The official Adventure Archives podcast.
The Campfire Chronicles podcast is an absolute delight for outdoor enthusiasts like myself. As a fan of their YouTube show, I was thrilled to discover that they also had a podcast. It quickly became one of my favorite sources of entertainment and information. The hosts bring their signature charm and humor to the audio format, making it an engaging listen every time.
One of the best aspects of The Campfire Chronicles podcast is the in-depth equipment reviews. They cover a wide range of topics such as camping gear, backpacking essentials, and tech and camera supplies. Their insight and expertise in these areas are invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their outdoor experiences. I've discovered some fantastic products through their recommendations, which have greatly improved my adventures.
Another highlight of this podcast is hearing about the hosts' excursions. They share stories from their own camping trips and wilderness explorations, providing a sense of vicarious adventure for listeners. Their vivid descriptions transport you to breathtaking locations and inspire a deep appreciation for nature's wonders. It's like having a group of experienced friends sharing their incredible journeys with you.
However, there is one aspect of The Campfire Chronicles podcast that could be improved. At times, the episodes can feel slightly disorganized or lacking structure. While the casual conversational style is part of its appeal, it would benefit from a more focused approach during certain discussions or segments. This would help streamline the content and ensure that all topics are thoroughly explored without veering off on tangents.
In conclusion, The Campfire Chronicles podcast is an excellent companion to the hosts' YouTube show. It offers unique insights, entertaining stories, and valuable recommendations for outdoor enthusiasts. Despite minor organizational hiccups at times, the podcast consistently delivers high-quality content that keeps listeners engaged and inspired. I highly recommend giving it a listen if you're passionate about exploring the great outdoors or simply enjoy thought-provoking conversations about life and nature.
Lots of Nintendo Switch 2 talk this week, so feel free to skip that with the timestamps if you're not interested in video games.0:46 The White Lotus3:20 Finding balance in life and the vlog9:35 Nintendo Switch 227:50 Assassin's Creed33:12 Top 5 Japanese Exclusive video games35:52 YouTube Thumbnails for Adventure Archives54:23 Hiking mentality1:06:45 How do we keep in touch with each other?1:10:46 What TV shows have we all watched?
0:26 Followup1:25 Thomas is Moving6:42 Without getting too political, how to stay positive in today's day and age?10:15 Favorite Mealtime Activity and Current TV Shows17:52 What've you been cooking?23:31 Favorite YouTube channels33:45 Robby's Vlog is sort of ending42:47 There is a special Adventure Archives cocktail at a restaurant in Columbus44:57 Nintendo 3DS EDC50:02 Closing
0:00 Followup8:50 Topics How's everyone feeling about monthly Campfire Chronicles? How are your new year's resolutions going? Thoughts on the Switch 2 My questions as a new viewer would be, what is the history of your channel? What prompted you to get started? How are you related to each other? Having watched one of your earliest episodes, what's the story behind Thomas joining the crew? Have you consider having everyone weigh their pack before the trip? How do you guys archive your project files, do you have a closet full of hard drives? Is there any chance Nicole (or others) will join the adventures again in the future? Are there any plans for more road trip episodes? But my question is, as someone who is new to backpacking figuring out the planning aspect can be overwhelming. I was wondering in Olympic National Park did you have to reserve camp sites there, and was there any additional permitting? My question is what your hike planning procedure looks like? Do you have a list of locations you want to hike in and how do you find them, how much do you research the route before you start, and do you plan everything together or assign roles? How do you think your younger selves would feel if they knew you would have this long running show that has gotten millions of views? If you guys could have one thing that would make making Adventure Archives easier, what would it be?
After a two year hiatus, we're back! The plan is to release once a month. In this episode we talk about everything we've been up to for the last two years and a little bit about our goals for the new year.
We briefly talk about our experience getting covid. We debrief our bear encounter during our most recent episode in Glacier National Park. We also talk a bit about our 2023 plans and resolutions.
We talk a bit about our fall plans and talk about how to recapture some of the magic of youth.
We break down how Thomas felt in the Lost Coast, Bryan talks about his Iceland trip, and we give some videogame updates.
We recently filmed a ton of videos and we talk about that. We also talk a bit about our favorite endings from our episodes.
00:18 We start off talking a bit about the Savage Gulf episode. 07:14 Talking about the cabin experience during the episode. 09:47 Andrew talking about that disgusting mushroom he ate. 16:21 Other thoughts about the Savage Gulf. 19:24 Special mosquito net Bryan and Nicole made for Andrew. 22:20 Eating cereal during a trip. 24:47 Dehydrating mushrooms to eat on a trip? 28:08 Some details about the shoutouts in the episode. 34:43 Then a very short diversion into Elden Ring. 39:16 And finally talking a bit about our worst weather experiences.
We talk about the 50th episode in Big Bend and also a little bit about the history of the show.
Ostensibly an episode about our plans for the New Year, but we go all over the place in our first podcast in a very long time.
Robby, Bryan, and Andrew go through a small list of what we think are the best episodes of Adventure Archives and order them 1 to 10. This was originally recorded for our patrons live at Patreon.com/adventure. We occasionally record these live, so if you ever want to join in, that's where they're at. Enjoy the episode!
Talking a bit about the Dolly Sods episode and some other stuff.
Talking a bit about our solo hikes and what we've been up to.
We talk a bit about the current situation and just generally go from topic to topic.
Thomas and Andrew reflect on their time in Hawaii, and talk about what they enjoy about winter camping in this hiking podcast!
The return of the podcast, maybe monthly again? Anyway, we update each other on what's been going on in our lives, talk about some trips, and take questions from viewers.
Check the actual YouTube video here for links to all the different songs and stuff mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CTcwswAgi0
Thomas, Bryan, and Andrew discuss their time in the Southwest and take live questions and comments from Patreon!
Andrew and Bryan talk about the first episode featuring the California portion of our roadtrip, while taking live questions and comments from patrons.
In this episode, the whole gang responds to a Patreon Livestream question about how we all experience nature differently, and then we reflect on our time in Hoosier.
Andrew chats with Becca, a founding member of Keep Wayne Wild. We discuss fracking, its potential effects on Wayne National Forest, and the perspectives of the community members living in and around the forest.
Andrew and Robby basically flit from one topic to another in a kind of stream of consciousness discussion about all sorts of stuff. Enjoy!
Sorry about the audio quality, folks! In this episode we talk sorta candidly about our new years resolutions and our channel, and then answer questions live.
Sorry - Andrew's audio got cut out, so he's hard to hear. In this episode, we take on the role of all your favorite pop talk show doctors and discuss dieting... among other things.
In this episode, we ramble on about our favorite seasons, and then talk about some other non sequitur stuffIn this episode, we ramble on about our favorite seasons, and then talk about some other non sequitur stuff
This is a companion podcast to a side video on our Youtube channel that goes through all of the gear we use when on an adventure. Here, we talk a bit more in depth about the gear that we use, what we do and don't like about it, and more.
Three stooges talk about Mt. Whitney (which Robby and Andrew quickly realize is Thomas's white whale), and chatter about who knows what else.
Andrew, Bryan, and Robby sit together to answer some of our fan questions submitted on our Facebook page. We'll talk a bit about our gear, our experiences, food, and more. This is the sequel to our first Q&A podcast.
Andrew sits down with Thomas "tan-pants Schlansky" Sinard during the holidays and the two of them have a bit of a chat.
Robby and Andrew discuss a variety of things, telling stories and discussing travel, food, and more over a campfire, some beers, and pizza. Warning: There are some loud chewing noises.
We talk about our recent trip to Yellowstone, and what our favorite parts about camping are.
Thomas and Andrew discuss their prepping for Mt. Whitney along with plans for Yellowstone and other adventures!
Thomas and Bryan discuss the lessons they've learned from all their previous adventures and camping experiences, whether they were large, or small lessons.
We just finished up the edit of the latest episode which you can watch early patreon.com/adventure. We also answers some Q's
We have the wonderful Devil's Bench crew on the show! Check out the Devil's Bench here: http://www.thedevilsbench.com/ (Do it!)Note: There is a smattering of cuss words throughout this one, so ear-muff the children.
We talk about the filming process for Adventure Archives, and Bryan also shares his origin story.
In the third episode of Campfire Chronicles, we talk a little bit about our recent trip to Yosemite and also answer reader questions. Yes, Ocarina of Time is technically the Citizen Kane of videogames, but the difference is it's actually enjoyable :)
In this episode, we talk a bit about what goes into making an Adventure Archives episode and our failed attempts at starting Adventure Archives, Andrew tells a story about a seemingly disappointing backpacking trip, we discuss our dream travel destinations, and wrap up with a bit of philosophy about human nature.
In the premiere episode of the Adventure Archives companion podcast, Campfire Chronicles, we talk about our plans for the upcoming Yosemite trip, and the mishap that happened during Thomas's first true camping trip.
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