Author name: Eric Sasson

We’ve all seen the movies: Heavyweights, Meatballs, Wet Hot American Summer. They make camp seem like it’s all about sex, drugs and rock & roll — with an alarming lack of adult supervision. But that’s just fiction. Or is it? On this episode, three guests share their stories about stuff that happened at camp “back […]

Camp can feel like an alternate reality – one that’s totally removed from the real world. But the truth is that camp life is real life and, as we all know, s#@% often happens when we least expect it. On this episode, we hear about some bathroom-related incidents at camp, and take a deep dive

Being a camp counselor is the hardest job in the world. Camp staff members are truly heroes and we have nothing but love and respect for everyone who dedicates a summer to making a positive difference in the lives of young people. That said, sometimes mistakes are made. On this episode, we hear about a

Almost 35 years ago, Alyson did something to her camp counselor – and she’s felt guilty about it ever since. Can Ben and Eric help Alyson find some peace of mind after all these years? Listen here or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, including these: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts

Ben and Eric know first-hand that camp is the best place to meet your one true love. But what happens when camp romance goes wrong? This episode features stories about love triangles, cheating girlfriends and the threat of castration. Listen here or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, including these: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Podcasts

In this episode, our contributors tell us about a time when they made their camp director most angry. Join us for one story of epic pranks and another about counselors ALMOST getting away with being somewhere they weren’t supposed to be. Listen here or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, including these: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This episode features embarrassing stories from two listeners. One finds themselves in a unique situation, involving a tent, a spraying skunk, and no pants. The other is a scenario in which any of us could have found ourselves. Ben and Eric also share some of their most mortifying moments as camp directors. Listen here or

We asked listeners to submit their stories about the most heroic things they’ve done or seen at camp. The two tales we’ve chosen for this episode are totally different from one another, but are equally awesome! Listen here or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, including these: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts

We’re back and have a new format: It’s time for YOU to tell your outrageous and inspiring camp stories. Here’s a taste of what’s to come on Season 2. Take a listen and then submit your story for a chance to join us on the podcast! Listen here or subscribe on your preferred podcast platform,

On a whim, Geoff took a job as a counselor at an American camp in 1977 … Forty three years later, he still works at that camp. In this interview, Geoff talks to Eric and Ben about why he left behind a promising career as a chemist and what camp has meant to him over