

Hiker Trash Radio
Doc, Bleav
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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May 10, 2025 • 39min
You Have to Keep Going - James Zidell (Part II)
Thru hiker, adventurer, survivor, and flow state expert James Zidell calls in from Thailand to join Doc in the studio. Settle in and buckle up as this mass shooting survivor tells his tale, from the terror at age 6 to his current life of adventure. Along the way, James talks about learning Muay Thai in Thailand, learning yoga in India, learning free diving in Bali, and a whole lot more, including wolf dogs, front flips, contrast bathing, forgiveness, and trying to find a way to quiet his mind. An instant classic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 10, 2025 • 37min
You Have to Keep Going - James Zidell (Part I)
Thru hiker, adventurer, survivor, and flow state expert James Zidell calls in from Thailand to join Doc in the studio. Settle in and buckle up as this mass shooting survivor tells his tale, from the terror at age 6 to his current life of adventure. Along the way, James talks about learning Muay Thai in Thailand, learning yoga in India, learning free diving in Bali, and a whole lot more, including wolf dogs, front flips, contrast bathing, forgiveness, and trying to find a way to quiet his mind. An instant classic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 9, 2025 • 16min
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Earl Shaffer, the First AT Thru Hiker
Rocket and Stump share the story of the very first thru hiker of the Appalachian Trail, Earl Shaffer. Settle in and buckle up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 7, 2025 • 7min
The Last 10 - Megan "Rascal" Wilmarth
Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts thru hiker and minimalist Megan "Rascal" Wilmarth through her paces in The Last 10. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 7, 2025 • 5min
Live From the 2025 Cocodona 250 with Jeff Garmire
Doc checks in with Jeff Garmire from the 2025 Cocodona 250! Settle in and buckle up as Jeff gives a quick recap of the race so far! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 5, 2025 • 37min
We Didn't Mean to Do It - Dan "Lorax" Durston (Part II)
Thru hiker and owner of Durston Gear, Dan "Lorax" Durston sits down with Doc to talk trail and share the Durston Gear story. Settle in and buckle up as Lorax discusses Wilderness Parkour, the Bob Wilderness Open, the Podium of Oreos, hitches to Hinton, deep regret, grizzly surprises, the Great Divide Trail, his 2014 PCT hike, and how he didn't mean to start a gear company. An instant classic. (This is Part II; be sure to listen to Part I!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 5, 2025 • 35min
We Didn't Mean to Do It - Dan "Lorax" Durston (Part I)
Thru hiker and owner of Durston Gear, Dan "Lorax" Durston sits down with Doc to talk trail and share the Durston Gear story. Settle in and buckle up as Lorax discusses Wilderness Parkour, the Bob Wilderness Open, the Podium of Oreos, hitches to Hinton, deep regret, grizzly surprises, the Great Divide Trail, his 2014 PCT hike, and how he didn't mean to start a gear company. An instant classic. (This is Part I; be sure to listen to Part II!) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 3, 2025 • 40min
Sweat Ratio - Adam "Dreamer" Salinger (Part II)
Thru hiker and adventure coach Adam "Dreamer" Salinger joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to catch up. Settle in and buckle up as Dreamer covers some serious miles during the discussion, including talk of carrying rocks, Shaw's Boarding House, a hitch for the ages, The Big Load, whittled down medical kits, the Triple Tiara, a brand new Hiking Poll question, walk-up permits, SOS beacons, lots of hikes, a unique training approach for ultras, and, of course, the perfect sweat ratio. Epic. This is Part I; be sure to listen to Part II! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 3, 2025 • 39min
Sweat Ratio - Adam "Dreamer" Salinger (Part I)
Thru hiker and adventure coach Adam "Dreamer" Salinger joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to catch up. Settle in and buckle up as Dreamer covers some serious miles during the discussion, including talk of carrying rocks, Shaw's Boarding House, a hitch for the ages, The Big Load, whittled down medical kits, the Triple Tiara, a brand new Hiking Poll question, walk-up permits, SOS beacons, lots of hikes, a unique training approach for ultras, and, of course, the perfect sweat ratio. Epic. This is Part I; be sure to listen to Part II! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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May 2, 2025 • 9min
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Who Really Hiked the PCT First?
Rocket and Stump take us through the controversy surrounding who actually hiked the Pacific Crest Trail first? Settle in and buckle up! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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