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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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Friday, March 7, 2025 Hiker Trash Radio Trailer

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, sk...

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The Last 10 - Anna McKinney Smith

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . ....

Monday, March 3, 2025 Upward Bound - Babsi Zangerl

National Geographic 2019 Adventurer of the Year and perhaps the best all-around female climber in the world, Babsi Zangerl comes down from the heights...

Saturday, March 1, 2025 Repeat Customer - Carl "Prof" Stanfield

Calendar Year Triple Crowner Carl "Prof" Stanfield sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio catch up and talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up a...

Friday, February 28, 2025 Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The High Trips

Rocket and Stump give listeners a look in the High Trips - monthlong outings into the mountains organized by the Sierra Club starting in 1901. Learn m...

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 The Last 10 - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . ....

Monday, February 24, 2025 458 Miles in 110 Hours - Merijn Geerts

Belgian ultra runner, Backyard Ultra Team Champion, and world record holder Merijn Geerts takes a breather and sits down with Doc to talk about the in...

Saturday, February 22, 2025 Relentless Forward Progress - Dean Karnazes

Ultra runner, author, and the Ambassador of Greek Tourism Dean Karnazes takes a breather to talk ultra running and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and...

Friday, February 21, 2025 Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Climbing Rivals Royal Robbins and Warren Harding

Rocket and Stump take us back to the early days of climbing and the huge rivalry that helped define the sport - Royal Robbins and Warren Harding and t...

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The Last 10 - Lazarus Lake

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . ....

Monday, February 17, 2025 The Next Challenge - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger

Thru hikers, trail runners, and authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger drop into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail with Doc. After completing thous...

Saturday, February 15, 2025 Pushing Boundaries - Madison "Pegleg" Blagden

Triple Crowner Madison "Pegleg" Blagden drops into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail with Doc and share her thoughts after finishing the CDT. Settle...

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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