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 conversation.

We also introduce the new animal sound challenge at the end of the episode, so make sure you listen all the way through and drop your guess in the comments.

Topics in this episode:

life with Milo and Tucker

dog training and responsibility

why family comes first

marriage, support systems, and growing up

cruises, camping, fishing, and future plans

what we’re excited about this year

Chapters

00:00 Season 3 premiere intro

00:55 First sip and dog dad life

08:14 Dog training, routines, and responsibility

12:13 New season support and sponsor system

19:35 Why family comes first

29:14 Marriage, future family life, and support systems

33:45 Cruises, travel, and making memories

40:17 What Brady is excited for this year

49:14 Goals, camping, and future plans

01:08:49 Animal sound challenge

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 straight weeks on a set day and timeI’m using the break to batch episodes, raise quality, and avoid rushing guests or filler contentA full revamp is coming to the “Buy Me a Log” supporter systemI want to add a consistent intro + outroI want to add a small end-of-episode game for engagementI’m exploring light branding + animations (without losing the real campfire vibe)If you’ve been here this season — thank you. And if you want to keep me accountable, I’m officially inviting you to call me out in the comments if I don’t follow through on what I’m promising here.🔥 SUPPORT THE SHOW (Buy Me a Log)https://ko-fi.com/meanderin_mitch🤝 SPONSORS & GEAR MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEPackFire Smokeless Fire Pithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581396151542Cliq Chairs (Classic 1.0)https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101445030-13868159Use code MEANDERIN_MITCH for 10% offBrew Bank – Ridgway, PAhttps://www.facebook.com/brewbankco💬 COMMENT + KEEP ME ACCOUNTABLEWhat do you want most from Season 3?Better guests?More structure?More campfire vibe?Games/segments?Better visuals?Drop your honest thoughts below — constructive criticism is welcome.⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Season 2 Finale intro + sponsor shoutouts00:34 Why Season 2 is ending early01:18 Season 3 start date (first week of March)01:38 New format: 11 episodes, weekly schedule02:03 Batching episodes + raising quality02:38 Hold me accountable (seriously)02:59 “Buy Me a Log” supporters revamp (tiers + appreciation)03:40 Intro + outro ideas + adding an end-of-episode game04:14 Restructuring the flow (less sponsor talk up front)04:39 Keeping the true campfire vibe05:16 Light branding/animations without being “too businessy”06:15 Feedback request + closing

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, along with some lighter moments about food, barbecue, cooking, and a bold challenge to cook a whole gator if this episode hits 100 likes.We’re posted up around the fire on Cliq Chairs, sipping Andy’s Shandy from Brew Bank, keeping warm with our sponsored fire pit, and ending the night with a Campfire Convos whiskey pour.If you’re a dog owner, thinking about getting a dog, or just trying to build a more balanced life, this episode is for you.🔥 SUPPORT THE SHOWBuy us a log and help keep the fire going:https://ko-fi.com/meanderin_mitch🪑 GEAR & BRANDS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODECliq Chairs (Classiq 2.0)https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101445030-13868159Use code MEANDERIN_MITCH for 10% offBrew Bank – Ridgway, PAhttps://www.facebook.com/brewbankcoPack Fire Smokeless Fire Pithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581396151542💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONDrop a comment below:– Are you team routine or flexibility with dogs?– What’s the one meal everyone should learn how to cook?– Should Evan cook a gator at 100 likes?⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Campfire kickoff, chairs, beer & setting the tone06:00 – Dog training journey & behavior modification14:40 – Training philosophy, discipline & consistency26:00 – Burnout, balance, health & slowing down41:30 – Cooking, barbecue & food passion52:25 – Faith, fear, trust & life perspective58:30 – Advice, final thoughts & campfire toast