Boom chicka boom! 9 podcasts about food, gossip, and nature giving you major summer camp vibes

We’re celebrating July with podcasts capturing lighthearted summer camp vibes and brimming with carefree energy. On our list, tune into podcasts talking to strangers, sharing campfire-ready scary stories, and covering a range of new experiences. There’s the podcast equivalent of a Lorax-type training program and embracing nature.

Tune in for a fun, food-based debate podcast with hangry conversations you might hear in a food hall. Check out a podcast covering bizarre, cringy, and off-putting things found on the internet. Film fans might enjoy “The Rom Com Room,” with recent episodes on coming-of-age tales and summertime classics.

Podcast But Outside

Like summer camp, you never know who you’re going to meet. Hosts Cole Hersch and Andrew Michaan are podcasting in the great outdoors and chatting with random strangers who pass by. They’ll set up shop at a location du jour and let the conversations roll. It’s never a dull moment as Cole and Andrew have a knack for drawing fascinating stories from strangers off the cuff in over 150 episodes.

The TryPod

Camp is a great opportunity to try new things, similar to what we’ve seen “The TryPod” hosts do on YouTube. The Try Guys dig into their past experiences as internet creators – they’ve done everything from surviving in the wild, swimming with sharks, and shocking themselves with birthing simulators. Their podcast’s feed says they’re soon changing the format, and we’re looking forward to their rebrand. The series is presented by Ramble.

Very Really Good

“Cool story bro,” said un-sarcastically. At camp, you’re bound to hear random anecdotes the storytellers think are hilarious mixed in with current event chatter. “Very Really Good” is hosted by comedian Kurtis Conner for free-flowing, story-filled episodes. Hear about the time he temporarily joined the band Wallows, the “Downfall of YouTube,” and takes on pop culture news. There are over 190 episodes to stream, less than an hour each.

The Read

Loud Speakers’ Network presents “The Read,” a comedy series capturing hosts Crissle and Kid Fury’s humor and flippant attitudes. Tune in to hear the hosts dish on hip-hop, pop culture news, and way more in episodes that are treated like on-air therapy sessions and any topic is fair game. Check out over 470 episodes running under 2 hours on average.

Scared to Death

Recreate those bone-chilling campfire days of yore with some spooky stories. In episodes, Dan Cummins attempts to scare his wife, Lynze, with new weekly stories. Tune in to hear terrifying tales like family curses, demonic possessions, shadow people, poltergeists, and so many more. “Scared to Death’s” episodes run less than 90 minutes on average.

Violating Community Guidelines with Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer

Hosted by 2 YouTubers, “Violating Community Guidelines with Brittany Broski and Sarah Schauer” is diving into the Internet’s strangest and cringiest content. Episodes get into shadow-banning, the taboo, and other random content found on social media. From gun sellers on Facebook Marketplace to AI Influencers on Instagram, Brittany and Sarah are here to ask how this content is not violating the guidelines.

The Wild with Chris Morgan

KUOW News and Information’s “The Wild with Chris Morgan” is like a Lorax training program you might have attended in the woods. Episodes delve into nature, travel to the Pacific Northwest, go global, and share stories about people working in nature. Hear how guests are protecting the environment. Tune in for soothing nature sounds alongside Chris’ narrations each episode.

A Hot Dog is a Sandwich

Are mayo and aioli the same? Is the ocean just one big soup? “A Hot Dog is a Sandwich” episodes sound like the hangry conversations you’d hear at a camp commissary or food hall. For food lovers, comedy fans, or anyone who loves an absurdly-serious conversation, this podcast has you covered. Hear episodes debating foods like best pasta shapes, if cold brew coffee is a scam, and if salt is a spice – just to name a few. Tune in weekly for new episodes less than an hour a pop, presented by Mythical & Ramble.

The Rom-Com Room

“The Rom-Com Room” shares lighthearted conversations on classic movies like Dirty Dancing, Mamma Mia!, and Say Anything. Hosts Kendra Okereke and Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan gush over their favorite films and also cover coming-of-age rom-coms like Love, Simon. This series is presented by Meet Cute.