Pocono Mountains Podcast

Episode 46 - Spring is in the air as we head into March in the Pocono Mountains. Brianna heads out to visit some maple producers in Wayne County ahead of open houses being held at those operations this month. Enjoy some sweet discussion about how maple syrup is made here in the Poconos each season!

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Episode 45 - Miracle Meals for Miracle Workers is a new effort from the Pocono Mountains United Way and the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to support local restaurants while showing appreciation to workers serving in healthcare professions. Plus, an upcoming virtual telethon for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA, two charitable causes near and dear to the heart of the Poconos.

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Episode 44 - The Pocono Mountains is comprised of four counties each with distinct characteristics and initiatives. In Wayne County, Wayne Tomorrow! brings together people and organizations from around the county to work together to cultivate a vibrant future. Learn how collaboration has spurred several major projects that will benefit the quality of life for everyone in Wayne County. Visit WayneTomorrow.com to learn more.

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Episode 42 - Pocono Television Network will show the 1951 film about the legendary Olympian and founder of the NFL for whom the town of Jim Thorpe is named. Author and film historian John DiLeo from Milford joins us to discuss the classic film and we hear from John Thorpe, Jim Thorpe's grandson.

Burt Lancaster stars as legendary athlete Jim Thorpe who rises from poverty on a Native American reservation to graduate from college and win more gold medals than any other athlete in the 1912 Olympics.

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The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Episode 41 - Looking for an amazing dining experience with top-rate cocktails and delicious menu items? Look no further than The Frogtown Chophouse in Swiftwater. Jim sits down with two of the key ingredients of the operation plus a few extras along the way. Also, check out their podcast Restaurant 360. 

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Episode 40 - The Poconos has some of the best spas around. From the Lodge at Woodloch to Spa Kalahari to The Spa at Mount Airy, three of the many great ways to rejuvenate and recharge both mind and body.

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

Episode 39 - January in the Pocono Mountains means skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing! The Poconos is home to six resorts that offer everything you need from lessons to great trails and conditions! Join Jim and Brianna as they visit Jack Frost Mountain, Big Boulder Ski Area, Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Camelback Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain Resort. 

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.

This Month on Pocono Mountains Magazine:

Jim Hamill gets on the slopes to learn how to snowboard at Jack Frost - Big Boulder, finds out what's new at Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, takes his daughter for a day at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, gets a sneak peek of the future home of Jam Room Brewing Company and discusses national mentoring month with a pair who have been matched up through Big Brothers Big Sisters of NEPA.

Brianna shows us what makes Mount Pocono a cool town, takes a look into outer space at the planetarium at East Stroudsburg University and celebrates 100 years of the Monroe County Historical Association. Christina Luna also gets the full spa treatment at the Lodge at Woodloch.

Follow Jim and Brianna on Pocono Television Network for more great stories on the Pocono Mountains.

Thanks to sponsors St. Luke's University Health Network, East Stroudsburg University and Lehigh Valley Health Network. Watch on PoconoTelevision.com, PTN (Channel 734 on Blue Ridge Cable), Roku, FireTV and YouTube!

Episode 38 - It's the last episode of 2021 so we wanted to look back at the best of the year that was. From a sit-down with Mr. Pocono, Bob Uguccioni, to sampling the sweets at Moka Origins to providing a respite for thru hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Pocono Mountains Podcast had a little bit of everything for our listeners. Happy New Year!

The Poconos is a year-round destination for millions and with 24-hundred square miles of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers with historic downtowns and iconic family resorts, it’s the perfect getaway for a weekend or an entire week. You can always find out more on PoconoMountains.com or watch Pocono Television Network streaming live 24/7.