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Monday, July 10, 2023 The ADK 46 FKT - Bethany "Roadrunner" Garretson

Bethany "Roadrunner" Garretson, the holder of the ADK 46 unsupported FKT, stops by the studio to talk trail with Doc. The thru hiker, trail runner, wi...

Saturday, July 8, 2023 The Florida Trail - Chris "Stretch" Hurlbut

Chris "Stretch" Hurlbut strides out of the swamps and into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Former section hiker turned AT thru hiker Stretch tries ...

Monday, July 3, 2023 Getting Primal with Queen Bee, Spreadsheet, and the Kids

It's a story we've all heard before: Oklahoma girl meets Michigan boy, they finish medical school, get married, work in Africa as missionary doctors, ...

Saturday, July 1, 2023 Six of Seven – Luke Kelly Travels

Outdoor writer, adventurer, and Renaissance man Luke Kelly drops into the studio to discuss some worldly adventures with Doc. Tune in and hear about h...

Monday, June 26, 2023 Heading South – Justin Outdoors

Justin Hick of the Justin Outdoors YouTube channel comes in from the Great White North to talk trail with Doc. In the wide ranging discussion, the two...

Saturday, June 24, 2023 No Days Off – John “Chicken Legs” Woods

Boy Scout, Marine, triathlete, hiker, swimmer, and Search and Rescue team member John "Chicken Legs" Woods sits down with Doc to talk about the path h...

Monday, June 19, 2023 Treks to Nowhere – John “Lakewood” Fegyveresi

Barkley finisher, thru hiker, ultrarunner, college professor, and part-time Antarctic denizen John "Lakewood" Fegyveresi drops into the John Freakin' ...

Saturday, June 17, 2023 Fun with Trekking Poles – Triple Crowner Miranda “Bopit” Pridgen

Triple Crowner and FKTer Miranda "Bopit" Pridgen sets her hiking poles down and joins Doc in the studio to talk some trail. Tune in and hear Bopit, th...

Monday, June 12, 2023 Not Normal - Luke Pytlik

JMT thru hiker, tattoo artist, and unlikely TV celebrity Luke Pytlik stops by the studio for a hilarious and wide-ranging discussion with Doc. During ...

Saturday, June 10, 2023 Living Boldly - Chris Brinlee, Jr.

In the premiere episode of Season 6, Doc welcomes back former Art Director and current adventurer, alpinist, and storyteller Chris Brinlee, Jr. In thi...

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 North Pole to the PCT - Davey "Captain America" Verwoerd

Svalbard resident and dog musher Davey "Captain America" Verwoerd checks in with Doc from Kennedy Meadows after the first 700 miles of his PCT thru hi...

Monday, June 5, 2023 A Cold, Wet Hand - Rob Phillips

Season 5 comes to a rollicking close with Episode #250 of the JFM Pod as competitive sailor, exploratory geologist, and adventure boat captain Rob Phi...

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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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20 Questions on the AT FKT with Jeff "Legend" Garmire

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