Hiker Trash Radio

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…

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 Fre…

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. do…

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 co…

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 ene…

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 discussio…

Former television reporter and Rock 'n' Roll professor Jarred "Yeti" Aslett joins Doc in the studio to share his amazing journey.  After finding himself weighing 500 pounds and facing some serious li…

Calendar Year Triple Crowner Brandon "Horsepower" Weis returns to the John Freakin' Muir studio to talk about what he's been up to since his last chat with Doc.  Tune in and hear about some of Americ…

Thru hiker, documentarian, and Croatian Long Trail creator Nikola "Tesla" Horvat takes a break from working on his current documentary, Why Do I Hike 2, to talk trail with Doc.  During the conversati…

127 sits down to share his unconventional AT hike, where he was a SOBO with a start date of Aug. 1.  Listen in as the drama unfolds with 127 earning his nickname, finding his trail family, all while …

Ret. Lt. Commander Ben "Ginger Ballz" Vaughan takes a break from mushing dogs in Alaska to join Doc in the studio to talk about his latest adventures.  The Triple Crowner, Hayduke survivor, and forme…

In this bonus crossover event, Doc is interviewed on the Eric Rinehart Podcast.  Tune in and hear Doc wax eloquent on some epic moments in the outdoors as well as the origin and evolution of the John…

Triple Crowner, endurance runner, fitness coach, and homesteader Sarah "Hawaii" Dramis joins Doc in the studio for some trail talk.  Sit back and buckle up as Hawaii talks about how she overcame scol…

What do you call a comedian whose gimmick is thru hiking 2,600+ miles to his first stand up routine?  Funny as hell, that's what.  PCT thru hiker and comedian Sean "Shame" Powers drops into the studi…

Champion endurance runner, three-time world record holder, and 11-time All-American Renee Metivier takes a breather and drops into the studio to chat with Doc.  During the conversation, Renee shares …

Army vet Randall drops into the studio to talk with Doc about some different types of outdoor adventure. Creator of the Grunt Proof YouTube channel and veteran of active duty tours in Iraq and Afghan…

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 Pretze…

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…

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 …

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 oat…