Hiker Trash Radio

Doc sits down with fitness coach and FKTer Cody Taylor, founder of New Normal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Triple Crowner and author Tami "Songbird" Asars joins Doc in the studio for trail talk. Settle in and buckle up as Songbird discusses how she became an unintentional Triple Crowner, her FOMO, generational trail name confusion, wrong size socks, southbound pursuits, unraveling on the trail, pearls in your shoes, the Wonderland Trail, guiding, listening to the universe, selling fun, her ne...

Triple Crowner and author Tami "Songbird" Asars joins Doc in the studio for trail talk. Settle in and buckle up as Songbird discusses how she became an unintentional Triple Crowner, her FOMO, generational trail name confusion, wrong size socks, southbound pursuits, unraveling on the trail, pearls in your shoes, the Wonderland Trail, guiding, listening to the universe, selling fun, her ne...

Outside Magazine called Michael Wardian "perhaps the world's most prolific distance runner" and named him one of their 2020 Outsiders of the Year. Michael sits down with Doc and talks about FKTs, running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days, winning the Quarantine Backyard Ultra (262.5 miles and 63 hours!), and his two stints in . . . THE BARKLEY MARATHONS! Support this podc...

On this edition of The Logbook, Doc takes on The Trail Provides by Miller Hollstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doc interviews Claire “Honeybee” Damon, a Wisconsin thru-hiker of the AT and PCT with diverse 2026 plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doc interviews Claire “Honeybee” Damon, a Wisconsin thru-hiker of the AT and PCT with diverse 2026 plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doc talks with retired Marine SgtMaj Jean-Paul Courville (IBEX), author of Forward On: Warrior to Wanderer. They compare military structure to trail routines, discuss relearning dormant lessons, and the challenge of sharing AT stories with non-hikers. Courville contrasts the AT with the Haute Route and Camino de Santiago, recommends the film The Way, supports the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, sug...

Doc welcomes guest Jean-Paul Courville (“Ibex”), a retired Marine who completed a 2,200-mile solo Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2022 as a “personal audit” to confront combat memories, leadership failures, and life after the uniform. They discuss mental endurance, trail culture as an equalizer, leadership by example, and lessons from adversity. https://linktr.ee/jeanpaul.courville?utm_source=linkt...

In a special bonus episode of Classic Doc this week, Doc takes a hike through the legendary High Trips of the Sierra Club. 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.

In this week's episode of The Logbook, Doc takes on an all-time AT classic, As Far As the Eye Can See by David Brill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Doc interviews Liz “Night Owl” Pfeifer about earning her trail name by visiting shelters at night, preparing from 2020 to her 2025 AT thru-hike, and managing anxiety before starting at Amicalola Falls. She discusses solo safety perceptions, delayed social media, and finishing after a July 23 ankle sprain in the Hundred Mile Wilderness (summit Aug 26). Liz shares marriage logistics, “new material,”...

Doc hosts Liz “Night Owl” Pfeifer, an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and owner/lead guide of Trail Dog and Company. Liz shares the shift from hiking for herself to motivating clients, her strengths (bad-weather resilience, animal connection) and a key weakness learned from pushing miles and spraining an ankle in the 100-Mile Wilderness. She highlights her go-to gear (a Hyperlite Versa fanny pack), g...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc sits down with JoHanna 'Press Pass' Garton, an accomplished author and high school cross country coach. Johanna shares her compelling journey of completing her mother's research on high-altitude mountaineer Christine Boskoff, leading to her book 'Edge of the Map.' The discussion delves into the intricate relationships, grueling search and rescue missi...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews guest Johanna Garton, known as 'Press Pass,' a journalist, cross-country coach, and author of 'Edge of the Map.' Joanna shares her insights on high-altitude research, the importance of in-person experiences, and the lessons she's learned from female mountaineers. The discussion covers topics such as high school cross-country coaching, the v...

Settle in a buckle up as Jared Campbell, the four-time finisher of the Barkley Marathons, drops into the studio to share some epic stories and insights from this year's running of the world's toughest ultra. Take notes and earn college credit from Hiker Trash Radio University as Jared shares how he knows when he's ready mentally and physically for the race, his toughest moments from his eight atte...

In this edition of The Logbook, Doc takes on Take Less, Do More by Glen Van Peski. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc sits down with ultra-runner Ria to discuss her ambitious plan to run 20,000 kilometers from Vladivostok in Russia to Lisbon in Portugal. Ria delves into her extensive preparations, the challenges of planning such an immense journey, and the importance of community support, including her team of volunteers. She also shares insights from her previous ul...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, Doc welcomes Ria, an ex-Silicon Valley tech worker turned ultrarunner, who is training for an ambitious endurance project: a 20,000-kilometer run across the ancient Silk Road from Vladivostok to Lisbon. Ria shares her journey from battling depression and a quarter-life crisis to completing remarkable feats like running through Egypt and achieving an FKT on the...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Bethany Adams, also known as Pink Lightning, about her fascinating journey as a hiker and author. Bethany shares insights from her book 'Unsupported,' which details her experiences climbing the ADK 46 peaks, overcoming personal challenges, and addressing mental health issues. They discuss the origins of her superhero moniker, her writing jo...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc welcomes back Bethany Adams, also known by her trail name Pink Lightning. Bethany discusses her new memoir 'Unsupported' which delves into her experiences with the Adirondack 46 High Peaks, the struggles in her life, and her journey through resilience. The episode also includes discussions on the importance of failing before succeeding, the healing po...

On this edition of The Logbook, Doc takes a dive into Mud, Rocks, Blazes by Heather "Anish" Anderson! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Doc welcomes French hiker and 2026 Continental Divide Trail correspondent JB Savereux to Hiker Trash Radio as JB prepares to start the CDT southbound from Glacier National Park on July 1. JB talks about taking daily English lessons to communicate on trail, reflects on completing New Zealand’s Te Araroa as rugged, wet preparation, and explains choosing the CDT as his first American long trail...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Philip 'Slide' Witmer, who has achieved the remarkable feat of completing the Calendar Year Triple Crown. Slide shares his journey from his early hiking experiences to becoming a highly experienced thru-hiker. He talks about his adventures on the Appalachian Trail (AT), the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), and the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT),...

In this episode of Hiker Trash Radio, host Doc interviews Philip 'Slide' Witmer, a Calendar Year Triple Crowner who has hiked an astounding 10,000 miles in 2025. The episode delves into Slide's experiences, challenges, and insights from the trail, including his least expected hardships like intense loneliness, the mental and physical toll of long-distance hiking, and gear mishaps. Slide shares amu...