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Saturday, December 27, 2025 Tidy to Trashy - Lauren "Zoot" Zeutenhorst (Part II)

Outdoor adventurer and peak bagger Lauren "Zoot" Zeutenhorst joins Doc for some studio time to talk Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Zoot shar...

Saturday, December 27, 2025 Tidy to Trashy - Lauren "Zoot" Zeutenhorst (Part I)

Outdoor adventurer and peak bagger Lauren "Zoot" Zeutenhorst joins Doc for some studio time to talk Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Zoot shar...

Friday, December 26, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Hiker Economy and Trail Towns

Rocket and Stump dive into how thru-hikers transform rural economies, reshape local culture, and present new opportunities and challenges for small to...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Bonus Episode: The Pack That Walks Like a Man - Norman Clyde

In this special bonus episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc delves into the incredible life and adventures of Norman Clyde, a legendary High Sierra h...

Monday, December 22, 2025 Authenticity - Rocket Sauce (Part II)

Non-binary thru hiker Rocket Sauce joins Doc for some studio time. Settle in and buckle up as Rocket Sauce talks about their 2023 AT hike, including ...

Monday, December 22, 2025 Authenticity - Rocket Sauce (Part I)

Non-binary thru hiker Rocket Sauce joins Doc for some studio time. Settle in and buckle up as Rocket Sauce talks about their 2023 AT hike, including ...

Saturday, December 20, 2025 The Weight I Carried - Steven "Camel" Wright (Part II)

Thru hiker and author Steve "Camel" Wright drops into the studio with Doc to talk some trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Camel takes ...

Saturday, December 20, 2025 The Weight I Carried - Steven "Camel" Wright (Part I)

Thru hiker and author Steve "Camel" Wright drops into the studio with Doc to talk some trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Camel takes ...

Friday, December 19, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - Going Ultralight

Rocket and Stump break down the numbers, gear, and philosophies behind ultralight thru-hiking. From weight-saving tech to trail-tested wisdom, they un...

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 The Last 10 - Jamie Lambert

Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts Triple Crowner Jamie Lambert through The Last 10!

Monday, December 15, 2025 A Willingness to Suffer - Jake "Animal" Rastas (Part II)

Ultra runner and veterinarian Jake "Animal" Rastas joins Doc for some studio time to talk ultra running with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Animal c...

Monday, December 15, 2025 A Willingness to Suffer - Jake "Animal" Rastas (Part I)

Ultra runner and veterinarian Jake "Animal" Rastas joins Doc for some studio time to talk ultra running with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Animal c...

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Join Doc and his guests on Hiker Trash Radio, the outdoor adventure podcast that takes you on a myriad of trails. With interviews from thru hikers, skydivers, adventure athletes, big wall climbers, and more, each episode is packed with trail talk, gear tips, and hilarious misadventures. And if you thought the great outdoors was all sunshine and rainbows, think again! Tune in for tales of blistered feet, helicopter evacuations, and Type II Fun that will make you appreciate the comforts of home. Settle in and get ready to trade the city for the wilderness. It's time to embrace the suck!

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This is one of my favorite podcasts. I truly enjoy each hiker’s story and adventures. They are all so fascinating and daring. Keep up with these great guests and interviews.
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Totally awesome podcast that provides a perfect listen for the time between, or on, the trails. Keep it up Doc!

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Most content enjoyable, although FKTs, Barley Marathon, elite performers seem over-represented.
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Tidy to Trashy - Lauren "Zoot" Zeutenhorst (Part II)

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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Tidy to Trashy - Lauren "Zoot" Zeutenhorst (Part II)

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