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Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Finishing the Barkley - Aurélien Sanchez and John Kelly

Aurélien Sanchez and John Kelly, two of the finishers from this year's Barkley Marathons, drop into the JFM Pod studio to chat with Doc and co-host Je...

Monday, April 3, 2023 Freight Train and Pickles

In this wide ranging conversation, high school sweethearts Brian "Freight Train" Walsh and Kristina "Pickles" O'Connell drop in on Doc to talk all thi...

Saturday, April 1, 2023 The Big Announcement - Jeff "Legend" Garmire

In this special bonus episode, Jeff "Legend" Garmire sits down with Doc to make a huge announcement about some intriguing future plans. Listen in to t...

Saturday, April 1, 2023 Adventure Preacher - Brad "Shep" Sasser

Adventure preacher Brad "Shep" Sasser takes a brief break from the trail and his thru hiking flock to chat with Doc. Along the way, Shep shares stori...

Monday, March 27, 2023 The Whole Shebang - Heather "Egg" Daigle

Thru hiker Heather "Egg" Daigle drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Tune in and hear about misshapen feet, serving brews in an egg costume,...

Saturday, March 25, 2023 Addictive Pursuits - Phil Perry

Peak-bagger Phil Perry drops into the studio to share some stories from the northeastern mountains of the U.S. Along the way, Phil shares his rocky p...

Monday, March 20, 2023 A Right Hook in Mammoth - Chezwick

Chezwick, the 16th person to complete the Eastern Continental Trail and the 5th person to complete the Great Western Loop, takes a load off and sits d...

Saturday, March 18, 2023 Rising - Jarred "Yeti" Aslett

Former television reporter and Rock 'n' Roll professor Jarred "Yeti" Aslett joins Doc in the studio to share his amazing journey. After finding himse...

Monday, March 13, 2023 Fear is Contagious - Brandon "Horsepower" Weis

Calendar Year Triple Crowner Brandon "Horsepower" Weis returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk about what he's been up to since his last chat...

Saturday, March 11, 2023 The Hardships of a Thru Hike - Nikola "Tesla" Horvat

Thru hiker, documentarian, and Croatian Long Trail creator Nikola "Tesla" Horvat takes a break from working on his current documentary, Why Do I Hike ...

Monday, March 6, 2023 Classic Doc: 127

127 sits down to share his unconventional AT hike, where he was a SOBO with a start date of Aug. 1. Listen in as the drama unfolds with 127 earning h...

Saturday, March 4, 2023 Up on an Alaskan Glacier with Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan

Ret. Lt. Commander Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan takes a break from mushing dogs in Alaska to join Doc in the studio to talk about his latest adventures....

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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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