Ryan Raddatz, or perhaps more fondly known by his Philmont friends as "Raddish,” joins the show today to discuss Rayado, Philmont music, inclusive scouting, and more.

Ryan praises the musicianship and skill of todays staff, recalling how campfire dynamics of the 90s were more spontaneous and on the fly - a collaboration of new and refired musicians learning from one another. Ryan comments on how the grind of putting on a show every night, and being fueled by an audiences reaction - prepared him for his career in music and as an actor.  We chat about his career as a TV Writer, and how being in the writers room - for Ryan - is the closest thing to a backcountry camp vibe.  It’s a bunch of talented people, with a common goal, working together.  For him success is measured by "Making something you're proud of with people you like.” 

So many gems in this interview - from Ryan’s experience playing live with the Indigo Girls to the TV drama he wrote highlighting the true story of The Lost Legend of the Girl Rangers and lastly - his efforts to help start an all inclusive Cub Scout Pack in North Hollywood.

Today Ryan is an accomplished TV Writer, known for his work with PBS show WordGirl, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and Network pilots for ABC, FOX, CBS, NBC, Disney XD, and Nickelodeon.  He started his career as an actor with roles in some very well known shows and films including - A Mighty Wind, Arrested Development, How I Met Your Mother, Big Love and more!

Philmont Experience
1990 - Trek with my troop (from Mequon, Wisconsin)
1992 - Trek, again with my troop
1993 - Rayado participant
1994 - PC Pueblano (Eric Voss was the CD)
1995 - PC Cypher's Mine (James Scroggins was CD)
1996  - Didn't work at the ranch that summer, but a few of us Phil-staffers (David Higginbotham, Scott Wheeler, Rob Heyduck) spent the summer living in Santa Fe and playing in a band we called Charlie's Cabin.
1997 - PC Crater Lake (Bob Brown was CD)

2018 - Ryan started a coed, inclusive Cub Scout pack in Los Angeles - Pack 18 North Hollywood.

Notable Mentions:
Dave Donnelly
Laurie Anamas
Larry McLaughlin aka Dirty Larry
Gene Schnell
Doug Palmer
Dean Tooley
Eric Voss
Dave Higginbotham
Scott Wheeler
Richmond Enright
Bob Brown
Rod Taylor
Rob Heyduck
James Scroggins aka Scroggs
Peter Bingen
Andy Gerhart
GS Harper
Ron Power
Tobasco Donkeys
Dustbowl Cavaliers
Indigo Girls
Katrina Moon

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