Hiker Trash Radio

In this bonus crossover event, Doc is interviewed on the Hard Times Strong Men Podcast. Tune in and learn some more about Doc and his adventures! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark "Semi Colon" Scott drops into the studio from his home in Jasper National Park to talk trail (and more!) with Doc.  The Canadian school teacher shares some stories from the backcountry, including some dicey situations out there with his better half, previous JFM Pod guest, Brigid "Scrambles" Scott.  Tune in and hear about proper response technique for bear encounters, Zed Packs, C-Level water crossings, the Great Divide Trail, a LASH in the American Northwest, Shoulder Season, and the unusual naming technique for small Saskatchewan towns. For reference and explanation: "Shoulder season is the months between the peak season, usually during the summer months, and the offseason in the winter. In this case, the autumn months would be considered shoulder season."  Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Annemarie 'Zipsss" Athey becomes the first guest on the podcast to be interviewed from the bottom of the planet.  Zipsss calls in from McMurdo Station in Antarctica to chat with Doc about a wide variety of topics, including packing your fears, soul-sucking jobs, selling furniture to finance a hike, swiping right to conduct some research, imposter syndrome, knowing how to listen to the universe when it speaks to you, ice wives, and the best possible setting for a horror movie. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aurélien Sanchez and John Kelly, two of the finishers from this year's Barkley Marathons, drop into the JFM Pod studio to chat with Doc and co-host Jeff Garmire to share some insights and stories about the epic race that takes place in Frozen Head State Park. Tune in and experience this year's race vicariously through these two ultra endurance athletes. As Doc and Jeff light a virtual cigarette at the yellow gate, Aurélien and John sprint through all the stories you want to hear, including pre-race activities, early stages of the race, life on Loop 5, a missing book, and the idyllic locations of Meatgrinder, Garden Spot, Leonard's Butt Slide, and Chimney Top. Obsessed with the Barkley? Don't miss a minute of this bonus episode! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this wide ranging conversation, high school sweethearts Brian "Freight Train" Walsh and Kristina "Pickles" O'Connell drop in on Doc to talk all things on and off trail.  Along the way, you'll hear about the dangers of the enthusiastic hiker, the shopping cart phenomena, a Dance Off on the AT, Fresh Meat, poison ivy, carrying a double wide on the trail, slack twinning, meditating bison, permit wizardry, and unintentional rock surfing down the mountain. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special bonus episode, Jeff "Legend" Garmire sits down with Doc to make a huge announcement about some intriguing future plans. Listen in to this exclusive story only to found on The John Freakin' Muir Pod. You are not going to want to miss this one! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adventure preacher Brad "Shep" Sasser takes a brief break from the trail and his thru hiking flock to chat with Doc.  Along the way, Shep shares stories and insights about trail angeling, NoMiles. dog year trail relationships, three rooms over a gas station, four pairs of socks, parking lot life, trail blessings, and the dangers of 47-pound packs.  Doc and Shep also take on some of the big metaphysical questions out there.  Tune in and level up. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker Heather "Egg" Daigle drops into the studio to talk trail with Doc.  Tune in and hear about misshapen feet, serving brews in an egg costume, blisters, hiker ego, fear on the trail, color coding shelters, and the impact of judgment.  You'll also find out the answer to the age-old question:  which is more important, snacks or hiking poles? Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Peak-bagger Phil Perry drops into the studio to share some stories from the northeastern mountains of the U.S.  Along the way, Phil shares his rocky past with addiction and how he's channeled his energy into the highs and lows of outdoor adventuring.  Now sober two+ years, Phil gets into it with Doc about snakes, Tupperware, the Dollar General, and which coast has the more challenging peaks. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chezwick, the 16th person to complete the Eastern Continental Trail and the 5th person to complete the Great Western Loop, takes a load off and sits down with Doc to talk trail.  During the discussion, the two range wide and far, covering topics like the state bird of Oregon, the Pyramid of Pain, unique uses for toothpaste in the Himalayas, trail romances ending badly, Doc Campbell's Outpost, Type III fun, and No One and Nothing. You won't believe your ears. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hikertrashradio/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.