

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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Dec 23, 2023 • 1h 22min
Eric "Late Check Out" Coleman
Weekend warrior and Sierras aficionado Eric "Late Check Out" Coleman drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Late Check Out waxes eloquent about Team East vs. Team West, the Big SEKI Loop, Mineral King to Whitney, North Lake to South Lake Loop, the SERE challenge, the Bitch Trail, and the luxury of taking your time and being present in the outdoors. Looking for some intel on the Eastern Sierras? Look no further. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 2023 • 8min
The Last 10 - Harvey Lewis
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 ultrarunner extraordinaire Harvey Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 22min
Starting from the Bottom - Ash "Zippy" O'Brien
PCT thru hiker and longtime listener, Ash "Zippy" O'Brien calls in from Belfast to talk trail with Doc. Settle in a buckle up as Zippy and Doc waffle on about a wide variety of topics, including Derry Girls, panic buying, shopping with scales, wee bidets, hobbit-style appetites, Uncle Colm, Steve Irwin, Papa Pig, killer bees, training to be uncomfortable, frostbite, Scout, COVID, lost luggage, and a Hiking Hack like no other. Epic guest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 16, 2023 • 54min
Crossover Episode - Doc on the Almost There Adventure Podcast
Doc drops in for an interview on the Almost There Adventure Podcast. Settle in and listen up as Doc overshares with co-hosts Jason Fitzpatrick and Saveria Tilden. This is a prime opportunity to break out your Doc Bingo cards and check off the squares containing items like bucket list hikes, wildest trail names, childhood adventures, favorite stories, high school hijinks, hiking hacks, and more. Probably more than you wanted to ever know about Doc. Sorry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 2023 • 9min
The Last 10 - Alastair Humphreys
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 author and adventurer Alastair Humphreys! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 16min
The Self-Supported FKT of the PCT - Nick "Desert Jesus" Fowler
In the span of just a few years, suit and tie Nick Fowler transformed into Desert Jesus Nick Fowler with a sub-7.5-pound base weight setting multiple FKTs, including the self-supported FKT of the PCT. Settle in and buckle up as Nick shares his journey and some harrowing stories from the PNT, the Hayduke, and the PCT. Along the way, you'll hear Nick's take on cold soaking, canyoneering, Topas, tarps, 73-mile days, how to ride out hurricanes in the High Sierra, trail magic hot dogs, van life, and the National Park Road Trip that started it all. Oh, and there's a couple of Air B&B stories you'll want to hear as well. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 9, 2023 • 1h 8min
Nuanced - Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan
Triple Crowner, first woman to complete the 11 National Scenic Trails, and thru hiker with 40,000 miles under her feet, Arlette "Apple Pie" Laan takes a breather and joins Doc in the studio to take a stroll down memory lane. Engaging as always, Apple Pie waxes eloquent on her Hiker Trash cred, semi quilts, introvert struggles, Skywalker, Free Radical, public speaking, Redline Guiding, the Hayduke, and cold-weather hiking. There's also a cute bit where Doc plays Stump Apple Pie, where he tries to find a trail Arlette hasn't hiked. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 2023 • 7min
The Last 10 - Chris "Rad" Carter
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 big wall climber, Chris "Rad" Carter! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 14min
Letting Go and Saying Yes - Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis
Triple Crowner, author, and musician Shayla "Kiddo" Paradeis drops into the studio to touch on some big topics and talk about her evolution as a hiker and a person. Settle in and buckle up as this former musical theater kid walks out of a Broadway audition and never looks back. Kiddo shares some stories from her 18,000 trail miles, and along the way, you'll hear about angry hikers, Stealth Donkey, the problem with pushing miles, the joys of solo hiking, hissy fits on the CDT, resonating, expectations, her Hiker Trash Moment, and the answer to the age-old question, which is more difficult: theater boot camp or the CDT? Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 2, 2023 • 1h 17min
Barkley Virgin No Longer - Damian "Guy With Mohawk" Hall
Season 7 kicks off in big fashion with ultrarunner, coach, author, and now Barkley Marathons vet Damian Hall joins Doc for an unforgettable episode. Settle in and buckle up as Keith Dunn-dubbed Guy with Mohawk takes Doc on a wild tour of his amazing journey, from first time marathoner at age 36 to representing Great Britain as a runner four years later to setting FKTs and to competing in the world's quirkiest, perhaps toughest ultra marathon, the Barkley Marathons. During the discussion, Damian and Doc talk about Cheddar Gorge, Mud Claws, baked beans on pizza, our impact on the climate, John Kelly, Ted Lasso, Arsenal, Nutter Butters, and, of course, all things Barkley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


