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Monday, June 30, 2025 My Middle Name is Frederick - Jeff "Legend" Garmire (Part I)

Settle in and buckle up as Doc brings Jeff "Legend" Garmire back to Hiker Trash Radio. In this latest iteration, Jeff shares what he's been up to in ...

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Thru Hiking Horror - Nick "Captain Underpants" Johnson (Part II)

Thru hiker and filmmaker Nick "Captain Underpants" Johnson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail and thru hiking horror with Doc. Settle in a...

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Thru Hiking Horror - Nick "Captain Underpants" Johnson (Part I)

Thru hiker and filmmaker Nick "Captain Underpants" Johnson drops into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail and thru hiking horror with Doc. Settle in a...

Friday, June 27, 2025 Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Erik Ryback, the First Triple Crowner

Rocket and Stump dive into the stories and achievements of Eric Ryback, the first to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking. They explore his legendary j...

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 The Last 10 - Nick "Captain Underpants" Johnson

Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts thru hiker and filmmaker Nick "Captain Underpants" Johnson through The Last 10!

Monday, June 23, 2025 Adjustments on the Fly - Renee "Shera" Patrick (Part II)

Triple Crown thru hiker Renee "Shera" Patrick returns to Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail and share a devastating update. Settle in and buckle up as S...

Monday, June 23, 2025 Adjustments on the Fly - Renee "Shera" Patrick (Part I)

Triple Crown thru hiker Renee "Shera" Patrick returns to Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail and share a devastating update. Settle in and buckle up as S...

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Hiker Trash Radio Trailer

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Saturday, June 21, 2025 Speedy - Scott Traer (Part II)

Ultra runner, coach, and future mayor of Prescott, Scott Traer sits down with Doc to talk all things ultra running. Settle in and buckle up as Scott, ...

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Speedy - Scott Traer (Part I)

Ultra runner, coach, and future mayor of Prescott, Scott Traer sits down with Doc to talk all things ultra running. Settle in and buckle up as Scott, ...

Friday, June 20, 2025 Bonus Episode - PCT Update with Anna "Magic" McKinney-Smith

Anna "Magic" McKinney-Smith takes a brief break from her 2,650-mile hike of the Pacific Crest Trail to share trail conditions, advice, stories and Typ...

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 The Last 10 - Scott Traer

Doc puts ultra runner and coach Scott Traer through his paces with The Last 10. Settle in and buckle up!

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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311 Miles of Soul-Speaking Trail - Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn (Part II)

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My Middle Name is Frederick - Jeff "Legend" Garmire (Part I)

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