Scout On, Chattanooga: The Podcast

We have another EXCITING episode for you this month! First, we sit down with Philmont Scout Ranch's Andrea Watson. Andrea is the General Manager of Philmont and helps us explore all of the great things your unit can do in New Mexico. Philmont is not JUST about hiking. Learn more about this exciting place! In our Campfire Convo, we chat with Rob Hall! Rob is this year's Course Director for CAC Woodbadge. We chat about his time in scouting, the leadership skills you can learn by taking Woodbadge, and the commitment you give to scouting and yourself by completing your Woodbadge ticket. Join us!

Join us this month as we chat with Will Wilson! Will is an interpreter and volunteer coordinator for the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park. We had a great chat about the history of the park and the different reservations, details about scout camping at the park, and learned how he got into being a Park Ranger. This is one episode you DON'T want to miss!

Join us this month for a GREAT conversation with Jim Morgan! Jim is the President/CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga and has a wonderful story to tell! Jim chats about his time in scouting, how the clubs make an impact of the youth of Chattanooga, and the how scouting is available to youth as a part of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chattanooga!

Join us for this Episode as we sit down with Eagle Scout Ellis Smith! Ellis now works for the City of Chattanooga and has his own scouts now going through the program! In our Campfire Convo, we chat with Jonathan Green about the upcoming Mountain Man Camporee at Skymont Scout Reservation AND his history in scouting! Join us!

Hey, better late then never! Now present to you, our 2024 Scouties!

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This month, We sit down with Jed Mescon from 102.3 Talk Radio in Chattanooga. Jed is all about relationships and teaching others how to stand out in a crowd! In our campfire conversation, Kyle chats with Brent Gass, Program Director for Skymont Summer Camp 2025, about what great experiences there are available for youth and adults who may want to staff the upcoming Summer Camp Season! Join us!

In this Episode, we chat with Greg Lee & Brent Baker about all of the exciting activities in store for 2025 in the Cherokee Area Council!

Join us this month as we chat with the Executive Director of the Chattanooga Audubon Society!

For this Episode, we chat with the President/CEO of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, April Cameron! April chats about her life growing up, joining on as CEO of the airport, and exciting new adventures and destinations they actively work to bring here! For our Campfire Conversation, we are getting you ready to go Cub Camping with Jennifer Green! Jennifer talks about how she got started in scouting, and tells us all about Skymont's Haunted Holiday! Join us!

In our 40th Episode, Cubmaster Kyle goes "On The Trail" at Skymont Scout Reservation during Scouts BSA Summer Camp! With the help of Program Director Dan Casagrande, he chats with several scouts, leaders, and staff ALL OVER Skymont! Join us for this hilarious experience!

In this episode, we chat with University of Tennessee President, Randy Boyd. Randy is an avid outdoorsman with a background in Scouting. Plus, we got to chat on a radio show about the name change to Scouting America. Hear our conversation from On The Move Radio in our campfire conversation!

In this episode, we chat with Jay Dale, Market President of First Horizon Bank, Chattanooga. Jay is an avid community service leader and believes we should all give back to our communities. He also chats about banking and its future, and his love of the outdoors. Join us!

This month, we sit down to chat with the legendary Mickey McCamish. Mickey is a decorated Naval ware hero, and the Executive Director of Friends of The Festival. Listen in to hear great stories from Mickey about his incredible life. In our Campfire Convo, we catch up with Leslie Miller. Leslie is the Course Director for our council's upcoming National Youth Leadership Training course. She is explain the ins and outs of NYLT and who it would be best for. Join us!

This month, we had the pleasure of sitting down the Chattanooga Police Department's Chief of Police, Celeste Murphy. Chief Murphy talks about the meaning of commitment, her career, and what it means to have values. Join us for this exciting conversation!

Oopppps! Sorry for this late episode! The hamster wheel broke while we were recording the first segment of the show! Luckily, Kyle stepped in and recorded a quick intro cause we wanted you to hear this great interview with Judge Alex McVeagh, who is currently running for Circuit Court. Join us!

Time to kick off a NEW YEAR of the podcast with our annual Scouties Awards Show! In this episode, we talk about great scouters and units across our council! Join us, and say congrats to your favorite winner this year!

In this Episode, we bring Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly back on with us to talk about progress made in his term so far, outdoor experiences in Chattanooga, and what it takes to be a great leader. We also hear from Evan Strand during our Campfire Conversation. Evan brings us up to date with things happening with his Troop in East Brainerd. He also chats about growing up as a scout. AND we hear all about Troop 137's care packages for Friends of The Troops. Join us!

In this Episode, we are ALL ABOUT Cub Camping! Learn about Jared's 1st experience with his unit camping up at Skymont during our Fall camping weekends! We also sit down with Hamilton County D.A. Coty Wamp to learn about her background, and what its like to work as a District Attorney now. Join us!

This month, we get to chat with Dr. Rebecca Ashford, President of Chattanooga State Community College! Not only did we talk about what brought her to Chattanooga, we also got to spend some time diving into the great things happening at Chatt State, Kyle's Alma Mater! We also sit down with Wayne Williams and talk ALL about Wood Badge! Join us!

This month, we sit down with the Head Coach of The Chattanooga Mocs! Rusty Wright knows ALL about leadership, determination, teamwork, and what it takes to be the best! Join us, as we learn his take on what makes a GREAT leader!

In this episode, we DIVE into a GREAT conversation with Thom Benson from The Tennessee Aquarium! We'll talk to Thom about how he came to work at the aquarium, His time as a meteorologist at Local 3 News, and the amazing things happening with water conservation on the Tennessee River and beyond! We also sit down with a few scouts that JUST got back from the National Jamboree! Wow, they had a great time and we can't wait to talk about it! Join us!

Record LIVE from Week 3 of Skymont's 50th Anniversary, this is Scout on Chattanooga! Join Jared Pickens, Cubmaster Kyle, and guest host Brent Baker, as we sit down with many staffers AND a couple Scoutmasters from this years camp. On the program we have Ranger David Young, Reece Sheffer, Dan Casagrande, Phill Ledbetter, and more! Join us for this great celebration!

This month, we chat with Erik Schmidt, Director of Sustainability for the City of Chattanooga. We learn all about where we are as a city helping with the environment, some useful ways we can help, and more! We also have the pleasure of talking with Maggi Creel, an Eagle Scout from Troop 1444 in Cleveland. Maggi has a LOT going on in Scouts BSA. Join us to hear about her experiences in scouting so far, and some of her next plans. Plus, she tells all about the Sensory Garden she built as her Eagle Scout project. JOIN US!

In this episode, we get to talk MoonPies! That's right, Tory Johnston is here to tell us his about his journey to work at the Chattanooga Bakery. We also learn more about the amazing history of MoonPies AND the future of our Fall sale! Plus, in our Campfire Conversation, we chat with Amanda Smith about her 20+ years as a volunteer in scouting and some upcoming opportunities to take Whitewater Safety Training! Join us!

In this month's episode, we have the honor of sitting down with the legend himself, Corky Coker. Corky is an entrepreneur, antique car collector, reality TV star, SEMA Hall of Fame member, and SO MUCH MORE... Join us for this interesting conversation and SCOUT ON CHATTANOOGA!

This month, we chat with Scott Martin! Scott is the Administrator of the City of Chattanooga, Parks & Outdoors Department. We had a GREAT time talking about our areas parks, what we can do as scouts to make greenspaces in our area a better place, and what is to come for more spaces to be added. We also sit down with Eagle Scout Boon Elliott from Troop 223. Boon's Eagle Project was recently commemorated at our Gathering of Eagles ceremony in December. He tells us about his time as a scout, the project itself, and whats next for him. Join us!

For this episode of Scout On Chattanooga, we sit down with Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett! Sheriff Garrett grew up in scouts and knows very well how to put our Oath and Law into action. Hear how scout values line up well with corrections values for workers, and get an inside look at what it takes to be a Sheriff. Also, we have a special guest that Sheriff brought with him to show us some great scout memorabilia! Join us!

In our holiday edition of Scout on Chattanooga, we take a look at all the great things accomplished over the past year in the Cherokee Area Council, we give out our Inaugural "Scouties", and have a LOT of fun along the way! Join us!

On this episode, we chat with Bob Culkeen from WTCI. As an Eagle Scout, he is an avid believer in the program. He also has an interesting story of his visit to Skymont Scout Reservation BEFORE he even moved to our area! Join us!

Join us for our 20th episode including the President/CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber, Christy Gillenwater. She talks about small business in our area and what the Chamber means to the Chattanooga Area. We also talk to scouter, Jennifer Strand, about her journey in scouting, including being the Camp Director for Cub Scout weekends up at Skymont Scout Reservation.

In our October 2022 Episode, we sit down with newly elected Mayor of Hamilton County, Weston Wamp... And chat about what it was like growing up in our area, his passion for Hamilton County, and much much more. We also Chat with Eagle Scout Trouse Hise during our Campfire Conversation. Trouse talks about helping host this year F.O.S. Luncheon, his time as a scout, and being JUST elected as Lodge Chief for this upcoming year. Join us!

In this Episode, we sit down for an extended conversation with Rock/Creek Founder Dawson Wheeler. Dawson, now retired from Rock/Creek, is an avid outdoorsman who spends months a year away from his home, and out in the woods through his many adventures. Go on a journey with us to discover Dawson's past, present, and future in the outdoor space.

In this episide, we sit down with the Founder of Bellhop, Cam Doody. We talk about his scouting experience growing up, how he upstarted his successful business, and what occupies his time nowadays. We also chat with Barbara Edwards and Julia Becker about all the cool things going on with recruitment this Fall, and we get a few tips and tricks on how to welcome more scouts to our program. Join us!

In this episode, we trekked up to Skymont Scout Reservation to record our podcast LIVE from the Scoutmaster Swings! Join us as we talk to many of the staff from Summer Camp, AND a new Assistant Scoutmaster who brought his Troop down from Illinois for camp this year! Its a TON of fun and laughter this month!

In this Episode, we just have some fun learning about different units and their Summertime plans! Join us as we talk to Greg Lee, Shannon Ward, Wade Hinson, and more!

In this episode, we chat with many guests about the wonderful things happening at Chattanooga Preparatory School. We even speak to one of THEIR podcast hosts. We also chat with Max McCarty, a Cub Scout from our council, that got to give our State of Scouting report to the Tennessee State Legislature recently. Join us!

In our anniversary episode, we join back up with our very first guest, Rich Mozingo, to see what's going on in Lookouts Baseball, and to reflect on the past year. Plus, you'll hear about a HILARIOUS mistake Cubmaster Kyle has been making because of his Lookouts hat. AND, we sit down with Jacob, an Eagle Scout from Austin, TX to talk about his time in scouts, going to McCallie School, and the podcast he is a co-host of. Join us for this hilarious episode!

In this episode we chat with green|spaces Executive Director, Michael Walton. Michael is an Eagle Scout and current Cubmaster in our council. We talk about his time in scouting, what its like being an adult leader, and projects currently happening at green|spaces. In our Campfire Conversation, we sit down with Tim Knight, who is leading the charge behind our National Jamboree Contingent! Its all fun on this episode! Join us!

In our 11th Episode, we sit down with a local legend. David Carroll has been a part of Chattanooga's local media for many years. He brings us wonderful stories about our scenic city. We hear more about his life and his connection to scouting while covering it in the news. We also sit down with Rob Hall in our Campfire Conversation. Rob is ALL about safety in scouting and having fun. He also talks about what its like to swim with sharks AND our new District structure. Join us!

In our first episode of 2022 we sit down with Actor and Eagle Scout Drew Ledbetter. Drew talks about his time as a scout in Walker County, what it means to live by the Scout Oath and Law, and the drive it takes to succeed in anything you do. We also chat with Lottie Miller, one of our first class of female Eagle Scouts from our Council. Join us! And Happy New Year!

For our December episode, we sit down with Retired Army Sgt. Andrew Smith about his time in the military, his injuries and the recovery process, and the foundation he began to help other wounded vets. We also chat with Greg Lee, Scoutmaster of Troop 224, about his time as a scout and what being a volunteer in scouting means to him. Join us!

In this episode, we sit down with Chip Chapman, Anchor/Meteorologist for WDEF News 12. Its a deep conversation about his history in scouting, a look at his career path, and what drove him to success. Join us for this incredible conversation!

In this Extra Episode, we chat about a VERY special Red Ribbon Week event coming up on October 28th at OLPH with Eli White from the DEA. Don't miss this exciting, FREE, event for Cubs and Scouts BSA members!

In this episode we chat with Reflection Riding CEO, Mark McKnight. Mark gets us up to date with everything happening at the arboretum, native species, his time as a scout, and how earning his Eagle has helped him develop his career. In our Campfire Conversation we sit down with Giovanna D'Apice which, just at 14 years old, has experienced Philmont and many other wonderful things in Scouts BSA. Join us!

We're back with an extra for you this month! And we're ALL about MoonPies! Our council's Fall fundraiser is underway and we are SO excited to be partnered with the Chattanooga Bakery to sell MoonPies! In today's Extra, we sat down with Tory Johnston, VP of Marketing. He knows ALL about MoonPies.... From its humble beginnings in 1917... To, now, trying to send one to the Moon! Strap in your seatbelts as we BLAST into a new era of MoonPies and the Cherokee Area Council!

In Episode 6, we have the pleasure to sit down with Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly. Mayor Kelly speaks with us on his first few months in office, his upbringing into a family business, the values of scouts, and what servant leadership means to him. We also sit down with our council's FIRST female Eagle Scout, Anika Pierce. Anika has worked hard and overcame many obstacles to earn the rank at just 15 years old. Hear what she has to say about her future in scouting, and what it means to earn this prestigious rank.

In this episode of the podcast we sit down with Eric Buchanan. Eric is a well-known attorney throughout the country for his specialty. He is also a veteran and Eagle Scout. Listen to learn more of his story. In our Campfire Conversation, we chat with Max Sewell, a new Eagle Scout from our council, about his time in Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, and what what's next for him in college.

In this special summer edition of the podcast, you'll learn more about our hosts AND the amazing things going on in the Cherokee Area Council. You'll also hear from Sofia Lima, Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 1147, and Will Council, an assistant Scoutmaster and council volunteer. Join us! And tell your friends to like and subscribe today!

In this month's S.O.C. Extra, Cubmaster Kyle sits down for a chat with the hosts of Day Fire Podcast, Clint Powell & Dawson Wheeler. They talk about the Day Fire Podcast, tips and tricks when hiking this summer, and they may start talking gear! For expert knowledge on the great outdoors, make sure you subscribe to Day Fire Podcast wherever you listen.

In our 3rd episode, we sit down with Susan Harris, the President/CEO of See Rock City, Inc., to talk about her career at Rock City and her time in scouting with her two sons. Also, in our Campfire Conversation, we check in with Levi Lee, a new Cub Scout Crossover into Troop 224 from Chickamauga.