Hiker Trash Radio
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!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 649
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Classic Doc: Striving for Average - Jeff "Legend" Garmire
Thru hiker, ultra runner, FKTer, author, and film star Jeff "Legend" Garmire takes time out of his relentless schedule to sit down with Doc for an impromptu verbal romp. Settle in and buckle up as th…
Pod Swap - Fish Hunt Nation!
The Long Trail - Jarhead and Dirty Avocado (Part II)
In this episode, we catch up with the hiking duo Dirty Jar, also known as Jarhead and Dirty Avocado, to discuss their recent adventure on The Long Trail. Listen as they share firsthand accounts, incl…
The Long Trail - Jarhead and Dirty Avocado (Part I)
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc welcomes a vibrant hiking couple, Jarhead and Dirty Avocado, affectionately known as Dirty Jar. They discuss their adventures on The Long Trail, sharing stor…
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - Survival Spirit and Trail Toughness
Rocket and Stump dig into the legendary Miracle of the Andes, drawing out lessons on mental resilience, teamwork, and resourcefulness for the thru-hiking world. Through real examples and personal tra…
The Last 10 - Wesley "Megaman" Tils
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio's bonus segment, 'The Last 10,' host Doc engages with long-distance backpacker and archeologist Wesley Tils, also known as Megaman. Wesley answers ten questions a…
Classic Doc: Glenn Sweitzer - AT Documentarian
Doc sits down with documentary film maker Glenn Sweitzer, who shares the stories behind the scenes of his upcoming Appalachian Trail documentary, Trail Mix. Tune in and hear about heartbreak, breakt…
The Dark Divide - Dr. Robert Michael Pyle (Part II)
In this episode, conservationist, author, and expert lepidopterist Dr. Robert Michael Pyle discusses his journey into the world of butterfly and Bigfoot conservation, and the inspiration behind his …
The Dark Divide - Dr. Robert Michael Pyle (Part I)
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc welcomes Dr. Robert Michael Pyle, an author of 30 books on science, natural history, poetry, and fiction. Pyle shares his experiences from his extensive…
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - What is the Most Dangerous Trail in North America?
Join Rocket and Stump on this episode of Trail Talk as they tackle a thrilling, and sometimes chilling, question: What is the most dangerous trail over 400 miles in America?
Episode Highlights:
- De…
The Last 10 - Dr. Robert Michael Pyle
In this bonus episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc engages with Dr. Robert Michael Pyle, a writer, naturalist, and Bigfoot enthusiast. Pyle shares insights on his most recent adventures, his eclect…
Classic Doc: The True North Project - Deon "Sid" Barrett
Deon "Sid" Barrett joins Doc in the studio to talk about The True North Project, which, if successful, will result in him doing what just a handful of Black adventurers have done: standing atop Moun…
Blistered Taint - David Parrish and the OTTR Story (Part II)
Doc interviews David Parrish of Off the Trail Recreation (OTTR) about his inspiration for the company's name and logo, his experiences with the Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim challenge, and his prepa…
Blistered Taint - David Parrish and the OTTR Story (Part I)
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc interviews David Parrish, outdoor adventurer and CEO of Off the Trail Recreation (OTTR). They discuss the genesis of OTTR, born from an incident on a crowded…
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump: Charlie Porter - Big Walls and Big Science
Rocket and Stump dive into the story of big wall climber Charlie Porter, who later took those same talents and applied them to furthering climate science. Settle in and buckle up!
The Last 10 - David Parrish
In this bonus episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc introduces 'The Last 10,' a segment designed to give listeners a snapshot into the lives of their favorite guests through ten rapid-fire questions…
Classic Doc: Tik and Tok on the Continental Divide Trail
Tik and Tok, aka Tim and Renee Beissinger, join Doc to talk about their latest long trail as well as tracking wolves, their hiking app for trails in Germany, married life on the trail, the explosive …
Triple Crowner Katie "Bubblewrap" Buxton (Part II)
In this episode, host talks to Katie Buxton from New Zealand, trail name 'Bubblewrap,' about her experiences completing the Triple Crown of hiking, including the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental …
Triple Crowner Katie "Bubblewrap" Buxton (Part I)
In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Katie Buxton, a newly anointed Triple Crowner from New Zealand. Katie, also known by her trail name 'Bubblewrap,' shares her experiences and …
Trail Talk with Rocket and Stump - The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Rocket and Stump dig into the enduring enigma of the Dyatlov Pass incident. From scientific theories to wild speculation, they unravel what might have happened to nine hikers in the remote Ural Mount…