The Ski Slope

The Ski Slope - Episode 30 - A Riddler on the Foof

On Episode 30, the boys welcome Mitch Baum to the show.  Topics discussed include yogurt, the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, Apache Relay protests, color war leader tapping, interactions with Rita, S. Switzer’s performance as Tevye at Cornell, and much, much more.

The Ski Slope - Episode 29 - Memories of Audrey

On Episode 29, the boys focus their attention on Swatonah and welcome Swatonahites, S. Tanzer, B. Nachamie, S. Wittlin, L. Kaplan, J. Wilkov, S. Foster, and R. Schubert, who generously share their memories of Audrey Rosenbluth, Swatonah’s beloved owner.  A. Nachamie pays a short visit as well.  A very special episode featuring a few musical numbers, including the Swatonah Alma Mater and a rendition of “We’d Sail Upon the Beautiful Lake” (a/k/a “Message to Audrey”), the official conference call hold song of The Ski Slope.

The Ski Slope – Episode 28 – Bridging the Gap

On Episode 28, the boys welcome Andrew Kay, a Swagoite who left Swago to become a kitchen boy and then head of arts-and-crafts at Swatonah.  A wide range of topics are discussed including Andrew’s father starting Swago in 1926, S Bunks, Swago’s ties to the NY Ethical Society and Mu Sigma fraternity, the business of the canteen, the introduction of sailfishes, memories of Audrey, bartering with Stan Feld, the Middle East, and, of course, credit default swaps. 

The Ski Slope - Episode 27 - "Some[one] [Who]'s Fine"

On Episode 27, the boys honor the memory of Larry Fine, a Swago legend.  Phoning in are Larry’s friends, Mitch Shapiro and Berl Gottlieb, who are kind enough to share their memories of Larry. Ski Slope beat reporter, Ed Berk, also phones in and provides a report from the funeral of Swatonah’s beloved owner, Audrey Rosenbluth. 

The Ski Slope - Episode 26 - The "Inside Man" Man

On Episode 26, the boys tackle streaming the show live and welcome Swagoite and Hollywood screenwriter, Russell G. to the Slope, as well as D-Al to the Slope's new chat line.  Topics discussed include: Hillary's email, Lake Huntington, Duke's engagement, Russ's performance as Conrad Birdie, and much, much more. 

The Ski Slope - Episode 25 - The Slam Jam

On Episode 25, the boys head uptown and take the show to The Studios at Music Makers of NY where they make the most of their chance to jam with blues/soul musician, Slam Allen, and, the one and only, Moss.  Featured appearances by Popkin and photographer extraordinaire, Cristina Arrigoni.  This episode also includes a bit of the jam ("Baby, Can I Hold You" and "Purple Rain") at 16:38 to 30:37.  Apologies for some lost audio in the opening segment.

The Ski Slope - Episode 24 - Put Up Your Duke

After a long hiatus, the boys are back for Episode 24 and discuss Duke’s recent boxing victory at The Haymakers for Hope charity event.  The fellas also try to recollect which laundry at Swago was sent out versus kept in-house and get into such varied topics as immigration, the Keystone pipeline, voice-user interfaces, Bill Cosby, Austin, TX, and much more

The Ski Slope - Episode 23 - The Berk/Moose Friendiversary

On Episode 23, the boys welcome back Swago legends, Ed Berk and Michael "Moose" Miller, and help them celebrate their 46th "friendiversary."  Unfortunately, Moose's phone connection is not the best, but that doesn't stop the boys from discussing grandparents at Visiting Day, celebrities who would've fit in at Swago, "Here Lies Love," the situation in Ferguson, MO, and much, much more.  The boys also offer a memorial tribute to Steve Applebaum.

The Ski Slope - Episode 22 - Don't Stop Believin'

On Episode 22, the boys welcome beloved camper, counselor, and group leader, Ricky Friedman.  Discussions include a little World Cup soccer, the single greatest athletic moment within the confines of Swago, the frustration of the Sheldon years, Swagoites' secondary use for Marathon candy bars, and, of course, some deep talk about the love for Swago/Swatonah.

The Ski Slope - Episode 21 - Lieberbaum and Allen

On Episode 21, the boys welcome two of the most iconic Swago figures from the 70's -- Lieberbaum and The Al.  Highlights include a story about the only camper kicked out of Swago during the late-70's for attempting to create an explosive device, Jonny losing his teeth on Swat Road, The Al kicking field goals for Ohio State, and how Jonny's weight loss brought to life a new language.  The boys also get into the Donald Sterling/NBA situation and discuss how social media may have lessened the preciousness of camp friendships.