The Gary and Mark Show

We always have a lot to discuss when we get together.   

  Gary and Mark have Monica Barrios on this episode. Monica is the diva of Outdoor Education in Western North Carolina. She is the executive director of Inside Out which works with schools and other groups across from across the Southeast. Check out her company at: https://www.insideout-inc.com/ And here's the link to her packaged programs that anyone can do anywhere: https://adventuregamestogo.com/ Check out this feature article about Monica in "Shoutout Colorado." https://shoutoutcolorado.com/meet-monica-barrios-outdoor-adventure-education-specialist   Check out the YouTube Version of this Episode at: https://youtu.be/QfTcyGu3tGE   You can support this channel by buying us a cup of coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/columbusmark   Music licensed through Audiio.com: "Slow Down" by Kyle Church "Pass It On" by Jones Island "Snow" by Matthew Wright

DeeDee has been the Director of Security (and Insecurity) since the earliest days of the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. She recently found herself in a financial pickle. Gary has come up with a possible solution.   And from there we talk with Mike Reeves, Board Chair of the Saluda Historic Depot & Museum in Saluda, North Carolina. Mikes tells us how the train came to be in Saluda and how that turned the town into a destination.   You can watch a video version of this podcast on YouTube.   Check out everything Gary & Mark on our website: https://www.garyandmark.com/   Mike Reeves    

It's not often you'll meet someone who is 102 years old, but we did.  Bob Bessell is an incredible American hero. Take a listen to his story. You can also watch the Youtube version with the link below: Check out Episode 60 with Bob Bessell   www.GaryAndMark.com

There's always lots going on when Gary and Mark get together. We got to sample some homegrown syrup produced by Dan Cameron made from sorghum. It's a perfect way to celebrate fall. Gary whippeed up some of his homemade buttermilk biscuits and that got him talking. The main part of this episode is the retelling of just some of the adventures Gary and Steve Blizzard had in 1974 when they paddled 379 miles down the Ohio River and up the Kentucky River to Harrodsburg. They were helping the City of Harrodsburg celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the town (Fort Harrod) by Col James Harrord in 1774. As always, it's a great story.   You can watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/MxhLcgeCPVs   Read more about our show and Gary & Mark at: www.GaryAndMark.com.    

We were thrilled to be able to sit down with John Delaloye, CEO of Diamond Brand Gear, to hear about his company and the way they're turning heads. One of the things they're doing is taking old tents and other products they've made over the years and repurposing them into new, very unique pieces of gear. Folks get a product that is sure to turn heads...and we all get to keep the old material from ending up in a landfill.   You can see the Youtube version of this podcast with this link. Check out their website at: www.DiamondBrandGear.com   And why not become a sponsor of The Gary and Mark Show? For just about any amount, we'll mention you and/or your business by name on the next several episodes. www.GaryAndMark.com   And don't forget that the fall semester starts soon at the Gary and Mark Podcasting University. Apply now. We're the only university in the world (we think) where you can apply and graduate in the same day.   John Delaloye, CEO of Diamond Brand Gear, Fletcher, NC

This episode has everything. We give a shoutout to our new Australian Gary & Mark Fan Club president, talk a bit about some outdoor activities...and then we move onto the other things. You'll hear us discuss the price of eggs, we address the possibility of classified documents at the University, and we even take on George Santos.   Watch this episode on Youtube. Check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com

The Gary & Mark Show was pleased to welcome Bev MacDowell as our guest for this episode. Bev, from Asheville, has a lot going on. She still teaches "cursive" to new students at Carolina Day School where she has worked for over twenty years. And that's just for starters. At the age where most people are retired, Bev is just hitting her stride. She is a professional hiking guide with the Blue Ridge Hiking Company in Asheville. If that's not enough, she also works with "search and rescue" to help locate and bring home lost hikers, backpackers, and others. To top that off, Bev is a member of and serves as an occasional leader for Carolina Mountain Club hikes. Bev talks about all of that and more with Gary and Mark. And if you go back far enough (and we did) she mentions that she was once a model in Europe. We can believe it. You can watch the video version on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/MaWt9KJRQiI   You can learn more about the Blue Ridge Hiking Company at: BlueRidgeHikingCo.com Learn more about the Carolina Mountain Club at: CarolinaMountainClub.org Check out the Gary and Mark Show including our Podcasting University info at: GaryAndMark.com  

Gary is not one to rest on his laurels. He, along with the scientists in the laboratory at the Gary & Mark Podcasting University, have developed a new product that will definitely put us on the map. Folks, you're hearing it here first. This and much more coming at you. Check out our accompanying website at: www.GaryAndMark.com You can see the video version on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/hN-itWmfAXc   Our Sponsors: https://www.garyandmark.com/our-sponsors.html      

We enjoyed this chat in Gary's living room with local conservationist, author, AT thru-hiker, and RVer Peter J. Barr. Peter is on a mission to document and save the old fire watch towers in North Carolina. He's written two books on the towers with one just out, "Exploring North Carolina's Lookout Towers." You can order the book at: NCLOOKOUTS.com. Peter will autograph it for you. You can learn more about Conserving Carolina at: conservingcarolina.org. Check out the Gary and Mark Show website at: GaryAndMark.com where you can enroll in the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. And of course, you can donate to the cause to keep the show on the air another year. Watch the Youtube version: https://youtu.be/9gPh_1vmuAA   Peter J. Barr

Gary's older brother, Larry, joins us in the guest seat for this episode recorded via Zoom. Larry has a lot of life experiences including serving a career in the US Air Force as a meteorologist. But he mostly discusses "BEER" in this episode, specifically...non-alcoholic brews. Larry has devised his own system for rating NA beers and he shares with us his top pics and also those at the bottom of the pile. It makes for an interesting show. While Larry might have retired as a Lt. Colonel, he doesn't let that position keep him from entering other professions. He's always been a part of the staff at the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. We're happy to announce that Larry has agreed to take on the position of Dean of our new Central US campus of the GMPU.   Check out the Youtube version at: https://youtu.be/Om8CCSAmD1E  

Four old men having a brew or two and talking about the good old times at Camp Mondamin where we all worked as counselors. We had a blast at camp and at this gathering at Saluda Outfitters. Gary, Mark, Charlie, and Joe have all been friends for over 50 years. And listening to us in this podcast, you'll see why.   There is a Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/yuh0tCkAf_M   Don't forget to check out our accompanying website at: www.GaryAndMark.com   Charlie, Gary, Mark, and Joe        

Kirsten McDonald joined us as our last guest of the day a few months back when we were once again recording at DuPont State Recreational Forest on National Public Lands Day. Kirsten is the Information & Education Supervisor for DuPont State Recreational Forest and she is now the new Dean of Communications at the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. Find out more about Dupont at www.DuPontForest.com. You can "see" this episode on our Youtube channel at: https://youtu.be/8lbwuuKyaok Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll now at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: columbusmark@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/ L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com Athletic Brewing Company https://athleticbrewing.com/   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

Danny Bernstein joined us as a guest at the DuPont State Recreational Forest Festival we attended earlier in the fall. Danny has written numerous guide books for hiking and backpacking trails across the Carolinas. We were pleased to have her on the show. You can find Danny's books at Amazon.com and ArcadiaPublishing.com as well as regional outdoor stores. Danny Bernstein in front of the mobile podcasting studio. Cover of Danny's "DuPont Forest - A History"     Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll now at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/U5X6WoBOvi8   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   Athletic Brewing Company https://athleticbrewing.com/   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

This episode of The Gary & Mark Show was recorded in front of a live audience of who knows how many at the 2021 DuPont Forest Festival. This event was part of National Public Lands Day and was held at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Sara Landry, the Executive Director of Friend of DuPont, was our guest for this episode. Find out more about Dupont at www.DuPontForest.com. Stay tuned for two more episodes we recorded with other guests during the event. You can see a Youtube version of this episode at: https://youtu.be/CNBzNmjb8yM Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll now at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: columbusmark@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC ironkeybrewing.com   Athletic Brewing Company athleticbrewing.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8  

We were invited to show up at the Forest Festival at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina a few weeks ago to record a series of podcasts. This is the second and it features our guest, Marco Knox. Marco represents the Athletic Brewing Company and he didn't disappoint. We got free non-alcoholic beers and some other goodies for our efforts.   Check the company out at: athleticbrewing.com     Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll for the spring semester at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/BeiCpkmxGt4     Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.    Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   Athletic Brewing Company https://athleticbrewing.com/   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8      

This episode of The Gary & Mark Show was recorded in front of a live audience of who knows how many at the 2021 DuPont Forest Festival. This event was part of National Public Lands Day and was held at DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina.   Jeff Jennings, the founding president of Friends of DuPont Forest, was our guest for this episode. Find out more about Dupont State Recreational Forest at www.DuPontForest.com.   Jeff Jennings, Founding President of Friends of DuPont Forest and a proud honors graduate of The Gary and Mark Podcasting University.   Stay tuned for future episodes we recorded with other guests during the event.   Mark & Gary at the DuPont Forest Festival.   Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll now at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/tcFRKnwy0Q8   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   Athletic Brewing Company https://athleticbrewing.com/   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8  

We needed to get a pulse on life in Watershed, and that meant we had to put in a call to DeeDee. Luckily, she was free between many of her duties in our small town. The Gary & Mark Podcasting University is a bit quiet as students won't show up for a while. Maybe they won't show up at all. But DeeDee will be ready for them. In the meantime, she did fill us in campus and town happenings. Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll for the spring semester at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/iFbbvBmEY6w   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.    Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

In Episode 45, Gary and Mark meet up in a park in downtown Saluda and enjoy having Steve Longenecker as our guest. Steve has worked in summer camps and schools and other outdoor oriented programs for decades. He is considered a true pioneer in rock climbing in the South.   Steve     Photo of Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina is by: ucumari photography and is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0   Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll for the spring semester at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph. This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/RuUm-sRmpzM     Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

Gary and Mark met at Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus. The idea was to podcast from the patio, or possibly the solitary confinement cell, or from the big house. Yes, this place used to be a North Carolina prison. But it was too windy to go outside and the idea of sitting in a small cell brought back too many bad memories.  So we recorded in the mobile podcasting studio. We got off to a rocky start...first forgot to turn on the camera, then got the camera rolling and forgot to turn on the audio recorder, then got both rolling and the camera battery died. We can't blame it on the beer - we only had one. Mark says he was out of sync. But in the end - we got it done. Check out the Youtube version at: https://youtu.be/UTADT7Q8dDM   Swing by our website at: www.garyandmark.com to check all our episodes and to enroll in the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. Perhaps you too could a wildly popular podcast! It's free.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8    

In Episode 43, Gary and Mark meet up at Saluda Outfitters, home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill for a nice rambling chat about things on their minds. It makes for a lively discussion. Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll for the spring semester at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph.   Music: "Moments" by The Major Toms Licensed through Audiio.com   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/UlR9C7QUjwU     Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

The Gary and Mark Show starts its third season with a podcast recorded next to the old Green River Bridge. There's a lot going on in the next 22 minutes including Gary's discussion about a portable bidet with backpackers in mind. In fact, Gary demonstrates how it works. Give us a thumbs up, subscribe if you haven't, and check out our website at: www.GaryAndMark.com where you enroll for the spring semester at The Gary and Mark Podcasting University. In fact, you can actually earn your BS faster than you can read this paragraph. This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/k6cgBt3Iubc   Gary on the old Green River Bridge   Side view of the old bridge   This flume brings water from the dam on Lake Summit to the powerhouse to generate electricity   Mobile podcast recording studio   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.    Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

The national election wasn't the only place calling for recounts. The race for mayor in our little town caused quite a stir. Usually, Mayor Thomas runs unopposed, but this year he had some competition. The race ended up being a bit too close...so a recount was in order. That's where DeeDee came in handy.   Check out life in Watershed and taken a listen to The Gary and Mark Show.     This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/3nFl8m6f81w   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC https://ironkeybrewing.com     And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

Gary and Mark join up with Chris Balliew, for Episode 40. Chris is the Head of Taproom Operations at the recently opened Iron Key Brewing Company in Columbus, NC. We had a nice conversation with Chris after putting down a tasty lunch and an Iron Key brew. Iron Key Brewing Company is on the grounds and in the buildings of an old North Carolina state prison. Gary even got to spend a "night in the box." Well, not really...but he did get to sit on a bunk in solitary confinement. It was a good place for him to chill.   Check out our YouTube version of this episode. https://youtu.be/RWmvyyUxQoQ     Read more about Iron Key Brewing at: www.IronKeyBrewing.com.   And read more about The Gary and Mark Show at: www.GaryAndMark.com.   Chris Balliew, Head of Taproom Operations at Iron Key Brewing Company   Inside "The Big House" at Iron Key   Gary spending a night in the box in solitary confinement.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8 And Now...Iron Key Brewing Company, Columbus, 

Gary and Mark met 49 years ago at Camp Mondamin and that was the start of a friendship still going strong after all these years. One event of their memorable first summer together was taking their two cabins of campers on an overnight hike to a brand-new rustic cabin at a place called Beech Point. After hours and hours of searching, they never found it. Well, 49 years later they had success. Follow this condensed 15 minute podcast video as they recreate this momentous disaster. Finally, they have some closure.   Watch this podcast as a “real-live” recreation video on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/fpI7dOTRB6k   Learn more about Camp Mondamin at: www.mondamin.com.   Follow the Gary and Mark Show at: www.GaryAndMark.com.   Music: "I Don't Want to Live on the Moon" by Danny Rectenwald Licensed through Audiio.com   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Podchaser.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.   This is "Taj," the hub of the program office during the summer. They call the benches in front, "The  Magic Triangle." That's where many activities meet to start their adventures...and that's where the magic happens.   This is Lake Summit, home of Camp Mondamin. Rabbit Island Resort is barely visible to the left in this photo. And here's the cabin at Beech Point - the "point" of this episode.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

DeeDee is back on the show and Gary and Mark bring her some exciting news. She's not particularly impressed. Check that out along with some dates in history, a few clean jokes, and a chance to win yourself a CD by Scott Reed and his band, “Two Drinks Minimum.”   To enter the contest, watch (or listen) to the episode and send your entry to: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com. Entries due by October 1, 2020.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/eJpIx9o47LU   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

We enjoyed our guests, James and Andrew Greco, who told us about their trip along “The Connecticut Hotdog Trail.” The father and son spent a few days consuming a lot of dogs across the great state of Connecticut (and other nearby spots). We also have some dates in history, a discussion of the big earthquake that shook Watershed and half the state of North Carolina a couple of weeks ago. You can watch the video version of this episode on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/G-NyK5nIfJI   Andrew (left) and James   Don't forget to check our website for all our podcasts and info on enrolling in "The Gary & Mark Podcasting University" at www.GaryAndMark.com.   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/ L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

We had a wonderful time with our guest Scott Reed out on the tower at Camp Mondamin on Lake Summit. Scott, Gary, and Mark all met in the early 70s at the camp. It was only appropriate that the first face-to-face recording of the podcast in months happened within view of Rabbit Island resort. We did follow reasonable guidelines for keeping ourselves a safe distance apart.   Scott, from Tupelo, MS (the birthplace of Elvis) is  quite an accomplished musician. And a highlight of this episode is the musical portion. Scott is a part (a BIG part) of the band, Two Drink Minimum . Scott and Gary teamed up for several selections. Gary is an accomplished harmonica virtuoso. Mark stayed appropriately in the background during this portion.   Scott is a man of many talents. He's a top-rated and much sought-after financial advisor with the firm, HardyReed. (www.hardyreed.com). And in fact, he's the author of a best-selling book, Top 40 Rules of Investing. And Scott shares some of his knowledge with us in the first portion of this episode.   At the end of the show, you'll hear how you can win a free copy of Scott's book. For the rest of you, you can find his book on Amazon.   Follow his band, Two Drink Minimum, on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/2-Drink-Minimum-299170293523360/         This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/wCKEpdzwIfg   Scott, Gary, and Mark on the tower at Camp Mondamin     Gary and Scott perform for our podcast listeners!       Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

In our first segment, Gary answers a request from a listener about why his new product, “The Little Buddy,” seems to be for men only. So as is usual, Gary will head back to the laboratory at The Gary & Mark Podcasting University and work on a version for ladies. Check out Episode 34 for the details on this new invention. We haven't sold many yet (actually we haven't sold any yet)…but one of these days! Our featured segment is a camp story about the 1971 first cabin hike Mark went on as a brand-new counselor with Gary as the leader. It was a series of missteps in our search for an outpost cabin called Beech Point. We headed out in a search of something that…well, let's just say a couple of hours in we were just hoping to avoid a mutiny at the hands of a bunch of 12-year-olds. And finally, we end up with some insight on the apple business. You can “watch” this episode on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/dCS2Sw2Ge-M   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

Gary and Mark are still Zooming episodes. Our listeners are covered since you all are more than six feet away. As always, there's a lot going on in this episode. Gary talks about a recent backpacking trip where he encounters a bear AND a rattlesnake and we bring you a couple of jokes from Rich, a true fan. But it's “The Little Buddy” device that Gary introduces that is sure to resonate with most of our listeners. Now that people are not gathering in huge crowds, the show's “Pocket Buddy App” isn't selling like it used to. But “The Little Buddy” invention is going to offer lots of conveniences to us guys wherever we are…crowds or not. This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dohNVohLCJLboWTeNGFQ   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

We are still zooming and invited past guests to come and pay a visit for this special occasion. The Gary and Mark Show has just finished its first year, compiling over 10,000 podcast downloads and a mess of video views on YouTube and Facebook.   Once again, in this current age of social distancing, we were recording via Zoom. On this episode you'll see (if you're watching on YouTube) or hear Mayor Thomas, Dee Dee, Lawyer Joe, and Angela Nicholas.   We discussed a little of everything including getting up-to-date on a bunch of the current happenings in Watershed including plans for the now-postponed Beaver Festival and Pageant.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dohNVohLCJLboWTeNGFQ       Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

Guess Who Got a Job at the Watershed Dollar Store? – Dee Dee   After our usual opening with shout outs, a couple of jokes, and moments in history…we decided to make a call down to Watershed to see how things were going at the local dollar store. We did not expect to find Dee Dee there….but weren't particularly surprised to learn she was working security. Dee Dee, if you have forgotten…is head of the W3: Wicked Women of Watershed, a local all-female motorcycle gang. You will not be going into her dollar store without a mask!   Dee Dee on a good day.  This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dohNVohLCJLboWTeNGFQ   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8  

Don Silleman, the Gary & Mark Podcasting University Athletic Director, visited the show for this episode. And it's a good thing. We were worried about our athletic program for the coming fall season. But, as is usually the case, Don has the answer to keeping the program active and on the cusp of greatness in the world of big-time college sports. Mark, Don, and Gary pre-social distancing. This photo was taken on the day Don accepted the position of AD for the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dohNVohLCJLboWTeNGFQ   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

It's a good thing we're still social distancing because Dee Dee, head of the Wicked Women of Watershed joined us for our show. This all-female motorcycle “gang” is more commonly known as “the W3.” We've always stayed clear of the gang, and especially Dee Dee, when we're in our home base in Watershed. But several fans have emailed in to ask us to get her on the show. It was a dare actually. So be warned that she's a little rough around the edges. And she probably knows where you live.   This podcast can also be “viewed” on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0dohNVohLCJLboWTeNGFQ         Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

This is the first-ever episode where everyone was someplace else. In this current time, this is starting to seem like “normal.”  However, using Skype is a bit of a stretch for Gary and Mark. Gary even claimed he was a Skype "virgin." We figured it out by show time…which is defined as whenever we hit “record.”  We managed to record the show, including capturing the video, and even brought in Dr. James Moore, our Dean of the Western Campus of the Gary and Mark Podcasting University located out in Arizona. Join us for 35 minutes of fun including some shout outs, a chat with Jim out in Arizona about what online schooling is like and what advice he has for us to continue our training for the Aluminum Man Triathlon, and we're even throwing in some texting codes for seniors. And don't forget you can see the "video" podcast of this episode (#29) on our YouTube channel. Just search for "The Gary and Mark Show" or look for the links on our website.    Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

Gary and Mark gathered outdoors separated by mostly six feet of space (check out the YouTube podcast version if you don't believe us) – to record this episode. There's a lot to listen to so in these days of self-quarantines…you might as well grab a cup of coffee or a pint of brew and enjoy the whole episode in one session. As always, we have lots to chat about, but highlights of this episode include three guests brought in via cellphone. The first is our long-awaited chat with Watershed's own mayor, Mayor Thomas. We appreciate Mayor Thomas taking time out of his busy day. He's been dealing with important town issues, so we're pleased he was willing to talk with us about some of the recent events in Watershed. He's promised he'll make himself available to join us either in person or by phone as his busy governmental schedule allows. Our next guest is show legal counsel, Joseph Clarke, Esquire. We had a few legal questions to run by Joe in our hopes to keep our show in line with current regulations. Joe does have some suggestions. Our only suggestion is that he not send the bill until we have some money under the mattress. Following Joe is an old-time friend, Frank T. Schell. Frank has been following our podcast with interest since he is also a camp friend. He and his wife, Melody, live full-time in a 40 ft. RV he calls a doublewide-on-wheels. We've heard it's pretty amazing but haven't actually seen it. Frank is making a name for himself in the world of pickleball.  Left to right: Mayor Thomas - Mayor of Watershed and Director of Legislative Affairs for the show Joseph Clarke, Esquire - Legal Counsel for both the show and the Gary & Mark Podcasting University Frank T. Schell - Head of Tourism and Development for Rabbit Island Resort & Pickleball Head Coach for the University Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.   And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.     Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8

There's a whole range of topics Gary and Mark discuss in episode 27. It starts with a shout out to someone who actually was waiting for our “Security Pants” idea to make it to market. We're about to close a deal on that. If that's not enough good news, we share our sure-fire method to save parents hundreds of thousands of dollars with virtually no effort. And the good news is, it's all completely legal. We recorded this episode at a new-to-us place, the Wakey Monkey in downtown Saluda. It's a quaint coffee and food café that is a hustling and bustling beehive of activity. We were pleased that the owner, Matt Noller, took a few minutes out of his day to join us on the show. Check them out on Facebook, but better yet…stop in for a visit. You can thank us later. In the midst of all this, we get a history lesson from Gary teaching you some of the reasons that taverns can be dangerous places. And if that's not enough, you'll hear the very first announcement of the new Botanical Gardens coming to our beloved Rabbit Island Resort. Happy Listening.   Gary and Mark with Matt Noller, owner of Saluda's Wakey Monkey Coffee Cafe. The Wakey Monkey, 18 Church Street, Saluda, North Carolina   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Want to give us a piece of your mind, email us at: garyandmarkshow@gmail.com.    Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8  

Gary brings up a shocking situation in the last few minutes of this episode – cat abuse of the elderly. It's actually bullying from what we consider to be our feline friends. It's a real thing and the Gary and Mark Show has the three behavioral signs of cat bullying! Learn them and be alert. But before we got into cat bullying, we had a guest on the show, Dr. James Moore from Arizona State University. While James is planning on staying firmly planted in the state of no daylight savings time…he has agreed to take on a position with the Gary and Mark Podcasting University. James will be in charge of our new Aluminum Man Triathlon team. It's the perfect solution for us older folks who might not be able to swim, run, and bike like we used to. You can learn more about the Aluminum Math Triathlon program at: www.thealuminumnation.com. Yes, it's a real thing and the Gary and Mark Podcasting University Athletic Department plans to sponsor our first triathlon soon. We're waiting for the grounds people at Rabbit Island Resort to finish up our facilities. And as usual, we have some shout outs…though one listener shouted out at us asking if we had our 501c3 “non-profit” status. We've tried to explain to this person that we are as non-profit as one can get! Happy Listening.   Dr. James Moore, the latest hire at the Gary & Mark  Podcasting University.     Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser.  And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Thanks to our sponsors:   Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a  

We're putting the “continents” back in incontinence! The Gary and Mark Show doesn't just rest when we're climbing to the top. We're always coming up with new businesses to help support the show, and Gary's idea for “Security Pants” is bound to be a winner! Listen in to get on the ground floor. We also have some more news about our upcoming movie production of Pam Stone's novel, “Girls Like Her.” Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8   Check out the Puppet Palace - soon-to-be soundstage for our movie production of Girls Like Her, novel by Pam Stone.

Almost the entire faculty and administration of the Gary and Mark Podcasting University spent a pleasant half day in a team building trek to Drip Falls. Originally the activity was to take place at the luxurious Rabbit Island Resort, but after much thought and deliberation it was determined that a faculty retreat in a spa-like setting would send the wrong message to our student(s) and their parents. After a grueling two miles in which we had to walk both ways, with much discussion we reflected upon the waterfall we'd seen and how much gravity has to do with just about everything we do. Just like the water, we're all headed downhill. For us the big treat was lunch at Green River Barbecue in Saluda where we were surprised to learn that Wednesday is FREE DESSERT DAY! Check out Green River Barbecue at: https://greenriverbbq.com. Better yet, go there and have some fantastic bbq, beer, and dessert. Tell them Gary and Mark sent you!   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and Podchaser. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8   Gary gives a lecture on "Men's Liberty" during the team-building portion of our day.   Gary and Don coming up with mind-provoking things to say.   Mark and Howard discussing life.

We decided to record this episode at the special place where we met 49 years ago this summer. So, without asking permission, the duo assembled their gear on the tower that has stood as a symbol of Camp Mondamin for going on 99 years. Some of the episode is about camp but in their usual rambling style…Gary and Mark have a lot else on their minds. Gary has a new idea for an item to patent to help old folks and Mark has a scheme involving raising money for orphans (namely Gary and Mark). Luckily the podcast now has official legal counsel and they might just need it. And listeners should note that we were within a five-minute canoe ride to Rabbit Island, home of Rabbit Island Resort – one of our major sponsors. Find out more about Camp Mondamin at: www.mondamin.com.   Here's Gary and Mark at Camp Mondamin with the tower. That's Lake Summit and out there a bit is Rabbit Island Resort. Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Podbean. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Thanks to our sponsors:  Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8   And here's Lake Summit without Gary & Mark!

Gary and Mark welcome 2020 with an easy-going chat about a few topics. They do “think” about some New Year's resolutions, but that doesn't seem to be a top priority. Then Gary brings up a certain magazine and an ad inside that's sure to turn heads and get tongues wagging down on the corner with the old geezers (and young ones) in Watershed. For a few minutes we were afraid our “G” rating might be in jeopardy, but Gary has a way of turning things around. Welcome to season two of “The Gary and Mark Show” and here's to lots of fun times ahead. Cheers!   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Podbean. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8      

Two Guests, Two Beers, Lots of Fun in 25 Minutes Gary and Mark celebrate the end of season one at Southern Appalachian Brewery in Hendersonville. As always, they had a bunch of things on their minds. But before they got too far in their thoughts a visitor walked over to see what the duo was up to. And when that happens, we see the opportunity for a guest. Of course, we're taking a gamble, but this was a lucky day as Captain Jim Lombardo was a willing participant in our show and fun to chat with. He runs a sportfishing charter boat company out of South Florida and we learned a bit about that. And then we made our first phone call on our recording gear to check in with an old friend up in Maryland. Chris is newly moved into an assisted living facility and we wanted to see how that's going. We mentioned that he might want to move down to Watershed and try out the brand-new assisted living facility that's opening soon down our way. The new place in Watershed is called “Trails End” and we're sure we'll do some future shows from there once people start moving in. Thanks for a great first season. We'll look forward to being back with you the first of the year.   This episode recorded at Southern Appalachian Brewery in Hendersonville, NC. http://www.sabrewery.com/   You can check out Captain Jim's business at: www.catchmesportfishing.com or give him a call at 954-295-1678. Email is lombo@att.net.   Follow “The Gary & Mark Show” Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and Podbean. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com/   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-a6yta-b6f31a   The Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone) https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-eicuh-b4b7c8  

Exciting News from Watershed – bowl games, a whistleblower and a possible admission scandal, and our new movie studio in conjunction with Pam Stone (maybe). Gary and Mark are back in top form after a round of episodes with “real” guests. In this episode we bring you up to date on several happenings in our home of Watershed, North Carolina. We lament on our Gary & Mark Podcasting University football team not yet getting a bowl bid. We talk about a possible whistleblower who's trying to get us embroiled in an admissions scandal. And we discuss the possibility of starting our own movie studio and our hopes of negotiating a deal with Pam Stone to make a movie of her book, Girls Like Her. Sit back and enjoy the latest happenings Gary and Mark have stirred up.  Follow “The Gary & Mark Show”   Website           YouTube         Instagram        Facebook        Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. This episode recorded at Southern Appalachian Brewery in Hendersonville, NC. Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com And of course… Rabbit Island Resort (we're just a hare better) & the Big Whizz Pocket Buddy (an app for your phone)

Pam Stone was our most recent guest and she had us in stitches with some of her life stories. We're sure you'll be laughing along with us. If you don't know Pam, you're missing out. She is probably best known for playing Coach Judy Watkins on the ABC sitcom “Coach” for seven seasons with Craig T. Nelson. But that's just the start. She's an award-winning stand-up comedian (even opened for Jay Leno for weeks at a time), a book author, syndicated newspaper columnist, and a radio personality. In this episode we talk about it all. Learn more about Pam at: www.comedianpamstone.com     Pam with Craig T. Nelson on the set of the ABC TV sitcom, "Coach."   Pam with Jay Leno   Thanks to a mutual friend, Sharon Clark Maxwell, for convincing Pam to be in our company.  Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe – and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. And of course, check out all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com

We had a wonderful chat with Perry Hodgkins Jones who works with the amazing Muddy Sneakers program. Muddy Sneakers, based in Brevard (NC), partners with schools to give fifth graders an opportunity to leave the indoor classroom and take it outdoors. It's an exciting program to hear about and even more exciting to be a part of. Boys and girls look forward to the days their Muddy Sneakers leaders meet them in the great outdoors. Students usually get out with the Muddy Sneakers gang at least six times during the year. Muddy Sneakers also runs a summer day camp that offers experiences to kids from ages 4 to 14. Check out more about all the Muddy Sneakers program at: www.muddysneakers.org.   Perry Hodgkins Jones, Muddy Sneakers     Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe, and all of that other stuff at all the usual places including iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. And of course, check all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com. This episode was recorded at Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard, North Carolina. https://www.oskarblues.com/location/brevard-nc-oskar-blues-taproom/ Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com   L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com

Gary and Mark warm up with a few shout outs, a suggested name for the Gary & Mark Podcasting University team mascot, and then a few thoughts for alternative names for adult diapers. And all of that is in the first 4 ½ minutes. The rest of the episode is devoted to our visit with Linda Cluxton who had just completed a nearly 1,000-mile ride including both on- and off-road motorcycling. She's also raced, ridden internationally, modeled cycling gear, and has completed many long-distance rides in some amazing places. Linda is also a writer, photographer, and a grandmother of seven! Make sure to check out some photos of Linda on our website at: https://www.garyandmark.com/linda-cluxton-photos.html Linda is a product tester and consultant with AcmeMoto2, a company in the North Carolina mountains specializing in high-end motorcycle luggage and accessories. Check out owner Scott Olafson and his company at: https://acmemoto2.com. Please tell your friends about “The Gary & Mark Show.” Like us, follow us, subscribe, etc. at all the usual places including iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, Podbean, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. And of course, check all the show info at: www.garyandmark.com.   This episode was recorded at Sanctuary Brewing Company in Hendersonville, North Carolina. http://www.sanctuarybrewco.com   Thanks to our sponsors: Saluda Outfitters, Home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill http://www.saludaoutfitters.com L.J. Meyers, Homeward Angels Professional White Dove Releases https://homewardangelswhitedoves.com   Gary and Mark with Linda, just moments after she received her BS with Extra Honors from the Gary & Mark Podcasting University.

It's fall and that means it's county fair season around these parts. Gary & Mark talk about the small fair that comes to Watershed, NC and then think back to a memorable time at a couple of county fairs during their youth. Put it this way, there is something they mention that they haven't forgotten decades later. Next up is a discussion about the proposed tattoo parlor wanting to open up on Main Street. We will be getting the mayor of Watershed on the show with us soon to discuss this issue. In the meantime, you can let us know what you think. And of course, we have some shout outs to some of our listeners who have commented about The Gary & Mark Show. We'd love to mention you too. Just leave a comment. Check out all our episodes, our videos, our university, and everything else at: http://www.garyandmark.com/. This episode was recorded at Saluda Outfitters, Saluda, North Carolina. Check them out at: www.saludaoutfitters.com. It's worth a drive to Saluda from wherever you are to check out the store and Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill.

Even though the Gary & Mark Podcasting University is just a few months old, we're already branching out and experimenting with divisions, departments, and special services. We still have big plans for our athletic department. But until AD Don Silleman can round us up some colleges to play, we're not sitting around twiddling our thumbs. In this episode we talk about a “fantasy campus” kind of like those fantasy sports sites that people spend millions on. Maybe we can get a cut of the action. But then Gary presents this whole new idea – the Bladder-Bowel Control Training Institute (BBCTI). This new division of our university is going to be turning heads in the academic world. Seniors can rejoice! You're hearing it first here, folks! Check out all our episodes, videos, the university, store merch, and more at www.garyandmark.com.   This episode was recorded at Saluda Outfitters, home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill. Check out their place at: www.saludaoutfitters.com.

Clemson's Dabo Swinney should be scared! The Gary & Mark Podcasting University now has an athletic program. We have caved to pressure. We thought we could get by with just focusing on academics at our institution of higher learning. But we misread the demands of our alumni and current student body. They want an athletic program. Of course we can't please everybody but decided that perhaps we should enter the world of big-time college sports. So meet Don Silleman, our newly appointed Director of Athletics (AD for short)s. We offered a pretty impressive compensation package to lure Don to our campus. He couldn't resist and took early retirement from his old job in Greenville to come on board. You'll meet Don in this episode and hear some of his early plans for our athletic program. And of course one of those will be to start a football program right out of the gate. And we are not talking about playing any rinky-dink junior college or even youth league. Don wants us to aim high so we plan to start by offering to play Clemson in Death Valley as soon as they have a slot open. Gary and I weren't so sure about this until Don mentioned we could make some good money for the school win or lose. Of course we don't plan to lose… There are lots of good things ahead for the Gary & Mark Podcasting University. Check out all our episodes, videos, university information on our website at: www.garyandmark.com. We wish to thank our continuing sponsor Saluda Outfitters – home of Green River Eddy's Tap Room & Grill where this episode was recorded. Check out their store at: www.saludaoutfitters.com.   Mark, Don, and Gary

About this time twenty years ago Chuck Hearon was finishing up his thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. Gary and Mark chat with Chuck about his backpacking journey of close to 2,200 miles in 1999. Two decades later he remembers it like he just walked off the trail. Most people only dream about such an adventure and those who actually start the journey call it quits a few hundred miles in. Chuck is one of those who made it! Only a small percentage ever complete the entire trail. Just in case you're not all that familiar with the AT, the “long trail” starts at Springer Mountain, Georgia and ends at Mt. Katahdin, Maine – or you can hike north to south. It crosses 14 states in its journey and passes through multiple national forests, national parks, state parks, etc. Chuck can tell you it's a mentally and physically challenging undertaking. Today Chuck lives in Saluda, NC where most of our podcasts are recorded. Chuck is very active in the local community and even twenty years after his AT hike he's still hiking and is a volunteer trail maintainer for FENCE, a nature center in Tryon, NC. At the end of our podcast the Board of Trustees & Founders of “The Gary & Mark Podcasting University” presented Chuck with the very first Honorary BS in Podcasting with Honors (and extra honors) to Chuck. Learn more about the Appalachian Trail at. www.appalachiantrail.org This episode was recorded at Saluda Outfitters, a major sponsor of The Gary & Mark Show. Check them out at: www.saludaoutfitters.com. And of course, follow The Gary & Mark Show at www.garyandmark.com as we keep finding our way.   Chuck Hearon   Gary after presenting Chuck with his diploma from "The Gary & Mark Podcasting University."   Chuck, Gary, and Mark