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Friday, April 11, 2025 Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Incredible Story of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance

Rocket and Stump head off trail again to tell the almost unbelievable story of an Antarctic expedition gone way wrong and how Ernest Shackleton brough...

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Ground Zero - A Barkley Bonus Episode

Join Doc as he takes listeners on a backstage tour of the 2025 Barkley Marathons. Settle in and buckle up as Doc makes you feel like you were right t...

Monday, April 7, 2025 So Far - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine (Part II)

Thru hiker Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine stops by the studio to share his big plans with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit discusses some ...

Monday, April 7, 2025 So Far - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine (Part I)

Thru hiker Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine stops by the studio to share his big plans with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit discusses some ...

Saturday, April 5, 2025 Blister Whisperer - Emily "Squishy" Schrick (Part II)

Thru hiker and photographer Emily "Squishy" Schrick joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up ...

Saturday, April 5, 2025 Blister Whisperer - Emily "Squishy" Schrick (Part I)

Thru hiker and photographer Emily "Squishy" Schrick joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up ...

Friday, April 4, 2025 Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Sierra Ghost Town of Bodie

Rocket and Stump take a side trip off the trail and explore the legendary California ghost town of Bodie. Settle in and buckle up as the two explore i...

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 Runners and Crew - A Barkley Bonus Episode

In this Bonus Barkley episode, Doc takes listeners to ground zero of the Massacre in Frozen Head, talking to runners and crew members before and after...

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Signature Line - Jeff "Legend" Garmire

Thru hiker and outdoor entrepreneur Jeff "Legend" Garmire drops into the studio with Doc to share what he's been up to and his latest training idea. ...

Monday, March 31, 2025 Dirty Pot Water - Kelly Joy "9 lives" Hays (Part II)

Thru hiker and dietician Kelly Joy "9 lives" Hays drops into the studio to share some stories with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 9 lives discusses ...

Monday, March 31, 2025 Dirty Pot Water - Kelly Joy "9 lives" Hays (Part I)

Thru hiker and dietician Kelly Joy "9 lives" Hays drops into the studio to share some stories with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 9 lives discusses ...

Saturday, March 29, 2025 The Before Times - Alex "A-Train" Rigney (Part II)

Thru hiker Alex "A-Train" Rigney joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share his thoughts of the good ol' days, back before everything was auto...

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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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Authenticity - Rocket Sauce (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.

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