Best Ausland Podcasts (2025)

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What is it Like to be Jewish on a College Campus? with Maya Harpaz, Rabbi Jonah Zinn and Rabbi Andrea Steinberger 44:59

6m ago44:59

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What is it like navigating Jewish identity on a college campus in 2025? Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Maya Harpaz, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, Rabbi Jonah Zinn of University of Florida Hillel, and Rabbi Andrea Steinberger of University of Wisconsin Hillel about how Jewish campus life has shifted, especially after October 7th, 2023. Th…

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What Makes Art Jewish? with artists Bonnie Cohen and Zachary Oxman 45:41

8d ago45:41

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin sits down with artists Bonnie Cohen and Zachary Oxman, whose works Birkat HaLev and Soaring Wisdom are featured at Temple Beth El’s Schaefer Family Campus. They explore their creative paths, the meaning behind their art, and how Jewish values and identity shape their work—revealing that Jewish…

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S8E1 - Glenn Klein (w/ special co-host Woody) 2:16:10

9d ago2:16:10

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We are back with Season 8 of the Camp Cast! Welcome everyone to the Camp Menominee Camp Cast. On this podcast throughout the year you will hear interviews with campers 5-7 times a week during the summer, and in-depth camp discussions with Alumni, Staff, and everyone passionate enough to sit down with us and talk about camp. We are so excited to be …

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What Can Wine Teach Us About Spirituality? with Rabbi Alan Litwak 38:00

13d ago38:00

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin sits down with Rabbi Alan Litwick of Temple Sinai in North Miami Beach for a discussion about the deep connections between wine, spirituality, and Jewish tradition. They explore how wine reflects our partnership with God, why it plays such a central role in rituals like Kiddush, and how even b…

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Freelancing in Munich as an Industrial Designer with Gray Dawdy 51:01

18d ago51:01

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode of the Germany Expat Business Show, I caught up with a friend, and sort-of-former-colleague, Gray Dawdy. I met Gray while I was contracting at a service design agency, where he often enjoyed a friendly chat while making a coffee in the agency Teeküche and bonded over our mutual Ca…

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Where Do We Find Hope and Resilience? with Rabbi Naomi Levy and Rabbi Laila Haas 48:01

20d ago48:01

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There are times when the challenges we confront in life can feel overwhelming, when the situations we face feel so difficult that we fall prey to the darkness of despair. Today, Rabbi Laila Haas and Rabbi Dan Levin sit down with noted author and teacher Rabbi Naomi Levy, whose remarkable work can show us how to find hope and cultivate resilience to…

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How Should Rabbis Meet the Moment? with Rabbi Greg Weisman and Rabbi Laila Haas 43:24

27d ago43:24

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We find ourselves in a time of significant turmoil. The administration has imposed dramatic and sweeping change to longstanding norms and government policies on a wide range of issues. Antisemitism and anti-Zionism continues to roil college campuses and plague Jewish communities. Israel continues to fight the longest war in its history, with hostag…

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From Syrian Refugee to Successful Co-founder with Tarek Abousamra of Co-Tasker 39:18

28d ago39:18

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to Tarek Abousamra, an inspiring entrepreneur who journeyed from Syria to Germany. Tarek's story is one of resilience and determination, culminating in the founding of Co-Tasker, a platform that connects people with service providers for various tasks. Tarek fled Syria due …

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What Does the Reform Movement Contribute to the State of Israel? with Rabbi Nir Barkin and Rabbi David Azoulay of Kehillat YOZMA 50:28

1M ago50:28

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Nir Barkin and Rabbi David Azoulay of our sister Reform congregation, Kehillat YOZMA in Modi’in, Israel. They discuss their unique experiences and their congregation’s response to October 7th, the work they do to help their community, and what Reform Judaism contributes to Is…

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What Does it Mean to be a Progressive Zionist? with Amanda Berman, CEO of Zioness 49:33

1M ago49:33

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Amanda Berman, CEO of Zioness. Zioness is a multiracial coalition of Jewish activists and allies that fight for the advancement of social, racial, economic and gender equality in America and for the inclusion of Zionists in social justice spaces. Rabbi Dan and Amanda discuss what i…

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Raising Kids and Businesses in Munich with Gelyn Well 48:50

3M ago48:50

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Gelyn, a mom who moved to Germany at the height of the pandemic in 2020, found herself jobless and very pregnant. Inspired by her daughter (and probably a few hormones), she wrote her first children’s book, "Most of All, You Are Loved," a response to the pandemic, divisiveness, demonstrations, th…

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Launching an Alpine Yoga Business in Germany with Erin Wilson 51:43

3M ago51:43

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? After a decade as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina, Erin found both excitement and uncertainty in shifting her focus. Her college years, filled with new opportunities and inspiring mentors, led her to discover a passion for yoga and fitness—not just as a student, but as a teacher. A six-mo…

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From Montreal to Frankfurt (and an E-Residency Hack) with Afshan Shamani 45:56

3M ago45:56

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Afshan Samani's journey from Iran to becoming the CEO and co-founder of PinoSell is a masterclass in resilience and innovation. After navigating cultural challenges and personal setbacks, including a broken engagement during her PhD in Canada, Afshan pivoted from academia to a dynamic career in t…

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Discovering Iceland: Nature, Culture, and Traditions with the Head of Visit Iceland 1:02:09

4M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with my friend, the Head of Visit Iceland, the marketing organization responsible for promoting Iceland as a travel destination. A native Icelander living in Reykjavík, she shares what it’s like growing up in this land of glaciers, geysers, black sand beaches, and geothermal spas. We dive into unique Icela…

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Burning thoughts on career transition, solopreneurship and life in Germany with Ricardo Brito 42:54

4M ago42:54

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? “The solopreneur journey really is a mirror that reflects your deepest beliefs, fears, doubts, and limitations. It's a process of growth that forces you to confront not only the external and practical challenges but also the internal ones—those that affect how you see yourself, the world around y…

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Insights and Advice on Entrepreneurship and Legal Solutions in Germany with Olivia Marcu-Iordanescu 45:23

5M ago45:23

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I became familiar with Olivia and her work through the WEM Facebook Group (Women Entrepreneurs in Munich). It was clear to me from the jump that she’s a go-getter. We had a coffee chat and then we actually met in person at the I Am Expat fair in Berlin in the summer of 2024. Olivia Marcu-Iordănes…

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DanRam's Global journey to Emceeing Excellence in Germany 52:27

6M ago52:27

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I've been wowed by DanRam's LinkedIn profile for awhile, so I was delighted when he agreed to be a guest on the podcast last summer. DanRam travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. Hosting changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders Sir Richard Bran…

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Helping ausländer new moms in Germany with Gitanjali More 53:59

7M ago53:59

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Navigating German bureaucracy can be quite challenging, especially when you don’t speak German, are new to the processes and don’t know what support is available to you. If you’re a new parent in Germany, you’ve probably heard of Elternzeit, Elterngeld and Kindergeld and are totally overwhelmed b…

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Season 3 kick off and introducing The Germany List 4:39

7M ago4:39

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Hey everyone! Season 3 is FINALLY underway. Also, big announcement! I'm excited to introduce The Germany List. This came out of the need to connect and support the expat business community in Germany, this open directory is a centralized resource for international entrepreneurs, creators, and ser…

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The Franconian - Andi 28:46

8M ago28:46

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Send us a text In this follow-up episode, recorded back in July, I sit down with my friend Andi from Nuremberg, Germany. Although it’s been a while since the last episode (thanks to my leisurely editing pace), this conversation is worth the wait. We dive into Andi’s experiences growing up in Germany, reflecting on his youth and how it shaped his wo…

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How Do I Prepare for the High Holy Days? with Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen and Cantor Jake Harris 49:14

9M ago49:14

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with two of Temple Beth El’s cantors, Cantorial Soloist Michelle Auslander Cohen and Cantor Jake Harris. They discuss their love of Jewish music and what led them to become cantors, how they engage a large congregation for an exceptional communal experience, what goes into preparing to …

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How Do You Parent From a Spiritual Place? with Dasee Berkowitz and Rabbi Amy Pessah 48:31

9M ago48:31

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Desee Berkowitz, author of Becoming a Soulful Parent, and Rabbi Amy Pessah, author of Parenting on a Prayer. They discuss how to ensure your child’s spiritual growth, how to prioritize spirituality amid other commitments such as sports and academic demands, small ways to bring spir…

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17: Plants, Perennials, and Trees in Western Colorado Heat 47:19

9M ago47:19

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Anyone can nominate a tree for the Champion Tree Program! CTC accepts nominations from rural and urban areas all over the state. To nominate a tree, click here. If you are re-measuring a tree, please send an email to to Neal Bamesberger listing the exact location of the tree, the new (verified) measurements and any other new information about the t…

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What is Love All About? with Rabbi Shai Held 47:54

9M ago47:54

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In this episode, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Shai Held about the concept of love. They define love in a spiritual context, and discuss how you can develop a “posture” of love, how to learn to love yourself, and what it means to love others, as well as how the concept of love connects with those of hate, justice, and protest.…

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What Do I Have to Do? with Rabbi Dr. Mark Washofsky 49:28

9M ago49:28

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Dr. Mark Washofsky. They discuss the intersection between Reform Judaism and halakha, the ongoing conversation between ancient texts and modern life, and what it means to be “authentically Jewish” within Reform Judaism.By Temple Beth El of Boca Raton

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How Can We Support LGBTQ+ Individuals to Explore and Express their Most Authentic Selves? with Tracey Labgold 49:48

10M ago49:48

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin talks with Tracey Labgold, Florida Education & Training Manager for Keshet, a non-profit that works for LGBTQ+ equality in Jewish life. They discuss different LGBTQ+ identities, the differences between sexual orientation and gender identity, and the best ways to support those who identify as q…

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How Can Jewish Learning Transform Our Lives? with Rabbi Laila Haas 44:19

10M ago44:19

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin talks with Rabbi Laila Haas, who joined Temple Beth El's clergy team in June 2024. They talk about how they both fell in love with Jewish learning, their experiences learning in Israel, what Torah means to them, how they find meaning and purpose in their lives through Judaism, and more.…

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The East German - Jenny 26:41

10M ago26:41

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Send us a text In this special episode, recorded on the fly during a family vacation in Germany, I sit down with a friend who grew up in former East Germany. Now living in what was West Germany, she shares her unique perspective on the stark contrasts between East and West, as well as her personal experience during the fall of the Berlin Wall—known…

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What is Cognitive Dissonance? with Dr. Martin Segel and Dr. Marissa Roecklein 42:48

10M ago42:48

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In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Dr. Martin Segel and Dr. Marissa Roecklein about cognitive dissonance, or the discomfort that occurs when you hold two conflicting beliefs at the same time. They discuss why it is so hard to recognize within yourself, what enforces it, and tools to combat it.…

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We Love This Camp - A 2024 Final Day Recap + Awards w/ Brett Weiss & Jeremy Kohlenbrener 1:16:15

10M ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Good Evening Everybody! Today was the last full day of camp, and we had an incredible day and evening. Tonight Jason is joined by Brett Weiss and Jeremy Kohlenbrener. They recap an awesome last day of the summer, go through EVERY award given out tonight to shout out the recipients, and break down our values awards, stick awards, and the Nate Wasser…

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S7E45 - Mid-Day Bonus Pod w/ Grayson Bogan and Will Yudelovitch 18:34

10M ago18:34

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On this mid-day BONUS episode of the podcast we are joined by first year camper Grayson Bogan and third year camper Will Yudelovitch. We catch up on our Twilight League Championship playoffs, look back at the summer, and offer some advice for first year campers. Enjoy! Check back later tonight for our traditional end of summer podcast.…

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S7E44 - The Sing & Relay w/ Jacob Krasny, Spencer Polovin, Max Rosen, & Jordy Meyers (part 1) then Evan Lieberman & Rex Kohner (part 2) 1:19:48

10M ago1:19:48

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We have another two part extravaganza tonight on the podcast. We just finished the two most important events in Green & White: The Sing and The Relay. In part one we bring on Cabin 12 superstars Krasny, Polovin, Rosen, & Meyers to break down the sing, talk about the results of the Sing and do a full preview of every event in the upcoming Relay. In …

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S7E43 w/ Jake Auslander & Zach Field 32:16

10M ago32:16

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We are into our last week of camp and that means the cream of the crop for Green & White games and for podcasts guests. Tonight Jason is joined by veteran campers Jake Auslander and Zach Field to break down Doc's Run, Town Day, Claim the Castle, the Hatchet Hunt, and much, more.

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S7E42 - Green & White Catch-Up w/ Jacob Stinar, Easton White, Reid Parks, & Max Weiss 32:46

10M ago32:46

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Today's podcast is all Denver as we are joined by Jacob Stinar, Easton White, Reid Parks, and Max Weiss. We dive into all of our Green & White events this week and much, more. Enjoy!

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Competition Recap & More w/ Russell Rosenthal, Gavin Rosenthal, Evan Rosenthal, & Will Gordon 58:19

10M ago58:19

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On this action packed episode of the podcast, we have on the cousins Rosenthal (and Gordon). The boys came on to talk all things camp, but we ended up just doing a full competition day 2 recap! We dive into all the games, close calls, highs and lows of an amazing 2024 Menominee vs. Kawaga competition. Enjoy!…

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Competition Day 1 Recap w/ Judah Nitzkin, Eli Thompson & Jack Boehnke then Andrew Blechman & Brady Weiss 1:29:51

10M ago1:29:51

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What a day! We just finished Day 1 of our 2-day competition with Camp Kawaga. To recap the 28 event day we first have on 11 and Under starts Judah Nitzkin, Eli Thompson, and Jack Boehnke. They break down a lot of 11U events today including 5 Newcomb games, 5 softball games and a hockey game. Then we bring on 12 year camper/counselor and podcast fav…

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S7E39 - July 26/27 w/ Simon Zusin & Max Schuman 31:54

10M ago31:54

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On this amazing episode of the podcast we have on 2nd year camper Simon Zusin and 5th year camper Max Schuman. We recap the final day of the Green & White Cross Camp Classic, our competition jersey reveal, our first day of practices, and much more!

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S7E38 - July 25 w/ Sean Rechitsky, Noah Elkind, and Noah Radosky 20:40

10M ago20:40

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On this incredible episode of the podcast we have Cabin 11 best friends Sean Rechitsky, Noah Elkind, and Noah Radosky on to discuss the first day of the Green & White Cross Camp Classic, their favorites and least favorites of the summer, preview their song night song, and much more. Enjoy!

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S7E37 - July 23/24 & Counselor Softball w/ Jeremy Kohlenbrener & Brett Weiss 45:38

10M ago45:38

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Tradition is tradition at Camp, and when we play a night time game against other camps, Jeremy and Brett have to come on and recap it. We also dive into two great days at camp and get you all up to date on Green & White. Enjoy!

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S7E36 - Green & White, Lazy Day, The Way & More w/ Tucker Kaufman, Tobin Cynoski (Part 1) then Eli Mutnick & Oliver Schwartz (Part 2) 53:49

11M ago53:49

53:49

We had a crazy action packed few days at camp, so we needed a two part pod to sort it all out! In part one we have junior campers Tucker Kaufman and Tobin Cynoski on to discuss our first Lazy Day Sunday, our first values campfire at The Way, how their first summer at camp has been, and much more! Then in part two we bring on 14 year old campers and…

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How to build a successful portable business and popular facebook groups with Lora McInturf 42:10

11M ago42:10

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Lora McInturf supports high-performing lawyers and business professionals primarily in law, IT, finance, accounting, and coaching. Lora's business is 100% virtual. She's worked with professionals and businesses around the world - from over 40 countries and counting. She is also a founder and co-l…

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S7E35 - July 18/19 w/ Max Agins, Chase Kaplan, & Tyler Field 51:50

11M ago51:50

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Hi Everybody! On this episode of the podcast, Jason is joined by CITs Chase Kaplan, Max Agins & Tyler Field. They recap an awesome couple days at camp including Jeremy's surprise 20th Year celebration, Mid-Summer Madness, an AMAZING Max Agins trip week story, and we hear the guys do impressions of Jason. Some of you might be looking for a Part 2 of…

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S7E34 - LIVE at Al Lewis Field - An Evening at the Ballpark and More! 1:31:57

11M ago1:31:57

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It's our third live episode of the summer! Tonight, Jeremy Kohlenbrener once again joins Jason to record a live podcast during a fun special event at camp. We hosted the local Rhinelander 15U Hodags baseball team for a friendly game against the boys in Green (actually white tonight). During the broadcast we were joined by a lot of people for play b…

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S7E33 - July 16 w/ Matthew Feinberg and Irving Dowling 21:06

11M ago21:06

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Today was about as great of a "normal" day at camp that we can have! To help recap it, we have Matthew Feinberg and Irving Dowling on the pod. We talk about Big Ten, Mid Summer Madness, some Menominee Firsts of the Day, our first Big/Little Brother event, and much more. Enjoy!

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S7E32 - July 15 w/ Cole Stein & Jonah Lazarus 35:32

11M ago35:32

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Welcome to Session II everybody. We are back with regular episodes of the Camp Cast. Tonight on the podcast we have Cabin 7 standouts Cole Stein and Jonah Lazarus. We talk about our first 2 days of camp, the reveals of Mid Summer Madness and Twilight League, how the food has been, and much, much more. Enjoy!…

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Prost! Bringing More Beer Innovation to Germany with Higgins Ale Works 45:49

11M ago45:49

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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Jen and her husband Paul Higgins are originally from NJ. A career opportunity for Paul brought them to Munich in 2003 and Jen kept her IT career on track so they stayed. In 2018 they founded a small craft beer brewery in the heart of Munich's brewing district, creating American styled ales. In 20…

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S7E31 - Last Day of Session I w/ Brady Weiss, Cooper Spector, Jack Kaplan, & Harrison Hoffman 1:00:09

11M ago1:00:09

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Session I just FLEW by. We can't believe it is over, and while we still have a lot of camping left to do, we need to spend some time looking back at a great first session of 2024. On this episode of the Camp Cast Jason is joined by counselors and 10 year club members Brady Weiss, Cooper Spector, Jack Kaplan, and Harrison Hoffman to talk all things …

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S7E30 - LIVE from the GreenHouse, it's the King of the Camp Championships w/Brett Weiss and Jeremy Kohlenbrener 2:14:24

11M ago2:14:24

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Oh boy do we have a treat for you on this episode of the camp cast. You will hear for the first time ever on this podcast a King of the Camp Champion getting crowned. We get not one, but two live broadcasts of the 12 and under and 13 and over basketball finals. The first game features Knights vs. Dragons in the 12U final. These teams put their ALL …

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S7E29 - July 7-9 w/ Nels Johnson, Michael Hazan, & Jack de Lutio then Bennett Rue, Huntley Citron, & Dayne Schneider 35:59

11M ago35:59

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On this episode of the Camp Cast we have 3 days of camp to cover, so we made this a 2 parter! We cover town day, our social with Agawak, go deep into our King of the Camp playoffs update, and much more! Part 1: Nels Johnson, Jack de Luito, Michael Hazan Part 2: Bennett Rue, Huntley Citron, Dayne Schneider…

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S7E28 - July 6 w/ Jeremy Kohlenbrener, Carter Parks, & Reid Parks 47:42

11M ago47:42

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We had an incredible day at camp today, and so we needed a two part podcast to recap it all. On todays episode, Jason is first joined by one of our favorite guests Jeremy Kohlenbrener for the "intro". We dive into our first counselor game of the summer against Camp Kawaga...a counselor volleyball win for Menominee. Then brothers Carter and Reid Par…

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