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Monday, February 27, 2023 Crossover Episode: Eric Rinehart Podcast

In this bonus crossover event, Doc is interviewed on the Eric Rinehart Podcast. Tune in and hear Doc wax eloquent on some epic moments in the outdoor...

Monday, February 27, 2023 The Whole Cheesecake - Sarah "Hawaii" Dramis

Triple Crowner, endurance runner, fitness coach, and homesteader Sarah "Hawaii" Dramis joins Doc in the studio for some trail talk. Sit back and buck...

Saturday, February 25, 2023 The Walk of Shame

What do you call a comedian whose gimmick is thru hiking 2,600+ miles to his first stand up routine? Funny as hell, that's what. PCT thru hiker and ...

Monday, February 20, 2023 Catch 92 - Renee Metivier

Champion endurance runner, three-time world record holder, and 11-time All-American Renee Metivier takes a breather and drops into the studio to chat ...

Saturday, February 18, 2023 Grunt Proof - Randall

Army vet Randall drops into the studio to talk with Doc about some different types of outdoor adventure. Creator of the Grunt Proof YouTube channel an...

Monday, February 13, 2023 Non-Traditional Life Choices - Triple Crowner Matt "Pretzel" Mason

Triple Crowner and wildland firefighter Matt "Pretzel" Mason comes in from the smoke and ash to talk to Doc in the studio. During the wide-ranging co...

Saturday, February 11, 2023 Evolving - Jay "Meat Grinder" France

Retire form the military, turn 50, and . . . go hike the PCT? That's exactly what Jay "Meat Grinder" France did. Meat Grinder stops by the studio to...

Monday, February 6, 2023 Dancing with the Wind - Shelby Mann

Colorado hiking guide and coach Shelby Mann sits down with Doc to talk some Type II fun. In addition to sharing the lessons learned from her early mi...

Saturday, February 4, 2023 Matt "Schmutz" Lyons and the SOBO Documentary

Fresh off the PCT, thru hiker Matt "Schmutz" Lyons sits down with Doc to talk trail. In addition to updating us on his documentary project, Schmutz c...

Monday, January 30, 2023 Atypical French Guy - Thomas Bouïssaguet and the HexaTrek

In an instant classic, thru hiker and trail creator Thomas Bouïssaguet joins Doc in the studio to talk about the newly created long trail in France, t...

Saturday, January 28, 2023 Moxie on the AT

What does it take for an 18-year-old woman to convince her parents to drop her off alone in the woods 2,000 miles away to hike the Appalachian Trail b...

Monday, January 23, 2023 Classic Doc: Jonny Blair - DontStopLiving.net

Doc interviews author and adventure blogger Jonny Blair about his upcoming book, Backpacking Centurion, his blog, Don'tStopLiving.Net, and his travels...

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: Eric Rinehart Podcast

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