Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn, the Communication Coordinator of the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association, sits down with Doc in the studio to talk all things Allegheny Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Full Throttle lets 'er rip with all the tea on the longest trail in West Virginia, including discussion of foraging, 40-lb mushrooms, time traveling, authentic trail meals, Durbin, raptors, Safe and Found, being severely committed, and the importance of supporting and volunteering for trails that speak to your soul. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Nicolle "Full Throttle" Flood-Sawczyszyn, the Communication Coordinator of the West Virginia Scenic Trails Association, sits down with Doc in the studio to talk all things Allegheny Trail. Settle in and buckle up as Full Throttle lets 'er rip with all the tea on the longest trail in West Virginia, including discussion of foraging, 40-lb mushrooms, time traveling, authentic trail meals, Durbin, raptors, Safe and Found, being severely committed, and the importance of supporting and volunteering for trails that speak to your soul. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Thru hiker, bikepacker, and member of the Dutch National Trail Running Team Susan "Monkey" van Weperen sits down with Doc to talk some serious adventuring. Settle in and buckle up as Monkey covers some serious territory, including discussions of Silver, blocks of tofu, cans of beans, picking up trail names late (very late!), sporks with can openers, gore tex desert hiking shoes, interesting uses for cook pots, high snow years, crazy hitches, bad mistakes, and bikepacking 1,000 km above the Arctic Circle. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Thru hiker, bikepacker, and member of the Dutch National Trail Running Team Susan "Monkey" van Weperen sits down with Doc to talk some serious adventuring. Settle in and buckle up as Monkey covers some serious territory, including discussions of Silver, blocks of tofu, cans of beans, picking up trail names late (very late!), sporks with can openers, gore tex desert hiking shoes, interesting uses for cook pots, high snow years, crazy hitches, bad mistakes, and bikepacking 1,000 km above the Arctic Circle. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

In this special Halloween episode, Rocket and Stump delve into the eerie world of Appalachian high strangeness, exploring the lore of cryptids, ancient myths, unexplained lights, and the haunting stories that ripple through these ancient mountains. Drawing from centuries of oral tradition and present-day tales, they uncover why the region is known as one of America's most mysterious landscapes.

Settle in and buckle up as Doc puts AT thru hiker Stuart "Walkabout" Hislop through The Last 10.

Thru hiker and Sheltowee Trace Association Board member Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo joins Doc in the studio to talk all things Sheltowee Trace. Settle in and buckle up as Hilly Billy takes Doc on a trip across the American South. Along the way, she shares her personal health journey (rheumatoid arthritis and Hodgkins lymphoma), as well as a variety of highlights and lowlights from the Sheltowee. Listen up, and you'll hear about her third brain, the 10 essentials (mostly), ramen bombs, the glory of Mountain House Pasta Primavera, lost and found Honey Buns, Beets, projectile vomiting, The Hiker Challenge, sweeping, and the pastime that saved her life. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Thru hiker and Sheltowee Trace Association Board member Nichole "Hilly Billy" Nimmo joins Doc in the studio to talk all things Sheltowee Trace. Settle in and buckle up as Hilly Billy takes Doc on a trip across the American South. Along the way, she shares her personal health journey (rheumatoid arthritis and Hodgkins lymphoma), as well as a variety of highlights and lowlights from the Sheltowee. Listen up, and you'll hear about her third brain, the 10 essentials (mostly), ramen bombs, the glory of Mountain House Pasta Primavera, lost and found Honey Buns, Beets, projectile vomiting, The Hiker Challenge, sweeping, and the pastime that saved her life. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Thru hiker and founder of Aardwolf Gear Co., Nate "Good Cat" Katz drops into the studio to talk trail, specifically the Colorado Trail, with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Good Cat goes deep on all things CT, including discussions of water bottle sleeves, 40-mile limps, giardia, baby wipe etiquette, grifting, professional hitching, SASH-ers, the Dirtbag Dining Guide, resupply strategies, don't-miss activities on the CT, and the glorious 487 miles from Denver to Durango. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Thru hiker and founder of Aardwolf Gear Co., Nate "Good Cat" Katz drops into the studio to talk trail, specifically the Colorado Trail, with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Good Cat goes deep on all things CT, including discussions of water bottle sleeves, 40-mile limps, giardia, baby wipe etiquette, grifting, professional hitching, SASH-ers, the Dirtbag Dining Guide, resupply strategies, don't-miss activities on the CT, and the glorious 487 miles from Denver to Durango. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Rocket and Stump break down the roots, science, and future of Leave No Trace. From trail etiquette to policy debates, they explore how these principles shape outdoor adventure and stewardship in wild places.

Biographer and journalist Jared Beasley joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk about his biography of Lazarus Lake, the Leonardo da Vinci of Pain and the creator of The Barkley Marathons and Big's Backyard Ultra. Settle in and buckle up as Jared discusses what it took to get Laz to agree to write his biography, Laz's formative years, and his philosophy. Along the way, you'll hear about trap jobs, the importance of failure, battle royales, guaranteed uncertainty, belt loop conversations, narrative nonfiction, The Mutant, life-threatening tumors, limit-seeking behavior, the willingness to die on the course, keeping the bar high, and beautiful, unsettling uncertainty of whistling in the dark. Epic, and a must-listen for any Barkley fan!

Gear nerd and AT thru hiker, Eliott "Double D" Dick sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and gear. Settle in and buckle up as Double D discusses multi-use items, fresh wheels, Vegas, Dumpling, work for stays, the Knobstone and Ozark trails, going up to go down, the French toast at the Mountain Harbor hostel, trail culture, taking things one day at a time, caloric density, just in case socks, spicing it up on the trail, and the importance of appreciating the journey. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Gear nerd and AT thru hiker, Eliott "Double D" Dick sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and gear. Settle in and buckle up as Double D discusses multi-use items, fresh wheels, Vegas, Dumpling, work for stays, the Knobstone and Ozark trails, going up to go down, the French toast at the Mountain Harbor hostel, trail culture, taking things one day at a time, caloric density, just in case socks, spicing it up on the trail, and the importance of appreciating the journey. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Doc sits down with thru hiker and the founder of AlpenGlow Gear, Tom "Gadget" Liggett. Settle in and buckle up as Gadget talks about his 2023 PCT hike and the AlpenGlow story, including discussions of deep thoughts, bowel trowels, bidet drinking bottles, what rhymes with glow, top secret hitches, highs and lows, and finding the sweet spot. Epic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Doc sits down with thru hiker and the founder of AlpenGlow Gear, Tom "Gadget" Liggett. Settle in and buckle up as Gadget talks about his 2023 PCT hike and the AlpenGlow story, including discussions of deep thoughts, bowel trowels, bidet drinking bottles, what rhymes with glow, top secret hitches, highs and lows, and finding the sweet spot. Epic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)

Those loveable AI interns for Hiker Trash Radio, Rocket and Stump, talk about the creation of one of the most scenic hiking trails in the world: The John Muir Trail!

Settle in and buckle up as Doc and Jeff "Legend" Garmire talk about his Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail last month.

Bushman Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson sits down with Doc to talk about his experience in the bush in New Zealand. Settle in and buckle up as Sam educates Doc about a number of things, including discussions of nature's wet wipe, exploding rat numbers, why deer are smarter than humans, bush tucker, Resolution Island, trail cutting, conservation efforts, leaning into his indigenous heritage, accidental cliff jumps, child rearing, Keith with No Teeth, "traditional" learning, and the appeal of being likeably nuts. An instant classic. (This is Part II. Be sure to listen to Part I.)

Bushman Hamiora "Sam the Trap Man" Gibson sits down with Doc to talk about his experience in the bush in New Zealand. Settle in and buckle up as Sam educates Doc about a number of things, including discussions of nature's wet wipe, exploding rat numbers, why deer are smarter than humans, bush tucker, Resolution Island, trail cutting, conservation efforts, leaning into his indigenous heritage, accidental cliff jumps, child rearing, Keith with No Teeth, "traditional" learning, and the appeal of being likeably nuts. An instant classic. (This is Part I. Be sure to listen to Part II.)