Welcome back to Campfire Convos! In this special two-part episode, I sit down with my high school best friend, Bryce, for an unfiltered night around the fire. We talk small-town adventures, the magic of western PA, wild family stories, local beers, and the power of friendship after 15+ years.

We’re posted up around the Solo Stove, chilling in some Cliq Chairs (Classic 2.0), sipping on Andy Shandygaff from Brew Bank in Ridgeway, PA, and toasting with Elijah Craig Small Batch at the end. It’s a real “summer night with your oldest buddy” vibe, and you don’t want to miss it!

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This episode:
– Small-town living & secret local gems
– Wildest growing up stories (airsoft, sledding, pranks, & more)
– High school sports memories and “almost getting in trouble”
– Friendships that last the test of time
– Celebrating PA local businesses & beer
– Life in your 30s: finding time, adulting, and staying connected

Drop your favorite memory with your high school friends in the comments!
Thanks for hanging out around the fire. Come back for Part 2—where we dive even deeper into life, lessons, and brotherhood.

Chapters

00:00 – Campfire Kickoff & Best Friend Reunion
06:13 – Small Towns, Local Businesses & Western PA Life
11:54 – Summer, Camping, and Surviving the Heat
18:10 – Stories from Childhood, Siblings, & Mischief
28:53 – High School Football, Pranks & Sports Memories
38:00 – Why PA Hits Different & What We’ve Learned
45:23 – Toast & Outro (Part 2 Coming Soon!)