The Power of Unplanned Learning The Power of Unplanned Learning Description: Episode 246: In this episode, Phil Brown reflects on his 2018 blog post ‘Finding Pinecones,’ emphasizing the significance of

What is Flow? What is Flow? Description: Episode 245: In this conversation, Phil Brown and Lisa Hunt explore the concept of flow state, particularly in the context of facilitation and

The Lesser Known History of Challenge Courses The Lesser Known History of Challenge Courses Description: Episode 244: Christy Brodeur (Project Adventure) and Chris Damboise (High 5) join Phil Brown to

Phil’s 5 Essential Skills for Every Belayer Phil’s 5 Essential Skills for Every Belayer Description: Episode 243: In this episode of Vertical Playpen, Phil Brown discusses the top five skills

Facilitation Nightmare | We Lost Our Props Facilitation Nightmare | We Lost Our Props Description Episode 242: A nightmare when traveling is losing your bags, and then the nightmare is

Blurring the Line Between Fun and Purpose | Angus Firth Blurring the Line Between Fun and Purpose with Angus Firth Description Episode 241: In this conversation, Phil Brown and Angus

Game Time! Wavelength Edition Game Time! Wavelength Edition Description Episode 240: In this episode, Phil Brown, Sam Hunt, Lisa Hunt, Chris Sanchez, and Anthony Martino play a game called Wavelength.

Adventure Education Defined Adventure Education Defined Description Episode 239: In this episode, host Phil Brown discusses the meaning and impact of Adventure Education. Here are the key points covered:  Adventure

The Value of Adventure Education | Brian Lisson The Value of Adventure Education with Brian Lisson Description Episode 238: In this conversation, Phil Brown interviews Brian Lisson, Founder of Adventureworks

Who Else Feels That Way? | BOOST Conference 2024 Who Else Feels That Way? | BOOST Conference 2024 Description Episode 237: This VPP episode was recorded live in front of

Industry Acronyms Explained! Industry Acronyms Explained Description Episode 236: VPP host Phil Brown discusses various acronyms used in the Challenge Course industry, particularly about safety standards and regulations. He highlights

Proper Equipment Storage | Challenge Course Managers Proper Equipment Storage | Challenge Course Managers Description Episode 235: In this episode, Phil Brown discusses the importance of proper equipment storage at