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Monday, October 6, 2025 Leaving Nothing to Chance - Juan "No Backup" Veruete (Part II)

Thru hiker Juan "No Backup" Veruete sits down with Doc to talk about his 2024 and 2025 Uinta Highline experiences. As he shares what went wrong in 20...

Monday, October 6, 2025 Leaving Nothing to Chance - Juan "No Backup" Veruete (Part I)

Thru hiker Juan "No Backup" Veruete sits down with Doc to talk about his 2024 and 2025 Uinta Highline experiences. As he shares what went wrong in 20...

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Pushing Your Luck - Chris "Wolverine" Hillier (Part II)

Triple Crowner Chris "Wolverine" Hillier joins Doc in the studio to talk about his 20,000 miles on trail. Settle in and buckle up as Wolverine covers...

Saturday, October 4, 2025 Pushing Your Luck - Chris "Wolverine" Hillier (Part I)

Triple Crowner Chris "Wolverine" Hillier joins Doc in the studio to talk about his 20,000 miles on trail. Settle in and buckle up as Wolverine covers...

Friday, October 3, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - What in the Blazes?

Hiker Trash Radio AI interns Rocket and Stump tell you everything you need to know about the different blazes you're going to encounter out there!

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 The Last 10 - Eddie Janicki

Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki through The Last 10!

Monday, September 29, 2025 Beer or Coffee - Chris "Windscreen" Homan (Part II)

Thru hiker and author Chris "Windscreen" Homan sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about his time on the AT, PCT, and the Camin...

Monday, September 29, 2025 Beer or Coffee - Chris "Windscreen" Homan (Part I)

Thru hiker and author Chris "Windscreen" Homan sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about his time on the AT, PCT, and the Camin...

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Hilltop Packs - Ben McMillan and Tim Buckley (Part II)

Founder Ben McMillan and resident wild man Tim Buckley of Hilltop Packs take a brief break from outfitting adventurers and drop into the Hiker Trash R...

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Hilltop Packs - Ben McMillan and Tim Buckley (Part I)

Founder Ben McMillan and resident wild man Tim Buckley of Hilltop Packs take a brief break from outfitting adventurers and drop into the Hiker Trash R...

Friday, September 26, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - Understanding America's Protected Lands

Rocket and Stump explain the different classifications of America's protected lands. All you wanted to know, but were afraid to ask!

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 The Last 10 - Chris "Wolverine" Hillier

Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts Triple Crowner Chris "Wolverine" Hillier through The Last 10!

Hiker Trash Radio

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!

Coffee is my thing on 3/21/2025

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!

The Usher 2016 on 10/30/2024

Most content enjoyable, although FKTs, Barley Marathon, elite performers seem over-represented.
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Leaving Nothing to Chance - Juan "No Backup" Veruete (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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Leaving Nothing to Chance - Juan "No Backup" Veruete (Part II)

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