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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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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...

Saturday, December 13, 2025 13,000 Miles of AT Hiking - Steve "Walmart" Yale (Part II)

Thru hiker Steve "Walmart" Yale joins Doc for some studio time to talk about the trail he's done six (!) times, the Appalachian Trail. Settle in and ...

Saturday, December 13, 2025 13,000 Miles of AT Hiking - Steve "Walmart" Yale (Part I)

Thru hiker Steve "Walmart" Yale joins Doc for some studio time to talk about the trail he's done six (!) times, the Appalachian Trail. Settle in and ...

Friday, December 12, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - Hiker Hunger

Rocket and Stump dig deep into the real causes of extreme trail hunger, the hormonal chaos driving it, and the tricks thru hikers use to fight back. F...

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Bonus Episode: Mister Six - Dylan Thomas

Settle in and buckle up for this bonus episode off the usual trail. Dylan "Mister Six" Thomas tells Doc the story about his epic thru hike of a diff...

Monday, December 8, 2025 Savory Tales - Luke "Bus" Pearsall (Part II)

Thru hiker and founder of Trail Goods Co. Luke "Bus" Pearsall drops in for studio time with Doc to talk trail and the highs and lows of getting his co...

Monday, December 8, 2025 Savory Tales - Luke "Bus" Pearsall (Part I)

Thru hiker and founder of Trail Goods Co. Luke "Bus" Pearsall drops in for studio time with Doc to talk trail and the highs and lows of getting his co...

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!

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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on 2/12/2025

Totally awesome podcast that provides a perfect listen for the time between, or on, the trails. Keep it up Doc!

on 10/30/2024

Most content enjoyable, although FKTs, Barley Marathon, elite performers seem over-represented.
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