Best Campfire Collective Podcasts (2024)

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B Tourism: Blending Luxury and Sustainability with Explora 58:49

15m ago58:49

58:49

Ready to discover how luxury travel can coexist with environmental stewardship? Join us as we sit down with Juan Marambio, Sustainability Manager, and Romina Da Pieve, Deputy Conservation Manager from Explora. These two passionate experts pull back the curtain on how Explora is driving conservation efforts across some of the world's most pristine n…

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B Tourism: Sustainable Travel with Exodus 48:39

14h ago48:39

48:39

Can your travel adventures actually contribute to a better world? Discover in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Rochelle Turner, head of sustainability at Exodus Travel Adventures, to uncover the delicate balance between exploration and environmental stewardship. Rochelle shares her personal and professional journey in advocating for sus…

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B Tourism: Transforming Hospitality with Legacy Vacation Resorts 36:23

1d ago36:23

36:23

Ever wondered how a vacation resort could change the world? Join us as we sit down with Madison Daum, the dynamic Sustainability and Social Purpose Manager at Legacy Vacation Resorts (LVR), who shares the remarkable transformation of LVR under the visionary leadership of founder Jared Meyers. Discover how credible certifications like B Corp and 1% …

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B Tourism: Revolutionizing Tourism with University's in Florida 48:45

3d ago48:45

48:45

What if tourism could be the key to solving global challenges like climate change and over-tourism? Join us as Brittany sits down with Brooke Hansen from the University of South Florida and Dr. Alan Fyall from the University of Central Florida to explore the revolutionary potential of responsible tourism. They tackle pressing issues like improving …

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Chiming In From Sin City With Garvin Hammer 40:07

7d ago40:07

40:07

On Day 2 of my recent pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the Dead & Company shows at Sphere, I sit down with the person that I have proudly seen the most concerts with over the years, fellow Canterbury School alum and lifelong Deadhead, Mr. Andrew “Garv” Hammer. Garv and I take a walk down memory lane revisiting life at boarding school, exploring the bond…

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Jani Rad with Regional One Health 34:15

9d ago34:15

34:15

“I didn’t like the idea of how your zip code could affect your health.” This week’s show features Jani Rad of Regional One Health Solutions LLC. Jani is a super star in the healthcare world, but she is also an entrepreneur, podcast host, speaker with her own Ted Talk, mental health advocate, and so much more. During this episode, we learn about her…

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The Road Less Traveled: A Conversation with Jennifer Yong 1:03:45

17d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

This episode with Jen Yong, Myrna's business partner delves into deep and meaningful topics including career changes, life changes, spiritual partnerships, friendship and healing trauma. Jen Yong is a lawyer and transformational coach. If you would like to connect with her, please email jennifer@myrnamccallum.co AND If you are interested in our upc…

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Going Old School With Geoff Shaffer 46:14

24d ago46:14

46:14

Somehow, it took 8 months and 23 episodes of Grateful Dad & Friends before I was succesful in securing an interview with a Canterbury prep school friend. In Season 2, Episode 10, I have the pleasure of sitting down with the first friend I met at Canterbury back in the fall of 1983, lifelong Deadhead and all around amazing human being, Mr Geoff “Sha…

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Brent Nair with Project Teamwork 32:16

24d ago32:16

32:16

“If people are our greatest assets, we have to approach it from a relational perspective.” On this week’s show,Brent Nair of Project Teamwork talks about his people-first coaching company based in Memphis that helps organizations work better together. He gives us a deep dive into the working genius and how he uses it to help teams. We also talk abo…

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Campfire Chronicles with Chris Campion 1:15:26

1M ago1:15:26

1:15:26

The man needs no introduction, but for the few that don’t have the pleasure of knowing him, I’ll go out on a limb and introduce my friend. On Season 2, Episode 9, I proudly host Mr. Christopher John Campion, aka Campy, aka Old Sea Dog, aka Lights, aka America’s Guest, aka Marketing Genius, aka Jermaine Jackson. For any Huntington native, the Campio…

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Chris Taylor with Mempops 33:49

1M ago33:49

33:49

“Memphis supports us, so we want to support Memphis.” On this week’s episode, Shannon and Cecilia talk with Chris Taylor from Mempops. He tells us how the tasty popsicle operation got started and has also remained a family business, including how eager his 11 year old son is to get to work. We also learn Cecilia may have gotten the last ever fudged…

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A Visit With Mom 55:43

2M ago55:43

55:43

After a little nudging to get her past her hesitation to be on a guest on my admitedly music-centric podcast, I was honored to host none other than my mother, Ms. Edie Staib. Mom shares her story of how Al Staib swept her off her feet back in 1960 despite her being engaged to her high school sweetheart at the time, and how they were married less th…

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Ron Brooks with River City Capital 1:14:09

2M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

“You are not going to be able to grow your business without partners.” On this week’s episode with Ron Brooks from River City Capital, we talk all things money, credit and budget. We also learn the value of having a solid business budget and how much he could change the impact of credit history. River City Capital uplifts local businesses by not on…

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From One Musician To Another w/ Mike “Comfort" O’Rourke 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

I have the pleasure of introducing Mr. Mike “Comfort” O’Rourke to the world on Episode 7 of GD&F. Back in the early 1980’s, I was “Kathy and Tom’s little brother, Anzo” to Comfort but over the years he and I began to forge our own connection through our mutual friends, a shared love of music, and the occasional paddle tennis game. Comfort takes us …

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Searching For The Sound With Dave & Rusty 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, these two gentlemen have become my newest wingmen, and although we’ve yet to meet in person we’re quickly bonding through our comradary and our shared love of music. Listen as Dave Dulaney takes us back to his first show in ‘74 and shares his recollections of the Grateful Dead’s legendary Wall of Sound, and …

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Lakeisha Edwards with UrbanArts Commission 36:53

2M ago36:53

36:53

“Feeding into that creative mind is the foundation.” On this week’s show we sit down with Lakeisha Edwards with Urban Art Commission. She tells us about her journey from social work into the arts and how the two intertwine now and also gives us a deep dive into UAC’s current and future installation projects. . We also learn about the importance of …

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Carving out time with Carly Staib 47:11

3M ago47:11

47:11

I was fortunate to share some very special quality time with my gracious and beautiful niece, Ms Carly Marie Staib. Carly recalls her recollections of “Loud Music Fridays” with the family, her first concert seeing “Uncle Billy” Joel, a Taylor Swift concert with Dad, and later Dead & Company. She explains how she faced and CONQUERED an unexpected an…

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Meagan May with Backbeat Tours (Part 2) 47:06

3M ago47:06

47:06

“This is OUR city.” This episode of Just Bluffin’ features a bonus episode with Megan May of Backbeat Tours. Megan is such a wealth of Memphis knowledge that we had to dedicate another episode just to her! We cover a variety of fun things to do, see, and eat in the city. She also tells the infamous Elvis story that started his career and discusses …

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Diving in with Dudley 47:56

3M ago47:56

47:56

Join my BFAM Chris Kline aka Dudley and I as we share war stories from back in the day, including “Black Wednesday” in 1983, summers “dragging hose” the late ‘80’s, backpacking through Europe in late 1990, discovering “The Meadows” in the early ‘90’s, and recapping a few of the countless laughs we had along the way. Dudley reveals that in addition …

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Lori Jones with DeNeuville Learning Center for Women 46:15

3M ago46:15

46:15

“If we really want to change the outcome for Memphis children, we have to support their mothers.” On this week’s episode, we chat with Lori Jones from the DeNeuville Learning Center for Women about the impact of quality education for women and girls and the importance of an organization like this in Memphis. In this episode, we learn more about DLC…

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Tasty Tidbits With Bobby Rogan 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Fellow avid golfer and devoted music lover, Bobby Rogan, joins me in the studio and recalls how the music of the 70’s shaped his musical tastes before he evolved into a Deadhead. We touch on the “glory days” on the golf course and we highlight how golf and music connects us through thick and thin. Bobby explains how he is facing a recent and unexpe…

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Long Strange Trip with Kevin Campion 57:41

4M ago57:41

57:41

There are few Huntington families that are as musically gifted and universally loved as the Campion family. In Episode 2, I’m privileged to sit down with Kevin Campion, lifelong Deadhead and current lead singer for Huntington’s own Soghat. Kevin takes us back to the late 70’s when he got on the bus, and explains how today he pays tribute to his lat…

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Meka Egwuekwe with Code Crew 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

“In the Bluff City, we just bluffin’.” On this week’s episode, Shannon and Cecilia talk to Meka Egwuekwe of Code Crew. He teaches us about the value of a skill like coding and how AI will continue to impact our society. We learn about all the programs and classes available at Code Crew, including a special upcoming program for toddlers. He also tal…

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A Conversation With A Wise Old Owl…aka “Pops” 54:24

4M ago54:24

54:24

Season 2, Episode 1 of Grateful Dad & Friends kicks off with a conversation with a gentleman who is a true treasure to me, and who reminds me of my own father, His name is Doug Smith. To those who know him best, his real nickname is Pops, but for the sake of adding context to the conversation, I consider him as wise as they come and therefore will …

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Service Without Sacrifice with Dimple Dhabalia 54:56

4M ago54:56

54:56

Dimple Dhabalia began her career as a lawyer but after a stint at the Attorney General's office in Denver, she found her calling as an asylum officer. Working for almost two decades at the crossroads of the government and humanitarian sectors, Dimple found her job fulfilling, but it also led to vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, moral injury, an…

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Jeremy Park with City Current 50:34

4M ago50:34

50:34

“You have to go deeper in order to make positive change.” On this week’s show we talk with Jeremy Park from City Current, a nonprofit in Memphis and Nashville that connects businesses with nonprofits. We chat about volunteerism and the importance of giving back in our community. Jeremy tells us about his time in LA and how playing tennis led him to…

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Curious Coworkers: Celebrating B Corp Month 29:40

4M ago29:40

29:40

As B-Corp Month unfolds, we're not just marking our calendars; we're making a mark on the planet with businesses that embody sustainable and ethical practices. In this episode, our co-hosts, Benn and Brittany share the theme for this year's B Corp month, This Way Forward, as well as some events to look to attend. They then share about B Corps that …

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Announcement: Evolution to Campfire Consulting 5:55

4M ago5:55

5:55

Embark on a transformative journey with us as Benn is joined by David Gogel, President of Campfire. Together they unfolds the intriguing evolution of Dirigo Collective from a media strategy hub to a strategic consulting titan, Campfire Consulting. Read more of our story on our Blog Post And be sure to visit our new Website Dirigo Collective Website…

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Season One A Look Back 7:17

4M ago7:17

7:17

Before I recap Season 1 of Grateful Dad & Friends and provide a brief glimpse of Season 2, it may prudent to share why I launched this podcast in the first place. The purpose of GD&F is to be a gift. A gift to my guests, and a gift to their friends and family. Let me explain…. A few years back, on my way to Lake Champlain, I was driving with my par…

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Bringing It Home With My Girls 38:34

5M ago38:34

38:34

Well, it doesn’t get much better than wrapping up the first season of Grateful Dad & Friends by sitting down with the four most special women in my life - Margs, Hannah, Hope and Lilly. The ladies share their earliest recollections of music, and my daughters reveal some secrets about how they really felt about Grateful Dead music way back when. We …

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Geoff Calkins with the Daily Memphian 56:56

5M ago56:56

56:56

“It is a privilege to get to tell people’s stories.” On this episode of Just Bluffin’ we are joined by The Daily Memphian’s Geoff Calkins. Shannon and Cecilia discuss what it means to be a sports fan in a city like Memphis. Geoff tells us about his family up north, his favorite columns, and why community journalism matters. We learn why Geoff chose…

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Flashback to ‘72 with Richard Sutton 1:18:44

5M ago1:18:44

1:18:44

In Episode 11 of GD&F, lifelong music-lover Richard Sutton gives us a firsthand peek into the buildup to the Grateful Dead’s August 27th 1972 benefit concert in Veneta, Oregon to help save the nearly bankrupt Springfield Creamery. In what would turn out to be one of the Dead’s most legendary performances, Richard was behind-the-scenes working with …

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On the road with DSO keyboardist, Rob Barraco 1:15:00

5M ago1:15:00

1:15:00

What a treat to have Long Island native and longtime keyboardist for Dark Star Orchestra, Rob Barraco, join me on Episode 10 of Grateful Dad & Friends! We cover when Rob “got on the bus” in ‘72, through his musical collaborations with among others, Freddie Jackson, The Zen Tricksters, Phil & Friends, The Other Ones, The Dead, and Dark Star Orchestr…

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Mia Henley with Creative Aging 42:55

5M ago42:55

42:55

We want to make Memphis a good place to live, work and retire.”This week, Shannon, Cecilia, and Sophie chat with Mia Henley from Creative Aging! She explains how creativity and the arts can help older adults thrive during retirement. In our conversation, we discuss Creative Aging's many programs and events, including the often-sold-out theater perf…

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Connecting with my confidants TJ Staib & John Gulino 45:32

5M ago45:32

45:32

In Episode 9, I sit down with two of my closest confidants - my nephew and DWS wingman, TJ Staib, and our COO and friend, John Gulino. We explore the backstory of how in less than five years TJ evolved to become the president and 5th-generation in our family’s 159-year legacy, DWS Printing & Packaging. We retrace John’s lifelong love of music and d…

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Emerging Hope: Revolutionizing Procurement, Integrating Sustainability and ESG with ReadyRFX 46:47

5M ago46:47

46:47

Discover the future of ethical sourcing as Bill Markmann, president of Counterpoint Consulting, joins us to reveal how the Ready RFX tool is revolutionizing procurement with a malleable platform you can customize to your sustainability needs. This episode promises to elevate your understanding of how businesses can navigate the complexities of mode…

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Exploring the Energy w/ Kathy Staib and Rainer “TITAN” Jenss 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

In Episode 8, I had the extremely privilege of having the true definition of “friends + family” join me in the studio, namely my friend Rainer Jenss aka TITAN, and my sister Kathy Staib. Learn about TITAN’s year-long trip around the world with his family, his insights into what makes music the common bond among friends and family, his battle agains…

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Laird Veatch with University of Memphis Athletics 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

On today’s episode of Just Bluffin’, we chat with Laird Veatch, the Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at The University of Memphis. He tells us all about the future of Memphis collegiate sports and what is to come for Simmons Bank Memorial Stadium among other exciting development projects. We chat about everything from NIL to…

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The Ryan Brothers Get Busy Living 1:22:21

6M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

Hosting my two guests on Episode 7 of GD&F was a HUGE treat for me, and those guests are brothers, Brendan and Billy Ryan. I grew up only a pitching wedge away from the Ryan family and have known them my entire life. I admire Brendan & Billy on many levels, but mostly because they are simply amazing human beings. The musical talents that they explo…

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The Ethical Spending Revolution with Karma Wallet 30:24

6M ago30:24

30:24

Imagine aligning every dollar you spend with your deepest values and contributing to a better world with each swipe of your debit card. This isn't a dream—it's the innovative vision of Kedar, co-founder of Karma Wallet, our esteemed guest who guides us through the creation of a FinTech platform that's revolutionizing ethical consumerism. His journe…

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Ted Talk (nope, not that Ted Talk ;) 50:22

6M ago50:22

50:22

My guest on Episode 6, Ted Bahr, is in many ways to me a true inspiration on how to follow your vision and create the life of your dreams. After working in corporate America for more than a decade, then building (and selling) two start-up companies, Ted decided it was time to start a new chapter and weave his passion for music and his appreciation …

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Josh Campbell with Spillit Memphis 48:32

6M ago48:32

48:32

"If we got into those neighborhoods and really listened to each other, then we could make some real progress.” During this week’s show, Shannon and Cecilia are joined by Josh Campbell of Spillit Memphis. He tells us about his love for storytelling and how the Spillit Grand Slam came to be. We discuss the impact of good stories and how storytelling …

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Introducing "Monkey Man" 34:34

6M ago34:34

34:34

I like calling my closest friends by their nickname and my guest on Episode 5, Rob Diestel, is no exception. Rob and I share many bonds, and one of them is a LOVE of the Rolling Stones and Monkey Man from the Stones’ 1969 release, Let It Bleed. Rob isn’t just “Rob” to me, he’ll always be Monkey Man. But there’s more to the story than that. Find out…

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Healing Sexual Harm Through Restorative Justice: a Conversation with Marlee Liss 59:45

6M ago59:45

59:45

In 2019, Marlee Liss's sexual assault case became the first in North America to get resolved in a restorative justice process instead of ending up in a criminal trial. Today, Marlee Liss is a restorative justice advocate, award-winning speaker, and embodiment coach. Her story is a testament that restorative justice provides a rare opportunity for s…

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Forging a Carbon-Positive Future in Dairy with Stonyfield 51:57

6M ago51:57

51:57

Britt Lundgren, Senior Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Stonyfield, discusses the company's commitment to addressing climate change and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions, transition to renewable energy, and improve packaging sustainability. She also highlights Stonyfield's support for farmers affected by flooding and the po…

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A conversation with Cornell Bouse, also known as “Keith” 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

Technically, this gentleman is my cousin-in-law, but to me he’ll always be more a brother than a distant relative. Sit back and enjoy our conversation as we uncover Cornell’s many interests, talents, and his unique musical tastes. Talents that include being a skilled handyman, an automobile aficionado, a defense attorney, real estate expert, and le…

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Al Kapone 44:47

6M ago44:47

44:47

“We are the world, we are the Memphis.” On this very special episode of Just Bluffin’, we chat with Al Kapone. The Memphis hip-hop legend gives us an in-depth history of the Memphis sound and the “gangsta walk.” He talks about his start in music and how he was influenced by Stax and other local legends. Cecilia and Al bond over their love of “takin…

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On the bus with David McQuaid 42:06

7M ago42:06

42:06

In our third episode of GD&F, we’re joined by Deadhead and Dallas native, David McQuaid. By a simple twist of fate, my daughter, Hannah, and I had the good fortune to meet David and his family tailgating outside their psychedelically painted tour bus, Sugaree. David paints a vivid picture of how he, his wife, and grown children tour the country on …

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The Poetry of Self-Discovery and Change with Judy Schenk 33:30

7M ago33:30

33:30

Imagine navigating through the labyrinth of life, constantly questioning your choices and battling feelings of inadequacy. Sounds familiar? Judy Schenk, our insightful guest, primarily works with women, shedding light on the value of bravery in the face of discomfort and uncertainty. She encourages us to celebrate our achievements, however small th…

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[From Indictment: the Criminal Justice System on Trial] Courtroom to Campfire: Harold Johnson's Final Public Lecture for Indigenous Justice 1:00:26

7M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Today's episode is a special one. I am sharing an episode of Ben Perrin's podcast, Indictment: the Criminal Justice System on Trial which can be found here: https://indictment.simplecast.com/ In the most recent episode of Indictment, Ben shares Harold Johnson's final public talk - and what a gift it is to listen to Harold one more time. For more in…

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