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Friday, October 24, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - Leave No Trace

Rocket and Stump break down the roots, science, and future of Leave No Trace. From trail etiquette to policy debates, they explore how these principle...

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Whistling in the Dark - Jared Beasley and Writing the Biography of Lazarus Lake

Biographer and journalist Jared Beasley joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about his biography of Lazarus Lake, the Leonardo da Vinci o...

Monday, October 20, 2025 The Journey, Not the Destination - Eliott "Double D" Dick (Part II)

Gear nerd and AT thru hiker, Eliott "Double D" Dick sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and gear. Settle in and buckle up as Double D disc...

Monday, October 20, 2025 The Journey, Not the Destination - Eliott "Double D" Dick (Part I)

Gear nerd and AT thru hiker, Eliott "Double D" Dick sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and gear. Settle in and buckle up as Double D disc...

Saturday, October 18, 2025 The Sweet Spot - Tom "Gadget" Liggett and the AlpenGlow Story (Part II)

Doc sits down with thru hiker and the founder of AlpenGlow Gear, Tom "Gadget" Liggett. Settle in and buckle up as Gadget talks about his 2023 PCT hik...

Saturday, October 18, 2025 The Sweet Spot - Tom "Gadget" Liggett and the AlpenGlow Story (Part I)

Doc sits down with thru hiker and the founder of AlpenGlow Gear, Tom "Gadget" Liggett. Settle in and buckle up as Gadget talks about his 2023 PCT hik...

Friday, October 17, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Creation of the John Muir Trail

Those loveable AI interns for Hiker Trash Radio, Rocket and Stump, talk about the creation of one of the most scenic hiking trails in the world: The ...

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 20 Questions on the AT FKT with Jeff "Legend" Garmire

Settle in and buckle up as Doc and Jeff "Legend" Garmire talk about his Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail last month.

Monday, October 13, 2025 Likeably Nuts - Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson (Part II)

Bushman Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson sits down with Doc to talk about his experience in the bush in New Zealand. Settle in and buckle up as Sam ...

Monday, October 13, 2025 Likeably Nuts - Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson (Part I)

Bushman Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson sits down with Doc to talk about his experience in the bush in New Zealand. Settle in and buckle up as Sam ...

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Seatbelts Optional - Eddie "Bard" Janicki (Part II)

Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki sits down with Doc to share what he's been up to since his last episode. Settle in and buckle up as Bard discusse...

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Seatbelts Optional - Eddie "Bard" Janicki (Part I)

Triple Crowner Eddie "Bard" Janicki sits down with Doc to share what he's been up to since his last episode. Settle in and buckle up as Bard discusse...

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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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Listen now and embrace the suck!

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