What's the secret ...

To a good interview?

Some would say ample research on the topic you're trying to discuss.  Others would say having a good set of questions.  Still others would say inviting in a good guest.  But for me, the secret to a good interview starts with the host.  It isn't so much the questions or the answers as it is the good conversation to be had.  And really, for that to occur: Is there really a need for anyone else?  Answer: I would say yes.  The caveat is you better be comfortable having a dialog with yourself first.  And that's why in many ways this is a breakthrough interview.  Among the topics I address:  What would be the app I would most like to create?  Why phones are worse than cigarettes?  What words I like to use to impress guests (and myself)? And more.

Find out more at Campfire Park (https://campfirepark.org/interviews)

There's no lusher drought ...

Than springtime in the Big Cypress Swamp.

This podcast dives deep into the paradox and oxymoron of south Florida's spring drought and when we can expect it to end with the start up of the summer rains.

Find out more at Go Hydrology (https://gohydrology.org)

Say what you will ...

Cheat sheets get people excited.

The reason?  Maybe it's the illusion that there's a short cut to understanding complex material, usually associated with taking a test.  But I think there's more to it than that.  People want to be on the inside looking out, and when it comes to complex topics, people just want to ramp up their understanding so they can lend a helping hand.  That's where Go Hydrology's cheat sheets play a vital role.  They help make experts better and amateurs burgeoning experts.  The truth is, the wisdom of the masses outperforms any one person's knowledge.  These cheat sheets help bring more people into the game.

Find out more at the Go Hydrology website: https://gohydrology.org

Long ago developers drained Lake Flirt.

Or did they?

Join singer/songwriter Bobby Angel at the banks of Old Lake Flirt where through a series of campfire crackles, singing and storytelling -- and one or two special guest -- Lake Flirt magically comes back to life.

Find out more about Bobby Angel at https://bobbyangel.org

If you think ...

Writing a trilogy is hard.

Try co-writing a trilogy.  Bob and Rudi sit down around the campfire to talk about the six year odyssey, how it all started with a simple campfire, and why even after a two year break from the insanity, they're still not done yet.

Find out more at https://campfirepark.org/ranger-rusty  

Welcome to Before Phones (BP),

"Where the Dinosaurs Roam."

In this episode, Bob the T-Rex interviews Dom the Triceratops.  Backstory:  I allow each guest to pick a dinosaur at the beginning of the interview, and I was almost positive Dom would pick Barney.  Then again, in retrospect the Triceratops makes sense since it's the dinosaur version of a rhino which is his favorite animal, or one of them.  This wide ranging interview includes new insights into the Before Phone (BP) era and other tidbids.

Welcome to Before Phones (BP) ...

Where the Dinosaurs Roam.

In this episode, Bob (the T-Rex) sits down around the campfire for a trenchant interview with Rudi, who more closely identifies (and resembles) a stegosaurus.  Side note: Did you know that the T-Rex is closer in time to humans than the Stegosaurus epoch.  Yes, the Era of the Dinosaurs was that long, and practically forgotten.  That's where the Before Phones (BP) interviews step in and try to describe what the Geologic Age of Great Phonelessness was all about.  

Find out more at https://campfirepark.org/dino

The thing about a campfire ...

Visitors are always welcome.

That doesn't mean you can't crash a campfire, too.  In this podcast, singer/songwriter Bobby Angel shows up unexpectedly to a campfire.  Will they welcome him with open arms or will the campfire sentinels prevent his entry?  Listen to the podcast to find out!

Find out more about Bobby Angel at https://bobbyangel.org

Join guest Bobby Angel ...

at a Campfire Concert on the Barron River.

His 2-song set includes (1) One More Melaleuca for the Road and (2) David Moody Blues.  Bobby Angel also dives deep into the modern-day mysteries and history of the road, the river and the old rail grade.

Sick of searching for a pen pal?

Write a letter to yourself.

Cap'n Killivine is filling in for Guitar (who is out with a broken spring) to describe the inner dynamics of using a pencil and paper to communicate your thoughts.  Find out more at Campfire Park (https://campfirepark.org)