S2 Ep. 2 Zeb Chandler: From LA DJ to Lawyer & Hidden Camping

Written By Elliott Coker
S2 Ep. 2 Zeb Chandler: From LA DJ to Lawyer & Hidden Camping
Sidewalk Chalk Studios

Aides to Scouting Podcast — Episode 2

What makes a Scout "interesting" enough to build an audience on YouTube? Today we’re joined by Zeb Chandler, creator of Hidden Camping.

Zeb isn't your typical outdoorsman. He’s an Eagle Scout who spent years as a professional DJ in Los Angeles before becoming an entertainment lawyer. Now, he uses those skills to produce cinematic "Stealth Camping" videos. Walker and Elliott talk with Zeb about the intersection of law, entertainment, and the Scouting values that tie it all together.

In this episode:

  • The Path: From the LA DJ scene to practicing entertainment law.

  • Content Strategy: How legal and performance backgrounds help grow a YouTube channel.

  • Stealth Camping: The art of staying "hidden from view" while camping.

  • The Scout Advantage: Why Scouting provides the best foundation for modern creators.

📍 Connect with Zeb: 🔗 YouTube: Hidden Camping with Zeb Chandler

🎧 Listen and Watch: • Show Website: https://www.sidewalkchalkstudios.com/aidestoscouting • Walker Chandler’s Site: https://walkerchandler.com/ • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aidestoscouting

📸 Produced by Sidewalk Chalk Studios

Elliott Coker

Elliott Coker: Co-Host & Producer

Elliott Coker is an Eagle Scout, media producer, and lifelong resident of the region southeast of Atlanta, Georgia. As the co-host of the Aides to Scouting podcast alongside Walker Chandler, Elliott helps pull back the curtain on the Scouting movement. Through his interviews with national Scouting executives, museum curators, and trail experts, he explores the logistics of leadership, the preservation of Scouting history, and the future of the organization.

A Lifelong Scout

Scouting has been a foundational thread in Elliott’s life. He spent the vast majority of his childhood deeply involved in the program, culminating in earning his Eagle Scout rank in December of 2015. His dedication to outdoor leadership and education continues to this day; he and his partner recently completed their Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills (IOLS) training to further hone their trail expertise.

Creative Roots & Sidewalk Chalk Studios

Beyond the campsite, Elliott is a creative powerhouse with a deep love for music—whether he is strumming a guitar, playing the drums, or singing. After graduating from high school in May 2016 and subsequently working in a family-owned business, his journey eventually led him to the world of digital media and audio production.

In 2023, Elliott and the light of his life, Melody, launched Sidewalk Chalk Studios. Operating with the professional motto "We Make You Stand Out," the studio serves as the official production home for the Aides to Scouting podcast. Whether he is behind the microphone or managing the technical side of the studio, Elliott blends his audio-visual expertise with his commitment to preserving and sharing the stories that shape the Scouting community.

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