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Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Crossover Episode - Doc on the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast

Doc joins Carl and Derek on the Backpacking and Blisters podcast to share some incredible guests, stories, and moments from Hiker Trash Radio. Tune in...

Monday, November 20, 2023 All That and a Bag of Chips - Greg "High Profile" McDaniel

Thru hiker and peak bagger Greg "High Profile" McDaniel drops into the studio to share his journey with Doc. The retired Air Force veteran and pack-co...

Sunday, November 19, 2023 Writhing in the Mud - Nate Jones

Backpacker, theologian, recovering opera singer, and aspiring Hiker Trash Nate Jones sits down with Doc to talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as...

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 The Last 10 - Ash "Zippy" O'Brien

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Monday, November 13, 2023 The Comeback Kid - Audrey "Glowstick" Payne

Audrey "Glowstick" Payne, 10 years removed from a horrific, debilitating back injury, chats with Doc about her journey from those depths to summiting ...

Saturday, November 11, 2023 As the Crow Flies - Brad Felton

Backpacker and host of the As the Crow Flies Hiking channel, Brad "Crow" Felton joins Doc in studio to talk trail and life! Settle in and listen up as...

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 The Last 10 - Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis

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Monday, November 6, 2023 Journeys - Liz "Handstand" Kidder

Thru hiker, peak bagger, and dreadlock artist Liz "Handstand" Kidder stops by the studio to chat with Doc. In addition to talking trails and peaks wit...

Saturday, November 4, 2023 Playing the Long Game - Stacia "Tink" Bennett

LASHer, peak-bagger, and outdoor adventurer Stacia "Tink" Bennett comes down off her latest mountain to chat with Doc. Settle in and listen up as the ...

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 The Last 10 - Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler

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, October 30, 2023 Finishing - Jack "Quadzilla" Jones

Calendar Year Triple Crowner and thru hiking legend, Jack "Quadzilla" Jones drops into the studio from Thailand to talk some trail with Doc. Settle in...

Saturday, October 28, 2023 The Streak - Andrew Glaze

Fire captain, ultra runner, and endurance athlete Andrew Glaze comes in from the trails to chat with Doc. Fresh off his fourth running of UTMB, Andrew...

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!

Coffee is my thing 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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Vegas on 2/12/2025

Totally awesome podcast that provides a perfect listen for the time between, or on, the trails. Keep it up Doc!

The Usher 2016 on 10/30/2024

Most content enjoyable, although FKTs, Barley Marathon, elite performers seem over-represented.
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Bonus Episode: Blooper Reel with Doc and Legend

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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Crossover Episode - Doc on the Backpacking and Blisters Podcast

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