
The Sweeney Connection
Official Podcast of Camp Sweeney, the largest camp for kids with Diabetes in the world.
Episodes
36 episodes
The Sweeney Connection - Episode 37 - The Sweeney 5
The Sweeney 5 - Camp Sweeney's 'House Band', is gearing up for yet another amazing Summer in the woods of Sweeneyland. We are joined today by all of the current members of the band as they talk the music, magic and mayhem of a Sweeney Cam...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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52:31

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 36 - Callisburg ISD
Camp Sweeney's long-standing relationship with Callisburg ISD is our subject in this Podcast. Camp Sweeney's KPFC plays a vital role for both Camp Sweeney and Callisburg High School, where the Radio station is home to Callisburg Sports br...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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35:58

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 35 - Matti Olson
Matti Olson is a High School Senior and Sweeney Camper, looking forward to her final summer at Camp and to a future in College and beyond.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:40

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 34 - Keith Rigsby
Keith Rigsby, Camp Sweeney Facility Director, on maintaining the Sweeney Property, what a Sweeney Summer of maintenance activity looks like and what off-season work is currently underway as we begin to prepare for Summer 2025.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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27:45

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 33 - Billie Hood
Camp Sweeney Business Manager, Billie Hood, on off-season projects, the new Jay Sutton Camper Center and much more.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:49

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 32 - Kyle Barnack & Reid Mahoney
Two former Sweeney Counselors and Program Associates, Kyle Barnack & Reid Mahoney, discuss their Sweeney Journey's and what they are up to today, and the impact Camp has left on them.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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27:20

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 31 - Chad Henderson & Bob Cannon
Chad Henderson & Bob Cannon discuss Sweeney Summer 2024 and look ahead to the new year.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:58

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 30 - Ernie Fernandez
Dr. Ernie Fernandez, Camp Director of Camp Sweeney, discusses the Sweeney Summer Program and how it is designed to help campers become not only young Diabetics with good Diabetes control, but to also focus on virtues of sacrifice and service to...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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35:50

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 29 - Chris Wilson
Chris Wilson, father of Nicole Wilson, a former Sweeney Camper who passed away 10 years ago this May, discussed his daughter and the camp that changed her life...and whose many lives she changed as well.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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23:54

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 28 - Andrew Spittell & Iain Jahns
Our offseason Associate Program Directors discuss the Sweeney Program and the activities that take place during the offseason and leading up to another summer.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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28:47

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 27 - Elliott Fry
NFL Placekicker and former Sweeney Camper Elliott Fry, on his life with Type One Diabetes and his continuing connection with the Camp he grew up with.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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28:18

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 26 - Levi Lee
Episode 10 of Season 2 gives us a glimpse into the Sweeney journey of Levi Lee...a young Camper and a true Type One Superhero!
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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22:24

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 24 - Ryan West
Ryan West is a fine young man and a Sweeney Camper with an appreciation of what Camp gives him in terms of friendships, mentoring and Summers that are unforgettable...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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18:18

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 23 - Kensi McLemore
In this episode of 'The Sweeney Connection', we continue with our Camper profiles. This...is Kensi McLemore.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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16:15

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 22 - Caslyn Gamble
Caslyn Gamble - a Sweeney Camper, shares her appreciation of Camp, her Camp friends and all things Sweeney!
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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15:08

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 21 - Reina Franklin
Reina Franklin is a wonderful young lady and an amazing Sweeney Camper!
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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16:02

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 20 - Silas Mihalyi
Sweeney Camper Silas Mihalyi on his Camp journey!
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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18:21

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 19 - Addy Murphy
Camper Addy Murphy - her Sweeney Experience.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:58

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 18 - Bob Cannon
Camp Sweeney Program Director & Video Producer/Photographer, Bob Cannon, joins the Sweeney Connection for an in-depth look at Camp Sweeney Media Productions.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:28

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 17 - Terry Ackley
Camp Sweeney kicks off Season Two of 'The Sweeney Connection' with a profile of Terry Ackley, CEO of DECA - The Diabetes Education & Camping Association.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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32:49

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 16 - Hayden Austin & Sam Park
Two more of our amazing Sweeney Alumni speak about the upcoming 2023 Camp Sweeney Reunion while reflecting on their time as Campers and Counselors at Sweeney.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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15:36

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 15 - Max Bradley & Lauryn Harding
Max & Lauryn, two former campers & counselors, discuss their Sweeney Journeys and talk about the upcoming 74th Camp Sweeney Reunion.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:45

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 14 - Mary Heather Hickman
Camp Sweeney Alum and amazing Country Music Singer/Songwriter, Mary Heather Hickman, joins us for an episode of 'The Sweeney Connection'!
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:06

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 13 - Dr. Huay Lin Lo
Dr. Huay discusses being on the Sweeney Medical Staff and his tenure at the camp that has meant so much to him and to the many kids he serves as a Pediatric Endocrinologist.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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25:28

The Sweeney Connection - Episode 12 - Bethany Harper
Former camper Bethany Harper discusses her Sweeney journey from growing up in Houston, her Type 1 diagnosis, Camp Sweeney and her career in Media that has taken her all the way to New York City, including starting a Camp of her own.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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33:35
