Hiker Trash Radio

Triple Crowner and wildland firefighter Matt "Pretzel" Mason comes in from the smoke and ash to talk to Doc in the studio.  During the wide-ranging conversation, self-described knuckle dragger Pretzel shares profound insights and outstanding trail wisdom throughout the episode.  Tune in for trail talk on gear, (6.5 lb. base weight!), malicious compliance, the Jerusalem Cruiser, Minor Threat, Drive By Truckers, and a brand new segment on the podcast - the Hiker Trash Highlight! 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.

Retire form the military, turn 50, and . . . go hike the PCT?  That's exactly what Jay "Meat Grinder" France did.  Meat Grinder stops by the studio to talk with Doc about the dangers of over planning, evolving on the trail, 110-liter packs, grit, and the danger of wearing an abrasive shirt on the trail. 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.

Colorado hiking guide and coach Shelby Mann sits down with Doc to talk some Type II fun.  In addition to sharing the lessons learned from her early mistakes, this aspiring Triple Crowner talks about adventuring with her lab Gatsby, fancy ramen, MMA, growing as a human, and some epic, if accidental, glissading. 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.

Fresh off the PCT, thru hiker Matt "Schmutz" Lyons sits down with Doc to talk trail.  In addition to updating us on his documentary project, Schmutz covers a lot of ground, including the magic of oatmeal, Trash Crocs, creative recipes with Snickers bars, and what happens when your IT band isn't cooperating with your 2,650-mile hike from Canada to Mexico. 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.

What does it take for an 18-year-old woman to convince her parents to drop her off alone in the woods 2,000 miles away to hike the Appalachian Trail by herself?  Moxie.  Kaylin "Moxie" Brown did exactly that.  Less than six months later, she meets up with her parents at the base of Mt. Katahdin as she completes an epic adventure.  Tune in and hear Moxie share her story with Doc, complete with Type II adventure, sketchy hitches, and the power within each of us. 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.

Doc interviews author and adventure blogger Jonny Blair about his upcoming book, Backpacking Centurion, his blog, Don'tStopLiving.Net, and his travels and adventures in over 180 countries.  Tune in and hear about the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Tasmania, Antarctica, Jonny's fascination with unrecognized countries, and the uncanny connection with Lock In Lee! 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.

Film producer, storyteller, thru hiker, and bikepacker Dylan "Lucky" Harris drops into the studio on the eve of his documentary premiere in Denver.  During his chat with Doc, Lucky covers a lot of ground, including his early years when he was desperate to care about something, how his dog encouraged him to pursue the outdoors, a 60-day sprint up the PCT, tales from the Sierra High Route, and the allure of telling stories with his camera.  Oh, and there's plenty of discussion about Jeff Garmire. 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.

Jupiter sits down with Doc to talk ultralight, how to hike the 5,000-mile Eastern Continental Trail, how not to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, setting the FKT on the Florida Trail, unique and less traveled American trails, and the beautiful simplicity of tarps.  And you're not going to want to miss the Ultralight Edition of the JFM Pod Hiking Poll. 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.

After seven months and 4,200 miles spent on the trail in 2022, Jason "Out and About" Tompkins comes in from the cold to share some adventures and lessons learned from the trail in the warm confines of the JFM Pod studio.  Tune in and hear about waist deep walks through swamps in the dark, the dangers of deadfalls, hopping on freight trains, the beauty of the Outer Banks, 375-mile road walks, and the creation of The Carolinian.  Lots of laugh out loud moments in 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.