Hiker Trash Radio

Rock climber, thru hiker, and parasitologist Guinevere "Lucky" Drabik drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Lucky recounts a variety of topics, including complaining on the trail, important decisions over a margarita pitcher, the importance of skin balm, fecal issues, some pretty impressive parents, trail hell, Mice, trusting but verifying, pick...

Rock climber, thru hiker, and parasitologist Guinevere "Lucky" Drabik drops into the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Lucky recounts a variety of topics, including complaining on the trail, important decisions over a margarita pitcher, the importance of skin balm, fecal issues, some pretty impressive parents, trail hell, Mice, trusting but verifying, pick...

Thru hiker and yoga instructor Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith drops into the studio to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Magic covers some serious ground, including the corpse pose, the importance of being nice and pitiful, the extra wide Nmo Tensor, blow up sacks, duct tape & beer, Truffles, Standing Bear, Bug Bite, Ranger, Jake the Donkey, taking the dream off the...

Thru hiker and yoga instructor Anna "Magic" McKinney Smith drops into the studio to talk trail and Type II Fun with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Magic covers some serious ground, including the corpse pose, the importance of being nice and pitiful, the extra wide Nmo Tensor, blow up sacks, duct tape & beer, Truffles, Standing Bear, Bug Bite, Ranger, Jake the Donkey, taking the dream off the...

Rocket and Stump head off trail again to tell the almost unbelievable story of an Antarctic expedition gone way wrong and how Ernest Shackleton brought everyone back alive after being in the harshest of environments on their own for 18 months. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Doc as he takes listeners on a backstage tour of the 2025 Barkley Marathons. Settle in and buckle up as Doc makes you feel like you were right there with him. You'll hear his thoughts from the tent, the blowing of the conch, Laz addressing the racers before lighting the cigarette, conversations at the gate, lost maps, highway walks, five-hour searches for books, campfire chats, and all the de...

Thru hiker Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine stops by the studio to share his big plans with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit discusses some recent adventures before dropping the big news: his upcoming attempt on the Fastest Known Time of the Calendar Year Triple Crown! Listen closely and you'll hear about the last 100 miles on the PCT; a little camo, a little don't shoot; risking it; half...

Thru hiker Connor "Jackrabbit" Chapdelaine stops by the studio to share his big plans with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as Jackrabbit discusses some recent adventures before dropping the big news: his upcoming attempt on the Fastest Known Time of the Calendar Year Triple Crown! Listen closely and you'll hear about the last 100 miles on the PCT; a little camo, a little don't shoot; risking it; half...

Thru hiker and photographer Emily "Squishy" Schrick joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Squishy shares a wide variety of thoughts, including the attraction of shorter hikes, Hot Mess, Butters, her transition from med school to thru hiking, Mineral King, Patagonia, and the meltdown at Wawona. Epic. This is Part II; be sure to listen to...

Thru hiker and photographer Emily "Squishy" Schrick joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to talk trail and Type II Fun. Settle in and buckle up as Squishy shares a wide variety of thoughts, including the attraction of shorter hikes, Hot Mess, Butters, her transition from med school to thru hiking, Mineral King, Patagonia, and the meltdown at Wawona. Epic. This is Part I; be sure to listen to...

Rocket and Stump take a side trip off the trail and explore the legendary California ghost town of Bodie. Settle in and buckle up as the two explore its early days, the gritty existence of its inhabitants, and its current reality as a ghost town. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Bonus Barkley episode, Doc takes listeners to ground zero of the Massacre in Frozen Head, talking to runners and crew members before and after the race. Settle in and buckle up as we hear the back stories, the preparation, the drama, and the heartbreak from the people who experienced this year's Barkley Marathons firsthand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for...

Thru hiker and outdoor entrepreneur Jeff "Legend" Garmire drops into the studio with Doc to share what he's been up to and his latest training idea. Settle in and buckle up as this global superstar discusses your next purchase. Epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thru hiker and dietician Kelly Joy "9 lives" Hays drops into the studio to share some stories with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 9 lives discusses fire ants, ovarian cysts, poison ivy, pee cans, Side Quest, the moment, and the varied levels of Leave No Trace. An instant classic! This is Part II; be sure to listen to Part I! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Thru hiker and dietician Kelly Joy "9 lives" Hays drops into the studio to share some stories with Doc. Settle in and buckle up as 9 lives discusses fire ants, ovarian cysts, poison ivy, pee cans, Side Quest, the moment, and the varied levels of Leave No Trace. An instant classic! This is Part I; be sure to listen to Part II! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Thru hiker Alex "A-Train" Rigney joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share his thoughts of the good ol' days, back before everything was automatic. Settle in and buckle up as A-Train fondly remembers the days of calling cards, bear hangs, off-duty taxi hitches, Samurai Joe, Nafta, the Pennsylvania Ruck, and Baltimore Jack. Epic. This is Part II; be sure to listen to Part I! Hosted by Simp...

Thru hiker Alex "A-Train" Rigney joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio studio to share his thoughts of the good ol' days, back before everything was automatic. Settle in and buckle up as A-Train fondly remembers the days of calling cards, bear hangs, off-duty taxi hitches, Samurai Joe, Nafta, the Pennsylvania Ruck, and Baltimore Jack. Epic. This is Part I; be sure to listen to Part II! Hosted by Simp...

With Stump out with a little virus, Rocket and his friends take a deep dive into the survival story of Steven Callahan, who was adrift in the Atlantic for 76 days after his boat sank. What lessons can we take from Steven and apply to the trail? Tune in and find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

Doc interviews Guardian reporter and Lazarus Lake biographer Jared Beasley on site at the 2025 Barkley Marathons. Settle in and buckle up as Jared details the ups and downs (no surprise there) of gaining access to Laz, and doing what no one else had done - documenting the life of the man behind the Barkley Marathons phenomenon. His book, The Endurance Artist , comes out this fall. Hosted by Simple...

AT thru hiker Casey "Vegas" Huffman joins Doc in the studio to talk trail, overshare, and reminisce about the magic. Settle in and buckle up as this previously unhappy and unsettled Muggle shares the moment he received his letter from Hogwarts and instantly knew his life was about to take a drastic turn. He quit his job, sold his house, hit the trail, and never looked back. In this hilarious and s...

AT thru hiker Casey "Vegas" Huffman joins Doc in the studio to talk trail, overshare, and reminisce about the magic. Settle in and buckle up as this previously unhappy and unsettled Muggle shares the moment he received his letter from Hogwarts and instantly knew his life was about to take a drastic turn. He quit his job, sold his house, hit the trail, and never looked back. In this hilarious and s...

Thru hiker and the first woman to hike the ECT, Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and some serious topics. Settle in and buckle up as Sparkle opens up about hiking with endometriosis, her struggle with depression, hiking while female, overflowing pit toilets, double-knotted shorts, cold soaking, Speed Racer, and the importance of collecting people. Epic. This is P...

Thru hiker and the first woman to hike the ECT, Lolo "Sparkle" Veloz sits down with Doc in the studio to talk trail and some serious topics. Settle in and buckle up as Sparkle opens up about hiking with endometriosis, her struggle with depression, hiking while female, overflowing pit toilets, double-knotted shorts, cold soaking, Speed Racer, and the importance of collecting people. Epic. This is P...

Lazarus Lake, the creator of the world's most curious ultramarathon, joins Doc in the Hiker Trash Radio to set the record straight on a number of items. Settle in and buckle up as Laz and Doc discuss the origins of the race, its bizarre traditions, previous competitors, and dramatic finishes. If you are a Barkley Marathons fanatic, you're in the right place.  Check out all of the Barkley Bonus Epi...

Tune in for a brand new style of bonus episode! Doc gives you a fascinating glimpse into the personality of some of your favorite guests by asking . . . The Last 10! This week's guest is thru hiker and eccentric night runner, Scott "Hell Ya Jesus" Hughes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...