More Than Outdoors Podcast

More Than Outdoors Podcast

By Austin French and Sam AndrewsBusinessCareers
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More Than Outdoors Podcast episodes

  • Kristina Cannon: Revitalizing Community Through the Outdoors - Ep 7

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #7: Revitalizing Community Through the Outdoors – with Kristina Cannon
    Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews sit down with Kristina Cannon, President & CEO of Main Street Skowhegan, to explore how outdoor recreation and community revitalization intersect in rural Maine. From trail systems and riverfront projects to outdoor gear libraries and public programs, Kristina shares how Main Street Skowhegan and Skowhegan Outdoors are building a stronger, more connected outdoor community.

    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • How outdoor access boosts local economies and community pride

    • The story behind Main Street Skowhegan and Skowhegan Outdoors

    • Kristina’s perspective on outdoor-driven revitalization

    • Fun rapid-fire insights in Voices from the Summit


    📲 Connect with the Organizations:
    Main Street Skowhegan → Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
    Skowhegan Outdoors → Website | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn


    📲 Follow the Podcast:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1758537870
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr
    👉 Follow the show and never miss an episode!

    41 min
  • Dave Schiff: Building Outdoor Passions at Camp Manitou - Ep 6

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #6: Building Outdoor Passions at Camp Manitou w/ Dave Schiff


    Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews are joined by Dave Schiff, owner and director of Camp Manitou for Boys in Oakland, Maine. With nearly 80 years of history, Camp Manitou has welcomed kids from all over the country, teaching them outdoor skills, teamwork, and resilience while building lifelong friendships. Dave shares what makes camp life so special, and how summer camps play a vital role in Maine’s outdoor economy. In Voices from the Summit, he takes on fun rapid-fire questions about his favorite ways to experience Maine’s great outdoors.


    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • The story and legacy of Camp Manitou for Boys

    • How camps connect kids to Maine’s outdoors

    • Why summer camps matter for the outdoor economy

    • Dave’s rapid-fire take on Maine outdoor life


    📲 Connect with us online:


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY


    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1758537870


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr


    👉 Follow the show and never miss an episode!

    36 min
  • Josh Bossin: Sharing the Outdoors – Maine GearShare - Ep 5

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #5: Sharing the Outdoors – Maine GearShare with Josh Bossin
    Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews sit down with Josh Bossin, Executive Director of Maine GearShare, to talk about how shared gear makes Maine’s outdoors more inclusive and accessible. From repairing well-loved equipment to building community through lending, Josh shares the vision behind GearShare and its impact on outdoor recreation in Maine. In Voices from the Summit, he takes on fun rapid-fire questions about his favorite ways to get outside.


    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • How Maine GearShare is making the outdoors more accessible

    • The role of shared gear in building outdoor community

    • Behind-the-scenes of a nonprofit gear lending library

    • Josh’s rapid-fire take on Maine’s outdoor life

    Check out Maine GearShare below:

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/mainegearshare

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/mainegearshare

    LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maine-gearshare

    Website: https://www.mainegearshare.org

    📲 Connect with us online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1758537870
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr
    👉 Follow and rate the show, leave a review and never miss an episode!


    38 min
  • More Than Outdoors Summer Update - Ep 4

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #4: Summer on the Water – Canoe Podcasting at Clearwater Pond. Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews bring you this episode straight from Clearwater Pond in Industry, Maine — while paddling a canoe. Together, they share a summer update, stories from recent outdoor adventures, and their reflections on what makes Maine’s recreation culture so unique. In Voices from the Summit, they answer rapid-fire questions about their favorite ways to enjoy Maine’s great outdoors.


    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • ​Podcasting from a canoe (and the challenges that came with it!)
    • ​Summer updates from the More Than Outdoors team
    • ​Stories from recent Maine adventures
    • ​Voices from the Summit – rapid-fire Maine outdoors Q&A


    📲 Connect with us online:


    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY


    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1833797914


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr


    👉 Follow the show and never miss an episode! Subscribe, rate and review!

    23 min
  • Jenny Kordick: Building Maine's Outdoor Economy - Ep 3

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #3: Building Maine’s Outdoor Economy with Jenny Kordick

    Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews are joined by Jenny Kordick, Executive Director of Maine Outdoor Brands, for a conversation about the future of Maine’s outdoor recreation economy. Jenny discusses her career journey, the importance of supporting outdoor companies in Maine, and the exciting innovations happening in the industry.

    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • Jenny's journey to becoming Exeecutive Director of MOB

    • Insights on Maine’s strengths in outdoor recreation

    • Challenges and opportunities for local outdoor companies

    • Jenny’s favorite spots, gear, and lessons in Voices from the Summit

    Check out Maine Outdoor Brands! FB: @Maine Outdoor BrandsIG: @maineoutdoorbrandsLI: @Maine Outdoor BrandsWebsite: https://maineoutdoorbrands.com/


    📲 Connect with us online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1833797914⁠

    💬 Love the outdoors? Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show!

    40 min
  • What Powers Maine's Outdoors? - Ep 2

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #2: What Powers Maine’s Outdoors


    Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews take the podcast on the road to Lake George Regional Park in Skowhegan, Maine. Together, they dive into the stories, people, and culture that make Maine’s outdoors so special — from fishing and lakeside recreation to the community impact of outdoor spaces. In Voices from the Summit, we wrap up with fun, rapid-fire answers about life in Maine’s great outdoors.

    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • What makes Lake George Regional Park a hub for outdoor activity

    • Reflections on Maine’s recreation culture the impact the outdoor recreation economy has on the state

    • Insights into how local outdoor spaces strengthen communities

    • A fun Voices from the Summit segment full of Maine-inspired rapid-fire Q&A

    📲 Connect with us online:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY⁠

    Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1833797914⁠

    💬 Love the outdoors? Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show!

    49 min
  • Two Beavers Walk Into a Podcast - Ep 1

    More Than Outdoors – Episode #1: Two Beavers Walk Into a Podcast…


    Hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews kick off the More Than Outdoors Podcast from the summit of Titcomb Mountain in Farmington, Maine. They introduce themselves, share their journeys into outdoor recreation, and reflect on what excites them about the future of Maine’s outdoor economy.


    ✨ What you’ll hear:

    • ​Why this podcast was created
    • ​Austin and Sam’s reflections on Maine’s outdoor recreation industry
    • ​Favorite outdoor spots and go-to gear
    • ​Fun insights from Voices from the Summit


    📲 Connect with us online:


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast?igsh=cXdnNjJoOXYxc2E4&utm_source=qr


    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w/posts?pvf=CAE%253D


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-outdoors-podcast/


    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/?mibextid=wwXIfr


    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y3sPkLWqruQ2eGfD2eTFY

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-outdoors-podcast/id1833797914

    💬 Love the outdoors? Subscribe, rate, and review to support the show!

    39 min

About More Than Outdoors Podcast

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More Than Outdoors meets real-world opportunity. Hosted by two UMF ORBA alums, we explore the people, places, and passions shaping Maine’s outdoor recreation economy — from backcountry trail builders…