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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...

Friday, October 10, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - Hiker Trash Radio Trail Markers

Rocket and Stump break down the different episode types on Hiker Trash Radio, so you’ll never feel lost in the feed again. From deep-dive interviews t...

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 The Last 10 - Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo

Settle in and buckle up as Doc uses The Last 10 on thru hiker Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo!

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...

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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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