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Saturday, November 15, 2025 Truth with a Capital T - Ezra "Extra" Johnson (Part I)

Triple Crowner and ultralight backpacker Ezra "Extra" Johnson joins Doc in the studio to talk trail and ultralight hiking. Settle in and buckle up as...

Saturday, November 15, 2025 Truth with a Capital T - Ezra "Extra" Johnson (Part II)

Triple Crowner and ultralight backpacker Ezra "Extra" Johnson joins Doc in the studio to talk trail and ultralight hiking. Settle in and buckle up as...

Friday, November 14, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - John Fairfax

Rocket and Stump dive into the wild life and legendary adventures of John Fairfax, pioneer ocean rower and risk-taker. This episode unpacks his extrem...

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Bonus Episode - Deep Thoughts with Casey "Vegas" Huffman!

Settle in and buckle up as Doc welcomes Casey "Vegas" Huffman back to the Hiker Trash Radio studio. Fresh off the PCT AND the Long Trail, Vegas dishe...

Monday, November 10, 2025 Mother Appalachia - Bill "Big Willy Dawg" Zyckowski (Part I)

Appalachian thru hiker Bill "Big Willy Dawg" Zyckowski joins Doc in the studio to talk about his relationship with Mother Appalachia. Settle in and b...

Monday, November 10, 2025 Mother Appalachia - Bill "Big Willy Dawg" Zykowski (Part II)

Appalachian thru hiker Bill "Big Willy Dawg" Zyckowski joins Doc in the studio to talk about his relationship with Mother Appalachia. Settle in and b...

Saturday, November 8, 2025 Pretty Good at Walking - Vince Strawbridge (Part II)

Author and Triple Crowner Vince Strawbridge sits down in the studio with Doc to talk about his unique experiences on the trail. Settle in and buckle ...

Saturday, November 8, 2025 Pretty Good at Walking - Vince Strawbridge (Part I)

Author and Triple Crowner Vince Strawbridge sits down in the studio with Doc to talk about his unique experiences on the trail. Settle in and buckle ...

Friday, November 7, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Arizona Trail

Rocket and Stump break down the wild reality of the Arizona Trail: its storied origins, the ecological gauntlet it throws at every hiker, and what it ...

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Bonus Episode: Blooper Reel with Doc and Legend

Settle in and buckle up for a ride behind the scenes at Hiker Trash Radio. Doc is offering up a peek at the studio antics when he interviewed Jeff "L...

Monday, November 3, 2025 311 Miles of Soul-Speaking Trail - Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn (Part I)

Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn, the Communication Coordinator of the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association, sits down with Doc in the stud...

Monday, November 3, 2025 311 Miles of Soul-Speaking Trail - Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn (Part II)

Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn, the Communication Coordinator of the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association, sits down with Doc in the stud...

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Truth with a Capital T - Ezra "Extra" Johnson (Part I)

Tired of the polished perfection? We dive into the real trail: the blistered feet, the helicopter evacuations, and the hilarious misadventures that make up Type II Fun.

Listen now and embrace the suck!

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Truth with a Capital T - Ezra "Extra" Johnson (Part I)

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