Welcome back to another episode of Campfire Convos! This week, I’m sitting down with my Uncle Bruce for an episode packed with real talk about family, sports, parenting, education, and the importance of figuring life out as you go. We’re enjoying some Luna beer from Coal Run Craft & Sirianni Pizzeria, and sampling some killer spirits from Cussewago Creek Distillery, all while hanging around the Solo Stove Ranger and kicking back in some Cliq Chairs.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Intro, Sponsors, and Setting the Scene

00:01:19 Growing Up Outdoors: Fishing, Hunting, and Family Stories

00:08:02 Cigar Talk, Beer, and Why Camping Matters

00:09:03 How I Got Into Camping & The Meander More Story

00:16:39 Offense, “Victim” Culture, and Buy Me a Log Shoutouts

00:18:48 Education System: “Soft Society,” Participation Trophies & Teaching Today

00:28:34 Police Stories, Safety, and Real-World Perspectives

00:46:57 Family, Raising Kids, and What Actually Matters

01:05:49 Uncle Bruce’s Biggest Accomplishments & Challenges

01:14:27 How I Became Meanderin’ Mitch & Navigating Life’s Challenges

01:17:38 Outro, Bourbon, and Final Thoughts