I Went Camping With: Recent Episodes
Ryan Bethea
The most prominent and interesting people answer deep questions about life, success, family and faith. All by a crackling fire. The first ever mobile campfire studio podcast filmed in our shuttle that travels the nation in search of the best interviews.
Originally released in April of 2022, Andy Weir was one of our favorite episodes. His grasp of science and storytelling is a rare gift. In this wild interview he talks about the Martian, the vastness of space and his own writing process.
Ryan Bethea, Co-Host of The Exorcist Files, interviews Seinfeld star John O’Hurley—most famously known as the legendary J. Peterman.
In this remastered video premiere, we go behind the scenes of one of the most iconic characters in television history to find the man behind the voice. John O'Hurley isn't just a comedic genius; he is a modern philosopher with a profound outlook on how to live with intention. From his famous "Himalayan" monologues to the secret wisdom that leads to a truly joyful life, this conversation will leave you inspired, enlightened, and definitely saying BOSCO.
Jon Truby is one of the great masters of Hollywood storytelling. His books "Anatomy of Story" and "Anatomy of Genre" are essentially screenwriting cannon and he has consulted and advised on thousands of screenplays over his multi decade career. He joins Ryan to share some of his best insights and wisdom for storytellers and writers of every stage.
Award winning and best selling horror author Paul Tremblay joins the show to share his writing wisdom!
Insanely talented Musician John K shares his life story and even a song about Giraffes.
You Don't Win A Medal of Honor. You receive one.
Most aren't as fortunate as Earl. He shares some of his insane journey and story of the Battle of Ghanzi
We drove to Florida,From California, in our bus, to interview Bubba Watson. It was worth it.
Its College Football Season So We Are Bringing Back Our Interview with The Man, The Myth and Now IG Legend, Matt Leinart
Ralph Winter is a legend. Having overseen 2 Billion at the box office, he's learned a thing or two.
Perhaps Ryan's favorite interview ever, Mr. Peterman from Seinfeld shares his life journey and some amazing stories.
Originally Aired 5.17.2021- David Henrie stars in the upcoming film REAGAN. In this amazing interview he shares his life lessons, wisdom, and his incredible engagement story to his lovely wife Maria.
The extremely talented and joyful Masey McLain of the hit show "The Baxters" talks about her amazing journey to Hollywood.
FOX News Sunday Host, Journalist and attorney Shannon Bream inspires us with her story of faith, perseverance and going after your dreams.
Dr. Paul Anderson is a world class "Johannian" scholar. He has some very interesting perspectives on this famous Gospel.
Jack Carr is a best selling author and writer of the hit series "The Terminal List" starring Chris Pratt
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The minister of groove stops by to talk his incredible story, some amazing stories from his multi decade career and talk his new book. Zoro the Drummer, is in the house.
Errik Anderson may be the world's most prolific developer of drugs that no one has heard about. He is hopeful for the future of medicine.
NDEs or "Near Death Experiences" are a widely studied and attested phenomenon. Many people upon clinically flatlining report visions of heaven and hell. Stephen Gray, director and writer of the new film After Death stops by to talk about some of the most infamous cases.
One of the most legendary vocalists and singers of all time joins us to "Tell it like it is". Aaron Neville shares stories from his incredible journey and talks his new book.
Ryan sits down with an erudite Father Gregory Pine and they get into one of the most random theological discourses to ever grace the podcast universe.
Justine Tiu is the co-founder of one of the fastest growing brands in America. And it has nothing to do with AI. The Woobles are easy to learn to crochet kits. Her story should inspire anyone with an idea to get going.
Evan Wickham is pastor, worship leader, father, husband and dad joke connoisseur. We sat down to figure out why, after all these years, does he still believe in Jesus.
He's a country superstar, minister and now author. Granger Smith sits down and walks us through his amazing journey and decision to leave his bus and music behind to answer a call.
As an accomplished politician, author, and advocate for conservative principles, Mia shares her insights on the current state of American politics, the importance of faith and family in her life, and her experiences as a former airline attendant - complete with hilarious stories and mishaps from her time in the air.
Join us as we explore Mia's unique perspective on the intersection of politics, faith, and the great outdoors, and gain a deeper appreciation for the power of resilience, determination, and a love of adventure.
Hugh Ross walks through his interpretation of the the origins of the universe, evolution and so much more. A deep dive into faith and science you won't want to miss.
Colt McCoy has had a storied football career. More impressive is his off the field philosophy, demeanor and way he conducts his life. Colt's emphasis on family and faith has been an inspiration to all who know him.
Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author, and motivational speaker that gets to inspire over 50,000 people every month and train over 20,000 leaders every year, for some of the biggest corporations in the world. He’s widely known for two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure.
Laura Osnes is a singer, songwriter and Tony nominated broadway star. Fresh off the heels of first new music release in some time, Laura joins us by the fire to talk about her incredible journey to living out her childhood dream.
One of the most popular speakers in the world, a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and more importantly, devoted husband and father, Jon Gordon joins us to share the power of integrity in unleashing your dreams and impact.
8:32- The Nike Branding Deal Story
19:38- Creative Marketing Ideas
26:01- The Hustle- Pretending to be a sales rep from Vans
40:32 - When the funding fell through last minute
43:37 - Biggest misstep
Kevin Lawson has accrued almost 5 million "confirmations" (Not followers) to his Tiktok account by encouraging and offering genuine hope to people around the world. He was nice enough to sit down and share some of his best lessons with us.
NHL All Star Jeremy Roenick reflects back on his career, scariest moments and why he loves fans so much.
Andy Weir is a best selling author of the incredible books, The Martian, Artemis and The Hail Mary Project. He gets real and vulnerable about his battle with anxiety, his writing process and how he got his big break.
Best Selling Author, Screenwriter and insanely talented story master Blake Crouch joins us by the fire. He recently had his latest book optioned by Amblin. Blake makes you think, while entertaining. A truly rare gift.
Andrew Klavan tells his story of faith, how he met his wife hitch hiking, and why he thinks the media as a whole is problematic
David Holthouse is an award winning journalist and filmmaker who has seen a thing or two. He has infiltrated and gone undercover in some of the scariest settings you can imagine.
NBA Star and Best Selling Author Jonathan Isaac joins us to talk about his life changing decision.
The Daily Wire's Jeremy Boreing invites us to camp at their headquarters and answer tough questions about culture and media.
Chef Andre Rush Has Prepared Amazing Meals for four US Presidents, does over 2000 pushups a day, and happens to be one of the nicest people you will ever meet.
NYT Best Selling Author Jim Rollins was a successful Veterinarian, who in between neutering cats and dogs harbored a deep desire to be a fiction writer. On his noisy lunch breaks filled with parakeets and snakes hissing, he managed to sit down and author incredible fiction. Jim has some unconventional advice for our listeners and famously, never took a single writing class in his life. Jim Rollins has had an amazing run that is just getting started. He is the author of the Sigma Force series and his new book Kingdom of Bones is sure to have you furiously flipping pages.
Former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI and lead detective of the infamous Ted Bundy case, Kathleen McChesney has had a career to envy. We get a rare sit down with one of the most accomplished women in law enforcement history.
Matt Clifford co-founder of Barnana, now CEO of CanDo Foods, the company behind the wildly successful KetoCrisp Bar shares his wisdom and journey of starting a food business.
Matthias Barker has blown up on the internet and for a good reason. The Psychotherapist offers crazily insightful, poignant and meaningful content in bite sized bits on IG and TikTok. He has popularized content that helps people process grief, anxiety, doubts and learn new strategies for thriving in their relationships and family. He's remarkably well read and a quick listen will show you why this man has millions of followers.
Ryan Ellis was employee number 1 and now finds himself as CEO of one of the fastest growing and hottest companies in America, TravisMathew. Recently signing Chris Pratt as their ambassador the brand has rocketed in growth over the last decade and is a staple of not just golf but apparel everywhere.
22:57- 23:47- I get up in the morning
26:49 - 28:00 - We're full of stories
29:21 - 30:38 - I starting writing less. Sometimes less is more.
32:39 - 33:44 - I start at my best and it's all downhill from there.
40:25 - 41:22- I don't plot. It wouldn't be fun. I'm not a machine
Guinness World Record Holder, NBA Shooting Coach and Best Selling Author David Nurse Talks The Mental Game.
Celebrity Trainer Da Rulk has trained the avengers, Thor, and thousands of first responders. He shares his fitness wisdom and philosophy for training.
Gregg Is a prolific writer and shares with us numerous lessons from his now decades long career. In this episode we will hear
- Why Shakespeare is amazing and relevant to all authors today
- Gregg's process for writing
- How Jordan Peterson actually officiated his wedding.
- What Gregg thinks is the solution to a lot of issues we face as a country.
They were the best of times. USC Football Legend and Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart joins us by the campfire and gets real about life after the NFL. The Trojan champion shares his lessons learned, what life was like during those incredible championship years and what it was like playing for Pete Carroll as a USC Trojan. Matt was even in a music video with The Game. At the time the Trojans were THE football team in Los Angeles and the toast of the town with celebrities like Snoop Dog and Will Ferrell joining by the sidelines.
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Show Notes
9:50 Why NFL Didn't Work Out
11:47 The Label as a Party Boy
22:45 Growing up overweight and crosseyed to Heisman winner.
32:15 Matt Was in a Music Video For The Game
38:10 What USC was like at that time.
39:30 Pete Carol story, USC culture
44:20 What Matt Would Do Differently
47:00 How Matt Met His Wife And First Impressions
01:01:10 High School Recruiting and College Athletes, should College athletes get paid?
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Singer, Songwriter and Incredible Vocalist John K Joins The Campfire to Talk His Journey of Faith, Fame, and the Business of Songwriting.
Laird Hamilton joins us by the campfire to share his best stories, fitness tips, and wisdom for a live well lived.
John O'Hurley, the original most interesting man in the world, Mr. Peterman from Seinfeld and an accomplished actor with a myriad of talents joins us by the campfire for some signature monologues. We haven't laughed this hard in ages.
Mike Rufail is a pioneer in the gaming world having founded one of the most successful esports franchises in the world in Team Envy. Mike shares what it takes to be a pro gamer, the exciting things they are doing in Dallas, and a vision for the future of esports.
Show notes
12:30- What it Takes to be great.
14:21- how to become an E-gamer
22:21- physical training can help improve cognitive thinking if done 30 minutes before a match
27:43 what to eat and what to avoid eating
29:42- The building of a stadium
33:48- Discussing the "Rumors" of some very big news.
Sometimes we can't camp together in person so we have to take it to Zoom. Ernie Hudson joined us by a remote campfire to share his journey and wisdom. And yes, that Crackling you here is the sound of a fire.
3:46 : Ernie describes his experience with not being able to get roles after Ghostbusters.
10:32 – 13:23- Ernie goes over his relationship with the cast of Ghostbusters as well as their personalities and what it was like to work with them.
29:40 – 31:16 - Huey Lewis Lawsuit
39:28 – 42:27 Ernie tells Ryan and the audience a little bit about his upbringing, as well as his relationship with God.
01:04:13 – 01:08:47 -Family Talk
1:10:21- Ernie raises his boys as a single dad
01:16:02 – 01:17:45 - Last time Ernie drove Ecto-1 as well as Ernie getting through convention security with his prop backpack.
Author and Bachelor Star Madison Prewett shares her journey to the Bachelor and beyond. Madison was a great sport and let us ask her some tough questions about reconciling faith and going on the reality series. She discusses her new book, Made for this Moment and the lessons learned along the way.
00:06:21:21 - Ted Scott comes to Bubba and says may need to make a change
00:08:12:00 - Why does Bubba ask for Kevin Durant's shoes?
18:55-20:50 Ben Crane introduces to Ted Scott
00:33:56:18 - Going on PGA TOUR
00:35:47:18 - Accountability on Tour
00:37:22:13 - Hard to balance family and being an athlete?
00:44:05:20 - Bubba's headspace during matches
00:49:15:10 - Internet is not always True-
00:50:44:23 - Bubba doesn't believe Age is the end of performance
There are extroverts and then there is Kathie Lee Gifford. The notorious KLG as we affectionately call her, is the legendary and Emmy award winning Television host who helped America wake up to inspiration, laughs and love for over three decades. From Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee, to the TODAY show, she has been a fixture of culture and one of the most respected media personalities around. If all that weren't enough, she is a best selling author, actress, director, and singer. Buckle up as we go camping with one of the GOATS.
Be sure to check out Kathie Lee's new book "The Jesus I know". Available for pre-order now.
He's a legendary producer having helped make classic films like Gran Torino and A Star Is Born. He's worked with Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Clint Eastwood. Bill Gerber joins us by the fire to share his wisdom on making it in hollywood, getting movies made and all his wisdom accrued from a lifetime of doing deals.
Gregg Sulkin, the star of hit shows and films like Wizards of Waverly Place, Runaways, Pretty Little Liars and many many more joins us by the fire to share his life journey, his lessons on success and advice for those who are embarking on the journey of acting.
Not only is this chap brilliant, but his accent basically makes this one of the best episodes yet.
Ben offers his take on reality TV and using your platform for good 5:15-7:43
Ben on returning to the Bachelor- 8- 9:26
Doing The Bachelor as a Christian/Rejection From the Church- 17:20
How Ben Met Jess- 19:30- 21:40
1:20-1:50 - ocean babies; original jersey shore
2:20-3:00 - family sailboat story
6:05-7:26 - talking about peers and gratefulness
9:55-10:21 write what you know
12:40-15:40 working at the Atlantic
30:00-32:10 how each writer is different when starting their books
36:00-36:39 reading what others write to get ideas
38:30-41:20 Matthew Quirk Actually Takes Classes on How To Escape
42:00-43:20 Smo're Story
00:48:00;15 - 43:40-48 spooky story
35:58- 38:22 Reading other people's work will improve your own.
1:02:50-1:04:10 writing advice
1:14:20-1:14:50 the dance for publication
1:14:51-1:15:30 his experience in the dance that led to “the 500”
1:16:30-1:16:48 This is how much he loves writing.
1:19:40-1:20:15 Chipotle Was His First Meal After Success.
1:21:40-1:23:21 The Second Book is Always The Toughest
1:23:50-1:25:10 Does He Write in Silence Or Music?
1:33:15-1:34:00 You must turn off the internet to write.
1:34:20-1:36:39 meeting your writing heroes at conventions
1:38:10-1:38:40 everyone goes through the ringer at some point
01:51:49;04 - 1:51:30-1:51:49 How you know when your spouse
1:52:10-1:53:00 His Ultimate Advice For Fighting With Your Spouse
CNN, Forbes and the Huffington Post referred to @jeremycowart as the most influential photographer on the internet. He's photographed some of today's most famous individuals and like many who find themselves in rooms of powerful people, the journey was not planned.
She's an actress, a producer, a published author and if that wasn't enough, one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Bailee Madison found fame and success before most of us could drive a car. She even had a clothing line named after her. She may be young bu she has some ageless wisdom for us all as she joins us by the fire for another incredible interview
5:50-6:10 “Ralph talks about William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy soliciting his advice”
10:26-10:40 How Ralph Made Sure To Make Himself Indispensable by being the original Amazon Prime
13:00-13:30: Work Commitment is vital
23:15-23:47 Changing Times at the Paramount Lot
24:45-26:35 Ralph Worked on Captain Ron
27:46-29:45 The Famous Frappucino Story on X-Men 2
32:20-33:40 This is what a line producer does- he says no.
52:24-53:43 Christians in Hollywood
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17:00- The importance of depression awareness
27:00- The experience of Reality TV, the good and the bad
58:02- Kolby Shares Her Ghost Story
1:01:48 - Kolby was kidnapped.
Show Highlights
6:10- 10:09 - Andre describing what it was like growing up in Minneapolis in the 60's.
13:32 – 15:57 - André and Tom Jones
17:30 – 18:46- Another Amazing Tom Jones Story
21:04 – 26:02- Prince and Andre Meet.
26:29 – 27:03 - Trying to name the Band
28:37 – 28:54 - Prince moves in with André
42:04 – 42:38 - They Meet Sheila E
44:43 – 45:08- Prince was booed off stage
45:47 – 50:27 - Getting Mobbed in Colorado
01:05:27 – 01:06:01 Prince tries to "Fix" Andre hit record.
01:07:06 – 01:10:22- Prince shows Andre Sign of the Times first cut
04:59 – 05:59- How Important Family Is.
09:43 – 10:16- David gets his start in a Toaster Stroodle Commercial
17:42 – 18:22 - David's S'more Story and Cucumber
23:17 – 24:17- If you're going to be a childhood actor, healthy family dynamic essential.
28:31 – 29:31- Somehow David has friends in the Wu-Tang Clan
33:31 – 34:31 Crazy fans and why fame has a dark side
41:37 – 42:37- David describes the writing process for a Disney sitcom.
45:48 – 46:47 David speaks on the tension and rivalries typically found within sitcom writing rooms. The writer's room is full of cliques.
48:44 – 49:04 - Advice for breaking into the film industry
54:15 – 55:15- David Henrie Awkward Youth
01:00:20 – 01:00:34- Healthy Relationships and Dating begin with dating for the right reason.
01:02:19 – 01:02:45 David stipulates the importance of Character yet must concede he married Miss Delaware.
01:07:46 – 01:12:52 David's insane engagement story
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Ryan sits down with the incredibly talented Tyler Ward, an enormously successful musician and YouTube Star who has performed all over the world with some of the biggest artists in the world. Tyler gets super vulnerable and shares his journey to success, reconciliation with family, and his trust in God. The stories in here are just incredible. Think you have a relationship that can't be redeemed? Just listen to his stories and be refreshed.
Tripp Howell from the award winning band LANCO joins us by the fire to share their journey from a blistering sweat lodge to music stardom. He also attempts to explain why he destroys his guitars and his unbridled passion for Christmas movies in August.