

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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Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 24min
Dirtbaggin' - Triple Triple Crowner LP "Lil' Buddha" Kiatoukaysy
Triple Triple Crowner LP "Lil' Buddha" Kiatoukaysy takes a brief break from the trail to drop into the Hiker Trash Radio studio. Fresh off the Eastern Continental Trail, Lil' Buddha, the son of Laotian immigrants with 55,000 trail miles under his belt, talks trail and a lot, lot more with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Doc and Lil' Buddha cover a lot of ground, including his uncanny cold tolerance, HWAP, subversive acts, Kerouac, Dharma, 45 packets of ramen in a Jansport on the JMT, diversity on the trail, the evolution of thru hiking since 1995, flexing on rude motorists, the benefits of having a thru hiker boss, the Pangea Traverse, getting caught between battling grizzlies, and how to be the Executive of Nothing. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 26min
Context - Triple Crowner Devin "Darwin" Karch
Triple Crowner Devin "Darwin" Karch drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. In this rollicking episode, Darwin gives a master class in life on the trail and all that comes with it. This New York City boy shares his journey from the early days of doing it all wrong to touching that monument at the end of the third trail. Settle in and buckle up as Darwin talks discusses Katahdin proposals, Hiker Trash groomsmen, the key to successful hitching (having a Ride Bride), withering away in the corporate world, front country guiding, the Darla Module, the Can't Decide Trail, Cheese Snake, Machine, Glim Glom, Strider, Wet Wipes, Legs, and, of course, a pit bull named Duck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 14, 2024 • 10min
The Last 10 - Carol "Cheer" Coyne
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 Triple Crowner and Chief Dirtbag, Carol "Cheer" Coyne! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 20min
One of a Kind - Carson "Anita" Oliver and the CYTC
After his successful completion of the Calendar Year Triple Crown, Carson "Anita" Oliver kicks up his feet and joins Doc in the studio from a basement in Brooklyn. Settle in and buckle up as the impulsive thru hiker and bike packer talks trail and a whole lot more. During the wide ranging conversation, Anita covers a lot of ground, including his time bike packing across the country, his 2019 PCT hike, walking away from hitting a deer at 75 mph on his motorcycle trip across America, logistics and stories from his 2023 CYTC, meeting Garmire in the Sierras, guiding in Moab, saying yes, sunbrellas, and 60-mile road walks. Unforgettable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 2024 • 1h 6min
Six Years and Counting - Roy Quinn
Ultrarunner and run-streaker Roy Quinn takes a brief break from his streak and drops into the studio to chat with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as the sourdough baker and home brewer shares his journey with Doc. Along the way, Roy covers some serious ground, including those goth high school days, cats and dogs, hamburger history, fencing, searching for his limit, Cocadona tears, ballooning up, slimming down, and what it takes to string 2,300+ consecutive days of running together. Mind-blowing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 2024 • 34min
Fan-tastic Friday: Half Calf's Hiking Knowledge
In the third installment of Fan-tastic Friday, Doc puts Half Calf through the wringer, testing her on her hiking knowledge. Listen in as the Hiker Trash Radio support staffer reveals exactly how much (or little!) she knows about hiking! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 7, 2024 • 10min
The Last 10 - Billy "Wahoo" Meredith
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 Calendar Year Triple Crowner Billy "Wahoo" Meredith! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 21min
Not for the Back of the Toilet - Mike Rogge and the Mountain Gazette
Journalist, storyteller, filmmaker, and owner of the Mountain Gazette, Mike Rogge drops into the studio to talk journeys and learning the hard way. Settle in and buckle up as this former upstate New York kid shares his journey through life and across the country. Along the way, you'll hear about his gutsy gamble on a job with Powder, evolved thinking, Lewis and Clark, Osprey kid packs, gummy bears, Venn Diagram approach to dog ownership, heading out with your skis and the corporate credit card, Verb Cabin, knowing when to say yes, doing the right thing, and not doing the things that suck. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 3, 2024 • 1h 15min
Lots of Layers - Jesse "Boston Mule" Cody
Newly minted Triple Crowner and mental health advocate Jesse "Boston Mule" Cody comes in from the cold to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Jesse shares how just eight short years ago, he was in the lowest of lows, and considering taking his own life. Hear about the pivotal moment that brought him back from the brink and sent him out onto the AT to make the biggest of changes in his life. During the powerful discussion, Boston Mule covers a lot of ground, including being 100% in, the impact of A Walk in the Woods, not knowing how to ask for help, talking to trees, the power of family, his nonprofit Hike the Good Hike, and the incredible journey from who he was to who he has become. An unforgettable episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 2024 • 37min
Fan-tastic Friday: Winter Thru Hiking Prep!
Doc and co-host Alice Ford give the fans what they want: winter thru hiking stories and preparation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


