

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 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.

Jan 31, 2024 • 8min
The Last 10 - Anna "Half Pint" Nissley
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, artist, and author Anna "Half Pint" Nissley! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 18min
Hayduke Famous - Heather "Egg" Daigle
Thru hiker and most school spirited in 8th grade, Heather "Egg" Daigle calls in from Moab, Utah, to share her recent misadventures on the Hayduke Trail. Settle in and buckle up and Egg and Doc take a deep dive into one of America's toughest trails, spanning more than 800 miles and running through six national parks. Along the way, the two cover some serious ground, including far ranging discussions on the importance of scissors, hardening your feet, the criteria for being Hayduke Famous, Fiddle, Tuna Helper, high maintenance, socially tired, humble brags, confessions, bucket love, buried treasure, killer cows, on-trail depression, self-reflection, shifting priorities, and the magic of Lonesome Dove. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 16min
Inspired to Ride - Andrew Backer
Long distance bike racer, philosopher, Renaissance Man, and aspiring author Andrew Backer joins Doc in the studio to talk about his recent experience in the 2023 Trans America Race. Settle in and buckle up as the two discuss a wide variety of topics, including dessert pizza, anti doping, the Oxford comma, finding your limits, racing the storm, the state of Misery, asking for advice and not permission, and how a recreational bike rider entered (and finished!) his very first bike race, which just happened to stretch 4,176 miles and cover almost 200,000 feet of elevation change. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 2024 • 43min
Fan-tastic Friday: Spookiness on the Trail
Doc and co-host Jeff Garmire give the fans what they want: spooky happenings on the trail! Settle in and buckle up as each of them share a story and try to determine its plausibility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 24, 2024 • 8min
The Last 10 - Renee "She-Ra" Patrick
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 Triple Crowner Renee "She-Ra" Patrick! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 10min
What is Possible - Harvey "That Guy" Lewis
Stop what you're doing and strap yourself in for an unforgettable episode with legendary ultrarunner Harvey "That Guy" Lewis. Fresh off his second consecutive win of the individual Big's Backyard Ultra, Harvey shares his story and insights, including his love of Newton running shoes, the power of a Vegan diet, mindset, sleep deprivation, the Barkley Marathons, battle royales, the honey badger, Food Cart, running while asleep, and the joys of running 450 miles in 4.5 days. Unbelievable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 2024 • 1h 16min
Plot Twist - Niki "Phoenix" DiGaetano
LASHer, graphic designer, and death doula Niki "Phoenix" DiGaetano sits down with Doc to talk about facing what comes your way and embracing the plot twists in your life. Settle in and buckle up as Phoenix and Doc discuss life implosions, adulting, tramily life, street Altras, the appeal of trail life, lessons from the end of the line, sticks of butter, and plot twists, lots of plot twists. 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.

Jan 17, 2024 • 9min
The Last 10 - Juliet "Stinger" Pisner
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 Juliet Pisner! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


