

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 14, 2025 • 17min
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Teddy Roosevelt and the River of Doubt
Rocket and Stump deliver another amazing story from the annals of history. Settle in and buckle up as the dynamic duo share the story of former President Teddy Roosevelt, fresh off an election loss, who decides to go on one last adventure to map an uncharted river in the middle of the Amazon jungle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 12, 2025 • 10min
The Last 10 - Guinevere Drabik
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 semi professional dirt bag, Guinevere Drabik! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 10, 2025 • 38min
The Full Experience - Christine Reed (Part II)
Thru hiker and author Christine Reed sits down with Doc to catch him up with her latest shenanigans. Settle in and buckle up as Lady Unicorn discusses her Long Trail hike, her FKT adventures, flames on the trail, flipped maps, the full Arkansas experience, deep don't throw up breathing, battling her body, and grinding it out when it matters. This is part II; be sure to listen to part I first! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 10, 2025 • 35min
The Full Experience - Christine Reed (Part I)
Thru hiker and author Christine Reed sits down with Doc to catch him up with her latest shenanigans. Settle in and buckle up as Lady Unicorn discusses her Long Trail hike, her FKT adventures, flames on the trail, flipped maps, the full Arkansas experience, deep don't throw up breathing, battling her body, and grinding it out when it matters. This is part I; be sure to listen to part II as well! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
Walking Through Doors - Derick "Fab" Lugo
Author and thru hiker Derick "Fab" Lugo sits down with Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail, life, and writing. Settle in and buckle up as Fab covers some serious ground, including his thoughts on catholes, the New Mexico desert, listening to the Universe, Long Trail thoughts, the art of storytelling, twists and turns, the power of positivity, his upcoming PCT thru hike, and the importance of walking through that door when it opens. Captivating. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 7, 2025 • 20min
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst
Rocket and Stump (and a couple of unnamed friends) head off trail and into the ocean as they share the strange, sad tale of Donald Crowhurst and an around-the-world sailing race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mar 7, 2025 • 46sec
Hiker Trash Radio Trailer
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! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 2025 • 8min
The Last 10 - Anna McKinney Smith
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 Anna McKinney Smith! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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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