Camp Counselors with Zachariah Porter and Jonathan Carson

Latest Episodes:

147 - Termites Are Eating Our House Aug 13, 2025

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This episode almost didn't go out because the termites ate most of it!! Rest assured, Sammich handled it... he is resting now in the infirmary cabin.

This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.

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Works Cited:

➜ “Man Awarded $12,500 after Google Street View Camera Captured Him in His Yard in Argentina.” CBS News, CBS Interactive, 25 July 2025.

➜ Rebecca Morelle and Alison Francis. “World’s First IVF Rhino Pregnancy ‘Could Save Species.’” BBC News, BBC, 24 Jan. 2024.

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Wet T-Shirt Contest Fugitive - Trail Mix #96 Aug 11, 2025

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper dodging drunken baby fever, a camper who went from a wet t-shirt contest to fugitive in 30 seconds, and a camper's disturbing midnight snack confession.

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146 - Freaky Buffalo Babies Aug 06, 2025

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Pack your bags, campers. We are taking you to Buffalo, New York! In this episode we share all the wild details from Zachariah’s live show stop in Buffalo, including our pilgrimage to the restaurant where buffalo wings were invented. YES HONEY ZACH WENT DOWN TO THE BONE! Then we visited Niagara Falls. No biggie. Then we get into the bizarre news story about Chuck E. Cheese getting arrested, and the major impact a small vase of fresh flowers in a room can make.

This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.

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Works Cited:

➜ Ben Hooper. “Woman Flooded with Calls about Nonexistent Cat Due to a T-Shirt.” UPI, 18 July 2025.

➜ Erin Keller. “Kids Watch Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Arrested for Credit Card Fraud.” The Independent, 25 July 2025.

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BIG Bathroom Stall Horror - Trail Mix #95 Aug 04, 2025

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who became the most famous girl on campus, for all the wrong reasons, a camper with a nightmare waiting outside the bathroom stall, and a camper who came face to face with an intruder.

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145 - I Ate A Chocolate Covered Pickle... Foul. Jul 30, 2025

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LET'S GET PICKLEDDD lol. This week, we are soaking up the brine and reflecting on our recent religious retreat to Picklesburgh! Yes. The pickle festival. We’re talking pickle beer, pickle fudge, and a chocolate-covered abomination that should have someone behind bars. Probably Jonathan lol. It’s tangy. It’s chaotic. It’s everything you never knew you needed to know. LOVE YA

This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.

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Sponsors:

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Works Cited:

➜ Sheena Goodyear. “Chimps Are Sticking Grass and Sticks in Their Butts, Seemingly as a Fashion Trend | CBC Radio.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 11 July 2025.

➜ Dan Hunt. “Experiment Finds Yoghurt Can Lower House Temperature.” BBC News, BBC, 12 July 2025.

Camp Songs:

Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape

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Stinky Yoga - Trail Mix #94 Jul 28, 2025

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IIn this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper torn between a life she loves and a future she didn’t ask for, a Chicken Cutlet Caper, and a tale of a camper causing the most unintentional grand opening sabotage in yoga history.

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Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories!

Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape

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144 - Whoopsie! We Hate It! Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode we are recapping our friends trip, the haunting HGTV show Decorating Cents, Jojo and so much more!

This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.

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Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape

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Major League Episode - Trail Mix #93 Jul 21, 2025

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who got very passionate during the Passion of the Christ, a camper who got a lap dance on Halloween… and an even bigger surprise six months later, and a camper who had no choice but to flush part of her soul sister.

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Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories!

Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape

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143 - From Cheesy to Queasy Jul 16, 2025

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It's episode 143 campers!!!! i love you, mean it. We are talking about Katy Perry's publicly appointed flop era and her breakup with Orlando Bloom. We also recap our wild and wonderful trip to Asbury Park for our live comedy show. Yes, Jwoww herself showed up, and no, we’re still not over it. Plus: why electric stoves are the enemy, a quick detour into Demi Lovato discourse, and a chaotic pile of other things we just had to get off our chests. Camp is in session. Pack light, fart loud.

This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.

Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!

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Sponsors:

➜ Go to Progressive.com to see if you could save on insurance.

➜ Score sizzling summer deals like up to 50% off at MeUndies.com/counselors and using our code: counselors

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Works Cited:

➜ Colby Johnson. “Christmas Tree Farm Finds Man’s Missing Ring after 15 Years.” WDBJ7, 26 June 2025.

➜ Mark Smith. “Marcus Students Win $50k for Creating Bionic Prosthetic Leg.” Cross Timbers Gazette, Southern Denton County / Flower Mound News, 24 May 2025.

Camp Songs:

Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape

Social Media:

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lost in the Woods at Work - Trail Mix #92 Jul 14, 2025

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In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper asking the question "am I the asshole? Or is my brother?" Another story about a camper whose coworker got lost in the woods (and things go south quickly), and a camper who learned that one man's trash is another woman's accessory.

Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour HERE!

Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!

Sponsors:

➜ Talk it out, with BetterHelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/CAMP

Check out our website and submit your inquiries for advice, juicy gossip, confessions, and horror stories!

Camp Songs: Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret Mixtape

Social Media:

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.