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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 […]