopping small to the Hispanic traditions with host Jim Hamill! The Poconos...

Episode 34 - This is the season of thanks and giving is also a major part of the upcoming holidays and we are so very fortunate to have many organizations and selfless, caring people across the Poconos which step up their game this time of the year. From charities including the Salvation Army and Michael G. Stanton with Bold Gold Media who showers outside in the freezing cold every December to rai...

Episode 33 - Another fantastic company serving amazing coffee products in the Poconos in Black & Brass Coffee Roasting Company in Honesdale. We meet the owner, Travis Rivera and learn all about his passion for coffee as well as what makes Honesdale a great place to spend the day! The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and r...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna Strunk goes sky-high with Pocono Helitours , meets some new friends at Pohopoco Creek Alpacas , and heads out on the town shopping for #SmallBusinessSaturday ! Jim Hamill shares a lesson on short-term rentals, visits another new hotel ( Hotel Darby on the Delaware River), and highlights big changes in Milford with a new owner of The Milford Theater...

Episode 32 - The historic Milford Theater has reopened under new ownership, but that's not all the new owners have in store for the charming Poconos town. Find out all about the plans for the theater, its programming and much more! 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 fa...

Episode 31 - Introducing you to the people who make the Poconos a great place to live or visit! This episode features Jane Kohler, one of the smiling faces at the Jim Thorpe Visitors Center. Also, Brianna takes a ride with the Jim Thorpe Trolley Company. The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downt...

Episode 30 -  H alloween is a great time to experience some frightening fun in the Poconos! From the Candle Shoppe of the Poconos which has a haunted past, to Hotel of Horror and the Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe as well as Pocono Axe Works and Trapdoor Escape Rooms , there is no shortage of October haunts to visit! The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred squa...

Episode 29 - The Poconos is known for many things: the outdoors, resorts, charming towns and so much more. Some of the best chocolate is made right here in the Pocono Mountains at Moka Origins . The bean-to-bar chocolate maker and coffee roaster is also on the campus of the Himalayan Institute which is highly regarded for its yoga, meditation and wellness retreat.  The Poconos is a year-round...

This month on Pocono Mountains Magazine: Brianna tours Jim Thorpe aboard Jim Thorpe Trolley Company to take in the fall foliage, goes on a picnic with Pocono Picnic , spooks us all with the The Candle Shoppe of the Poconos and discusses breast cancer awareness with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Christina Luna shows us the fun celebration of Hispanic heritage during Pocono Latin Fest. Jim tours The...

Episode 28 - Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the Poconos and Jim Hamill introduces us to those with FLETCHA and Christina Luna visits Latin Fest and Inti Cuisine.  The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 2,400 square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an...