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.

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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!

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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.

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➜ 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.

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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.

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➜ 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.

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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)

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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.

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➜ Hussain, Zoe. “Utah Bride-to-Be Allegedly Used Tampon to Set Mormon Church Ablaze Day Before Wedding.” New York Post, 28 July 2026.

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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.

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