Best Chris Brightwell Podcasts (2024)

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29 - Together at Last 50:11

5y ago50:11

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We’re duplicating the ‘Arrow Ads’ DVDs, which you can purchase online right now at CoosaShows.net. We talk with John Pannell about some World Jamboree patches that are already coming out. (including issues from Egwa Tawa Dee 129, Aal-Pa-Tah 237, O-Shot-Caw 265, Talidandaganu 293, Amangamek Wipit 470, Black Eagle 482, Yokahu 506) We also speak about…

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28 - Arrow Ads 43:51

5y ago43:51

43:51

This week we actually take you to Camp Sidney Dew for the SR-6South Conclave. Listen in to the trades and tales that took place at this incredible gathering. Also, Ben and Tim chat with John Pannell of oaimages.com. Check out his blog. Hear about the new ‘Arrow Ads’ just released by Coosa Shows. Watch them now at youtube.com/coosashows. Also, check…

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27 - Headed to Camp Sidney Dew 21:56

5y ago21:56

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This episode Ben heads to New Orleans while Tim visits Camp Sidney Dew and the SR-6 South Conclave. Meanwhile, Brandon visits his SR-7B Conclave at Camp Durant. Sit back and enjoy cloth swapping stories and photos from the heart of Carthage, North Carolina. Also, John Pannell builds a pond and tells us about his connection to the earliest “Home of …

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26 - Easter Egwa 39:39

5y ago39:39

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This week, Ben and Tim chat with special guest, Kenney Barton, the SR-6S Section Vice Chief (and member of Egwa Tawa Dee lodge) about his experience in scouting, the upcoming conclave, and some of the patches that have meant the most to him over the years. Also, learn with us what his vigil name really means, and why he has it. Also, our good frien…

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25 - Bill Topkis, Pt. 2 54:04

5y ago54:04

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Better late than never right? Sorry for the missed episode last time. Our brains were on spring break and they took our computers with them. But we’re back this week with the second half of our incredible interview with one of Scouting’s most notable collectors and historians: Bill Topkis. Join us as Bill talks about the golden days of trading at e…

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24 - Patch trader? Collector? Historian. 44:20

5y ago44:20

44:20

This episode brings us part-one of our chat with master trader, collector, and scouting historian: Bill Topkis. What a great interview! We had so much great material from our talk with Bill that we’ve split it up into two episodes. Be on the lookout for part-two of this great conversation next time, here on ClothTalk. Also this episode: Ben goes sk…

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23 - Hawk Days 1:06:20

5y ago1:06:20

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This week Ben and Tim talk to James Tarbox, Chief of Coosa Lodge. James is not only the youngest chief ever be elected in the lodge, but also the first to serve two consecutive terms. He tells us about his adventures as Chief and some of patches that have meant a lot to him throughout his time in scouting. John Pannel tells us all about the “Chang”…

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22 - Deja vu all over again! 1:01:23

5y ago1:01:23

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What a week at ClothTalk central! Nonetheless, Tim and Ben manage to bring you one of their most captivating interviews yet—with collector Kirk Doan (www.kirkdoan.com). Do you know where the Kansas City, Chiefs got their name? Have you ever heard of Cotton Farming Merit Badge? Do you know who has the largest privately held Scouting Collection in ex…

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21 - The Merits of Scouting 38:16

5y ago38:16

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This episode Ben and Tim chat with Kyle McInnis—a Scout with an extremely unique patch collection. He has earned every merit badge the BSA offers, as well as 15 Eagle Palms! Also, Chris brings us a great Scout History Wiki tip on uploading images, and Beep-Beep tells us about another great collecting resource on the internet: CampImages.com. And we…

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20 - In One Accord 25:48

5y ago25:48

25:48

From everyone at the Scout History Project, best wishes for a happy and healthy NEW YEAR! This episode is brought to you at 60 miles per hour! We are actually all in the same place to record this week! Chris brings us a great wiki tip and Ben remands us about the e-newsletter. Our feature guest, Brandon Ellis, interviews young and old at his Tsoiot…

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19 - Mitch Reis 1:04:33

5y ago1:04:33

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This show Mitch Reis (mitchreis.com) is our guest and reveals all about the BSA uniform from the earliest right up to the modern cargo pants! Do you know who designed todays uniform? Mitch does and tell us all about it! Fake uniforms? What? Join us for a great chat with Mitch.

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18 - Cherokee Fifty 53:44

5y ago53:44

53:44

Ben rides a single-speed bike up an Alabama hill and drives a big truck twenty-two hours to celebrate Thanksgiving!! This episode Tim, Ben and Chris visit with Julian Simmons an old friend and long-time member of Cherokee Lodge Fifty. (Now merged into Coosa.) Julian tells us about this WAB featured Lodge’s patch issues, fakes and gives us a glimpse…

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17 - One Night Wonder 1:03:13

5y ago1:03:13

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Our feature this week: Tim And Ben chat with Brandon Ellis from Lodge 70 Tsoiotsi Tsogalii who runs down the patch history of his great lodge—and manages to share a few tales of his own along the way. Also this episode, Tim, Ben and Chris talk about the Scout History Wiki. Chris leads Tim through the process of creating his Wiki account. You can cr…

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16 - New York! 44:27

5y ago44:27

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This week, Ben and Tim speak to Bill Mulrenin, also known as: the New york OA trader. We talk about scouting in the New York area as well as a few stand-out patches from the region. Visit Bill at NYOATrader.Com In the North East? Be sure to visit the 11th annual Trade-O-Ree at Camp Alpine. See ShuShuGah.org for details. Check Out John Pannell’s new…

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15 - Birds of a Feather 47:34

5y ago47:34

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This episode, Tim and Ben talk to Terry Grove about the history of the Eagle Scout award, badges, and accompanying items awarded to Eagle Scouts?and his book on the subject. Terry also has a new book coming out this december about the early years of the Order of the Arrow. Terry is truly and expert in the History of The Eagle award and the History …

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14 - Power Source 30:23

5y ago30:23

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This week Ben and Tim chat with Daniel Hodge—author of the ClothTalk theme song—as he spends his summer in Alaska. We pick his brain about the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun’ and how Scouting and trading has helped him be successful in his life. Also, sit in on our discussion on non-traditional outlets for scouting and hear the history of the Order of t…

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13 - Talking about patches, right? 45:00

5y ago45:00

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Tim, Ben and Matt are scattered all over the again and talk to many Scouts from all over the country. Tune in for our most diverse episode yet. Ever wonder where they keep that National Order of the Arrow Chief’s bonnet when its not on stage at NOAC? 2006 National Chief, Sean Murray, knows and tells us. We also spoke with Ed Bonsford about his Nati…

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12 - Patches? Wait, wait: "Badges" 25:46

5y ago25:46

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Matt’s back! Ben, Matt and Tim learn about collecting “badges” in the UK and around the world. At the Big Pre-NOAC Trade-o-ree, we had a moment to sit down with Mike Gosseling (also known as ‘The Transatlantic Trader’). Learn about woven badges verses the “Swiss Loom” patches we see most often in America. We also talk to Mike about how he and his f…

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11 - You will never, ever get this patch. 54:54

5y ago54:54

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This show Tim and Ben speak with Dr. Jeff Morley. Jeff is one of the premier Scouting collecting experts in world. Jeff is a national editor for the Blue Book and, along with Bill Topkis, helped publish the First Flaps Book. Find out what patches Jeff missed along the way and which one he flew across the USA to pick up. Yes even the top trader has …

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10 - Live from Lansing 39:44

5y ago39:44

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Its great to be back from the Trade-O-Ree and NOAC. We meet so many people and had such a great time! Thanks to everyone that stopped by the table or said hello. This week, Ben and Tim interview Chuck Fisk–an expert on Scouting literature and Scout books. In addition to many wonderful stories, Chuck shared with us parts of his book: Collecting Scou…

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9 - Pre-NOAC 35:52

5y ago35:52

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Are you ready for NOAC 2006 at Michigan State University? You’ve got less than 2 weeks left! This week, we bring Chris Jensen from Streamwood.net–the man behind the “Big Monster Trade-o-ree” this year in Lansing before NOAC. For more information on the Trade-o-ree, check out Chris’s page with all the details. It’s not too late to go. Come on, bring…

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8 - Western Region 47:16

5y ago47:16

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This episode Ben and Tim explore patches and history of the Western Region with Todd Hatfield. Do you know a Camp that just dissapeared? Todd shares the Legend of Camp Spirit Lake. He also does a great job of fielding Ben’s request for “Western Region for Dummies.” Do you know the difference between a CS, a CP, a CSP and Red and White? Todd does, a…

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7 - Neckerchiefs 43:12

5y ago43:12

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This week Ben and Tim review veiwer mail. – Do you know what the first two piece OA issue was? – Spoof merit Badges. Earn enough and get your turkey award. – Who really issued the Hooters spoof? Do you know? Was it you? Read “Scouting With a Neckerchief” BY COMMODORE W. E. Longfellow at: www.pinetreeweb.com/neckerchief.htm Our guest, Dr. James Flat…

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6 - Spoofs 35:51

5y ago35:51

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This episode Ben and Tim talk to Todd Hatfield, the Western Region editor of the ISCA (www.ScoutTrader.org) and the editor of the NorthWest Trader News Letter. Todd has written a book on Spoofs called “The Spoof Pages” covering many of the fun and exciting patches that are a part of our hobby. Do you have the Teenage mutant Scout Turtles in your co…

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5 - eBay 36:34

5y ago36:34

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Ben and Tim as explore in depth ‘the power of ebay.’ This week’s newbie tip: ebay for the beginning trader. Ken Castille, talks about the S1 S2 and S3 of Achafalaya Lodge 563. Ken is a former Lodge Chief of Lodge 563 from 1971-1972. Our guest, Jason Spangler, former Lodge Chief of Santee Lodge and section Chief of the Dixie Fellowship talks about h…

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4 - On the Road 37:38

5y ago37:38

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ClothTalk takes to the road and visits the OA Section SR-6S conclave hosted by Mowogo Lodge at Camp Rainey Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Listen as we explore the unique stories and collections of youth and adults trading patches at the event. – This week’s newbie tip: Focused collecting – John Pannell writes to update us on the first lodge flap ev…

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3 - NOAC 35:15

5y ago35:15

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Tim Hall and Ben Killen host episode 3 to discuss NOAC, the National Order of the Arrow Conference. Dr. James Flatt joins us with some outstanding NOAC items, including the very first national collectable item, a nail file and comb case from the 1926 National Meeting. For the new collectors, we discuss the types of edges on patches. We have a voice…