Planning a wedding or raising a young athlete? Bobby Thompson joins me by the fire to expose the "non-negotiables" for your big day and the hard truth about the travel baseball industry.

Grab a seat for a deep conversation with my longtime friend and former teammate, Bobby Thompson. We dive into our shared history from the West Lebanon fields to the College World Series, discuss the challenges of impending fatherhood, and get real about "imposter syndrome" when chasing your high potential. Bobby also breaks down why coaching 11-year-olds changed his perspective on the game and what most wedding venues get wrong during speeches.

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About Campfire Convos

Campfire Convos is where real conversations meet the outdoors. Hosted by Mitchel from Meanderin’ Mitch, this podcast blends the feeling of sitting around a fire with honest, unfiltered discussions about life, adventure, and everything in between.

Each episode brings a mix of outdoor topics, personal stories, and meaningful conversations with guests—from creators and adventurers to everyday people with something real to say. Whether it’s camping, travel, relationships, personal growth, or chasing a better life, nothing is off limits.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being real.

So grab a seat, relax, and join us by the fire…

When the fire glows, the convos flow.

CHAPTERS

0:00 - The First Spark (Intro)

1:15 - Meeting through Baseball & Wrestling

2:40 - The Recruiting Game: Commitment Regrets?

3:30 - Mason Miller & Battleground Baseball

5:15 - Life Update: Expecting a Baby Girl

8:00 - Legend of West Lebanon: Remembering Jackie

10:30 - The Saturday Sacrifice: Coaching vs. Family

11:30 - Marriage & Maintaining Your Identity

15:10 - The Notre Dame Obsession: Getting "Fired"

18:45 - Pro Sports vs. Playing for Pride

23:50 - The Lost Art of Hating to Lose

29:10 - The 2013 College World Series Journey

36:20 - Buy Me a Log: Jared & Trinity

38:00 - Keeping the Yard Baseball Name Alive

43:50 - Traveling: The Power of First Impressions

47:30 - Imposter Syndrome & High Potential Detriments

52:10 - Why I Left Walmart: Chasing the Sprint

56:20 - Rosemary Oil & The Reality of Getting Older

59:50 - Wedding Planning: DJ, Video, and "Okay" Food

1:06:20 - The Open Bar & Speeches Non-Negotiables

1:09:40 - Coaching History: Steve Klein & IUP

1:17:45 - Why Coaching 11-Year-Olds Is Euphoric

1:20:40 - The Travel Baseball Rant: Money vs. Development

1:28:40 - The Case for the Multi-Sport Athlete

1:34:40 - Pennsylvania Baseball: The Northeast Hub

1:40:15 - The "What If": Saltsburg & Blairsville 2013

1:44:30 - Tin Cup Whiskey & Final Toast

1:46:15 - Mystery Animal Sound Outro