Some folks asked me to provide the spreadsheet that I use to calculate gear weight. Here you go.

Welcome back to the SMMPodcast.  In this show we ask the question; “Is this the last show?” You tell me. We also discuss the tragic events in Connecticut and wonder what we can do to help. And of course… a Very Merry Christmas to one and all. Leave us some feedback, drop us a note, […]

Welcome back to the SMMPodcast.  In this show we discuss a topic that seems to be on many Scouters minds, Is Scouting still Relevant? Listen in as I share some of my thoughts on the issue. This show is brought to you by Badge Magic. Hope you like the show, leave feedback, send an email […]

Welcome back to the SMMPodcast, after a long break we are back at it and talking Scouting. In this episode, we talk about Recruiting and Retention.  It’s about that time of the year to start thinking recharter and recruiting for the coming year. Listen in as we discuss the common reasons Scouts leave and how […]

Welcome back to the SMMPodcast, we dusted off the mic and got back to talking Scouting!  We are trying out a new segment.. “The Mobile Thought”..  In this show, we talk about Reverence, Troop Elections, and Youth Leadership. Hope you enjoy the show.  Let me know what you think. Have a Great Scouting Day!

In this show I have a lengthy chat with a fellow Scoutmaster and great Friend Bob Pierce.    Join us as we talk a little bit about everything.  Jamboree, Dutch oven cooking, Troop Guides, JLT, Anuual planning, Parents and Philmont just to cover some of the bases.  It’s what happens Scoutmasters get together and shoot the breeze.  The […]

Join me on a hike with my very best friend, a new Eagle Scout Mom, my wife.  We talk about advice for new Scout parents and fitness. Hope you enjoy the show.  Leave feedback or drop us an email. Have a Great Scouting Day!

Today is Founders Day.  In this show we talk a bit about founders day and hear a word from the Scouting’s Secretary General, Luc Panissod.  We also talk about vision and why Scouting is important to me.  Plus a cool song I picked up along the way. Hope you enjoy the Show. Drop me an […]

Ok.. it’s finally here.. Show 100! Before you download or listen to the show.. you need to go to the Blog (thescoutmasterminute.net) and get your 3 D glasses. Print these glasses.. you will be needing them for the SMMPodcast SHOW 100!  IN 3D.  Listen in as I am interviewed or at least have a great […]

Welcome Back, In this show we talk about a new Charter, My Son’s Eagle Award, and Christmas. The music at the end of the show is provided by the Reynolds High School Symphony and Winds Ensemble playimg “What Child is this”.  It is recorded live from their Winter concert.  My daughter plays Clarinet in the […]