Camp Counselors with Zachariah Porter and Jonathan Carson
Episodes
174 - Homemade Pasta Is Actually Bad
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We have strong opinions about pasta this week. Zachariah takes a controversial stand against homemade pasta, and Jonathan tries to take down big Manha...
Dumping Bong Water on His Couch - Trail Mix #124
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who was no match for basic home improvement projects, a camper who turne...
173 - From Hollywood to Hospital Hell
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wellp... this episode starts in Hollywood and somehow ends in the emergency room. We talk about Zachariah’s debut Hollywood gig, staying at the Beve...
I Was A Dominatrix Getaway Driver - Trail Mix #123
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper whose Payless rain boots turned her into a gaslighting queen, a getaway ...
172 - We Went to Casa Bonita!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We finally got enchiladas under the waterfall in Denver at the famous Casa Bonita! What a fever dream <3This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin ...
How I Almost Ended Up On Dateline - Trail Mix #122
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Check out our website and sub...
171 - Jonathan Got Locked Inside The Magician's Box
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry we missed you on Monday but we are HERE! In this episode we recap our trip to Level99 where we drank, swung from ropes, and Jonathan got locked ...
170 - TSA Searched Zach's Silicone Yabbos
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from the road with a fresh batch of tour tales! We were staying on the same floor as the Chicago Bulls and got the chance to train like a...
- Trail Mix #121
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we share listener submitted stories about a camper looking to make a life change and become a work force diva, a blind dog who tu...
169 - Bussin' Down at Buc-ee's
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Camp Counselors Podcast, we continue the tour saga with a trip to Charleston, an absolutely fabulous stop for our first time at Buc...
I Was Paid $50 to Kick Him in the NUTS! - Trail Mix #120
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we share listener submitted stories about a camper who went looking for romance and found a job pitch that was completely nuts, a...
168 - A Fan Snuck Backstage & More Tour Confessions
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re sharing the wild travel diaries from Zachariah’s Big Back Behavior Tour. From Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, El Cajon, and Seatt...
I Fell Into The Septic Tank! - Trail Mix #119
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener-submitted stories about a camper trapped in a family feud with a public comment section, a camper who le...
(Replay) 83 - Corn Smut
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey happy campers! Our heat went out while we were on tour and unfortunately we could not record a new episode in the 30 degree studio while strange m...
COOL! Bologna Is Both Lunch and Paint Remover - Trail Mix #118
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we read listener submitted stories about a camper whose casual drive became a public takedown, a camper who really put a skid-ma...
167 - "MILF4EVR" Revoked: DMV Ruins The Vibes Again
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!...
From Ice Princess to Public Enemy Number 1 - Trail Mix #117
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we read listener submitted stories about camper seeking advice for her mom’s new boyfriend’s gardening tool, a story about a...
166 - Becoming Gummy Nyquil Advocates
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all over the place. Jonathan may have witnessed a crime (and is both willing and able to be subpoenaed), while Zachariah is convinced ...
Après-Ski? More Like Oops-I-Shit-Myself - Trail Mix #116
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener-submitted stories about camper whose ring doorbell proved she had an alarming repeat visitor, a camper w...
165 - The 2nd Annual Nunu Nana Awards!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another wildly unqualified gay podcast handing out awards! Welcome to The 2nd Annual Nunu Nana Awards! Today we celebrate the best of what we talk...
Finding My HOT Army Pen Pal LOVER - Trail Mix #115
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener-submitted stories about camper who went searching for a hot military pen pal, but instead got a humbling...
164 - It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like HOA Violations
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of the year we’ve got some big surprises. Counselor Zachariah finds out his mom has a secret half-brother! Speaking of brotherl...
HELP! My Son Won't Stop Having Loud Sex in My House! - Trail Mix #114
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we’ve got another batch of listener-submitted stories. First up, one camper needs help addressing an uncomfortable situation w...
163 - Gift Guide for the Friend Who’s Doing Too Much
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week at Camp Shady Birch, we’re unwrapping the worst part of the holidays: truly unhinged gift guides and the chaos of simply being alive in De...
Scoot Marie Takes Cancun - Trail Mix #113
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading more listener submitted stories. First up, a Cancun wedding trip turns chaotic when a tequila-fueled vacation flin...
162 - OMG! Hetero Wolf in Gay Sheep's Clothing
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Camp Counselors, the holiday chaos begins! We kick off the episode by showing off our newly decorated studio (check it out on youtube duh...
Trapped at School Overnight with No Room Service - Trail Mix #112
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading more listener submitted stories about a camper robbed of her gingerbread glory by the cookie cartel, a midweek sno...
BREAKING! Bionic Crow Loses Wing, Gains Full Hero Arc - Trail Mix #111
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading more listener submitted stories!Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT...
161 - COOL! Mormon Couple Tried to Convert Us!
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a full cross-country recap of our travel week. We kicked things off in New York City for Zachariah’s live show, plus his SP...
My Infamous Encounter With a Nickelodeon Teen Queen - Trail Mix #110
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading more listener submitted stories! First, Counselor Jonathan read a confession from a former college junior whose fe...
160 - Sliding Into Sister Wives DMs
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It all started with a simple trip to TJ Maxx. Because every great night begins in the clearance aisle. From there, things only went uphill. Hibachi ta...
My Boyfriend & His Twin Are WAY Too Close - Trail Mix #109
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading more listener submitted stories! First, a camper discovers her boyfriend is a little too close to his twin brother...
159 - NICE! A Woman in An Arm Sling Hit On Me At The Dolly Parton Statue
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week at camp, we’re recapping our wild tour stops through Nashville, Kansas City, and Chicago. Yes, a honky-tonk woman in an arm sling was hitt...
I Shared My Passcode... And My Fiancé - Trail Mix #108
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode we are reading more chaotic listener submitted stories! First up, a camper lets someone change the song... and accidentally uncov...
158 - We Have Coraline At Home
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HAPPY HALLOWEEN CAMPERS! This week, we step into the button-eyed world of Coraline for our annual spooky episode! And we're taking you on a journey fr...
My Bridesmaid is A Ghost! (And She Craves Attention) - Trail Mix #107
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about an empty duplex that had an active weekend, a camper whose bachelorette weekend ...
157 - We Met The Magic Mike Men
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!...
HELP! My Bestie is Possessed by a Demon! - Trail Mix #106
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper finding out that kindness may be costing them their fridge, a story abo...
156 - Uh-Oh! Zachariah Can't Act!
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this highly emotional episode, Zachariah opens up about the hustle of landing that first big breakout role, while Jonathan pitches his true dream j...
Dairy Princess Meet and Greet (I Lived It) - Trail Mix #105
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper whose innocent caffeine fix turned into a lifelong core memory of shame...
155 - Your Soaking Wet Dog Jumped On Me Twice
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we wander off the beaten path. Literally. We are sharing highly important stories about finding hidden forest trails and why being in...
My Haunted Zucchini Bread - Trail Mix #104
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who found out book clubs aren’t always about books, a camper who brou...
154 - From Sisters to Shih Tzus
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get LOUUUUUUD! (scream it like j-lo hosting a cruise pool party) This week at Camp Shady Birch, things are getting louudddd. (ok im done lol) We...
EXPOSING a Her Cheating Husband - Trail Mix #103
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who just wants one-on-one time with her best friend, but keeps finding ...
153 - Actually, This is My First Rodeo
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Saddle up, campers!! We went to our first rodeo, yall! In this episode, we dive deep into the wild wild world of bull riding. Bedazzled cowboy hats, ...
Post-Shave Coochie Itch - Trail Mix #102
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper whose birthday gift to a frat boy was pure humiliation, a camper who is...
152 - The Social Experiment we call LIFE
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week at camp, we came face to face with something we feared... our parents meeting for the first time ever. We also rediscovered some love for th...
Confessions of A Foam-Head Felon - Trail Mix #101
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who floated down a river and straight into HR trouble, a camper with a ...
151 - Accidentally in the Disney World Staff Parking Lot
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!...
I Found My Friend’s Wife on NSFW Reddit - Trail Mix #100
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
THE 100th EPISODE OF TRAIL MIX?! Thank you for letting us share your stories. Camp Shady Birch wouldn’t be the same without the chaos you campers ha...
150 - Saké Super Soakers & Behaving Badly
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week at camp, we’re unpacking our trip to a bachelorette weekend in the Poconos. It was a getaway that came with a side of E. coli, and the che...
Non-Refrigerated Cheese - Trail Mix #99
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who walked into the OBGYN dressed as Thing 1 (and things only got freak...
149 - Four Guys, One Room
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Get your tickets to see Zachariah Porter's new Live Comedy Tour!Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!...
I Broke Into Her House... And She Was Home - Trail Mix #98
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who signed up to nanny in a mansion, but ended up working at Goodwill, ...
148 - Influencers Love It... We Don't.
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Counselor Zachariah checks into the infirmary cabin, then begins screaming Nickelback in the woods while Jonathan recites the heavy a...
Catfishing My Bestie's Boyfriend - Trail Mix #97
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper caught between family bonding and bladder betrayal, a dream date that c...
147 - Termites Are Eating Our House
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode almost didn't go out because the termites ate most of it!! Rest assured, Sammich handled it... he is resting now in the infirmary cabin.T...
Wet T-Shirt Contest Fugitive - Trail Mix #96
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper dodging drunken baby fever, a camper who went from a wet t-shirt contes...
146 - Freaky Buffalo Babies
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pack your bags, campers. We are taking you to Buffalo, New York! In this episode we share all the wild details from Zachariah’s live show stop in Bu...
BIG Bathroom Stall Horror - Trail Mix #95
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who became the most famous girl on campus, for all the wrong reasons, a...
145 - I Ate A Chocolate Covered Pickle... Foul.
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LET'S GET PICKLEDDD lol. This week, we are soaking up the brine and reflecting on our recent religious retreat to Picklesburgh! Yes. The pickle festiv...
Stinky Yoga - Trail Mix #94
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IIn this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper torn between a life she loves and a future she didn’t ask for, a Chi...
144 - Whoopsie! We Hate It!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are recapping our friends trip, the haunting HGTV show Decorating Cents, Jojo and so much more!This episode was mixed and edited by...
Major League Episode - Trail Mix #93
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper who got very passionate during the Passion of the Christ, a campe...
143 - From Cheesy to Queasy
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's episode 143 campers!!!! i love you, mean it. We are talking about Katy Perry's publicly appointed flop era and her breakup with Orlando Bloom. We...
Lost in the Woods at Work - Trail Mix #92
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper asking the question "am I the asshole? Or is my brother?" Another story...
142 - I Can Only Assume
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we unpack a dramatic parking lot rice explosion, a woman who ingested her friend's house keys, and our eternal disdain for Jack Berger...
Bridesmaid Floral Smackdown - Trail Mix #91
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about Zachariah and a brush with an illness he didn't know about, a wine drunk camper ...
141 - The Fill-My-Hole Initiative
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a mystery is unraveling itself before our very eyes campers! Who is Marc? Where is Fatima?! Then, we take a road trip (watch out for ...
Red Flag Mormon Wedding - Trail Mix #90
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper with a dead cell phone on a one-way trip through hell in heels, a campe...
140 - Leading With Whimsy
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week at Camp Shady Birch, we’re taking a wild ride... LITERALLY. Counselor Z discovers a log flume for sale on Facebook Marketplace, and baby t...
I Slept with My Neighbor… Now My Boyfriend Wants to Hang Out - Trail Mix #89
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode, we are reading listener submitted stories about a camper whose hot-girl-walk became a neighborhood entanglement, a camper who bu...
139 - We Bought A House And Moved Hundreds of Miles Away!
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise! We bought a house! In this episode, we unpack (emotionally, not physically... we are still avoiding the boxes and Buffy likes to sit on them...
My Soul Was Left At The Denver Airport - Trail Mix #88
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about a hot and talent boyfriend whose friends flaked on him, a sneaky camper who found her fiance...
138 - We Are The Content We Consume
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re recapping the chaos that is our current media consumption. From buying a tear stick for attention purposes only to analyzing Hollyw...
Dental Office Nightmare Employee - Trail Mix #87
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about some camper work drama that is truly dental damning, a nurse who had a secret she could not ...
137 - Fried Clam Fiasco (with Grace O'Malley)
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by comedian, TikTok star, and our hilarious friend Grace O’Malley! Grace spills the tea on her time at acting camp (includin...
Pee Mud - Trail Mix #86
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about a camper falling in love with their straight friend, a girl nearly scalped in her living roo...
136 - Surviving Coach in 34B (Read To Filth By A Little Brat)
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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I Lied My Way To Become A Child Star - Trail Mix #85
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about a camper who had the hottest detour of her life, a camper who accidentally became a child pr...
135 - Flea Market Freaks
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are yapping all about our day trip to the Brimfield Flea Market! It was a day filled with nunu nana finds, and elite people-watchin...
I Hate My Partner's Dog - Trail Mix #84
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories aboutWant BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Sponsors:➜ Go to TropicalSmoothieCafe.com and find a c...
134 - Karaoke Etiquette (Girl Why Are You Sitting? STAND UP!)
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re belting it out and calling some people out. We kick things off with a passionate discussion about karaoke etiquette: if you’re sit...
Insane Water Ski Injection - Trail Mix #83
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about a camper seeking advice for coworkers who fight and pee everywhere, a lover's confession tha...
133 - What The F*** is A Crisper Drawer?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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I Slept at My IHOP Waiter’s House - Trail Mix #82
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trail Mix, we are reading listener submitted stories of a cautionary tale that reminds us that what goes up must come out (and some...
132 - There's A Snake in My Margarita!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we recap our spontaneous day trip to Washington DC and all the unexpected chaos that came with it. We dive into the bizarre ...
Group Freakery - Trail Mix #81
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we read listener submitted stories about a camper who clocked into her shift as a waitress and clocked out as a murderer, a tale of o...
131 - Uncomfy in the Planet Fitness Locker Room
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about our mission to become the best hosts in the neighborhood... if only anxiety would stop crashing the party lol. We dive ...
Dating Brothers and I Don't Care - Trail Mix #80
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a law student party foul, a nightmare date mix-up, and we wrap thin...
130 - My Hair Transplant: From Patchy to Pretty
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I got a hair transplant… let’s talk about it.In this episode, Jonathan spills all the details about his recent FUE hair transplant. From the proce...
My Chicken Cutlets Fell Out at The Strip Club - Trail Mix #79
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a camper who gets a lovely gift from her boyfriend... but hates it,...
129 - Undercover Bar Rescue, Glitter Soda & Weird Yoga (With Mamrie Hart)
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome the hilarious Mamrie Hart to Camp Counselors, and we cover it all! From being snubbed as a judge at the World’s Ugliest Dog Com...
PB&S (Peanut Butter & Shart) - Trail Mix #78
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a doctors visit that ended cheaply, a tale of peanut butter revenge...
128 - Getting Freaky on Facebook
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are diving into the wildest corners of the internet. From the Idiots of Facebook Marketplace group to niche communities like Theater Set ...
There is Someone In My Baby's Room - Trail Mix #77
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about a camper seeking advice to strengthen his high school club communit...
127 - Cigarette Teddy Bears
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are yapping about Zachariah’s TikTok summit trip to LA, dioramas, teddy bears made out of cigarettes, an unlicensed dentist running a f...
A Wet and Wild Bus Trip - Trail Mix 76
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Trail Mix, the counselors read listener submitted stories about an intense situation that leaves a bed & breakfast busted, a co...
126 - Infomercials Are Just Coco Melon for Adults
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your credit cards and act now—this deal won’t last forever! This week, we’re taking a nostalgic deep dive into the golden era of infomercia...
DNA Test Fractures The Family Tree - Trail Mix #75
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas