The Sweeney Connection: Recent Episodes
Bob Cannon
In this episode, we reach across the Pond to enjoy a lengthy chat with an amazing former camper, Alice Jewell, who lives in the United Kingdom. Alice was a 'Sweeney Staple' for many years as a camper at Sweeney!
Isaiah Stanback, former NFL player, Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl Champion, and father of our amazing camper, Nadia Stanback, on why he has dedicated himself to playing a role in the Type 1 Diabetes Community, his love for Camp Sweeney and the importance of supporting Camp and all children with Type 1.
From a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, to attending Camp Sweeney two months later, and now a Junior at the University of Alabama, Willa Berry shares her thoughts on camp, it's influence on her life and her journey ahead.
Max Bradley's 'Sweeney Connection' Podcast - his life with diabetes and his journey through Sweeney.
Bob & Chad discuss post-mealtime and how it has become a way for kids to bond over the years.
Magicians, Comics, Singers, Musicians…and so much more. A Sweeney Talent show is an event like no other…
From Junior Paintball to Advanced Paintball, this is a Sweeney Daytime activity that is meant for anyone who is ready to do battle!
Every campfire has many Sweeney tradition songs…but the one that seems to be catching on over the past several years is ‘We’re Not Gonna Trade It’. It’s an F-U-N song and bring the campfire crowd to a whole new level of excitement.!
From Notre Dame to Texas, Georgia to TCU and Texas A&M to Arkansas…Fight Song Wednesday is a celebration of not only some outstanding Colleges and their Fight Songs, but a celebration of America as well.
He flies a plane, drops sugar-free gum … and visits Camp Sweeney three times each summer. Condor Man is a legend…and his arrival is awe-inspiring.
Carnival Night is a Sweeney tradition and lands in the middle of a camp session, giving kids the opportunity to spend time with their Mentor/Junior Ment while riding carnival rides, playing games, eating snow cones and just having an all-around Magnificent time!
At 3:00 p.m. every Monday through Saturday, Snack Attack time arrives, where the camp comes alive as the kids gear up for fourth and fifth periods.
Mykal Quinlan is a former Sweeney Camper and Counselor and soon-to-be Doctor specializing in Emergency Pediatric Care. Mykal has stories and amazing memories from his Camp Sweeney experience and is our special guest for this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'.
The Mentorship program is at the heart of what sets Camp Sweeney apart, where an older camper mentors a younger camper, spending valuable time together as they walk their diabetes journey together. Not only during camp, but often outside the gates of Sweeney as well.
Campers are assigned to be in Big Brother/Big Sister groups in their cabins. The friendships they form in these sibling groups can be life-changing.
The All-Camp Hike is an amazing evening. And Meditation Mountain is deserving of a little chat and it's own episode on 'Connection Clips'.
Four Wheelers are all over Camp Sweeney in the Summer. From the Program Assistants, to the Maintenance Staff, to Bob and Ernie...there are a variety of vehicles used to run and manage the day to day operations of Camp...
Camp Sweeney is a beautiful place. From rolling hills to amazing valleys and everything in between...
When you attend a Sweeney Five concert, you hear songs and lyrics that are unique to Camp...
Lake Dealey is the heart of Camp - it's Lovely Blue waters beckon campers to return each summer to bask in it's glory...
Two epic Daytime Activities are Archery & Riflery - Bob & Chad discuss them in this episode of 'Connection Clips'.
Bri Hulsey is a former camper, counselor and continuing advocate for Camp Sweeney. She discusses her life with Type 1, her journey through Sweeney and a special relationship she has with one of our Camp 'Legends'...
So many amazing nighttime events at camp...Bob and Chad discuss them and reminisce on how incredible a Sweeney evening can be.
Camp Sweeney's Daytime Class Activities are epic...and the subject of this 'Connection Clips' episode.
Join Bob and Chad as they discuss the history of Camp Sweeney in this quick-hit episode of the Sweeney Connection that we call 'Connection Clips'.
Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on the work that goes in to getting camp ready for a Sweeney Summer and a behind-the-scenes look at offseason projects and repairs.
Mark Rigsby has been taking care of the Sweeney grounds for over 20 years. He shares his thoughts on the camp, the work to maintain it year-round and his favorite moments and events that he has been a part of for more than two decades.
Gabrielle Rowland, former Sweeney Camper, shares her Sweeney experience and her life today working for Tandem, serving children with Diabetes.
In this episode, Bob & Chad riff on 'Cool Camp Stuff' - all things Sweeney that are the ultimate in Cool!
Dr. Kathy Sumpter, a member of Camp Sweeney's amazing team of Medical Directors, discussed Diabetes, providing some history, past and present treatments, technology and more.
Our 2025-2026 Off-Season Associate Program Directors discuss the ins & outs of the off-season program and preparations for Summer 2026.
One of our amazing young campers, Lauren Uribe, on how camp has given her the friendships and support that sustain her in her daily struggle with facing Type 1 Diabetes.
The Sweeney 5 - Camp Sweeney's 'House Band', is gearing up for yet another amazing Summer in the woods of Sweeneyland. We are joined today by all of the current members of the band as they talk the music, magic and mayhem of a Sweeney Campfire...and so much more!
Camp Sweeney's long-standing relationship with Callisburg ISD is our subject in this Podcast. Camp Sweeney's KPFC plays a vital role for both Camp Sweeney and Callisburg High School, where the Radio station is home to Callisburg Sports broadcasts as well as the online program for Callisburg High School's Broadcasting Class. We are joined by two of Callisburg High School's best, Charlotte Strahan and Ronnie Conyers!
Matti Olson is a High School Senior and Sweeney Camper, looking forward to her final summer at Camp and to a future in College and beyond.
Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on maintaining the Sweeney Property, what a Sweeney Summer of maintenance activity looks like and what off-season work is currently underway as we begin to prepare for Summer 2025.
Camp Sweeney Business Manager, Billie Hood, on off-season projects, the new Jay Sutton Camper Center and much more.
Two former Sweeney Counselors and Program Associates, Kyle Barnack & Reid Mahoney, discuss their Sweeney Journey's and what they are up to today, and the impact Camp has left on them.
Chad Henderson & Bob Cannon discuss Sweeney Summer 2024 and look ahead to the new year.
Dr. Ernie Fernandez, Camp Director of Camp Sweeney, discusses the Sweeney Summer Program and how it is designed to help campers become not only young Diabetics with good Diabetes control, but to also focus on virtues of sacrifice and service to each other.
Our offseason Associate Program Directors discuss the Sweeney Program and the activities that take place during the offseason and leading up to another summer.
NFL Placekicker and former Sweeney Camper Elliott Fry, on his life with Type One Diabetes and his continuing connection with the Camp he grew up with.
Caslyn Gamble - a Sweeney Camper, shares her appreciation of Camp, her Camp friends and all things Sweeney!
In this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection', we continue with our Camper profiles. This...is Kensi McLemore.
Ryan West is a fine young man and a Sweeney Camper with an appreciation of what Camp gives him in terms of friendships, mentoring and Summers that are unforgettable...
Episode 10 of Season 2 gives us a glimpse into the Sweeney journey of Levi Lee...a young Camper and a true Type One Superhero!
Camp Sweeney Program Director & Video Producer/Photographer, Bob Cannon, joins the Sweeney Connection for an in-depth look at Camp Sweeney Media Productions.
Camp Sweeney kicks off Season Two of 'The Sweeney Connection' with a profile of Terry Ackley, CEO of DECA - The Diabetes Education & Camping Association.
Max & Lauryn, two former campers & counselors, discuss their Sweeney Journeys and talk about the upcoming 74th Camp Sweeney Reunion.
Camp Sweeney Alum and amazing Country Music Singer/Songwriter, Mary Heather Hickman, joins us for an episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'!
Dr. Huay discusses being on the Sweeney Medical Staff and his tenure at the camp that has meant so much to him and to the many kids he serves as a Pediatric Endocrinologist.
Former camper Bethany Harper discusses her Sweeney journey from growing up in Houston, her Type 1 diagnosis, Camp Sweeney and her career in Media that has taken her all the way to New York City, including starting a Camp of her own.
Molly Moran, Sweeney Counselor and off-season APD, discussed the Counselor role at Camp and all that goes in to making a Sweeney Summer a magical time for Campers who attend a Camp Session.
In this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection', off-season Associate Program Director Westen Mulqueen discussed the role of the off-season APD, all of the various events and work that happen during a Sweeney off-season and the planning that goes into creating a Sweeney Summer program.
Dr. Fernandez, Camp Director, discusses Sweeney Traditions in this latest episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'.
M. Musial is an amazing young lady. A long-time Sweeney Camper, M. shares her Sweeney story in this special Holiday episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'.
Austin Fuerst is a Sweeney Alumni Camper & Counselor and a Social Media Influencer, advocating for the Type 1 Diabetes Community.
Camp Sweeney's legendary 'Grandma', Imogene 'Priddy' Parker, discusses her years at Camp Sweeney following her diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes as a teenager in 1948.
Dr. Ernie Fernandez, Camp Director of Camp Sweeney, discusses the History of Camp Sweeney, from it's humble beginnings in 1950 to today.