The Scouting Stuff Podcast

The Scouting Stuff Podcast


Latest Episodes

International Scouting
November 07, 2024

Finding opportunities to meet Scouts from around the world. Podcast Topics Scouter Ken is joined by Ethan Coudenys, a Scouter and Rover from Paris, Ontario, and the Head of Contingent for the Scouts Canada group heading to the 17th World Scout Moot, which

Scouting Five - Week of October 21, 2024
October 24, 2024

WOSM Secretary General steps down, Scouts react after disasters...and JOTA-JOTI brings Scouts together over the air & Internet.News StoriesScouts unite for urgent disaster relief around the worldLibya Hosts Arab Scout Moot: A Celebration of Discove

Liam Burns: Badges and Program Changes
October 11, 2024

Scouts Canada CEO Liam Burns offers his thoughts on Youth Led, the Canadian Path, badges, and more.Podcast TopicsScouts Canada CEO Liam Burns joins Scouter Ken for a discussion about...well, a number of things. Although it was Liams blog post about S

James B Wood: It's Only an Hour a Week
September 27, 2024

Long-time Scouter and author James B Wood joins us to discuss his new book for current and prospective Scouting volunteers.Podcast TopicsScouter Ken is joined by James B Wood, a Scouter from the UK Scout Association. Having been in the trenches as a v

Scouting Five - Week of September 9, 2024
September 13, 2024

Albania (re)joins WOSM, the UK gets a new Chief Scout...and the World Scout Conference happened.News StoriesScouting in Albania joins as the 176th Member Organization of World Scouting2,000 Scouts gather for the opening of the 43rd World Scout Conferen

Neckerchiefs
August 12, 2024

Why do Scouts wear neckerchiefs?Podcast TopicsAfter far too long, Ken and Colin sit down for another chat, this time about neckerchiefs...arguably one of the most universal symbols of the Scouting movement. Scouts from around the world sport neckers a

Scouting Five - Week of July 29, 2024
August 02, 2024

Philippine Scouts respond after a typhoon, Scouts Canada launches a helpline...and Italian Scouts take Vespas to Norway.News StoriesHope After the Storm: The Philippine Scouts' Relief for Typhoon SurvivorsHope After the Storm: DonateSolidarity on

Scouting Five - Week of July 22, 2024
July 25, 2024

Kenyan Scouts double membership...and Scout jamborees take place in Canada, Iceland, and Norway.News Stories5,500 Scouts and Guides Gather for the 7th Roverway 2024 in NorwayKenya Scouts Association doubles membership to 4.4 millionGirl Scouts San Die

Scouting Five - Week of June 24, 2024
June 25, 2024

Scouts need (more) volunteers, Bear Grylls steps down...and Mali joins WOSM.News StoriesScouts Canada sidelines 700 in York Region because volunteer shortage puts children and youth on wait listVolunteers urged to step up for Scouts Canada in BarrieSc

Scouting Five - Week of May 20, 2024
May 24, 2024

Scouts Canada plants trees, Scouts BSA pilots co-ed troops...and UK Beaver Scouts hunt for the Gruffalo.News StoriesLaunching the Canadian Climate ChallengeApplications for the Scouts Canada Scholarship Program are now open!Combined Troop PilotScouts