The Ski Slope

This episode is dedicated to Michael "Moose" Miller, who loved the camp like no other. His humor, friendship, and dedication to the Swago/Swatonah community will be missed by all who were lucky enough to spend some Julys and Augusts with him back in the day. Rest in Peace, Moose.

On Episode 49, David Allen (a/k/a D-Al), chairperson of the Centennial Reunion Committee, sits down on the Ski Slope to provide an update on the Centennial Reunion scheduled for July 23, 2022 at our beloved camps.

On Episode 48, the boys are joined by Ed Berk and Moose on a Sunday morning to share thoughts on the upcoming election. Other topics discussed are Ghost Town (in Moosic, not "Moose Sick" as some previously believed) and the upcoming Swago/Swatonah reunion.

On Episode 47, the boys are joined by Ed Berk, Moose, and Ricky Friedman. Ricky updates us on the status of the coronavirus, particularly in NYC. While we don't promise much on The Slope, we do believe you'll learn more from Ricky this episode than you're likely to from "other" news sources, The Swago Rattler notwithstanding.

On Episode 34, the boys discuss how their quarantines are going, get into the government's response to the coronavirus, and reveal that they never went horseback riding as campers.

On Episode 45 of The Ski Slope, the boys welcome Dr. Ricky Friedman who breaks down the facts and fictions surrounding the Coronavirus. Our hope is that this apolitical episode of The Slope provides the Swago/Swatonah community with the information necessary to halt a run on limited infirmary resources.

On Episode 44, the boys welcome NYC mayoral candidate, and former Swago mayor, Ed Berk. Ed is joined in studio by Michael "Moose" Miller and Mark Pearlstein. While most of the episode is dedicated to Ed's mayoral platform, a few camp tidbits are thrown in for good measure. A good listen for anyone who spent their summers on Swago Lake during the latter half of the 20th Century or those interested in seeing real change in the great city of New York.

After a long hiatus, The Ski Slope is back! On this episode, Alan tells the story of how Swago finally beat Keeyumah. Chief Sagamore can rest peacefully once more.

On Episode 42, the boys (actually, just Howie this time out) welcome group-mate and martial artist, Henry Zucker, to the Slope to discuss the upcoming bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.

On Episode 41, the boys gather at the Insider Hotel in Manhattan and welcome Duke's brother, Mark, for a delightful chat that covers the pros and cons of urban living, the first week of the Trump administration, a few conspiracy theories, and an elaboration on the "Swagotopian" concepts discussed last episode.

On Episode 40, a Mayor’s Roundtable is convened to discuss the election of Donald J. Trump, the shortcomings of Hillary Clinton’s candidacy, health care, “fake news,” trade, and, in a heartwarming conclusion, an agreed to political philosophy known as “Swagoism.”

On Episode 39, the boys welcome Ed Berk, Moose Miller, and David Allen to an unbiased discussion of the current presidential election. Despite some spotty Wi-Fi (apparently caused by either the Russians or Tyler Hill), this episode does eventually get into a decent political discussion. Good Rest Hour listening.

On Episode 38, the boys head off to do a podcast on the banks of the mighty Delaware River and are joined by Dr. James Crow, whose sour mash helps fuel discussions concerning winks from the universe, the presidential race, boxing, Hamilton, camping tips, and much, much more.

On Episode 37, the boys welcome Swatonah alum Danielle S. On this episode, Danielle discusses the the only boy to ever breakup with her, a fateful trip to Ithaca, NY that dooms the future of Danielle's group at Swat, and much, much more.

On Episode 36, the boys welcome back Moose and Ed to talk politics and hot cereals. Thoughts are offered on the seemingly inevitable Trump v. Clinton Presidential contest, the SpaceX landing, and the similarities between Trump's and Marty Levitt's speech mannerisms.

On Episode 35, the boys welcome back Swago legends Mike "Moose" Miller and Ed Berk for a fair and balanced political roundtable. It's like a camper cabinet meeting discussing ISIS, education, immigration, and Presidential politics.

On a very short and sweet Episode 34, the boys do the show from Hawaii and discuss Duke's wedding, which took place just a few days before.

On Episode 33, the boys pay tribute to “Chewy” Lerman, a legendary Swagoite who was instrumental in reinvigorating the life and energy of Swago and Swatonah after they had closed as camps. Guests include Moose Miller, Ed Berk, and Sherry Taxman, who provides a particularly tender and sweet remembrance. The boys also discuss Duke’s upcoming wedding, canteen logistics, walks up Swat Road, and much more.

On Episode 32, the boys welcome good friend and group mate, Jon “Boog” Powell. Boog discusses a variety of topics including passing up a color sweater for a trip to the Holy Land, “FUP,” and his greatest Swago athletic moment. The boys also get into presidential politics, the best-dressed men in television history, and much, much more.

On Episode 31, the boys listen to a recording given to them by one of their former group mates and made by their group, the Inters, in 1978. The recording was used for the Inters' raid on Swatonah that summer -- a raid that was later immortalized in a Swatonah Color War razzer/comic.