In this episode, we wander off the beaten path. Literally. We are sharing highly important stories about finding hidden forest trails and why being in the woods feels like our ultimate happy place... until three soaking-wet off-leash mongrel ran straight out of a river and tackled Zach mid-hike. Natr'lly, then this episode takes a turn with a teacher arrested for a fart-spray prank, a bizarre kindergarten art heist in Australia, and the unsinkable Geoffrey Giraffe and the comeback of Toys “R” Us.

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➜ Escher Walcott. “S.C. Teaching Assistant Arrested for Allegedly Releasing Fart Spray, Causing $55K Damage and Making Students ‘Physically Sick.’” People Mag, 24 Sept. 2025.

➜ Lana Lam. “Australian Kindergarten Asks Parents to Pay Thousands for Their Children’s Art.” BBC News, 24 Sept. 2025.

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who found out book clubs aren’t always about books, a camper who brought home more than bargain from the thrift store, and a camper stuck in a Girl Scout Final Destination moment.

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Let's get LOUUUUUUD! (scream it like j-lo hosting a cruise pool party) This week at Camp Shady Birch, things are getting louudddd. (ok im done lol) We kick things off with a hella overstimulating dining experience. Then, like your stomach after too much custard, the energy shifts as we follow the unbelievable story of three nuns on the run. The of course there is the sweetest story of Chewy, a nasty little shih tzu with a big personality who’s found his forever home bringing joy to the residents of a retirement community.

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Works Cited:

➜ Christopher F. Schuetze and Jim Tankersley. “The Plot to Free the Nuns.” The New York Times, 6 Sept. 2025.

➜ Nathan Frederick. “Mangy Shih Tzu Wandering Streets Gets New Home as 75 Seniors in a Care Home Unite to Adopt Him (LOOK).” Good News Network, 14 Sept. 2025.

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who just wants one-on-one time with her best friend, but keeps finding the girlfriend tagging along, a camper who turned Facebook sleuthing into a full-blown wedding exposé, and a truly scary story about a camper’s mom who woke up in the middle of the night to sounds coming from down the hall.

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Saddle up, campers!! We went to our first rodeo, yall! In this episode, we dive deep into the wild wild world of bull riding. Bedazzled cowboy hats, cowgirls doin the ole do-see-do, and not a single funnel cake in sight.

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Works Cited:

➜ Andrew Kurjata. “Man Arrested after Driving Child-Size Pink Barbie Jeep through Town.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 8 Sept. 2025.

➜ Lisa Kwon. “ He Crossed 26 Miles in a Kayak Made from Mushrooms – and Lived to Tell the Tale.” The Guardian, 7 Sept. 2025.

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper whose birthday gift to a frat boy was pure humiliation, a camper who is scarred from her time at Spa Camp, and a camper who took a hike and lost a little piece of their dignity.

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This week at camp, we came face to face with something we feared... our parents meeting for the first time ever. We also rediscovered some love for the lost art of digestifs, and Zachariah shares what it’s really been like since he quit vaping. Then we hear a tale of an old woman in love with an astronaut, a server who rescued a raccoon mid-shift, ranted about overly complicated makeup tutorials, and aired out the absolute LOSERS who are adamant about keeping the shades on airplanes closed... LOVE YAS!

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Works Cited:

➜ AFP-JIJI. “Over the Moon: Fake Astronaut Scams Lovestruck Japanese Octogenarian.” The Japan Times, 3 Sept. 2025.

➜ Lisa Steacy. “B.C. Server Jumps into Ocean Mid-Shift to Rescue Drowning Baby Raccoon.” CTVNews, 5 Sept. 2025.

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who floated down a river and straight into HR trouble, a camper with a little critter in her car (and things are getting worse), and a tale of turning heartbreak into a halftime show.

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