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Friday, October 31, 2025 Tr(AI)l Talk with Rocket and Stump - High Strangeness on the Appalachian Trail

In this special Halloween episode, Rocket and Stump delve into the eerie world of Appalachian high strangeness, exploring the lore of cryptids, ancien...

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 The Last 10 - Stuart "Walkabout" Hislop

Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts AT thru hiker Stuart "Walkabout" Hislop through The Last 10.

Monday, October 27, 2025 Big Turtle Talk - Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo (Part I)

Thru hiker and Sheltowee Trace Association Board member Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo joins Doc in the studio to talk all things Sheltowee Trace. Settl...

Monday, October 27, 2025 Big Turtle Talk - Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo (Part II)

Thru hiker and Sheltowee Trace Association Board member Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo joins Doc in the studio to talk all things Sheltowee Trace. Settl...

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Denver to Durango - Nate "Good Cat" Katz (Part I)

Thru hiker and founder of Aardwolf Gear Co., Nate "Good Cat" Katz drops into the studio to talk trail, specifically the Colorado Trail, with Doc. Set...

Saturday, October 25, 2025 Denver to Durango - Nate "Good Cat" Katz (Part II)

Thru hiker and founder of Aardwolf Gear Co., Nate "Good Cat" Katz drops into the studio to talk trail, specifically the Colorado Trail, with Doc. Set...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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