3 generations of campers and RVrs, here to help you keep camping easy, affordable and fun.
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Host Tim Sinclair talks with some of the world's all-time greatest interviewers about their all-time worst interviews. They laugh a lot and learn a little. All in about 15 minutes.
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This episode is all about the future of camping, RVing and road trips. The world has changed and the green movement is finding its way into the outdoor industry in many ways. Van life will certainly be a more affordable option for many, so today we talk to a listener of the show, Nick. As he and his wife approach retirement, they're making the chan…
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From Backpacking To Airstreams, With Scott From Trust The Trail Podcast
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Scott is co-host of a fantastic backpacking podcast, Trust The Trail. He agreed to come on the show and share his years of experience and training with us. As a new backpacker, my goal was to suck up as much information as I could. But Scott is also quite an entertaining guest. We had a lot of fun in this episode. You can learn all about Scott and …
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Inexpensive Gifts And Stocking Stuffers For Campers
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This episode is all about gifts and gadgets for 20 bucks or less. Great ideas for stocking stuffers and other Christmas gtifts.
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Exploring Trails Around The Campground, Hiking And Backpacking
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We found a few great apps to help you find walking, riding, even 4 wheeling trails around you. We are mostly interested in hiking trails, so we chose a favorite app to help. I had a great conversation with Glen Mutchler, an experienced backpacker, and owner of Equalized Bookkeeping. You can contact Glen at EqualizedBookkeeping.com.…
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This episode is all about how to perform damage control with your RV's depreciation. From buying to selling, and everything in between. We also have a couple of interesting stories from Yellowstone National Park.
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One Strange Airstream, Camping In The Rain
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This episode starts with some Airstream Items. First, a classic Airstream funeral coach, then a trailer they've discontinued due to quality issues. We also talk about rainy day camping activities and our final decision on a seasonal spot.
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Your Camping And RV Advice For Newbies
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In this episode we asked you and other experienced campers and RVrs for that one piece of advice for newbies. Topics include everything from working with RV dealers to backing into a camp site. Budgeting, packing and a whole bunch more, all in one episode.
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Kris and I are back from a great road trip. With Don's help, we'll share where we went, what we learned and what we will do differently.
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Kris and I recorded this episode right after we purchased our new camp trailer, a 21' Springdale Mini RD. We think you'll enjoy the show.
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In this episode I try to make a compelling case for always keeping a tent with your RV. I'm not sure Kris is buying it. We will be back with a new show next week.
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When Camping Doesn't Look Like The Pictures
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August is in the rear view mirror, and September is full of travel plans, but we have you covered.
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Ten Of The Dumbest Products You Could Take Camping.
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This week we poke some fun at our top 10 dumbest camping products. Also, RV insurance and boondocking at Disney.
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You Can Rent Everything! RV's, Tents, even fully equipped backpacks.
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This episode is about renting RVs and gear, and why it may be the right thing for you. And we've found a few things that have changed. Did you know you could rent an RV and book a campsite at the same time? We'll tell you how. Planning a backpacking trip but don't have any of the gear? You can rent that too. They'll ship it to you with a return lab…
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CAMPING SAFE NEAR BEARS AND OTHER DANGEROUS ANIMALS
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Bears, bison, gators and cows are all discussed in this episode. We even discuss the skunk. We also discuss what to do in case you're actually charged or attacked by one of these animals. ourfamilycamping.com
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DOZENS OF ACTIVITIES TO DO WHILE CAMPING
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This episode was inspired by a podcast listener, looking for ideas for camping. There's reading, going for walks and playing games, but camping is your gateway to the world of outdoor activities. Winter or summer, the outdoors are alive with activities.
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From Driving With Full Water Tanks To Doing Dishes - Q & A
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Here we are with another episode dedicated to questions many people ask. Some questions are from you, the listener, Others are commonly asked questions in Facebook groups and forums. Is it okay to travel with full RV water tanks? What is the best way to wash dishes when camping? Why is there condensation in our refrigerator? Why is the fan always r…
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Let's face it. Cars and crossovers are becoming more and more downsized, and pickup truck prices are going crazy. Along with all this, we're seeing the more and more push towards electric cars, car share services and people just deciding not to own a car. Big 5th wheels and motor homes may always be round, but the smaller, lighter options will defi…
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5 REASONS TRAVEL TRAILERS ARE THE BEST RV FOR FAMILIES
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This episode is all about value and safety. With both in mind, we'll give you are 5 reasons why a a travel trailer, be it a pull behind or a 5th wheel, is the all around best choice for families.
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GETTING THERE, and HOW FIBERGLASS RVs ARE MADE
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Getting there is half the fun. Can you tell a kitty cat from a kitty bobcat? The three types of fiberglass RV construction, and why we decided on aluminum siding on wood frame for our camper.
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Buck, Kris and Don take on some of the most frequently asked camping and RVing questions.
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This week we talk about setting up camp. From leveling your RV to getting that campfire started, we're on it. Also, the pros and cons of storing your RV at home or in a storage facility.
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Why Your Tent Smells, Green vs Seasoned Firewood
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Why does your tent smell bad, and how to clean it properly. The difference between green firewood and wet firewood, and how to tell.
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The ups and downs of moving from tent to pop-up camper. Kris, Don and I discuss the pros and cons of tent camping vs stepping up and buying a pop up camper.
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We want to use this episode to introduce our selves. We are Buck and Kris Ballard. We have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren. In this episode, as in most future shows, we are joined by our son Don Ballard. Don will fill you in on how he camps with his family, and how his sisters do the same with their families. Most of all, we're here to enterta…
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If you run in podcasting circles long enough, it's easy to discover people in the industry who virtually everyone respects. A few have developed a gigantic following. Some have perfectly cornered their niche. Others have simply been podcasting since the very beginning. For me, several names always seem to come up: John Lee Dumas, Jeff Brown, Daniel…
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Some people notice things. Other people do things. Some people talk. Other people act. Some people complain. Other people create. Our guest today is other people. After noticing discrepancies between what's true in Washington and what's reported about Washington--and a severe lack of transparency within Congress--Jen Briney decided to do something …
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It seems like nearly every podcaster has a "day job." A job that pays the bills and provides the knowledge and/or expertise a host needs for his show. Over the course of this podcast, one of my favorite parts has been learning my guests' wide variety of "day jobs." Accountants, consultants, developers, radio hosts. Today, I talk with Buck Ballard w…
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As much as I don't want to admit it, I can be an "excuses guy." Miss an appointment with a client? Blame it on not enough sleep or a congested calendar. Bad night playing volleyball? Perhaps I ate too much or didn't stretch. It often feels like the last thing I want to do is admit that I'm the issue rather than my circumstances. Today's guest on My…
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Just like Los Angeles is filled with actors masquerading as waiters, Nashville is packed to the rafters with musicians waiting tables as well. The competition for available gigs is extremely steep and the odds for making a living are extremely long. Several decades ago, Nashville-born David Hooper realized that his skill set made him less of a cand…
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MWIE 032: Kenn Blanchard (Gets Political)
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They say there are two things you should never talk about at work: politics and religion. (Unless you work at FoxNews or CNN, I suppose.) There are just certain topics that divide people, start fights, and ultimately cause more problems than they solve. But don't tell that to Kenn Blanchard. Kenn adds race to the political and spiritual mix, and th…
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Since starting RINGR, I learned of a phrase called "first to market." Entrepreneurs and investors particularly like it because the concept is seen as a major advantage in the business world. It stands to reason that--if you can be the first company to present X product to market--then you'll have a better chance of getting and retaining a majority …
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I first met Matt at an investor meeting in Cincinnati, Ohio. A mutual friend introduced us, knowing that we had each spent significant amounts of time in the audio space. Matt on the technical side. Me on the creative side. Also, Matt was carrying a large rubber ducky which made it nearly impossible to not strike up a conversation. Anyway, as it tu…
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Ana Marie Cox is a political columnist and culture critic and is the Senior Political Correspondent for MTV News. She writes about politics and policy, and hosts the “Talk” interviews featured in The New York Times magazine. She lives in Minneapolis, MN and—despite frequently tweeting about cats—has more than 1.3 million followers on Twitter. SHOW …
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There are things in life we wish we could do. And then there are things in life we're willing to do. For example, I really wish I could speak Spanish. However, after taking two years of Spanish in high school, going on four extended trips to Peru, and owning a timeshare in Mexico, it's apparently not going to happen. If those things aren't going to…
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Since the day that I met her, the voice on my wife's phone has been that of a burly Australian man, rather than Siri. I don't know that he has a name, but I've always been kind of jealous of him...speaking all sultry-like to Noel as she drives. Anyway, Joshua C. Liston has a super-cool Australian accent that makes me jealous too. But Joshua also ha…
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MWIE 026: Anthony Witt (Can't Understand)
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I never really started to feel like I was old until recently. I'm rapidly approaching 40, which is the age I remember my parents being when I thought they were old. College students call me "sir" now. And my joints hurt for days after playing volleyball. Our guest today didn't help matters when he told me that--as a kid--he used to listen to me on …
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When I lived in Chicago, I became friends with a guy named Manny who operated a halfway house of sorts for men who had just been released from prison. Manny was from South America, and he frequently would say to people, "I went to Yale." However, in the Spanish language, the letter J is often pronounced like a Y. So, what Manny was really saying wa…
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MWIE 024: Heather Ann Havenwood (Pulls Teeth)
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"People are like teabags. You find out what's really inside them when you put them in hot water." I have no idea who first said that, but it's one of my all-time favorite sayings. When life is going well, it's easy to appear calm, cool and collected. However, when things begin to fall apart, that task is infinitely more difficult. In a nutshell: ho…
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Back in 2014, at the very first Podcast Movement, I met Daniel J Lewis. I was new to the podcast world, new to my business, and standing alone at the RINGR booth trying to meet as many people as possible. Daniel asked a ton of technical questions about RINGR that I didn't really know the answers to. Partly because I'm not a technical guy. Partly be…
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From the time I was in high school, I have loved creative job titles. In fact, while I was drawing floor plans for home builders in our area (at 17 years old), I called myself a Custom Residential Designer. (Apparently, calling yourself an architect without the degree or license is illegal!) But, I digress. Apple uses "Genius." Quicken Loans has a …
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As a kid, before I ever dreamed of being in broadcasting, I love listening to my grandpa tell stories of his days in radio. He worked overnights in Detroit for a time and, every morning before signing off at 5 or 6am, he would play my grandma a love song. It sounded super romantic. However, knowing how much my grandma enjoyed sleep, I'd be surprise…
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The say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Which in some cases is absolutely true. Unfortunately, imitation can also be plagiarism, copyright or patent infringement, or just plain old laziness. It's two sides of the same coin, I suppose. Having been in the space since the beginning, Dave Jackson knows a lot of podcasts. He knows a lot of …
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I spent 17 years working in, primarily, Christian radio. I had a lot of fun and probably pushed the envelope more than most do on these types of stations, though we admittedly had to operate in a much smaller "box" than most. From topics to language to attitudes, my shows lived in a uber-conservative landscape. Dave Kirby and I met while working at…
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From the time I was in junior high, I had a "side hustle," though that term hadn't been invented yet. First it was a paper route. Then a job at a shoe store. Then I turned my love for architecture into a drafting business. My high school actually paid me to skip study hall to go draw floor plans of the various buildings in our district. In college,…
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Every single morning, my grandpa would get up and begin cutting up grapefruit for he and my grandma. She would make oatmeal on the stove, and he would meticulously pick out the seeds and delicately slice each and every triangle-shaped piece. Once the food was ready, they would sit down, eat, and grandpa would pull out the morning paper and do the c…
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There are certain people you meet in this life who always seem to be doing something. Not talking about it. Not planning for it. Actually doing it. In the podcasting space, Chris Krimitsos is one of those people. From leading an industry conference to producing a ground-breaking documentary about the space, Chris is neck-deep in the podcasting worl…
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In late 1988, my dad began looking for a new job. It wasn't the he didn't like his job as a high school teacher and counselor, but since he also was involved with the music at our church and as a marriage and family counselor at a private practice, he was stretched thin. I was in 5th grade at the time, but I remember him saying that he was searchin…
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Shortly after my family moved to Illinois, I remember my dad mentioning that "the new guy on the radio" had started going to our church. His name was Doug Hannah. In Jr. High at the time (early 90's), I had no interest in radio as a career yet...but I could still tell that this guy was going places. And a few years later, he did. To Chicago. And th…
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MWIE 013: Todd Uterstaedt (In Auto-Update Hell)
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Some people find it extremely hard to focus. I know this because 1) it's fairly common knowledge and 2) I'm one of them. (Hey look, a duck!) Todd Uterstaedt, however, is not one of those people. As you'll hear, Todd is laser-focused on a very specific audience, and he does it both well and unapologetically. Todd doesn't talk to startup founders. He…
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MWIE 012: Chris Brogan (Ruins an Interview)
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Before "My Worst Interview Ever" began, I put a list of people together who were "dream guests." Essentially, they were leaders in the industry who I didn't expect to get on the show, but I sure hoped to. Each had to fulfill all of the following requirements: A thought leader in the business, entrepreneurship, podcast and/or broadcast spaces Having…
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