

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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Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 11min
Upward Bound - Babsi Zangerl
National Geographic 2019 Adventurer of the Year and perhaps the best all-around female climber in the world, Babsi Zangerl comes down from the heights to talk about her specialty. Settle in and buckle up as Babsi takes Doc to school on all things climbing, including discussion of portaledge suffering, solving the puzzles, pitches, beta, high balls, trad climbing, sport climbing, life on the big wall, sleepless nights, her Eternal Flame expedition, and the thrill of standing on top of very, very high places. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 8min
Repeat Customer - Carl "Prof" Stanfield
Calendar Year Triple Crowner Carl "Prof" Stanfield sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio catch up and talk some trail. Settle in and buckle up as the Professor takes us all to school, including segments on hitches gone wrong/right, Hot Springs, long-distance relationships, the Arizona Trail, making the adjustment from 11.5 months on the trail to "regular" life, a Hiking Hack you don't want to miss, and the allure of a particular pit toilet in California 100 miles from the Mexican border. Another instant classic from the Professor! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Feb 28, 2025 • 16min
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The High Trips
Rocket and Stump give listeners a look in the High Trips - monthlong outings into the mountains organized by the Sierra Club starting in 1901. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Feb 26, 2025 • 7min
The Last 10 - Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and trail runner Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 17min
458 Miles in 110 Hours - Merijn Geerts
Belgian ultra runner, Backyard Ultra Team Champion, and world record holder Merijn Geerts takes a breather and sits down with Doc to talk about the incredible world of ultra running. Settle in and buckle up as Merijn takes the long way around as the two discuss his late start to running (age 37!!), his incredulity at learning about 275 km races, the unorthodox finish at both the 2022 and 2024 BYU Team Championships, FOMO, Imposter Syndrome, and his 2022 Barkley Marathons experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 5min
Relentless Forward Progress - Dean Karnazes
Ultra runner, author, and the Ambassador of Greek Tourism Dean Karnazes takes a breather to talk ultra running and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Dean shares his journey from a 15-year running drought to becoming one of the most accomplished and discussed long-distance runners ever. Settle in and buckle up as Dean discusses life, learning, and running, including segments on sleep running, relentless forward progress, Speedland footwear, our brief existence, active recovery, contained suffering, the dangers of comfort, urban expeditions, 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 days, running from Disneyland to New York, and a 30th birthday unlike any other. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 21, 2025 • 18min
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Climbing Rivals Royal Robbins and Warren Harding
Rocket and Stump take us back to the early days of climbing and the huge rivalry that helped define the sport - Royal Robbins and Warren Harding and the battle to get to the top of El Capitan! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 2025 • 6min
The Last 10 - Lazarus Lake
Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is runner, hiker, and race director Lazarus Lake! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 2025 • 1h 14min
The Next Challenge - Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger
Thru hikers, trail runners, and authors Renee Miller and Tim Beissinger drop into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail with Doc. After completing thousands of miles together as a couple, both Renee and Tim had some trail time to themselves this year. Settle in and buckle up as they share Renee's new FKT on the PCT Oregon section, Tim's solo hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, and what happened just before the got to the top of the Lowest to Highest hike. Along the way, they share what they learned about themselves and each other, and what it takes to be successful at couple hiking. Epic guests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 2025 • 1h 25min
Pushing Boundaries - Madison "Pegleg" Blagden
Triple Crowner Madison "Pegleg" Blagden drops into the Hiker Trash Radio to talk trail with Doc and share her thoughts after finishing the CDT. Settle in and buckle up as Pegleg covers some serious ground, including discussion of billion dollar ideas, proper toothpaste etiquette, Hiker Trash moments among high class tourists, Front Royal, the first ever Advanced Placement Hiking Poll, poop cairns, making it small, superstars of thru hiking, and what happens when you're in your tent at night during a flash flood in New Mexico. Incredible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


